Saudade
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Saudade
(n.) nostalgia. The love that remains, a desire to be near someone or something distant.
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Alexandra(Alex) Hill has been living in New York since she was 16 . She's now in her 2nd year of college . She's made a couple of friends here and there but nothing special. At least not like the ones she used to have back home. Ever since Alex moved she's felt like something's been missing. It's winter break and she feels homesick. So she decides to go back home.
What happens when she gets there?
Old friends, old feelings and drama.
That right there is the answer.
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