CALISTA'S P.O.VIt was rainy the day we buried Alberto Two weeks later, and life still felt unreal. Colder, Quieter. The sky was grey, the men were gloomy, Roman was as still as a statue, unshed tears glistened in his eyes as he gave the eulogy “Alberto was my good friend” he began, “He sacrificed his life to see that no one was left behind” Behind me, Lilian broke into renewed tears, the sound coming from a deep place within her.Lucas held her tightly against his chest, cradling her softly. She cried against him and I wanted to go over and hug her tightly, but she was with Lucas, so I wouldn't interrupt their privacy “Are you okay?” Lucas asked softly I could hear Lilian sniffle, her voice weak “I am" A deliberate pause followed “It's not that I still—”“You don't have to explain” Lucas interrupted softly “Someone you cared about is gone, I understand you”My heart melted when I caught him from the corner of my eye placing a kiss on Lilian's cheek. I was glad my friend had some
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