She takes a deep breath and presses the urn closer to her chest. She will tell them about Ben tonight, she decides. For she knows that ignorance isn’t always bliss.
After she moved away, no one back home ever wanted to break any bad news to her. Not to bother her, they said. They didn’t even call her the night her brother’s house caught on fire. She was enjoying a soft serve in her backyard the moment his life was reduced to ashes. She found out about the incidence months later, leaving her feeling isolated, helpless, guilt-ridden.
She takes a deep breath and presses the urn closer to her chest. She will tell them about Ben tonight, she decides. For she knows that ignorance isn’t always bliss.
Bill
19/11/2021 07:24:13 am
I really like the mystery! is there more?
Pamela Kennedy
19/11/2021 08:49:28 am
"...ignorance isn't always bliss" so true ...
Sandra James
19/11/2021 09:20:40 am
Both sad and intriguing. Like Bill, I'm wondering if there's more. Well done, Sally!
Lynn Messing
19/11/2021 12:25:09 pm
Good intentions that backfired miserably.
Sue Clayton
20/11/2021 01:05:38 am
An urn full of ashes. A brother's home reduced to ashes. A tale full of ash that needs more scattering. Comments are closed.
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