35. Heaven's Missing An Angel

It was later in the evening; the sun was low in the sky and the smell of delicious food being cooked filled the mansion. Scarlett had been in the kitchen for the last two hours. Jessica had come in once to ask if she needed help but Scarlett had refused. Her mother still looked upset and she knew Elijah’s reaction had hurt her.

She hoped this meal would get the family back to some normalcy. With Grandma Amelia’s feisty personality, she was sure the evening would be entertaining at least.

She looked around the dining room, she had lit candles along the centre of the table adding a cosy touch to the room. The sun was beginning to set outside the window, enveloping the room in a warm red glow. It was not as warm today either. She smiled satisfied at her work and looked in the mirror that hung above the fireplace.

She wore a halter-neck sunflower coloured cotton skater dress that fell to mid-thigh. It showed off half of her back and teased the tip of her yellow b