My Sister's Ghost
While the city slept Tina was conducting business half way across the globe and hoping that soon she would be able to catch up with much needed sleep. Digital connectivity played haywire with the traditional clock and business hours. A familiar ring tone pierced the long awaited silence. Tina picked up the call, “Dolly, I’m packing up for the day. Can this wait until I come home or better still tomorrow?” Tina was too tired but she noticed that Dolly hadn’t prolonged the conversation with her usual gripes or request for help. The proverbial tomorrow might prove to be a new dawn. Dina and their mother were primed for her arrival with a hot cup of tea and a fixed smile. This would have to be some not recently asked favor. “Please note I’m not asking for money. It is to let you know that next week I have this fabulous offer to audition.” “How does that concern me? Is this urgent?” Dolly rattled off,” My luck is finally turning. I have a cha...