A chat with my past

‘’I..Ivy?’’

The fear in her tone signified that she was shocked beyond words to see me. It felt so good — watching her struggle and fumble with her words. And realizing that their plans to eliminate me had failed.

I walked with an aura she couldn't disrupt, feeling like the star of the moment, with my heels giving outstanding rhythms. Her jaw was still dropped in awe, and I felt the urge to shut it up for her.

‘’What’s wrong?’’ I asked mockingly, taking my pack of cigarettes from my bag, ‘’Is this how you greet your beloved sister after so many years? Huh? My sweet little sissy,’’

She did her best to regain her composure, trying so hard not to be intimidated. She swayed her hair to the side, and I could see her clutching the hand of her purse tightly in guilt.

‘’When did you get out of jail?’’

‘’Is that what you're curious about?’’ I asked, grabbing a lighter from my bag to give light to my cigarette, ‘’When I got out? Or you're curious to know why I'm still alive?’’

I saw her struggl