Locked in a lifelong rivalry, Lena and Theo go way back - but do they really know each other?
When Theo goes to college, leaving Elena, his best friend's annoying sister he grew up with, behind at his home town, he thinks that she will never be in...
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"Ok Elena, breathe" Lorenzo's voice always calms me down. He's the one I call when I'm having panic attacks. "Remember what you were told? Try to be aware of your body and your surroundings, focus on that."
I do as he tells me and do the 5 things rule. After 5/6 minutes I can finally calm myself down.
"You still there?" he asks "I'm not leaving Lena, take your time."
"I'm okay Enzo, I just never know what to do" I say "Sorry for calling you this late, I didn't mean to bother"
"Are you stupid? You're my sister and best friend, I'm glad you called. I wouldn't want you to go through this by yourself."
"You always know what to say to make me feel better, I love and miss you so much"
"I love you too, now are you going tell me what happened?" And so I do.
Enzo is the only one who knows what happened 2 years ago. I tried to tell people but I just couldn't after what happened the first time I did. He's my safe place. I love all my brothers the same but Enzo is always going to hold a special place in my heart no one else can take.
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It's 11am when I wake up. The apartment is quiet and the sun is shining outside.
I leave my room to get something to eat and decide to check if anyone's home.
"Is anyone home?" no response. "Hello?"
I'm so glad I'm home alone. I don't feel like socializing today. Even though the house is empty and I have it for myself, I decide to take a shower, put a nice outfit on and leave the house.
I still don't know New York properly and I really want to. After all, it's been my dream city since I can remember. It's why I chose to come study here.
After 2 hours of sightseeing I get a text.
mamá💌
mamá💌 Hola mi amor, como estás?
me Hola mamá, estoy bien! New York is a dream. How are you?
mamá💌 I'm okay, just missing you mi amor! Look, I have some bad news...
They're not coming this weekend, tell me that's it please.
me qué pasó? Is everything okay?
mamá💌 Don't worry mija, everything is fine! The problem is, me and your dad can't go visit you this weekend... Your dad's company had a bit of a situation and he has to stay for work. Will you be okay?
