I couldn't believe my eyes, my grandmas life ended in a bright, sorrow filled flash. I gulped down my feelings and told everyone they had to go. I glanced around and realized that the place was a mess. I went and picked up some plates.
I washed for what seemed like hours. I finished my last plate and looked around. I glanced at the spot where grandma died. I shuddered and put a book away. Rose was crying and I rubbed a kink out of my neck.
I couldn't believe the rut that I was in. I walked over and feed Rose some milk and cuddled her. I whispered calming coo's and set her down for a nap. I looked at what I was wearing and went into the bedroom.
I couldn't stand the cling of the dress and walked over to the dresser. I grabbed my favorite dress and changed into it. I looked out the window and saw my garden begging me to come and water, weed and harvest them. I stood there for a bit and then walked out and saw Jory looking at April.
"Hun, I'm going to go to the garden. Is that okay with you?" I smiled a sweet smile and waited for his response.
"Okay. I'm going to go to bed soon." With that I left for the garden.
I picked and pulled to my hearts consent and to be true, I forgot about grandma. I thought about talking to my plants but quickly decided not to. I finished watering and rushed inside. Jory was still awake and was feeding April.
I stood there knowing that I made the right choice in my husband. I heard a little wail and swiveled my head around until I spotted Rose. I leaned in and picked her up, I was unsure what to do.
Do I? uhh? Toss her in the air? I shook my head and remembered that you could harm a baby that way.
I held Rose and watched Jory. He held April in close so, I held Rose in close. I copied his every move until Rose fell asleep. I rocked back on my heels and slowly set Rose down. I placed her teddy in her crib and lightly kissed her head. Jory pointed to the bedroom door and motioned that he was going to bed. I nodded and walked after him.
Grandma and mom smiled and hugged each other. I pulled back and saw the sights. I shimmering field with trees that whispered calming words, a glittering sky with clouds as soft as cotton, and most of all. The winding cobblestone path to a beautifully built arched bridge. I couldn't see the other side, and I guessed that's where mom and grandma would go later on. I moved over to a shimmering flower that danced in the breeze. I squatted and smelt the flower. That's when mom and grandma looked at me. "Sadie? Sadie, is that you?" Grandma smiled and ran over to me. I glanced around and wondered if they could actual see me.
"Grandma? You can see me?" my voice quivered and I looked away in shame.
"Yes, we can see you. Your in Shimmer Valley." Her face twisted up, "Sadie? Your leaving? Already?"
Her voice got distant and soon she was inaudible and I was back laying in an empty bed.
I shook off my dream and got up. I went outside and pulled out my guitar. I shucked in a deep breath and tapped my foot on the ground.
I strummed my guitar for most of the day. I stopped for April and Rose and bathroom breaks. I played until my heart said no more. My song became depressing and I dropped my guitar on the ground.
All I could think about was my Grandma. I looked around and ran into the house, "Jory, I'm going to bed I don't feel so good." I ran into our room and went to bed. I sobbed till I fell asleep.
In the morning I decided that my garden could be better with higher quality plants so I rooted some up and planted some more in there place. I smiled as I worked and soon the garden had some new plants planted. I stood up and admired my work. I went back to the whole water, weed and harvest.
I plucked the apples and tomatoes, and then did the laundry. Jory came outside and walked over to me. "Hey, I'm going to go apply to work at the hospital. It's always been my dream." He gazed up into the sky and after a few moments looked back at me.
"Yeah, sure. I'll see you later. Don't miss the twins birthdays!" I turned around and gave him a hug. I went inside and had a shower, made some food, cared for the kids, and cleaned the house. Jory finally came back with a smile on his face.
"I got the job. Now, where are my little girls." I patted his back and I had Rose out of the crib.
"Rose already had her birthday." I gazed at Rose.
Rose fussed and kicked wanting to go to bed. A long day was in store for her. I picked my little cutie up and sat her on the potty I bought. She went and I praised, I carried her over to the crib and set her down and gave her a kiss.
We smiled and waited for April. She was just laying on the floor. I clapped and cheered her on and smiled like crazy.
April grew up too. She smiled and clapped with joy. April had short brown hair, and brown eyes like her dad. I picked her up and set her in a crib.
April wasn't to happy about the crib and started to cry. She was tired but wanted to play. I shook my head and went over to the fridge.
I looked in and saw that we where running low. I made some waffles and went to the store. On the way back, I started to tingle.
I knew this was coming and I was really exited for it. I clapped and hopped around, cheering myself on.
I started to spin and I was surprised. I got scared then.
Will Jory like me like this? I shook off my thoughts and realized that I was a adult. Full blown adult.
I went home and talked to Jory. He talked for a bit then went to bed. I followed.
*I'm not sure what child is April or what one is Rose. I will fix that next chapter.
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