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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As the morning sun gently filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room, Adriel stirred beneath the weight of his sister, who had fallen asleep on his chest the night before. With a soft sigh, he carefully shifted, feeling her small arms still wrapped around him in a sleepy embrace. Slowly and tenderly, he lifted her from his chest, mindful not to disturb her peaceful slumber. He made sure to cover her up with her duvet since her top air conditioning was on
He headed to the family bathroom, washed his face and brushed his teeth before heading downstairs.
Anastasia was already wide awake. Sunday's and Monday's were her days off.
As Adriel stepped into the kitchen, the aroma of freshly brewed tea enveloped him, mingling with the warmth of morning sunlight streaming through the window. There Ana was sat on a bar stool her slender fingers wrapped around the delicate porcelain cup, steam rising in wisps as she took a small sip.
"Morning" Adriel said with his raspy voice as he sat down beside her "Morning, do you want something to drink?" she asked
Adriel shook his head "I'm alright, thank you"
The two both sat in silence awkwardly till Adriel broke it "Ana look, this whole thing is fucking with my head"
Ana looked at him confused "What?"
Adriel sighed "Ana, I still fucking love you! You left and then you come back without saying anything"
Ana looked away. she didn't know what to say. yes she still loved the man she dated for years and had a child with but she never thought about telling him.
flashback-
"Adriel no! Fuck off!" Anastasia screamed punching her boyfriend's back as she was slung over his shoulder
"Ana stop fucking screaming" Adriel warned
The two had met when Ana was 15 and Adriel was 17. They were inseparable ever since. now they were 18 and 20
Adriel threw his girlfriend on the bed, climbed over her and placed a kiss on her lips
Ana slapped him "NO!"
"What the fuck was that for," he said getting off her whilst rubbing his cheek
"You know what, now move," she said turning around facing her back towards him
Adriel tried his best to stop himself from laughing. He grabbed her waist and pulled her towards him placing a lingering kiss on her open shoulder "I love you" he mumbled
