Mother?

I could feel a gentle hand caressing my hair, 'who is it?' I thought to myself. 'Is it really mother? Did she resurrect? How long have I been gone? Is Jessica alright?' many questions flood my consciousness as I try to open my eyes, that first give me a blurred sight gradually adjusting to the scene. It was the late princess, she was sitting at the edge of the single mattress; I blink twice to make sure its her and exhale 'What are you doing here? Where is Jessica?' I question.

'She's still unconscious Laura, you resemble your mother in many ways.' 

'Did mother return?' I ask.

'Not so soon dear. She will find her way here gradually' 

'How long will it take?' 

'It completely depends on her willingness to meet the two of you' 

I turn to the window and notice the sun was out shining 'How long was I unconscious?' 

'Just a fee hours dear' says the late princess in a low voice.' 

'Wait, how are you even