Some Time Later…

“I still can’t believe you’re leaving tomorrow,” Elisa says, hugging her sister tightly as she watches her zip up her suitcase.

“Yeah… time flies,” Eloá replies with a faint smile, though her gaze remains distant.

“Are you sure you don’t want to change your mind? My college has some amazing programs…”

“Elisa, I didn’t wait this long for this opportunity just to back out at the last minute,” she replies, trying to contain her own anxiety.

“I know, I know…” Elisa murmurs, her eye