A Dream Shattered
" Flora, may I've a minute?" Marissa asked, approaching Flora, her tone soft and uncertain.
" Of course," Flora replied, her voice shaking as she tried to keep her cool." What is the matter?"
Marissa's eyes were full of concern." I was told that Alice would be coming moment, and I just wanted to let you know."
Flora's heart skipped a beat." Alice?" she heaved , the name sour on her lips." I allowed I'd closed that runner of my life."
A cold wave, mocking voice cut across the buzz of the crowd drawn around." Oh, Flora, you did believe in puck tales, did not you?
Flora bristled, and her eyes snapped towards the speaker. Alice was standing by the door, a vicious smile trickling from her lips.
" Alice," Flora fought, her voice pulsing with rage and anguish.
Alice smil
