"Rory, Rory.... "
Mia called out to her cousin, who seemed lost in another world. From the moment they got in the car, Aurora became quiet and withdrawn. Mia and Calvina, who noticed her behavior but let her be thinking that's what Aurora might need. But when Aurora did not say anything even after an hour had passed, Mia thought it would be best to disturb her cousin.
Successfully catching Aurora's attention, she started talking about here and there. She told Aurora about all the things that had happened behind Aurora's absence, leaving some important details like how she almost died and all. For another hour or so, she and Calvina tried their best to keep Aurora immersed in gossip.
As the vehicles picked up their pace, Aurora watched the vast forest and trees vanishing in front of he
