Ashes Before Dawn
As the last of the ashes emptied from the urn, Cecilia let out an obvious sigh of relief.
Joshua looked up at her and gently coaxed, "Now that he’s gone, you should finally be able to get a good night's sleep."
The three of them walked out hand in hand like a happy family.
Only after they had completely disappeared from sight could Sheila no longer hold herself together.
Crying uncontrollably, she rushed outside.
As if heaven itself were mocking her, it began to rain. The wind scattered the ashes, and the rain soaked them, washing them away little by little amidst the flowing water.