Cassandra

Chapter 16 - Yellow Brick Wall

The Cassandra I knew is dead. If you're here claiming to be one, you choose the wrong person to mess with today." Martha reached out to her back as if grabbing something when it stopped her.

"Seriously- my face may change but my voice is still the same. Don't tell me you forgot who I am after five years." Martha glared at me before she realized who I am.

"My God- what happened to you?" Martha dropped whatever she was holding before giving me a hug. I returned her gesture as I too missed her. Martha used to be my personal maid. We grew up together and-

"I was pushed to my 'death'. Martha, leave this shop to your family and work for me again." Martha pulled away from the hug before picking up the things she carried earlier.

"Let's talk over a cup of tea." Martha opened the door for me before turning the close sign on the door.

"Before that, I heard that Larove is going to rebuild the downtown area. Was that what you were doing? It has always been your dream to change the life of people over there. I thought one of your sisters decided to continue your legacy. But I am glad to know that you're still alive, miss." This scent- Martha still remembers my favorite tea.

"Oh, I'm alive. There's a reason behind my 'death'. That reason has something to do with me being here. Martha, I need you. Just like before, I need your support and insight of the current trends in the socials. Even though I was given a second chance, I don't have the privilege of being the social queen like I used to. No one knows who I am. But you- everyone knows who you are." Martha smiled.

"I am nobody, Miss. I'm just a flower shop owner. The boss was kind enough to give me a second chance after you went missing." I was a fool, that's what I was five years ago.

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