Complete Us

"I never thought of saying my last goodbye to Emiliano…thinking about it does make me a little sad but maybe…." Belen stares at the afternoon sky, "it's about time I let go of my brother and let him rest peacefully. I'm not alone anymore. When I look clearly, I have Noah, Everest, and Nol. They protect me, they help me, yeah." She inwardly nods, a gentle expression on her face, "I'm not alone anymore, Keebo. Some people love and care about me."

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Four days later.

"How did that sound?" Belen feels insecure about her saxophone skills after playing a piece to Nol. 

She overthinks, "It's been a long time since I last picked up my saxophone, so even with all my warming up techniques, it's hard to get used to it again."