The Jones Sisters Struggle

Rafaella inhaled profoundly and forced herself to hold back the tears that threatened to fall down her cheeks.

She combed her younger sister's long wavy hair with her fingers as Cindy lay down and pillowed her thighs.

"Rafa..."

"Hmm...?"

"What if we ever part ways?" Cindy asked her with a frown.

"Oh, what the heck are you talking about?"

She emphasized, "Just pretend...If that day comes, be strong and assist Mommy to be strong as I'll be as strong as I can. And try not to be sad, Rafa. I know deep inside you is a strong woman. And I rely on your instinct."

"Of course," she said. That's what we ought to do.:

Cindy regarded her and asked, "You promise that?"

"Yes, I guarantee that nobody will be able to bring the two of us down. But why are you talking this way?" Are you planning to leave us?"

"No. But just in case things happen, that's unavoidable. Be ready for the outcome just in case…."

"Hmm. I wouldn't say I like talking about parting. That's the sad part…."

"Yeah, you're right, but