Time Apart

- 2 Months Later…

"Okay, okay… one more time."

Nyx straightened her posture and adjusted the bouquet of flowers in her hand.

She looked into the mirror with a straight, steely eyed gaze and spoke in a very business-like manner.

"Aubrey… I know that it has taken me a long time, but I wanted to come to you and apologize, because I-"

"Too formal." Nemesis dismissed. "Start again, mother."

"FUCK!"

Beside Nemesis, her brother Geras, the withered personification of old age, also shook his head.

"I-I fear she may be right, mother. Your words convey too much restraint and are not nearly heartfelt enough."

"If I speak too much with my heart I will start crying again and I can't control my emotions!" Nyx reminded.

"Yes, we know. We spent the prior forty-two attempts reminding you of that very thing." Nemesis said flatly.

"I-It hasn't been that many, has it?"