Six-year-old Ethan had recently lost his mother, leaving a deep void in his heart. In his grief, he started writing letters to her, pouring out his feelings on paper. One day, while wandering the streets, he stumbled upon an old, rusty mailbox at an abandoned house. He decided to slip one of his letters inside, never expecting anyone to see it. To his astonishment, the very next day, he found a mysterious reply waiting for him.
Ethan, a six-year-old little boy with curly brown hair, felt a constant weight on his chest since his mother passed away. His father, Jacob, seemed lost in his world of grief.
Jacob used to be a lively and attentive father, but now he barely noticed Ethan, spending most of his time staring at old photos or working late to avoid the empty house.
“Mom, I miss you so much,” Ethan whispered to his toy car.
He often imagined his mother traveling with him in the little car.
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Ethan missed her gentle voice, warm hugs, and reading bedtime stories with her every night. In his loneliness, he began writing letters to her.
“Dear Mom,
Today was another hard day without you. I miss you so much. Dad is really sad too. I don’t think he notices me much anymore. I wish you were here to hug me and tell me everything will be okay.
Love, Ethan”
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He poured his heart into those letters and hoped she would hear him.
One day, while wandering around his neighborhood, Ethan stumbled upon an old, abandoned house. The paint was peeling, the windows were boarded up, and the garden was overgrown with weeds.
“Hey, Mom,” Ethan said to his toy car, “look at this old house. It’s kind of spooky but also cool, right?”
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He walked closer, curiosity driving him.
Ethan saw the rusty mailbox at the front gate. That day, he had brought one of his letters with him, tucked safely in his jeans pocket, intending to read it to his mom in a quiet spot. Ethan just slipped it inside the mailbox, thinking no one would ever see him.
“Mom, I’m leaving this letter here,” he whispered. “It will be our secret.”
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He took a step back and looked at the house again.
“Do you think anyone lives here?” he asked his car, imagining his mother’s voice answering. “Probably not, but it’s a good place for my letter.”
Ethan stood there for a moment longer, feeling a bit silly but also comforted by the act.
“Okay, let’s go home now,” he said to the car. “Maybe we’ll come back tomorrow.”
As he walked home, his mind wandered to thoughts of his mother, picturing her reading his letter and smiling.
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“I hope you like my letters, Mom,” he whispered, clutching the toy car even tighter. “I’ll keep writing them, I promise.”
When he reached his house, his dad was still sitting at the table in the living room. Ethan paused at the doorway, watching his father for a moment.
“Dad,” he said quietly, but Jacob didn’t respond. Sighing, Ethan headed to his room, pulling out another piece of paper to write another letter to his mom.
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“Dear Mom,” he began, “I found a new place to leave my letters for you. It’s an old, abandoned house, and it feels like a special spot just for us…”
As he wrote, he felt the sadness lifting just a little, finding solace in the connection created, even if it was only in his imagination.
“Goodnight, Mom,” he whispered to the toy car on his bedside table before drifting off to sleep.
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***
The next day, Ethan felt a strange urge to visit the abandoned house again. He wanted to leave his new letter in that mailbox.
As he approached the gate, he noticed something different. The mailbox was slightly open. Ethan’s heart raced as he looked around.
Inside, he found a folded piece of paper. It was a letter addressed to … him. He unfolded it and began to read.
“Dear Ethan,” it started. “Thank you for sharing your beautiful words. Your letters have touched my heart. Please don’t stop writing. With love, Clara.”
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Ethan was so absorbed in the letter that he didn’t hear the front door of the house creak open. A woman stepped out quietly.
She was older, with silver hair and kind, but sad eyes. She watched Ethan read her letter, a gentle smile forming on her face.
Suddenly, Ethan felt a presence and looked up, startled. He nearly dropped the letter.
“Oh! I’m sorry!” he exclaimed, taking a step back. “I didn’t mean to intrude.”
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The woman held up her hand in a calming gesture. “It’s alright, dear,” she said softly. “I’m Clara. I’ve been reading your letter.”
Ethan blinked in surprise. “You…you read them?”
Clara nodded. “Yes, and they’ve brought me a lot of comfort. Your letter reminded me of my own son. I lost my family years ago.”
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“I miss my mom so much,” Ethan said, his voice barely above a whisper.
Clara stepped closer, her eyes filled with empathy.
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“I know, Ethan. Grief is a heavy burden to carry. But sharing your feelings, even through letters, can help lighten that load.”
A loud, angry voice interrupted them just then, “Clara!”
A tall, stern-looking man marched towards them. “It’s time you left, Clara,” Mr. Harrow said harshly. “You’ve had enough time to grieve. This house belonged to my brother, and now it’s mine.”
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Clara stood her ground, her eyes blazing. “There was no will, Mr. Harrow. My husband died young, along with our son. Your so-called will is a forgery!”
Mr. Harrow sneered, “You have no choice. I’m taking the house. You’ve overstayed your welcome.”
As Ethan stepped forward, trying to understand the situation, Mr. Harrow finally noticed him. “And who is this? Why are kids wandering around my property?”
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Ethan, clutching his letter, stammered, “I…I was just leaving a letter for my mom…”
Mr. Harrow’s eyes narrowed, “Letter? What letter?”
He snatched the letter from Ethan’s hands and started tearing it up. “You’re littering this place with your trash!”
Ethan’s heart broke as he saw pieces of his letters flutter to the grass. He watched helplessly as Mr. Harrow destroyed his heartfelt messages.
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Then Clara stepped forward and said, “How could you do that? He’s just a child, grieving his mother.”
But Ethan already run away, his mind racing.
“Why was Mr. Harrow so mean? And why did he want to remove Clara from her house? She seems so nice,” he whispered to his toy car as he ran. “Mom, what should I do?”
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He knew he had to do something, but he wasn’t sure what. All he knew was that he couldn’t let Mr. Harrow win. Clara needed help, and maybe, just maybe, his father could provide it.
Breathless, Ethan clutched his toy car tighter, “I won’t let him hurt Clara, Mom. I promise I’ll help her.”
***
Distraught, Ethan burst through the front door, tears streaming down his face.
“Dad! Dad, I need your help!” he shouted, rushing into the kitchen where Jacob was sitting.
Jacob looked up, startled, “Ethan, what’s wrong?”
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“It’s Mr. Harrow! He wants to kick Clara out of her house! He tore up my letters, Dad. We have to help her!” Ethan pleaded.
Jacob sighed and rubbed his temples, clearly confused.
“Ethan, calm down. I don’t understand. Who is Mr. Harrow? Who is Clara? And what letters are you talking about?”
Ethan continued to cry out, his words slurred, “Clara.. abandoned … letters .. for Mom! Mr. Harrow! Tore them up!”
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Jacob didn’t want to deal with the situation and tried to calm Ethan down.
“Ethan, stop shouting. This isn’t our problem. You shouldn’t be getting involved in things that don’t concern you.”
Ethan was still in a panic and didn’t calm down. He continued to cry and plead with his father.
Jacob was frustrated and did not fully understand the situation. He took the torn pieces of the letters from Ethan’s hands. “That’s enough, Ethan. You need to go to your room and think about your behavior.”
Ethan felt utterly helpless, and ran out of the house, slamming the door behind him. His heart pounded as he ran towards the police station, determined to find someone who would listen and help Clara.
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***
When Ethan arrived at the station, which was on the next street, he breathlessly explained everything to the officer at the desk, hoping they would take action.
“Officer, please, you have to help! Mr. Harrow is trying to kick Clara out of her house! He tore up my letters, and he’s being so mean!” Ethan exclaimed, tears streaming down his face.
The officer listened patiently, nodding as Ethan spoke.
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“Calm down, son,” he said gently. “I understand you’re upset, but Mr. Harrow has already informed us about this. He’s claiming the house is rightfully his.”
Ethan’s eyes widened in disbelief. “But Clara lives there! It’s her home!”
The officer sighed and continued, “The problem is, Clara doesn’t have any documents to prove ownership of the house. She mentioned she lost them. Without those papers, there’s not much we can do.”
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Ethan felt a lump in his throat, “But that’s not fair! She’s lived there for so long! You have to help her!”
The officer shook his head sympathetically. “I’m sorry, Ethan. I know this is hard for you to understand, but without those documents, Mr. Harrow has the legal right to the property. It’s best if you go home now. I’ll walk you back.”
Feeling defeated, Ethan nodded slowly.
“Okay,” he whispered, his voice trembling. The officer took Ethan’s hand and guided him out of the station.
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***
When they arrived at his house, a worried Jacob had just returned home.
“Ethan, where have you been?” he demanded. “I’ve been searching for you at all the neighbors’ houses.”
Ethan looked down, “I went to the police, Dad. I thought they could help.”
Jacob sighed deeply and pulled Ethan into a hug, “I’m not mad, Ethan. I just don’t want you to get hurt.”
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Jacob glanced at the letters on the kitchen table, the ones he had found when Ethan ran away. He had read a few of them and realized how much empathy and love Ethan had in his heart and how little attention he had been giving to his son’s feelings and struggles.
After a long moment of silence, Jacob made a decision.
“Alright, Ethan. Let’s go talk to Clara. She can stay with us until we figure this out.”
Ethan’s eyes lit up with hope. “Really, Dad?”
Jacob nodded, a small smile on his face, “Yes, really. Let’s go help her.”
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Father and son walked back to Clara’s house together, ready to offer her the shelter and support she needed.
Little did they know, Mr. Harrow, hidden in the shadows, was watching them with narrowed eyes, already plotting his next move to reclaim the property. He had no intention of backing down.
***
Clara, Jacob, and Ethan began living together. The three of them quickly formed a close bond.
Every morning, Clara prepared breakfast while humming a cheerful tune. Her delicious cooking and the flowers she planted in the garden brought life back into the house.
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“Ethan, come help me plant these flowers,” Clara called out one sunny afternoon.
Ethan ran over, excited, “What kind are they, Clara?”
“These are marigolds. They’ll add a beautiful splash of color to the garden,” she replied, handing him a small shovel.
As they worked together, Ethan chatted away, pretending to talk to his toy car. “Mom, look at these flowers! Aren’t they pretty?” he whispered, imagining his mother was there with him.
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Jacob watched from the kitchen window, a small smile on his face. Clara’s presence had a calming effect on him. He found himself smiling more and even started joining Ethan and Clara for activities.
“Jacob, dinner’s ready!” Clara called out one evening.
Jacob came to the table, the aroma of Clara’s home-cooked meal filling the room. “Smells wonderful, Clara. Thank you.”
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Ethan chimed in, “Yeah, Clara, you’re the best cook ever!”
Clara laughed, a warm, hearty sound, “Thank you, Ethan. I love cooking for you both.”
After dinner, Clara and Ethan settled on the couch with a book of fairy tales.
“Once upon a time,” Clara began, and Ethan snuggled closer, listening intently. These moments became a cherished part of their daily routine. Ethan’s sadness began to lift, bit by bit, replaced by the warmth of Clara’s love and stories.
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A few months passed quickly. The legal situation with Clara’s house was resolved in her favor. The ownership documents were found in the registry, proving her rightful claim to the house. Mr. Harrow’s will was confirmed to be a forgery, and he received only a verbal warning to stay away from Clara, as she chose not to press charges against him.
Jacob and Ethan went with Clara to her house, carrying a mix of hope and sadness.
“I don’t want you to go, Clara,” Ethan said, his voice trembling.
Jacob placed a hand on Ethan’s shoulder. “We can still visit, Ethan.”
When they arrived, they were shocked to see the destruction. Mr. Harrow had demolished half of it with the help of hired workers and a crane.
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Clara’s eyes filled with tears. “How could he do this?”
Ethan looked up at his father, his eyes pleading, “Dad, we have to do something.”
Jacob’s face hardened,. “We will, Ethan. I promise.” He turned to Clara. “I’m going to personally sue Mr. Harrow for this. He won’t get away with it.”
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Clara nodded, wiping her tears. “Thank you, Jacob.”
Jacob looked at Ethan, then back at Clara.
“You’ll stay with us. We’ll all work together to fix up your home. You’ve become a dear person to both of us, Clara.”
Then Ethan gave Clara his toy car. “You’re part of our family now,” he said, offering it as a sign of trust and acceptance. It was the most precious thing he had, symbolizing how much she meant to him and how she had become an important part of their lives.
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Clara’s eyes softened as she hugged Ethan back. “Thank you, Ethan. Thank you, Jacob. You’ve both given me a second chance at happiness.”
Together, they headed back home, ready to face the challenges ahead. The bond they had formed was strong, and they knew that together, they could overcome anything.
As they walked, Ethan held his toy car close and whispered, “Mom, Clara is staying with us. She makes me happy, and I think you would like her too.”
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Minha madrasta secretamente cancelou meu compromisso com o cabelo do baile para arruinar meu dia – mas ela ficou de queixo caído quando uma limusine apareceu para mim
Quando Emily está se preparando para o baile, ela quer caprichar na roupa, no cabelo e na maquiagem. Mas sua problemática madrasta, Carla, intervém e toma as coisas em suas próprias mãos, cancelando o compromisso de cabelo de Emily. Nem tudo está perdido quando uma limusine aparece do lado de fora da casa de Emily… mas quem planejou isso?
Certo, apertem os cintos porque vocês precisam ouvir sobre isso!
Para contextualizar, sou Emily, 17, e estou no último ano do ensino médio. Moro com meu pai, minha madrasta Carla e seu filho, Mason. Ele tem 11 anos e, honestamente, nos damos bem como dois irmãos deveriam.
Uma menina sorridente | Fonte: Midjourney
Mas Carla?
É, essa mulher não me suporta.
Tudo começou há 7 anos, depois que minha mãe faleceu de um resfriado que não passava. Antes que eu percebesse, meu pai estava saindo com Carla, e um ano depois, ele se casou com ela.
“Seu pai não perde tempo, não é?”, minha tia fungou no dia do casamento. “E quem é Carla, afinal? Ela não é nada comparada à sua mãe!”
Uma menina e sua tia | Fonte: Midjourney
Carla estava bem no começo. Quer dizer, ela tentou muito me colocar do lado dela. Mas lentamente, as investidas passivo-agressivas começaram a se acumular. Lembro que uma vez a peguei me encarando.
“Você se parece muito com sua mãe, Emily”, ela disse. “Na verdade, me dói olhar para você. Não é de se espantar que seu pai dê mais atenção a Mason. Ele está mais próximo de Mason agora, não é?”
Suspirei e a ignorei, tentando não deixar que suas palavras me afetassem.
Um close de uma mulher | Fonte: Midjourney
Meu pai, claro, não notou nada. Era como se ele não conseguisse — ou simplesmente não quisesse — ver como Carla me tratava. E ela amava isso. Ela amava ser a única pronta para me provocar.
De qualquer forma, avancemos para a temporada de bailes. Como todas as outras garotas da minha classe, eu estava sonhando com a noite perfeita. Economizei dinheiro suficiente para babá por meses para comprar um lindo vestido violeta.
Não pude deixar de desejar que minha mãe estivesse por perto para passar esses momentos comigo.
Mas foi por isso que escolhi o vestido violeta. Era a cor favorita dela.
Um grupo de estudantes | Fonte: Midjourney
O baile seria minha noite. Eu simplesmente sabia.
Sempre que pensava nisso, eu sentia como se algo mágico fosse acontecer no baile. Para me sentir ainda melhor, marquei um horário para o cabelo em um salão chique. Todas as minhas amigas também iriam para lá.
Estava tudo pronto.
Mas então chegou o grande dia, e Carla fez questão de estragar tudo.
Uma garota chateada | Fonte: Midjourney
Fui ao salão toda animada, mas quando cheguei lá a recepcionista olhou para mim, confusa.
“Emily? Tem certeza?” ela perguntou, olhando para a tela do computador. “Zelda me disse que você cancelou?”
“Eu não fiz!”, exclamei. “Por que faria? O baile é hoje à noite!”
Uma garota chocada em um salão de cabeleireiro | Fonte: Midjourney
“Calma, querida”, disse a recepcionista. “Vou pegar a Zelda.”
Esperei impacientemente enquanto ela foi buscar o cabeleireiro. Finalmente, eles retornaram.
O cabeleireiro parecia desconfortável.
“Recebi uma ligação hoje mais cedo dizendo que você queria cancelar sua consulta, Emily. Presumi que fosse sua mãe?”
Um close de uma mulher | Fonte: Midjourney
Meu coração caiu. Cancelado? Como? Eu não cancelei! Que mãe?
Eu ainda estava processando tudo quando olhei e a vi.
Carla.
Sentada ali, arrumando o cabelo. Claro.
Ela me viu e apenas sorriu, seus olhos frios como aço. Carla tinha cancelado meu compromisso.
Uma mulher arrumando o cabelo | Fonte: Midjourney
“Existe alguma maneira de você ainda me agendar?”, perguntei a Zelda.
Ela balançou a cabeça tristemente.
“Sinto muito”, ela disse. “Quando seu compromisso foi cancelado, uma mulher ligou e agendou o seu próprio. Todos os nossos horários estão ocupados. Sinto muito, querida.”
Fiquei ali em choque. Então, Carla ligou fingindo ser eu? Fingindo ser minha mãe? E então ela marcou minha consulta para poder me ver ficar decepcionada?
Doente.
Uma adolescente chateada | Fonte: Midjourney
Eu mal consegui me controlar enquanto saía correndo do salão, minha cabeça girando. Eu me sentia enjoada.
Meu baile de formatura perfeito? Estava simplesmente desmoronando ao meu redor. Quando cheguei em casa, me tranquei no meu quarto, com lágrimas escorrendo pelo meu rosto.
Sentei-me na minha penteadeira tentando arrumar meu cabelo sozinha, mas nada parecia bom. Eu me senti estúpida por contar meus planos para Carla de passagem.
Viu o que aconteceu?
Olhei para meu vestido pendurado num cabide.
Um vestido de baile pendurado em um armário | Fonte: Midjourney
Eu nem tinha mais certeza se queria ir ao baile.
Fiquei ali sentada, olhando para minha maquiagem na penteadeira e me perguntei se valia a pena. Tipo, qual era o sentido? Eu já estava chateada e não sentia que nada de bom viria disso.
De repente, ouvi uma buzina alta lá fora. Ignorei no começo, pensando que era apenas um carro qualquer.
A penteadeira de uma adolescente | Fonte: Midjourney
Mas não parou.
Limpei meus olhos com as costas da mão e me arrastei até a janela, esperando ver comoção na estrada. Mas quando olhei para fora, meu queixo caiu.
Uma limusine preta brilhante estava estacionada em frente à nossa casa.
Uma limusine preta e elegante estacionada do lado de fora | Fonte: Midjourney
Pensei que fosse algum tipo de engano. Não havia como o carro ser para mim. Os pais dos meus amigos disseram não quando conversamos sobre isso pela primeira vez meses atrás. Mas ainda assim, corri escada abaixo.
Fiquei na porta, esperando que algo acontecesse. O motorista saiu e caminhou até a porta da frente. Meu pai, que estava tão sem noção como sempre durante tudo isso, estava na nossa varanda, parecendo tão confuso quanto eu.
“Estou aqui pela Srta. Emily, senhor”, disse o motorista, estendendo um pequeno cartão.
Um motorista segurando uma nota | Fonte: Midjourney
Senhorita Emily? Eu?
“Ela está bem aqui”, disse meu pai, acenando para mim.
Hesitantemente, peguei o cartão da mão do meu pai e o abri. Dentro, escrito em uma caligrafia caprichada, estavam as palavras:
Para minha linda irmã, Emily. Sei que você tem passado por momentos difíceis ultimamente, mas merece a melhor noite de todas! Aproveite a limusine e não se preocupe com nada. Tenho economizado todo o meu dinheiro de aniversário e Natal.
Tenha uma noite mágica, irmã.
Com amor, Mason.
Uma adolescente lendo uma nota | Fonte: Midjourney
Mason? Meu irmão de 11 anos fez isso?
Eu comecei a chorar de novo, mas dessa vez de puro choque e gratidão. Corri escada acima para encontrar Mason em seu quarto, sorrindo como se tivesse acabado de pregar a peça definitiva.
“Ouvi a mamãe no telefone esta manhã”, ele disse, dando de ombros como se isso não fosse grande coisa. “Eu sabia que não era justo de jeito nenhum.”
Um menino sorridente em seu quarto | Fonte: Midjourney
Acontece que ele ouviu Carla cancelando meu horário no cabeleireiro e, como um verdadeiro irmãozinho, resolveu resolver o problema por conta própria.
“Mas você realmente usou seu dinheiro?”, perguntei, me sentindo horrível.
“Na verdade não”, ele sorriu. “Veja, a mamãe tem economizado dinheiro para comprar um colar de diamantes chique. Ela tem mostrado o colar para o papai, esperando que ele o compre para ela. Mas ele disse não.”
Um menino sorridente | Fonte: Midjourney
Bom para você, pai, pensei.
“De qualquer forma, depois que ouvi o telefonema dela, ela saiu de casa. Então, peguei parte do dinheiro do estoque dela e fui até o Sr. Johnson, que mora ao lado. Ele é dono da empresa de limusines, lembra?”
Mas Mason não parou por aí.
Uma menina sorridente | Fonte: Midjourney
“Tem mais, Em”, ele disse. “A Sra. Evans, do outro lado da rua? A filha dela é estilista no shopping. Ela vem aqui para fazer seu cabelo e maquiagem em breve.”
Assim que as palavras saíram de sua boca, a campainha tocou.
“Deve ser ela!” Mason disse. “Vá lavar o rosto, eu a mando subir.”
Uma estilista segurando sua bolsa de maquiagem | Fonte: Midjourney
Quando Mason cresceu? Eu me perguntei enquanto fazia o que ele disse.
Vinte minutos depois, eu passei de chorar no meu quarto para parecer uma princesa. Eu só queria que minha mãe estivesse por perto para me mimar. Para tirar fotos infinitas e me dizer o quão orgulhosa ela estava de mim. Eu queria um abraço dela mais do que qualquer coisa.
Mas ainda assim, Mason salvou o baile!
Uma adolescente sorridente vestida para o baile | Fonte: Midjourney
Quando Carla entrou na nossa garagem, eu já estava do lado de fora, entrando na limusine como uma estrela de cinema. O queixo dela caiu. E ela saiu do carro e ficou ali parada, atordoada.
O rosto dela? Oh meu Deus . Eu queria ter uma foto da expressão dela. Eu teria colado no meu espelho!
“Richard? Você fez isso?” Eu a ouvi gritar para meu pai antes que o motorista fechasse a porta.
Uma mulher furiosa parada na entrada da garagem | Fonte: Midjourney
Momentos depois, o motorista me levou embora.
O baile foi tudo o que eu esperava. Quando cheguei ao salão na limusine, as cabeças se viraram. Eu estava radiante, e eu sabia disso. Pela primeira vez em muito tempo, senti como se minha mãe estivesse ali comigo.
Adolescentes no baile de formatura | Fonte: Midjourney
A noite toda foi pura magia. Dançando, rindo com meus amigos e simplesmente esquecendo todo o drama em casa.
Quanto à Carla, espero que ela tenha aprendido uma lição. Você não pode mexer com a alegria de alguém e sair impune… especialmente se seu filho vai entrar e salvar o dia!
Uma mulher chateada sentada em um sofá | Fonte: Midjourney
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Abri meu armário na manhã do baile e encontrei meu vestido coberto de tinta preta – mas o Karma não estava dormindo
Quando encontrei meu vestido de baile dos sonhos destruído por tinta preta, pensei que tudo estava perdido. Mal sabia eu, o karma estava esperando nos bastidores, pronto para virar o plano cruel de cabeça para baixo e arruinar o dia que algumas pessoas tentaram tornar perfeito às minhas custas.
Eu tinha 18 anos, estava no último ano do ensino médio, e o baile de formatura era tudo em que eu conseguia pensar. Eu deveria dançar com meus amigos, usar o vestido perfeito e criar memórias.
Um estudante do último ano do ensino médio sorridente | Fonte: Midjourney
Depois de meses economizando, finalmente comprei o vestido azul-bebê mais lindo. Era tudo o que eu sempre sonhei — elegante e clássico, me fazendo sentir como uma princesa.
Meu pai estava tão animado quanto eu. O único momento amargo foi que minha mãe não estaria lá para me ver. Ela havia falecido anos atrás, e desde então, éramos apenas eu, papai e minha madrasta, Carol.
Uma garota em um funeral | Fonte: Midjourney
Agora, Carol era… bem, ela era complicada. Ela se casou com meu pai quando eu tinha 14 anos, e digamos que não éramos próximos. Não discutíamos muito, mas também não conversávamos muito.
Este trabalho é inspirado em eventos e pessoas reais, mas foi ficcionalizado para fins criativos. Nomes, personagens e detalhes foram alterados para proteger a privacidade e melhorar a narrativa. Qualquer semelhança com pessoas reais, vivas ou mortas, ou eventos reais é mera coincidência e não intencional do autor.
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