YOU - Shadows of Sorrow

er. The space remained a sacred sanctuary, frozen in time and left undisturbed. Soft sunlight filtered t

r room." Cali takes a deep breath, bracin

ing the surface of her mother's antique dr

ind. She recalls her mother's infectious laughter, the co

the room carrying a

ld go through some old phot

, Nana. It will make

lbums, and begin flipping through the pages, reminiscing

sked, her voice filled with nostalgi

s she looked at the

e tallest sandcastle ever. We spent the entire day covered in sand, but it w

sty picture frame containi

She was so happy that day." Cali's eyes fill with tears, b

ss her every day." She whispered,

er hand, a comforting gesture of solid

ed life's challenges with grace and determination, neve

er atmosphere, bringing a tou

" Nana asked, her voice

ting all sentimental. She was always the one to bring humor i

even in the toughest of times. It's a gift she passed on to us." Nana

s of tears from her cheeks and

or being here with me, and fo

support each other. Your mom would want us to find happiness and live ou

room begins to transform as they wipe away dust, r

na. More like a celebration of Mom's life

s filled with warmth and un

creating a space that ref

k to admire their work. The room feels revitali

t now, doesn't it? Thank you, Mom, for everything."

d in agreement, her eyes reflect

would be proud of how we've transformed it." she

ling," Cali exclaimed, a

ing delicious to satisfy your hu

to the kitchen, Cali

check who it is." retrieves her phone

ali?" Nana asked, h

holding her pho

s an unknown number. I d

kitchen, leaving the unknown caller behind. As they entered the cozy

an array of delicious treats, from ch

response, and Nana's eye

said, motioning to a cha

pple pie with a flaky crust and a hint of

ce of Nana's famous apple pie. The sweet aroma of cinnamon and baked app

irresistible," Cali exclaimed, h

on and placed it on a plate in front of Cali, the go

y for you," Nana encouraged, her voic

pierced through the delicate crust. The knife glided ef

r tongue, mingling with the subtle spice of cinnamon. The crust was perfectly

nkled face radiating love and contentment. As Cali s

her chair, feeling both satisfied and comfort

r?" Her voice was soft but f

ented smile spreadi

fect, Nana.

embrace. However, their tender moment was interrupted

taken aback by the unexpected sound. Nana released Cali

? We weren't expec

Nana. Shall I

mingled with a hint of apprehension. As she approached, the door

a moment. With a deep breath, she turned it and slowly opened