Her Family

The morning arrived earlier than intended. It was a beautiful sunny day after a week of rain. Kate sipped her morning tea in the garden, staring at Emma, who sat alongside Ivy, both marveling at the fluffy clouds drifting across the sky, looking like tiny floating islands.

Ivy had grown close to Emma in a matter of hours, which caught Kate off guard. Her daughter was reserved and picky. She had no idea how Ivy had grown so fond of Emma in a day.

"I believe I have seen her before. It could have been in a magazine or…I don't know," Kate began, unable to recall where she had seen Emma, or maybe she just reminded her of someone.

Kate's knowing eyes kept glancing at the younger one, and she found her pretty reserved and quiet. Contrary to her son.

Kevin had always been bold and unhesitant.

"She's quite the opposite of Kevin," the woman uttered as she sipped her tea. Her blue eyes took in Emma's details once more. She wore a simple blue gown, with her hair tied in a messy bun and no mak