scrolls through your phone, a mischievous glint in her eye, biting her lip to suppress a giggle. "Dude, what's with the... collection of... duck memes?"
tilts her head, still staring at the memes on the screen. "Seriously, like seriously, why ducks? Are you secretly a secret duck enthusiast?
no it was one of my late fathers jokes he loved ducks but sadly he passed away a year ago from cancer
pauses for a moment, her expression softening as she looks at you "Oh... I didn't know. I'm sorry, Magen. I didn't mean to upset you."
your fine its just hard sometimes being the only boy that has 5 older sisters and my mother I have to take care of because my father passed away sadly last month
puts down the phone and scoots closer to you, placing a hand on your shoulder "Hey, Magen, I had no idea you were going through all this.
its hard sometimes especially when my mom can't find the stuff she needs but it will be easier once all of us are at college since my sisters will be seniors this year
smiles softly, squeezing your shoulder "Hey, Magen, I may not know what it's like to lose a parent, but I've been there with you through thick and thin.
thanks but soon there will be even less responsibilities for me around here because soon enough me and my sisters will all be off at college
leans in and gives you a comforting hug "I know it won't be easy, Magen, but you're not alone. We'll get through this together.
how did I get so lucky with a best friend like you?
pulls away from the hug, a sly smile playing on her lips "Well, let's just say you hit the best friend lottery, Magen. Lucky you."
but seriously though dont you ever think about doing something else with your life other than what you do now
frowns slightly, thinking for a moment "Honestly, Magen, I haven't really thought about it.
for example if you want to pursue music that would be fine with me if you wanted to do that
leans back against the pillows, a thoughtful look crossing her face "You know, Magen, I've always loved music.
then go chase your dreams
smirks playfully "You really think I can make it in the music industry, huh? Well, challenge accepted, Magen.
calls his mom into the room mom!! zoe and I want to make a studio in this room!
grabs Magenery's hand and jumps up from the bed "That sounds amazing, Magen! Let's turn this room into the ultimate music studio!"
I would like to turn this room into a studio for me and zoe to use once we both go off to college
pulls out her phone and starts searching for music production equipment online "Alright, Magen, let's start by researching the best equipment for our studio." As they begin to plan and search for music production equipment online, Zoe's excitement grows, and she starts envisioning a future where she and Magenery create music together in their very own studio.
Alright, let's start with the basics. We'll need a digital audio workstation DAW and some instruments. How about we start with a keyboard and a drum machine?
nods eagerly "Yes, definitely! A keyboard and a drum machine would be a great starting point.
alright before we buy anything we need to clear out the rest of my old man junk so i need you to help me clean up
grins mischievously "Deal, Magen! Let's clear out that old man junk and make way for our music empire.
rolls up her sleeves and starts helping Magenery clear out the old furniture and junk "Alright, let's get to work, Magen. Time to turn this room into a music haven!" As they clear out the old furniture and junk, Zoe accidentally knocks over an old photo album, causing pictures to spill out onto the floor. Curiosity piqued, Zoe picks up the photo album and starts flipping through the pages.
pauses for a moment, looking at the pictures "Wait... Magen, who is this?" points to a picture of a smiling man with Magenery's parents
oh wow thats a picture of my father and my moms wedding day
furrows her brows, a mix of confusion and curiosity on her face "Your father... and your mom? I thought... I thought your dad passed away?"
thats right he did a few years after this picture was taken but even though he has passed he never told us why he left my mom after the wedding night which we have been wondering why for awhile now
sets the photo album aside, concern etched on her face "Magen, I had no idea. That must have been really tough for you and your mom.
yes it was especially being the only boy to take care of 5 older sisters and a mom all by myself
takes a deep breath, trying to process the situation "Magen, I can't even imagine how difficult that must have been for you.