TWO YEARS LATER

“ Mom, do you have any ideas what is happening today?” 

I turned to watch Nora who had asked me that question as I tried to tie her belt. They were running late for school.

“ No, darling. What's the occasion today? Do you have a party at school?” I asked her feigning ignorance as I turned to watch Nadia who was trying to get into her uniform of a purple mini gown with a belt in the middle.

“ Nadia be fast, else you'll be late for school” I scolded her as she nodded at me before getting on with her dress.

“ But mom, are...