In the wake of her mother's passing, six-year-old Luella finds unexpected solace in the company of her long-lost brothers, absent from her life for years. Through the challenges of grief, Luella discovers the healing power of family bonds that stood...
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Luella woke up all excited as she was turning 7 today and finally going to see her mum
She got out of bed and ran into her eldest brothers room "Adriel!" she yelled jumping onto his bed causing him to jolt up
"Why are you shouting" he groaned
Luella settled down on his chest "It's my birthday" she said smiling tracing his tattoos
Adriel smiled and pulled his sister into a hug "Happy birthday" he whispered into her ear
"Thank you," Luella said placing a kiss onto her brother's cheek "When are we going to see mummy?"
"After breakfast, we'll leave, is that okay?"
Ella nodded "Yep, it's fine. I need to wake up Xander" she got off the bed and headed into her other brother's room to wake up him
Luella slammed the door open to jump onto her brother but to her surprise, he was already awake
"Happy birthday" Xander smiled as he knelt down with his arms open waiting for his sister to come
Luella ran into her brother's arm and hugged him "I'm finally seven" she exclaimed
"Still a baby though" A voice came from behind
Luella turned around and saw Xavier smirking at her "No I'm not!" she whined "You're the baby" even with her 'argument' going on she ran up to her brother
"Happy birthday baby" Xavier teased
"Xavier" Luella whined throwing her head back "Don't call me that"
"Baby" Xavier muttered under his breath which was clear enough for Luella to hear and kick him on the shin
"Ow! What the fuck?" Xavier groaned "She kicks so hard"
Xander stood up and walked over to his sister picking her up and throwing her over his shoulder causing her to squeal "Alright, enough"
Xander walked downstairs into the kitchen with Xavier following from behind. He placed his sister down "You need to eat quickly before Adriel leaves without you"
Luella nodded "I want cereal"
Xavier took a seat beside her and pulled her hair "All grown up now huh?"
Ella looked at her brother "Yes," she put up three fingers "This many years till I'm ten"
