Calm Down Charlotte Charlotte paced round the living room, her hands on her waist.“You have to calm down, Charlotte.” Elaine spoke from the other room, striding over to Charlotte. “I know how overwhelming things are right now, but don't let it consume you.”Charlotte nodded, her eyes red. She needed answers. “Everything is just happening so fast. I can't imagine Astor is getting married to Susan too. Like, everything is so overwhelming.”Elaine placed her hand on Charlotte, trying to calm her down.Jasmine, who wasn't asleep, ran into the living room, “Aunty Elaine, is mom crying?” Jasmine asked with her tiny calm voice.“No baby,” Elaine began, bending to her level, she cupped her face in her hands with a smile, “mommy wants to be alone for now okay? Maybe you should get some sleep.”Jasmine wasn't having it, she sat in front of Charlotte as though demanding an answer, but Charlotte was too disorganized to even spare her a stare.“Jasmine, come with me. I need to show you something
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