Heirloom
Hesitating, her hand pulled away from the bag, a moment taken to question if she had changed her mind. She knew it was necessary, deep down. But that didn't make it less painful.
Rachel had rummaged through her old belongings, making a point to venture into the attic. An effort that she hardly ever made. Still, something old, something new… It was a gift that would be appreciated, even when no real effort had been made. Not financially speaking. Emotionally, it had left her a little unsure.
Ten minutes had passed before she found it. She knew where it was- not much had been kept for storage; the first half of her life had been erased- and it had only taken her that long because it was buried deep within a plastic box.
They were still beautiful, intricate and well-kept. A small detail that would be left unappreciated…
Rachel knew she must give them to Melissa. It was the right time and it would compensate for the previous marriage she had missed. They had sworn to make things right, a promise that Rachel took seriously.
Placing the box into her handbag, a little hesitantly, she chastised herself for being so sentimental. Melissa had always been the favourite; there was no doubt in her mind that she would have inherited the pearl necklace one way or another. That didn't make it any more comforting to Rachel, however.
It was for whoever was married first, for their wedding day. A sharp sting that Melissa could have used it twice, was using it now, and Rachel would never see it again. The necklace was beautiful, one that she wouldn't usually wear but one that she would love to own. Once it was stored in her bag, it wouldn't be returning to the house.
Rachel questioned if she wanted to keep it. In the false hope that her mother had cared for her too, that she could possibly have reason to wear that necklace for its intended purpose. But it was false hope and it was Melissa's right to have it too. Rachel would not allow herself to blame anyone other than her parents for the resentment that lay deep within her. After all, it was only a necklace. Wasn't that inconsequential compared to the relationship she could have with her sister?