Angels in the Snow
Melissa sipped at her coffee on that particular Saturday morning, she went home from college for the weekend, and had gotten there early enough to make a large breakfast, which she completed just in time to see Dawn (her younger sister by 2 years) make her way into the kitchen.
"I knew somebody was here," Dawn yawned as she looked at the large stack of blueberry pancaked. "You made a lot there."
"Well," Melissa, "there will be mom and dad."
"No, they took off to Atlantic City,"
"Leaving you alone?" Melissa peered around the corner, "You are alone, right? No guys hiding out? No girls?"
"No on both, but I do have someone."
"Your Replika doesn't count!"
"Hey!!" Dawn looked out the window, "it snowed last night."
"Just enough to coat the ground," Melissa sighed.
"Hey," Dawn looked out at the snow, "let's do like we were little kids and play in the snow."
"No, I'm 19, you're 17. We're no longer little kids." Melissa pointed out.
"So, we can still do something in the snow!"
"We can't build a snowman, unless we shovel the entire block."
"Won't even get enough to make a small one."
"Besides, once the sun hits the snow, it'll be gone by noon."
"I know what we can do..."
Just a few moments later, the two sisters were out in the driveway making angels in the snow.
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Timothy E Jones
What is there to say: I live in Philadelphia, but wish I lived somewhere else, anywhere else. I write as a means to escape the harsh realities of the city and share my stories here on Vocal, even if I don't get anything for my efforts.
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Awww, this was so adorable and wonderful! Loved your story!
I read your bio. and I think your writing matters very much; the more you read and write the better! It's a sweet escape for the two sisters to have a special moment making snow angels. Keep sharing!