Silver at heart
Orphaned
"Is Lily asleep?" I asked my twelve year old sister, Kylie. She offered me a shaky nod. I gestured her to come closer. She did and I held her tight, afraid to let go. "What are we going to do now?" she sobs. "I don't know, honey" I admitted. Ever since our parents death, we have been brainstorming ideas on what to do. "But, maybe you could help me." Kylie lifted her head and gave me a hopefull smile. She nodded once like a genie who had just granted a wish. "Help you I shall," she agreed. I combed my fingers through her cashmere hair.