LILA
I stood in the basement, staring at the crimson stains spreading across the floor. My heart hammered against my ribs, but I forced myself to take slow, measured breaths. Focus on the task. Just focus.
I needed to clean up this mess. Relics lay scattered across the concrete, and I had to get them back into the box. My hands trembled as I picked up each item, placing them carefully where they belonged.
That's when I saw it: a small ring box tucked among the clutter. I reached for it, fingers shaking as I lifted the lid. Inside sat a light pink ring, sparkling even in the dim basement light. The entire thing appeared to be a pink diamond.
My breath caught. I recognized it immediately. It was the heirloom Mom had always promised would be mine someday. Without thinking, I slipped it o
