20. NO MORE HERE

Mei pondered about the events that happened as she ate her sandwich. She got up and went into the kitchen to grab a glass of water. She decided not to waste her time and give up her thoughts to go get a good nap. On the way to the room, she bumped into a table nearby. As the books on the table fell on the floor an old photo slipped out from one of the books. She slowly bent down to pick it up. A single tear escaped from her eye as she looked at the picture.

The picture had a lively feeling. A man held a child high up in the air and a lady was sitting on the ground looking at you and waving. It seemed like she was calling someone to join her. Mei stood there not moving.

Xue had come around hearing the sound. She was met with the sight of Mei looking at the picture longingly.

“Mei…”

Despite the call she didn’t make a movement.

“I still can’t get over it, Xue. It still hurts….. I still see them in my sleep.