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2025-08-22 06:26:00The sun slowly dipped behind the rooftops of the neighboring houses, painting the sky in soft shades of orange. Its golden light touched the small road in front of Randy’s house, reflecting in the thin puddles left by yesterday’s rain. The atmosphere seemed to slow. As if the day was reluctant to truly leave.
Jessica stayed leaning against her father’s shoulder. There was no sound except the rustle of the wind through the leaves and the evening birds calling to one another. The scent of damp earth and warm coffee blended into a calm backdrop.
Randy watched the sky as it began to change colors. His eyes narrowed slightly, measuring time with the calm only those who had made peace with much loss could possess. He didn’t speak, but his hand stayed on Jessica’s back, signaling that he was there—that he would remain there.
Jessica took a deep breath, then slowly lifted her head. She looked ahead, at the quiet street where only the
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Anya sat on the floor stacking leftover popsicle sticks into a small tower. Across the room, Jonas was rolling up his sleeves to help with the dishes.“I’ll do it, Jonas,” Jessica said, rising from her seat. “You’ve done enough as kitchen assistant today.”Jonas smiled but didn’t argue, settling back to sip the last of his now-cold tea.“Anya,” Jessica called as she washed her hands, “want to go out today?”Anya turned quickly, her eyes bright. “Where, Auntie?”Jessica glanced at the window. The sun was high but not too hot. “Maybe the mall. Look at toys. Eat ice cream.”Anya bounced in place. “Yes! Yes, please!”Jessica laughed. “But we’re not buying much, okay? Just walking around, looking.”“Promise!” Anya chirped.“Alright then, let&r
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That night before closing her eyes, she stared at the ceiling and whispered, “Thank you.” To whoever, to whatever, to all that had been and all that would come. Outside, the moon still hung in the sky. Silent. Faithful. The night still whole, like a heart learning to trust again.Morning arrived gently—not in a rush, not with a jolt. Sunlight seeped through Jessica’s curtains, warm and slow on her skin. Birdsong drifted from afar, and the smell of wet grass wafted in from the back garden. Jessica opened her eyes slowly. Still half-asleep, she listened to the familiar quiet. The house wasn’t fully awake yet, but life had already begun moving inside it. She sat at the edge of the bed, feet touching the cool wooden floor, and drew in a deep breath. No urgency. No heavy weight in her chest. Just the morning—and herself—fully present.She stepped into the bathroom, washed her face, and tied her hair loosely. In the mirror, her face
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Through the window, the night sky was full of stars. The wind blew cooler, carrying the scent of earth and leftover frangipani from the backyard.Jessica sat on the floor, leaning against the sofa, looking at the sky through the glass. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes for a moment.Nothing was perfect. Nothing was certain.But tonight, in the stillness and the gentle glow of the small light in the living room, Jessica knew she wasn’t alone. And for the first time in a long while, she wasn’t afraid of tomorrow.Before bed, Jessica sat by Anya’s bedside. She looked at the small, peaceful face, breathing evenly, hands holding her white bunny. Then she whispered, more to herself than to Anya.“I don’t know what tomorrow will be like, but tonight… I’m grateful. For you. For everything.”She turned off the light, leaving the room in soft silence.Outside the window, the moon hung lo
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The sun slowly dipped behind the rooftops of the neighboring houses, painting the sky in soft shades of orange. Its golden light touched the small road in front of Randy’s house, reflecting in the thin puddles left by yesterday’s rain. The atmosphere seemed to slow. As if the day was reluctant to truly leave.Jessica stayed leaning against her father’s shoulder. There was no sound except the rustle of the wind through the leaves and the evening birds calling to one another. The scent of damp earth and warm coffee blended into a calm backdrop.Randy watched the sky as it began to change colors. His eyes narrowed slightly, measuring time with the calm only those who had made peace with much loss could possess. He didn’t speak, but his hand stayed on Jessica’s back, signaling that he was there—that he would remain there.Jessica took a deep breath, then slowly lifted her head. She looked ahead, at the quiet street where only the
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Sometimes, watching Anya play like that made her chest ache. Not from sadness, but because of the small beauty born from loss. As if this child, in her own way, was re-weaving the life that had once been torn apart—and the thread she used was not anger, nor sadness, but simple love.“This is the doctor, Auntie,” Anya said, pointing to a small teddy bear. “His name is Dito.”Jessica smiled. “Is the doctor nice?”“Very nice. He doesn’t like giving shots. He says medicine can be given with hugs instead.”Jessica set her tea on the table and moved to the floor, sitting beside Anya. “Can Auntie join the game?”Anya nodded eagerly and handed her the rabbit doll. “This rabbit has a stomachache. She misses Mom.”Jessica held her breath. But she didn’t turn away. She nodded slowly, then hugged the doll. “Auntie sometimes has a stomachache from missing some
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Sometimes, watching Anya play like that made Jessica’s heart ache. Not from sadness, but from a small beauty born of loss. As if this child, in her own way, was re-stitching a life once torn apart—and the thread she used wasn’t anger, nor sorrow, but simple love.“This is the doctor, Auntie,” Anya said, pointing to a small teddy bear. “His name is Dito.”Jessica smiled. “Is the doctor nice?”“Very nice. He doesn’t like giving shots. He says medicine can be hugs instead.”Jessica set her tea on the table and moved to the floor, sitting beside Anya. “Can I join the game?”Anya nodded eagerly, handing her the rabbit doll. “This rabbit has a stomachache. She misses her mom.”Jessica caught her breath. But she didn’t shy away. She nodded slowly, then hugged the doll. “I sometimes get a stomachache because I miss someone too.”A
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