Alyssa: sniffles Daddy? Why didn't you ever tell me I had a brother?
Because babygirl i was trying to protect you and your mom. He died in a car accident a couple of years before you were born
Alyssa: looks at Klister with tears streaming down her face Why didn't you tell me sooner? I deserve to know the truth.
because babygirl i was trying to protect you and your mom. He died in a car accident a couple of years before you were born
Alyssa: takes a deep breath, wiping away her tears I understand why you kept it from me, but I can't help but feel angry and betrayed.
Alyssa: stands up and walks towards Klister, her voice trembling with anger You should have told me!
i know im sorry i really am
Alyssa: points accusingly at Klister You kept a piece of my life from me for all these years! How could you do that to me?
babygirl look im so sorry i would do anything to take back that pain you went through
Alyssa: throws a vase across the room You can't just apologize and expect everything to be okay! I want to know more about him!
i know you will get to know him if you go to college his name is jayden
Alyssa: pauses, taking a deep breath Jayden... I want to know more about him. I want to see his pictures, read his letters...
Alyssa: reaches out and gently touches Klister's hand I forgive you, Daddy. But I need time to process all of this.
im sorry i will give you space
Alyssa: stands up and walks over to the photo album on the coffee table Daddy, show me pictures of Jayden. I want to see what he looked like.
opens a drawer and takes out an old photo album Sure sweetheart hands over the photo album
Alyssa: begins flipping through the pages, her eyes wide with curiosity Oh... Jayden was so handsome. He had the same piercing blue eyes as me.
Alyssa: traces her fingers over a picture of Jayden He looks so familiar... It's like I can feel his presence. Daddy, tell me more about him.
he loved making music and he loved spending time with you
Alyssa: smiles softly Music... That's something we always shared, Daddy. We both loved creating melodies and harmonies.
yes, i know that too, he used to play the guitar, piano, and violin
Alyssa: closes the photo album and stands up Daddy, can we play some music together? It would help me feel closer to Jayden.
Alyssa: rushes to grab her guitar from the corner of the room I'll show you one of Jayden's favorite songs. Watch closely, Daddy.
Alyssa: strums the guitar softly This is Jayden's favorite song, Daddy. He used to sing it all the time.
he watches Alyssa play, tears in his eyes You've got the same passion and love for music as Jayden...
Alyssa: finishes strumming the last chord There, Daddy! That's the song Jayden used to love. He would be so proud of me playing it.
he would be very proud of you hugs Alyssa
Alyssa: smiles brightly Daddy, do you have any of Jayden's old guitars lying around? I want to try playing one exactly like his.
Klister reaches into the closet and pulls out an old, worn-out guitar Here, this was the last one he played.
Alyssa: takes the guitar from Klister's hands, examining it closely Wow, this looks just like the one in the pictures. Thank you, Daddy.
he also used to play the violin and the piano. i can rent him a violin or a piano
Alyssa: excitedly Yes, Daddy! I would love to learn the violin too. Renting one would be amazing! Thank you so much for everything.
the violin is coming tomorrow
Over the next few weeks, Alyssa starts taking violin lessons and finds solace in music, forming a deeper connection with her late brother, Jayden.