My grandmother died on a Thursday.My mother's voice on the phone was steady but hollow. The way a person sounds when they have already cried all the tears they have."She went in her sleep. The nurse said it was peaceful. She just. Slipped away."I sat on Amina's couch. The phone pressed to my ear. The world stopped moving."When," I asked."Last night. Around midnight. I tried to call you earlier but your phone was off."The diner. I had been at the diner with Eli. Trying to fix my broken heart while my grandmother was leaving the world."I am coming home," I said."I know, baby. Take your time. There is nothing to rush for now."I hung up. Stared at the wall. Amina came out of her bedroom and took one look at my face."What happened.""My grandmother died."She wrapped her arms around me. I did not cry. Not yet. I was too empty for tears.I call
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