How It Start

Seven years ago…

Esther Rodrigo stepped out of the car and glanced around, smoothing the folds of her brand new school uniform. It was her first day of high school. And also her first day without Elma and Elson.

After a long and exhausting divorce process in court, her mother had managed to keep Elma by her side. Esther, as the eldest daughter, was required to remain under her father’s care. She had begged her mother not to go abroad. Truly, she had. But once her mother made up her mind, there was no stopping her. Still, the woman always promised she would call Esther, or come visit with Elma whenever the holidays came.

As if that were not enough, her mother’s departure also meant saying goodbye to Elson. He was a genuine prodigy, someone who could enter any university he wished. It was no surprise when he received a direct invitation to one of the most prestigious universities in England. Without hesitation, he took it.

Esther let out a long breath. At that moment, she had only one w