Chapter 17 Entrust (Part 1)

Clusters of blood red tiny roses thoroughly covered the arches that lead to the roses portion of the garden. Nina and Astraea walked under them, stepping on the bright petals, scattered along the footpath decorated with rounded white stones to a white bench that overlooked the scenery.

Roses of different varieties bloomed all around them, a beautiful sight to behold. Red, white, yellow amidst the thick foliage. There were other flowers added in between, most of which Astraea couldn’t name, but found them beautiful nonetheless. It was her favorite spot in the wide garden, the area provided a sense of privacy and serenity.

Astraea sat beside her grandmother, and rested her head on her shoulder. She held her wrinkled hand, slipping her fingers between her Nana’s.

They gazed at the roses in comfortable silence, each lost in their own t