Sisters | A 100 Word Story

#186 Two of Quills

“Is she gone? Are you sure? Have you checked?” She held her sister’s hand and squeezed it as she had every night for the past three nights that she visited.

“Yes, mum. She is no longer with us,” the maid said, keeping a safe distance away.

Adrienne wasn’t easily fooled. In one motion, she stuck a nearby threading needle into her sister’s hand. No movement. A tremendous weight lifted. The only other person who knows is gone.

“Mum,” said the maid, “she did have quite a lot to say before she left.” Adrienne shook her head and laughed.

“B*tch.”