I walk as fast as I can to get closer to my friend."Why did this happen?" cried Aninka "Why did he have to die so soon?"Yes, she did die. I was not wrong, unfortunately I was not wrong."Aninka" he called out to her, but she doesn't listen to me, her wailing won't let her.Viktor looks at me as he hugs his girlfriend.I approach them both and fearfully place my hand on Aninka's back.I don't know how to act in these situations. There are times when no matter how much you think you'll be fine, you don't know how you'll react until you're in the situation.I have been fortunate enough not to have lost a family member. But I have experienced the death of loved ones, my boyfriend and friends who died in that accident that miraculously saved me.It was a hard blow. They were my anchor in this sea of regrets, struggles and at times joys.Although they were not people with whom I shared a blood tie, I felt them as part of me. Therefore, their death was a bitter pill to swallow that was dif
"I have to do it. It's my turn" says Aninka placing her hand on my shoulder "Can I ask you something?" I nod in response "Stay here representing my family.""But...""You are my only family now and you know it."She sighed in frustration, but I nod. She needs me. But when I find Esteban I'll give him a beating that will make his ancestors queasy.I lean toward the photograph of Esteban's father, in case my thought offended him. Aninka stands up and the man dressed in black guides her. Things are not good at the company and that is more than to be expected.In Russia, there are many prestigious companies. They are made up of partners with the same goal in mind. Some would say to improve people's lives, others to increase the value of their money. It does not matter what intrinsic purpose they have. The death of the president and maximum representative of the company generates conflict among the partners.Nobody knows what is going to happen from now on. Whether Esteban, Aninka or anyon
"Stay out of this, Sofia. It's none of your business.""It is if you're hurting Aninka. It is if you're wrong.""Your way of showing affection for my sister sucks.""I'm not just showing affection. I'm also showing support, which I'm sure you came here for anything but that."You're wrong about that. Now," Esteban says approaching me. I don't back away "Get lost from my sight, before I forget that you are a woman.In his voice I could tell he was no longer the guy who was sometimes decent to me. Now I can see a dark car that I didn't perceive or didn't have before.In front of me is the same guy with whom I have argued, conversed and even harassed 'because of Aninka'. But no matter how hard I try to look for that smart guy, I can't find him. Along with him disappeared the love for his family, for his sister.He passes by, approaching Aninka."Come with me," Esteban says to her, extending his hand for Aninka to take."What?" she asks confused.To tell the truth, we all are.Could it be
David comes to pick me up with his unfriendly face. He and my mother have me on the verge of insanity with their constant nagging about my health. Is it that they can't live their own lives, that they need to screw up mine?He sighed heavily."Did you take your meds?" is my brother's greeting."Yes," I lie.He looks at me suspiciously, as it is normal for me not to take them. I don't do it because I don't like it, it's just that I forget. And with everything that's going on it's more than normal for me to forget them."Aninka will live with us" he changed the subject because I know he will insist on the above.He looks at me confused."Did you inform mother about this?"" Yes, as usual I called her and she didn't answer so I left her a message informing her what I wanted to tell her by call."David nods in understanding. It's always like that, we're used to it by now."I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable" Aninka says sadly "It's just that Sofia is the only person I count on."David
One month later.One month has passed since Aninka is part of our family. A month has passed since we last saw Esteban. A month ago her father died. A month ago he learned the truth of everything, as well as, a month ago Aninka lost everything. Above all, her freedom.For Aninka destiny had prepared a very strong test. This is to take the power that her father had before. Which is a complex test, because no matter how hard she tries, her real opponent is the stereotypes they have about women. One of them is that she is not qualified to be president of any company since she would be a mockery.Now, adding things against Aninka, there is also the small detail that she is a minor. Which complicates things even more. That is why, during this month Aninka has been in an exhaustive preparation for this position. Which complicates her schoolwork.It is incredible how a young woman like Aninka not only has to prove that she deserves the position and that it is not too big for her, but also th
In this month things have happened that were impossible to happen before, Daniel and Esteban's group became one after Esteban disappeared, leaving behind whatever or whoever separated them.But the most incredible thing about all of this is that, not only did they become one group. Now, Aninka and I are part of it. Something I never imagined either, but I'm glad it's happening.Before, there were bonds between us that did not have a specific union, bonds that were randomly dispersed. But now, they have found a path to follow.A path, which coincidentally or strategically we have taken together, creating bonds that I hope will be unbreakable. Therefore, every moment together is an opportunity to strengthen ties and I think we are doing well.(...)"Careful you don't live to tell the tale" I say to her from the other side of the fence, waiting for Aninka, the unathletic Aninka to jump the fence."Damn it, Aninka. If we keep doing this, my kids won't see sunlight and that worries me" Ani
"Hello" is the only thing I say.At this awkward time for me, it's the only thing I can say."Hi, can we talk?" he says scratching the back of his neck as he looks away."Sure, tell me.""Actually I'd like it to be somewhere else, if you don't mind of course."I nod taking in what he's telling me."For fuck's sake Sofia, he's asking you to go out with him! Will you stop with the 'I don't understand' face when it's as clear as day!" shouts Aninka coming to meet us "Even I who was talking on the phone picked up on it."Are these my ideas or is everyone against me?Aninka sighed in frustration, "Daniel, this bimbo will be ready shortly. So, could you wait inside?""Cla-aro" answers Daniel blushing. To then enter the house.Aninka watches as Daniel enters the house and immediately walks towards me, "Could you even get dressed up a little bit, you look crazy! Not to mention that your looks and your little number just now match such a belief" Aninka says trying to fix me up a little."Stop
"Come on, they're waiting for you."I nod and go down to the second floor.My nerves become noticeable. Aninka nods giving me her reassuring look.I am afraid. Not for what might happen, as I know perfectly well that only what I allow will happen.My real fear is losing a friend; Daniel.Daniel, since I've known him for a strange 'reason or because that's the way he is' has shown me how patient, attentive, gossipy 'sometimes', also how much he has cared about me, among other things that show he is interested in me.He has been very helpful to Aninka and I. He was the one who met with the boys and confronted whatever it was that was keeping them apart, putting it behind him and focusing on the fact that Aninka and I would need all the support we could get.I also know, that he put aside the music club and all the other clubs he attended to help us in any way he could. He has done everything possible to make our burdens on the school and the project we are doing, less. So much so, that