My sister died on my wedding day. A week later, her colleague called and said, “She left you a phone and a note. COME TO THE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY!”

stand that I finally have something good.”

I saw the words hit her.

Claire’s eyes filled with tears. “I’m trying to stop you from making a mistake, Ally.”
“So say what you think.”

She shook her head. “I can’t. Not yet.”

I pointed at the door. “Then leave.”

She did it.

And those were the last words I spoke to my sister while she was still alive to answer me.continue reading …