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Silence falls around us, and once again, I look away, giving him an opportunity to leave silently while my chest hurts and internal pain trumps the physical one.
I guess the hopeful part that still exists within me wants to grow a bond or be a family. What’s the point in meeting my grandparents if my own twin can’t stand me?
I hear his footsteps and close my eyes, accepting this inevitable outcome, only to feel his hand on my nape as he presses his lips against my forehead. “Beinvenido a mi vida, hermana.”
Welcome to my life, sister.
Before I can open my eyes and react, he’s gone, and I just see his back as the door shuts behind him.
And I smile this time for real.
Because I don’t know how we will do it or how long it will take us to build a bond but…
I have a brother.
For a girl who had no one, I have a husband I adore, my precious little son, and a brother who seems protective over me already.
I think about Gloria, whose strength allowed her to withstand brutal things, and whisper, “Thank you.”
She must be my guardian angel.
Otherwise, what explains all my blessings?
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
“Sometimes if you’re lucky or God’s favorite, you get an amazing family who loves you.
They stand with you through anything and support you during the most devastating times.
They are the first to call you when you’re happy and the first to rush to you when you’re sad.
That’s the beauty of life, isn’t it?
You don’t have to be related by blood to create a family like this.”
Octavius
Octavius
The sun shines brightly, casting a magnificent glow all around me as I get out of my car and breathe in the fresh air, welcoming the cold wind whooshing over me.
Endless neatly cut grass along with heavy trees surround me, pointing toward a shimmering lake in the distance. It’s so blue and clear it invites you to dip your toes into it and wash away all your sins, finding solace in nature’s beauty.
“It’s so pretty,” Isla says as she joins me and rests her head on my shoulder. “No wonder you spoke so fondly about it.”
“Yeah. I think Braiden will like it.” I half turn and wink at my son who sits in the car, waving at me as he continues to play with his toy. “Perfect weather for a picnic.”
“We have a basket full of food and a very active five-year-old. It won’t be boring, that’s for sure.”
I palm her head, my thumbs rubbing over her cheeks as I give her a light kiss. Her touches, as always, soothe me. “I love you.”
“I love you too. And I think it’s a great idea.” She motions with her head in the distance. “He’s pacing back and forth. You scared him.” She chuckles. “Poor Florian.”
“Yeah.” After one more kiss, I step back. “Would you like to go with me?”
She shakes her head. “No. Just call us when you’re ready.” She taps on the car’s roof. “We’ll be right here.”
Yes, they will because they are mine.
