TWO YEARS LATER
“ Mom, do you have any ideas what is happening today?”
I turned to watch Nora who had asked me that question as I tried to tie her belt. They were running late for school.
“ No, darling. What's the occasion today? Do you have a party at school?” I asked her feigning ignorance as I turned to watch Nadia who was trying to get into her uniform of a purple mini gown with a belt in the middle.
“ Nadia be fast, else you'll be late for school” I scolded her as she nodded at me before getting on with her dress.
“ But mom, are you really sure you don't know what today is about?” Nadia questioned me softly with a hint of doubt in her voice. Like she couldn't believe I had forgotten about the most important day in their lives.