98: Breathe of Fresh Air

A V E L I N A

My siblings were back for a visit from college and I couldn't wait to see them. I felt guilty that I haven't been able to spend time with them and I do badly wanted to make it up to them.

I felt like a horrible big sister. Lani and Andre were the best siblings I could ever ask for and I wanted to make sure they knew how much I loved and appreciated them.

As I waited for them to arrive, I couldn't shake off the lingering tension from my conversation with Lorenzo. Despite my resolve to keep him at arm's length, his words still echoed in my mind, stirring up emotions I'd buried deep down.

When Lani and Andre finally arrived, their bright smiles instantly lifted my spirits. We hugged tightly, laughing and chatting like no time had passed. They were my rock, my support system, and being with them made me forget about all the chaos in my life.

Over dinner, we caught up on everything that had happened since we last saw each other. Lani shared stories about her college adventur