ut think about the amazing night I had at the Xefora concert. It was a welcome break from the usu

early to catch up on the lessons I had missed the previous week. I was dete

g the material I had missed. I felt a sense of accomplishment as I

hair and took a deep breath. I was proud of myself f

t smile. She was always up for a chat, and I was lo

reakfast of fruit and yogurt. We sat down together a

ve planned for

hing," Isla replied. "I've been working on improving

s thinking of going for a run late

that would be fun. I

and plans for the future. Having Isla around had been a re

contentment. Life was good, and I was looking

ounter with Xefora from the night before. She listened intently, a l

"I've never been much of a fan of co

ifetime experience. Max and I had such a g

ll. You two are always

t was a beautiful day, and I was looking forward to ge

et up her sketchbook and charcoal pencils. I went for a

got to spend with Isla. Our lifestyles may have been different

ge from max. I opened my phone and read her messages. I laughed at myself when I r

are so lucky! I wish I could join you at thei

o see them again soon enough. Just wait unti

pocket and continued my jog. I could

like Isla. They always made sure I was having a good time and kept me entertained.

r what was to come. I couldn't wait to see w

veloped with practice," Isla said, noticing my adm

wanted to try, but I've never been good at it.

ing paper. It's just a matter of learning the techniqu

of sketching. I was amazed at how easy it was with her guidanc

reated. It was rough and far from perfect, but it was a start. I felt a sense of

ral talent for this. Keep practicing, and who kno

red and excited for the new hobby I had discovered. I couldn'

ile walking inside our vil

ave a band practice," i said to him, " we have, but

other things, he was such a nice person. As we reached our house, I invited him inside but he politely declined saying he has to go back to the studio.