Celebration

By: Ladan Hassan | | Life


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Art by Yuewen Gao


“Get over here,” I whine impatiently, arms swinging haphazardly, as I sway from side to side. I’m mere seconds from forcefully dragging her before I get a reply.

“Alright, alright. Just calm down,” She states, exasperated by my incessant urging. My sister appears begrudgingly from the living room. The University of Toronto shirt she dons brings a smile to my face, as I scurry to her side with a spring in my step. Grabbing the matching cap perched atop her head, I dart away, swift like a cheetah. She lets out a groan as I unceremoniously plop the hat onto my head. I busy myself with fixing the apparel, as my sister approaches.

“Hurry up, you’re taking longer than me,” she drawls, trying to act nonchalant, but failing miserably.

I pull a face to show my scepticism, but let my retort die on my tongue. She chuckles at my sour expression, which pulls a laugh from me as well. I wordlessly raise the camera, waiting for my sister to pose. We wear matching smiles as I press the button. The satisfying “click” rings out and I drop my arm to view the work of art.

“Congratulations,” I say earnestly, delight dancing in my eyes as I glance up at her. “We knew you could do it.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ladan Hassan

Ladan Hassan is a Grade 11 writer on the Life Board. She enjoys reading, writing and solving puzzles. She is also in desperate need of new books to read. So feel free to recommend any if you happen to see her.