---- His gaze fell on my arm, but he quickly looked away, a flicker of guilt crossing his face. He reached out but hesitated, leaving his hand suspended in midair. He wanted to comfort me but was unsure if he had the right to do so. After a long silence, he finally sighed. "Sherry, Cherry left something with me. I think you should see it." Inodded. Mike went upstairs and came back down with a small metal box. At the same time, Mom called me. I saw her name on the screen and shut the phone off without hesitation. Mike gently lifted the lid a little and held the box out tome. "This was Cherry's treasure chest." As he recalled Cherry, a soft smile tugged at the corners of his lips. "She never let me see what was inside, no matter how ---- many times I asked. She said everything in there was her treasure." His gaze softened with reverence. Tears welled at the corners of his eyes. "A little while ago, I finally got the courage to go through her room. That's when I found this. There was a note stuck to the lid." His voice cracked. "It said, 'For my dearest little sister. ' Twas planning to contact you to pick it up in a few days." The box had clearly been wiped clean, but time had left its mark. Under the warm indoor light, I took a deep breath and lifted the lid. There was a lot inside, and it was all a mess. Some of it had even started to yellow with age. I saw the drawing I made for Cherry when I was six. In my drawing, she wore a lavish gown and a sparkling crystal crown. ---- There were also pressed flowers I gave her from when I was eight. They were now so dry they would crumble at the lightest touch. The scarf I knitted for Cherry at ten lay there as well. The pattern now looked ridiculously childish, and it no longer fit. Ialso saw the three-page promise I wrote when I was 12, swearing I would never run away from home again. Tucked behind it was Cherry's reply. Her handwriting was neat and soft but water-stained. She had written how sorry she was for not protecting me better. This tiny metal box had carried nearly our whole childhood. Cherry had treasured these worthless little things like precious keepsakes. None of these were treasures I covered my face with my sleeve. ---- "These are the kind of things people would throw away without a second thought, Cherry," I thought. In the latest episode of ReelTalk, titled "Queen Bee Meets Queen Bee," the infamous Daniela Couso reunites with Sarah Moliski for a buzzworthy discussion. Dive into the world of these legendary villains as they unveil the realities behind their captivating personas. Exploring themes of power, rivalry, and intrigue, this ongoing romance series delves deep into the complexities of characters like Daniela and Sarah. Witness the clash of two formidable personalities as they navigate love, ambition, and deception in a world where nothing is as it seems. What sets this narrative apart is its intricate character dynamics and the magnetic pull between its leading ladies. Experience the allure of forbidden desires and hidden agendas in a story that promises twists at every turn. Ready to uncover the secrets that bind these queens together? Available to read at CrushReel for those eager to unravel the mysteries within.