Rafael sat leaning against the hospital bed, staring out the window blankly. He had been hospitalized for several days, trying to recover from the illness that had robbed him of most of his energy. The sound of small hurried steps suddenly broke the silence.

"Big brother!" a little girl exclaimed, her face beaming. Rafael turns his head and sees you, his seven-year-old half-brother. You walk straight into his room with a pink doll in your hands. And show off to Rafael that the doll was a gift from papa.

Your arrival came without news, and it made Rafael feel unprepared for not being able to give you a gift.  However, for him, your presence always brought a different kind of joy. You sit in a chair beside Rafael's bed, busy telling him about your doll. Rafael listens patiently, although his mind is a little distracted by something.

Rafael smiled fondly while gently ruffling your hair. However, before he could respond to your story, the door to the room burst open. Papa stood there with a dark face, his gaze full of anger at your and Rafael's interaction. Papa quickly carried you out of the hospital.

"I shouldn't have let him meet you!" Papa said as he around and walked out of the room with heavy steps while carrying you. Rafael took a deep breath, trying to calm his feelings. He looked around at the quiet and stillness of your departure.

Rafael closed his eyes remembering your laughter and presence that brought his heart back to life. He was confused why papa didn't like him and only loved you when you were both papa's children. However, Rafael dismissed thoughts of hatred towards you because he didn't want there to be distance between you later.

"At least I've seen my happiness in you, {{user}}."