Our Story
Introduction
Name: Alessia Rao (Oldest, 29)
Role: Businesswoman - Rao Company
Personality: Grounded, dependable, quietly caring
Family: Parents dead, has an uncle and 2 Sisters
Name: Kiara Rao (Middle, 27)
Role: Lawyer
Personality: Playful, witty, fiercely loyal
Family: Parents dead, has an uncle and 2 Sisters
Name: Amara Rao (Youngest, 22)
Role: Final-year student (about to graduate)
Personality: Warm, expressive, affectionate
Family: Parents dead, has an uncle and 2 Sisters
Name: Daniel Sinclair (30)
Role: Businessman - D&S Company
Personality: Calm, supportive, emotionally steady
Family: Parents
Name: Isaac Rowan (27)
Role: Journalist
Personality: Playful, teasing, slightly chaotic
Family: Parents
Name: Leo Fernandes (Isaac’s cousin) (23)
Role: Photographer
Personality: Soft, sweet, emotionally open
Family: Mom died, has dad
Name: Maya Singh (29)
Role: Alessia’s assistant
Personality: Organized, calm, and quietly funny
Name: Ethan Cole (30)
Role: Daniel’s assistant
Personality: Efficient, observant, slightly playful
There will be more but these characters are gonna be more important!
Mornings Like This
Alessia Rao stood by the kitchen counter, one hand wrapped around a cup of coffee she hadn’t touched.
Her laptop was open, emails already flooding in, but her attention wasn’t on the screen.
It was on the clock. 7:42 AM.
Alessia Rao (FL) (Oldest)
*glanced towards the hallway* *sighed softly*
Alessia Rao (FL) (Oldest)
AMARA!!!!
She called, not too loud, but firm enough.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
*no response*
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
I’m awake!
Came a muffled voice from behind a closed door.
Alessia didn’t move. She had heard that exact sentence at least three times in the last ten minutes.
Before she could say anything else, another voice joined in.
Kiara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (2nd Oldest)
She’s lying. *walked into the kitchen*
Kiara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (2nd Oldest)
👈 Someone who woken up five minutes ago-
Kiara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (2nd Oldest)
She’s been ‘awake’ since 7:10.
Alessia Rao (FL) (Oldest)
*looked at her* And you’re any better?
Kiara grabbed an apple from the counter, completely unbothered.
Kiara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (2nd Oldest)
I’m not the one about to miss something important. 🍎😌
From the hallway, Amara’s door flew open.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
I’m not missing it!
she said, appearing with her hair half-done and bag slipping off her shoulder.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
I have time.
Kiara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (2nd Oldest)
*raised an eyebrow* You have eight minutes. 🤨
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
*froze* What?
Alessia calmly turned her laptop toward her, showing the time.
Alessia Rao (FL) (Oldest)
💻⏰
Amara stared at it like it had personally betrayed her.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
Okay! *said slowly* That’s… not ideal.
Kiara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (2nd Oldest)
*laughed* That’s one way to put it.
Amara rushed back into her room, muttering something about her charger. A second later, she came out again, holding the wrong notebook. Then went back in.
Kiara leaned against the counter, watching like it was entertainment.
Kiara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (2nd Oldest)
Every morning. Same show.
Alessia didn’t smile….but there was something softer in her expression now.
She walked toward Amara’s room, reached in, grabbed the correct bag, and handed it to her just as she rushed out again.
Alessia Rao (FL) (Oldest)
You’ll forget this! *said simply*
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
*blinked* I—yeah. I would have.
Alessia Rao (FL) (Oldest)
I know.
For a second, everything slowed.
Amara adjusted her bag, then leaned forward quickly, pressing a kiss to Alessia’s cheek.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
😙!!! Thank you. *breathless* I love you.
Alessia didn’t respond immediately….but her hand rested briefly on Amara’s shoulder before she stepped back.
Alessia Rao (FL) (Oldest)
Go. And text me when you get there.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
I will!
Alessia Rao (FL) (Oldest)
And eat something.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
I will!
Kiara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (2nd Oldest)
She won’t!
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
I WILL!🗣️
The door shut behind Amara, leaving a quiet pause in her absence.
Kiara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (2nd Oldest)
*took a bite of her apple* You know she’s not going to eat, right?
Alessia Rao (FL) (Oldest)
*picked up her coffee again* She will!
Kiara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (2nd Oldest)
You have a lot of faith.
Alessia Rao (FL) (Oldest)
*finally took a sip* I have experience.
Kiara smiled slightly at that, then glanced at her.
Kiara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (2nd Oldest)
You have a meeting today?
Alessia Rao (FL) (Oldest)
Several.
Alessia Rao (FL) (Oldest)
Shouldn’t you get ready?
Kiara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (2nd Oldest)
Oh…yeah!
Outside, the morning moved on like any other.
Inside, everything was still the same.
Almost Falling
The campus felt different lately.
Maybe it was the way people lingered a little longer between classes, or how every conversation somehow circled back to “what’s next?” But for Amara Rao, it felt like everything was moving too fast….and not fast enough at the same time.
She adjusted her camera, taking a step back.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
Okay. *muttered to herself* One more take.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
And this! *walking backwards with a small smile*
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
Is where I basically survived my entire degree…late nights, bad coffee, and a lot of questionable decisions….
Suddenly her foot caught on something.
Everything happened at once. The camera slipped from her hands.
Her breath caught. And then— It didn’t hit the ground.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
*froze*
So did he. They were both holding the camera.
For a second, neither of them moved.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
…oh my god! *blinking up at him*
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
You just saved my entire project.
He glanced at the camera, then back at her, a small smile forming.
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
And your camera!! Which seems more important.
Amara let out a breathy laugh, still slightly in shock.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
😅! Okay, yes. That too.
They slowly let go at the same time, a little awkwardly.
She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, suddenly very aware of everything.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
Sorry! I wasn’t looking where I was going.
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
I noticed. *replied lightly*
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
*winced* That obvious?
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
Just a little.
There was no judgment in his tone—just something easy, relaxed.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
*nodded* *glancing at her camera* I was filming for my final project.
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
Final year?
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
Yeah. *sighed softly* Which is… kind of terrifying.
He leaned slightly against the nearby bench, like he wasn’t in a rush to leave.
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
What’s the project about?
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
*hesitated*
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
*shrugged* It’s not fully clear yet. Something about memories, I think. Or… people. I don’t know.
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
That sounds clear enough.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
*smiled faintly* It doesn’t feel like it.
A small pause settled between them. Not uncomfortable. Just quiet.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
I’m Amara.
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
Leo.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
*nodded* Nice to meet you, Leo-who-saves-cameras.
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
*smiled at that* Nice to meet you, Amara-who-walks-backwards.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
*laughed softer*
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
Fair.
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
You don’t seem like you don’t know what you’re doing.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
*blinked* What?
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
With your project. You looked pretty sure of it.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
*frowned slightly* You saw, like, five seconds.
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
Yeah. You looked excited.
She didn’t respond right away. Something about that caught her off guard.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
…I am! *admitted quietly* I just… don’t know if it’s enough.
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
*shrugged lightly* It usually is.
Amara studied him for a second.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
You’re very calm about this.
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
I’m not the one graduating.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
That’s fair! *smiling again*
Her phone buzzed in her hand.
*💬* WHERE ARE YOU we’re supposed to meet 😭
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
*groaned softly* I have to go.
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
*nodded* Final year chaos.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
You have no idea.
She took a step back, then paused.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
…Thanks! *said again, lifting the camera slightly* For this.
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
Anytime.
She hesitated for half a second—then turned and started walking away.
Two steps in—
She turned back.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
Wait.
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
*looked up*
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
You’re around campus, right?
Leo Fernandes (Kai’s cousin)
Sometimes.
She nodded, like that answered something for her.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
Okay! Good.
Amara dropped onto the bench beside her friend Zoe, slightly out of breath.
Zoe Miller (Amara’s friend)
You’re late!
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
I almost lost my camera.
Zoe Miller (Amara’s friend)
*gasped* WHAT??
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
But I didn’t! Someone caught it.
Zoe Miller (Amara’s friend)
*narrowed her eyes* Someone?
Amara looked down at her camera, then smiled a little without realizing it.
Amara Rao (Alessia’s Sis) (Youngest)
Yeah…
Amara leaned back against the bench, holding her camera a little tighter.
Name: Zoe Carter (22)
Role: Best friend / classmate
Personality: Creative, talkative, slightly chaotic
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