"You will miss your train Alma!"
I heard mother call from the kitchen. I rolled on the bed, and slowly took a deep breath. It was Saturday, a very sunny one at that. Haresgate beamed with life as people began stepping out to do their daily jobs and from my window, I could see an old neighbor of ours watering his flowers. He lived alone, and sometimes, I helped him with that chore.
I struggled to step out of the bed even though my entire body was screaming that I lay back down. But I could not lay down, not when my sister was leaving for the university. I had to see her off, and as I finally managed to get up, I began to think about the life I would live if she wasn't with us anymore. She has always been my best friend, and I loved her so much.
I opened the door and stepped Into the corr
