82 Alexandra’s sister

     It had been long Alexandra visited her parents or her sister. At a point in time she had been fostering her sister, Susan’s kids due to her elder sister being too occupied with business trips. Spending time with them was fun and it sometimes made her feel like she was actually their mother.  Alexandra was starting to feel Susan’s absence in her life and she couldn’t help but recall memories of Susan’s stay before she left for multiple business trips.                                ***      Susan daydreamed about the wonders of traveling during the winter season.  She envisioned herself immersed in the invigorating embrace of crisp, chilly air, eager to explore new destinations.  The thought of traversing through landscapes blanketed in pristine, glistening snow ignited her senses and filled her heart with anticipation.  She was definitely going to have fun in aunt carols house. It excited her, but the feeling of going out on a winters day was more soothi