Hauntings

I walked into that store I abhor and never go to. Today, my craving for a DiGiorno Spicy Chicken pizza (that only that store sales) overcame my aversion to the store itself.

I got just to the main, massive aisle that runs behind all the registers and saw my aunt! I was so excited and as I turned to walk towards her I instantly smiled and thought of my usual greeting, "Hey beautiful!"

I don't know how many steps I took.

I don't think it was more than three or four.

When I realized "it", I stumbled.

I froze.

I looked again and she was still there!

But it couldn't be her.

It's not even been a year yet.

Almost.

But not quite.

I quickly ducked into the freezer aisle where only one older lady stood. I was crying and shaking.

Life just hasn't been the same without her in it. She was my rock, my backbone, the mother when my own abandoned me.

I miss her.

Cancer sucks.