WEP/IWSG April Challenge-Like Rubies

It's time for the April WEP Challenge! This month the theme is Jewel Box. Here's my take on it. I hope you enjoy!



Like Rubies



A
layer of dust covers the top of the box, obscuring the dainty painted flowers
that adorn its surface. I haven’t opened it in more than twenty years, and even
laying eyes on it sends a shiver down my spine.



It
doesn’t matter how much time has passed. I