In the wake of her mother's passing, six-year-old Luella finds unexpected solace in the company of her long-lost brothers, absent from her life for years. Through the challenges of grief, Luella discovers the healing power of family bonds that stood...
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"Ada!" I yelled squirming out of my brother's hold. Finally a chuckle from Xavier, he relented, releasing his hold on me. With a burst of energy, I bounded towards my friend, laughter bubbling from my lips as I hugged her
"Hey, Ella!" she said smiling brightly
I turned around and faced my brothers who were smiling at me "Ada these are my brothers, Xavier and Xander" I proudly said
"Oh, I know them" she muttered shyly. I saw Xander smirking "Oh yeah, we know our naughty Ada," he said chuckling "The biggest troublemaker here"
"I'm not naughty" Ada grumbled balling her fists scowling at my brothers
"Relax Ada," Xavier said then faced the man Ada came with "Aaron what's up with your cousin's temper?" he teased
Oh, it's her cousin.
Aaron shrugged "Typical Ada," he said blankly looking over at Ada who was glaring at Xander "How do you guys know Ada?" I asked
"I work here so Ada comes and goes often," Aaron said ruffling my hair.
I nodded in understanding then an idea came into my mind "Can Ada come and play at ours?" I asked my brothers who nodded and Ada looked at her cousin for permission "Sure, let's grab your bag then you can go" he said walking to the carpark
"Ella, hold my hand before you get lost again," Xavier said carefully grabbing my small hand walking over to his car "I won't get lost" I told him
He nodded sarcastically and put me in my car seat then placed Ada's car seat which she got from her cousin and sat beside me "I can't wait to show you all my toys!" I exclaimed
Adalia smiled "You should come to my house too one day. me, you and Alejo can all play together!" she said
"Oh, Alejo seems kinda mean" I muttered. Ada looked at me and giggled "He's always like that silly"
"Alright girls, ready?" Xavier said walking into the car "Where's Xander?" I asked
Xavier looked at me from the mirror "He's going with his car, he needs a couple of things to pick up from the store to cook us all food" he explained
"Xander makes yummy food" I faced Ada and told her "Ada?" Xavier spoke up "Yes?" she whispered
I think she's intimidated by him.
"How's your brother Alejo?" He asked "Oh uh, he's good I think," Ada said, "You think?" Xavier repeated
Ada nodded "Yea, he really wants to go and see dad but dad doesn't want to see us. that's what mama said" she exclaimed
I looked at Adalia confused "Where's your dad?" I asked her "He lives a bit away with his wife" Adalia muttered
