Not A Doll

Belen became so restless that she couldn't get a wink of sleep no matter how many times she laid down on her bed. It was beginning to infuriate her the more and more she continued to replay what happened at dinner that night. 

After storming out of the kitchen, she locked herself in her bedroom. Fortunately, no one approached the bedroom to check on her. Nevertheless, Belen couldn't keep her anger from turning into sadness at the thought that Everest and Nol continued thinking of Azaan as her little brother.

It pained her to remember that her precious little brother was gone and would likely stay that way. But, what bothers Belen the most is that the little brother she is so proud of will never have the opportunity to meet the amazing friends she's made so far.