own the silence

“Someone told me once, she started. “That people who get through hardship are the most dangerous. Do you know why?” She paused, a crooked smile hovering over the gash of her mouth. Rhetoric questions were always her favourite. She liked to own the silence..

[penelopeelroy]

Rosalie had approached the other girl with a question in mind, but as soon as she spoke her mind went blank. “I totally forgot what I was going to say. I can be a bit forgetful.”

[amaragrace]

She put down the newspaper in her hand and moved over a bit in order to make room for the younger girl to sit. Tatia motioned for her to take a seat while saying, “It happens to me all the time. Even more so with four children running around.”

[rosasolado]

“I’ve just got a little favor to ask,”  Rosa answered and held up a bag.  “Do you think this goes with my dress?  Or should I ditch it?”

[amaragrace]

Tatia smiled at Rosa and replied, “I think it’s quite perfect. What shoes will you be wearing?”

[kieranfinnegan]

      “I had a question, but I actually just completely forgot it. Can you believe that?”

[amaragrace]

“Happens to me all the time, darling. How have you been?”

[amaragrace]

Tatia smiled softly up at the figure whom had approached her. “Is there something I can do for you today?”