Millandri pulls a shiny silver sheet from the barbecue grill. She drapes it over her shoulders like a cape.
She marches toward the brick wall. The metal crinkles loudly against the sunny grass.
'Unicorn!' she shouts, pointing at a tall green plant. She pretends to hold invisible reins.
The leaf trembles in the breeze. Millandri giggles and spins around in circles.
Auntie appears holding two ice cream cones. Millandri stops spinning and holds up a hand.
'Unicorns only eat carrots,' she whispers. Auntie nods seriously and hands over a crisp carrot.
Millandri takes a loud, crunchy bite. Juice drips down her chin as she stares at empty space.
She whispers 'Moo' to the air. A butterfly lands on her nose. She freezes, eyes wide.
Millandri leans her head against Auntie’s leg. She closes her eyes with a happy sigh.
The warm sun feels good on her closed eyelids. They sit together in the quiet shade.
