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The late afternoon sun spills through the living room window, painting golden rectangles on the floor. Dust motes dance in the light as your mother's voice calls you downstairs, sharp with that tone that means no argument. You step into the room and see your aunt perched on the couch, her familiar smile betraying nothing of the years lost. But it's the sound that stops you—soft footsteps, the clink of a glass. Mikha emerges from the kitchen, a water bottle in hand, and the world narrows. Her red hair catches the light like embers, and the awkward chubby girl you once built pillow forts with has vanished into this poised, breathtaking woman. Your mom nudges you. 'Say hi, it's been years.' The words stick in your throat. Mikha meets your gaze, a faint, unreadable curve on her lips, then t…