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New Beginnings
The summer holidays passed faster than anyone expected.For Leo, the days felt long without Sofia. They still talked every day — sometimes by video call, sometimes just by messages when the network failed. But it wasn’t the same as seeing her face, holding her hand, or hearing her laugh beside him.Elena noticed it every day.“You look like someone stole your favorite toy,” she teased one morning while they were eating breakfast.Leo rolled his eyes. “Very funny.”“You miss her.”“I didn’t say that.”“You don’t have to.”Papa Lucio sat at the table quietly drinking his coffee. He didn’t interrupt them, but he listened. He always listened.After a moment he said calmly, “She will come back. If the relationship is real, distance will not break it.”Leo nodded slightly.He believed that.And a few days later, the day finally came.Sofia ReturnsThe campus was busy again. Students were arriving with suitcases, greeting friends, laughing, telling stories about their holidays.Leo stood ne
Distance, But Not Apart
When you know someone is leaving, everything feels heavier.Even simple things.A walk feels like a memory.A smile feels like something you’re trying to save.That was how it felt for Leo and Sofia.Her flight was booked. Her father wanted her home the moment school ended. No delay. No arguments.So they decided to live fully before she left.Like Their Own Little FamilyThey went to the beach first.Nothing fancy. Just a quiet public beach near campus.The sun was warm. The wind kept pushing Sofie’s hair into her face, and Leo kept brushing it away, pretending he had a reason.They walked barefoot along the water.She held his hand tightly, like she was afraid time would steal him if she didn’t.“I don’t want to go,” she said softly.“I know.”“It’s just holidays, but… it feels bigger.”He stopped and pulled her closer.“You’re coming back.”She nodded, but her eyes said she already missed him.They sat on the sand and watched the sunset. She leaned on his shoulder. He wrapped his a
Morning Light
Leo stared at his phone for a full minute before typing.He was sitting on the edge of Sofia’s bed. She was brushing her hair in front of the mirror, pretending not to look nervous.He finally typed:Leo:E-L-E-N-A. Cover for me. I’m staying here tonight. Don’t let Papa Lucio worry.Three dots appeared almost immediately.Elene:Seriously?Leo:Yes. Please.Pause.Then:Elene:Fine. I’ll handle him.Another message came right after.Elene:Use protection. And be gentle. She’s not one of your gym projects.Leo almost choked.Leo:Shut up.Elene:I’m serious.He rolled his eyes but smiled.Leo:Thank you.Elene:Don’t make me an aunt at 19.He locked his phone and shook his head.Sofia turned. “What?”“My sister thinks she’s my mother.”Sofia smiled shyly. “She’s just protective.”“Of you, maybe. Not me.”She walked toward him slowly.“You told her?”“I had to. She’s covering for me.”Sofia’s cheeks turned pink again.The
The Night That Changed Something
Exams ended on a quiet Friday afternoon.The campus felt lighter. Louder. Free.Students shouted, laughed, threw papers in the air. Weeks of stress were finally over.Elena dropped her bag dramatically onto the couch.“I am never reading another textbook again.”“You said that last semester,” Leo replied.Sofia stretched her arms above her head. “We deserve something.”Elena’s eyes lit up. “A party.”Leo blinked. “A what?”“A party. Music. Noise. People. Normal college things.”Sofia smiled. “I was actually thinking the same. I might go home for the holidays soon. Before that, we should celebrate.”Elena paused.She shook her head slowly. “No. You two go. I’ll stay.”Sofia frowned. “Why?”Elena shrugged. “I’ll give you space. Romantic celebration. Candlelight. Whatever you two do.”Leo rolled his eyes.“We are not going without you,” he said firmly.Sofia nodded. “If you don’t go, we don’t go.”Elena crossed her arms. “Don’t be dramatic.”“We’re not,” Leo replied calmly.There was sil
The Faces We Recognize
Life did not slow down after the missed call.If anything, it became quieter.And sometimes, quiet things are louder than noise.The hospital smelled like antiseptic and warm tea.Leo sat beside his grandmother’s bed again, holding her hand like he used to when he was a little boy afraid of thunderstorms.She was better now.Color had returned to her cheeks. Her voice was stronger.“You look like you haven’t slept,” she said gently.“I’m fine.”“You are not fine,” she corrected him softly.Before he could respond, there was a soft knock on the door.Leo turned.Sofia stood there.Holding a small bouquet of white flowers.She looked nervous.“Hi…” she said quietly.Leo blinked in surprise. “Sofia? You didn’t have to come.”“I wanted to.”The grandmother adjusted herself slightly on the bed, studying the girl standing in the doorway.“Come closer,” she said.Sofia walked in slowly.She handed her the flowers. “I heard you weren’t feeling well. I hope you recover quickly.”The grandmothe
The Day Everything Almost Changed
Morning did not look dangerous.It looked normal.Quiet.Almost peaceful.Marco woke up before sunrise, like he always did. He sat at the edge of his bed for a few seconds, rubbing his forehead, thinking about the day ahead. He had planned to fly out soon. He had planned to meet the young man his daughter was dating. He had prepared questions in his head. Calm questions. Direct questions.He stood up, walked to the window, and pulled the curtain slightly. The city was still half asleep.He checked his phone.One message from Sofia.Good morning, Baba ❤️His expression softened instantly.He typed back:Good morning. Study well. I will call you later.He put the phone down and went to shower.It should have been a simple day.It was not.Marco did not usually go out without security.But that morning, he made a small change.He told his driver to take a different car.He told his main security team to stand down for an hour.He wanted to move quietly.There had been whispers lately. R
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