Little Inklings 2020-21

47 Thepromisehad all toosoon becomemeaningless when Jamiecaredmoreabout her friendsthan awoman whohad been thegrandmother shenever had. The woman whohad taught her about her menstrual cycle. Thewoman whohad given Jamieher favoritebedtime story. Thewoman who felt morefamily than someof Jamie?sown blood. Uselesswordssat in theback of her throat. The person on theother sideof thecall wasnot thewoman sheremembered. Even at 74, thiswoman wasaforceto messwith. Her smart, fierce, and resilient wayshad awed Jamie. But now, sheseemed defeated and tired. From the meretoneof her voice, Jamieknewthewoman wouldn?t beherefor long, and sodid thewoman. ?You let that littlegirl knowhowmuch I loveher,? thewoman spokeover thephonetoJamie?sfather. Grindingher teeth soshewouldn?t makeasound, Jamiemouthed thewords, ?I loveyou, too. I?msorry.? Jordan James | 8th Grade