Ashiya
My sister treated Mauro like a family. Like a real brother. It makes me cringe but Mauro treats my sister well. I don't want to break her heart if I tell her that Mauro is not as nice as he seems. As long as Mauro won’t harm a single strand of my sister’s hair, I won’t tarnish his reputation to Ashlyn.
I caressed her hair. “I am sure he will send it to you. For now, just enjoy your win.”
She breathed deeply. “Fine.” She perked up again when she saw her teacher waving at her. “Oh! Mrs. Corazon is calling me.”
I laid my hand in her teacher’s direction. “Go ahead.”
I was smiling as I watched my sister run to her teacher and classmates. She was more lively than before. I was able to endure a lot of things just to see that smile on her face. She had a bright future ahead of her. Ju
