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Eighty
Mari
One week to their birthday I fell ill. Eliza thought it was as a result of the stress or trauma we had gone through two months ago but it wasn't. I knew exactly why I felt down. It had to do with my heart. It was empty and it wanted it's owner back.
I got off from the bed where I was just resting and I walked to my drawer. I pulled open the third one and lifted some papers up. I saw it. The purple envelope with white flowers on it. Marigolds.
I smiled and pulled it out then closed the drawer. I sat on the floor and crossed my legs then ran my thumb on the envelope
“it's next week” I said to myself and smiled
I hugged the envelope and laid down on the floor. The floor was cold, so not good for me but I didn't care. The thought that Will wanted me back made me feel warm.
Eliza came into the room two minutes later and gasped when
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