Chapter 11: Just a year and a few months

JUST A YEAR AND A FEW MONTHS

The duo had left the Cafe two hours later. The conversation would have stretched further if only Charlie hadn't cut it short.

Deedah's boss had blown up her phone countless of times while they were there. The black woman wasn't bothered at all. She'd just roll her eyes at the screen and cut off the volume.

Not wanting to render her best-friend jobless, Charlie had brought up the excuse of making lunch. It wasn't much of an excuse if she actually has to make lunch in a few minutes.

Mama Freya wasn't out by the time she got back. Looking at her garden, Charlie shudders.

'I can't even look at her garden the same way...'

Walking around the house, Charlie picks up the trimmers and watering can that was bundle up the side of the wall. After make sure all the beds are properly watered and dressed, Charlie walks inside.