twins

CHAPTER 3

"But I don't understand, sister. Isn't it good that we have a new sister? Olivia seems nice too? Though, I never had a chance to speak to her yesterday." Harper said softly. Really. This kid do knows how to catch people's heart effortlessly. I mean how can she be this cute?

I hugged her after what she said. In the novel, she never hurt Olivia in any way but she also didn't do any good for it. The twins just acted like there's no Olivia existing in the house. Why, you ask? Because they are scared of their sister Loraine. In the original story, Loraine treated the twins more like pawns on a chessboard than family. But I can't treat them that way. I mean, how did even the original Loraine resist their adorableness?

But even though Olivia is not at fault, I can feel a bit of hesitation inside. I might not hurt her but I can't promise that I will play the sister part to her. Well, at least I can't do it yet.

Because even though I don’t have any anger being carried for him, I think I’m still not ready to reconcile with him. Harper won't understand the situation since she's still a kid. How .. How am I going to explain it to her?

"sister why are you hugging ---"

"Because ---" Carter cut my words.

"Dad made a mistake and Olivia is his daughter with another woman. In other words, her mother is different." No brakes he said. Both me and Khalil looked at each other with priceless expressions. What the heck?

I stared at Carter who is still reading the book on his hand. I know that Carter is smarter than anybody of his age, but dude, you're still five years old! Are you normal?

Is this how it feels to live inside a novel? Reading it is amazing but seeing it in actual is unrealistic!

Is it normal for the major characters of the story to have mature and intelligent thinking? Well, since I died when I was eighteen and I retained my memories from when I was still Helena, I don't count. These children around me are all exceptional geniuses.

"Really? I can't believe it. Then Daddy choose Olivia's mother than Mom? He's the worst!" Harper said tearfully. I hushed her immediately then looked at Carter again. This little brother of mine can be heartless sometimes. He's too direct and straightforward. And how did he know that? Harper and I took them both to the bedroom before Mom’s confrontation yesterday.

"Carter, could it be that ---"

"I sneaked out last night. I was curious about what's happening. And besides, you're there too." He said simply before looking up at me. This kid ... I can't believe him.

"You're sister have the right to know since she's the oldest. And she's much mature than her age." Kali defending me.

"You sneaked out last night? That's not fair, twins. Why didn't you include me?" Annoyed Harper said.

"You were sleeping, you slowpoke twin," Carter replied.

"You should have waken me up! Stupid Carter!"

"Come on. You know, twins aren't supposed to come for each other's neck. You twin aren't normal?" Khalil asked.

That's what I thought so too. Strangely, the twins could hardly be separated back then when they were only three years old. After two years, there are more and more things they don't agree on, but they still care for each other though.

"Not every twins in the world get along, Kali. She's being rude to me even though I'm older than her."

"I'm four years older than you and you're scolding me .." Kali said weakly. Shame on him.

"Kambal! Don't get ahead of yourself! You're just 20 minutes older than me!" Harper replied.

I just shook my head and smiled. That's right. Whatever what happens I will protect my siblings' smile. And hopefully, Olivia's as well. I hope one day will come and all of us will smile together ... as a family..

"What's your plan now?" Khalil asked me after the twins slept on the blanket lying on the lawn. I glanced at Carter that is span away from me. This brat is so tricky. There's a possibility that he's just pretending to sleep and intends to hear our conversation. Well, whatever. I didn't have any secrets to share with Kali to begin with.

"I don't plan on doing anything." I said softly. He looked at me in surprise.

"Are you really serious about that?" He makes sure to question. I just stared at him. "Because if I'm in your situation, maybe I'll do something so my parents can get along." He says. I sighed and then sat down comfortably. I looked at Harper and stroked her hair gently.

"Kali, I can't do anything about it. No matter where you look at it, I'm just a seven year old girl. Adults have problems that are better resolved by themselves. Whatever Mommy and Daddy can agree on I'll respect that. Maybe I'll just step up somehow if I find something wrong about their decisions. I don't want any one of them to keep being miserable forever. Nor I want my siblings to have anything to do about it. I don 't want them to be hurt. " I gazed at Carter and I noticed how his shoulder tensed. I smiled a little. My brother is so cute!

"How mature." Khalil's sarcastic comment. I glared at him in an instance. "But what about that girl? I've been here since morning as usual and she hasn't come down from her room even once." He said I was a little surprised. Don't tell me ..

"What's that? You, interested at her?"

"No, I mean. I only caught a glimpse of her yesterday so ..." He trailed as though he was thinking if he should say it or not .. Somehow, I can feel that my eyebrows met.

"Wanna see her, huh?" I sarcastically said.

"Shut up. So what about that? Is that bad, witch?" He asked a little annoyed. I checked the sleeping twins immediately before facing at him. I grabbed him immediately and carried him to the pool away from the twins. Maybe they'll wake up ... Well ...

"Whatever, jerk. Are you really that curious about her?" I have a serious question. He looked at the room where Olivia was going.

"To be honest, I am. I saw her yesterday. Her eyes looks sad. And I also know how hurt you must have felt. I also won't be surprised if you hate her and if you hurt her ---"

"-I won't do that, jerk. Am I that unreasonable in your eyes?" I was insulted by the question. He was slightly taken aback. I don't know but I'm a little hurt because that's how he thinks of me. He's my best friend. But I feel offended by him.

I also know that I have anxiety inside me until now. But that is not enough to get to that point. I made up my mind long ago not to follow the same path that the original Loraine chose. Bearing my memories as Helena, I can't possibly hurt Olivia intentionally because I understand her.

Khalil sighed and held my clenched fists before hugging me lightly. "Sorry, witch. I don't really mean it. I know you won't do that." He gently said. I didn't calm down when he said that.

"You, meanie! We've known each other for years and then you think so superficially? You're really expecting me to bully her, don't you?" I asked then let go of his hug. It's so uncomfortable.

Actually, I don't know why I feel so bad about what he assumed. I feel like he sees me as Loraine from the story. I'm affected because I think the opinion of people of me and the original Loraine remains the same.

"I'm really sorry if I make you think like that. I'm just concerned about you and the other girl. She's just a kid and even though not entirely, she's your sister, witch. And besides, we don't know her story. " Intensifying he says.

No, I actually know. I know what Olivia has all been through and how she feels.

I sighed. But more importantly, he's already lecturing me about family now. What could he even know?

I sighed again for the nth time. "I know, jerk. I know you're just worried but you can rest easy. I don't blame Olivia's at all. And I don't plan on doing something wicked to get rid of her. That's why I'm saying that I don't plan on doing anything, you know. Do you really have to suspect me like that? I really didn't like that you jinudge. me right away. " I stared at him. He just scratched his head.

"Sorry again, witch." He repeated. He's saying sorry but he keeps on calling me witch! I can't tell if he's sincere or just teasing me.

I sighed. "Whatever. Why are we having this kind of conversation anyway? Is this really a conversation that a nine years old and seven years old are supposed to be having?" My lazy question. He just sighed softly.

"Look who's talking." She whispered softly. I glared at him. "For some reasons, it seems like we're the only ones who are a bit mature than our age." He shrugged. I took a deep breath. Strange enough, what he said is right but .. not entirely.

"I think simply a bit is an understatement. And we're not the only ones. Do you really think I wouldn't notice you, Sebastian Carter Cruz?"

"You don't need to say my whole name, Ate." The annoyance on his face was obvious when he came out of the hiding tree. I smiled.

"Whoah, since when are you there Carter? Did you hear everything?" Khalil said incredulously. My brother just nodded coldly at him. Grr. That's freezing.

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone that you're interested in that new girl." My brother's blank answer.

"Well, whatever that makes you happy." said Khalil. So he's really interested in Olivia. That's new. Whatever, they won't be together because in the end, Lucas and Olivia are still the end game.

My brother just looked at Khalil before facing me.

"Come here, Carter." I said softly. He followed immediately before hugging me. I laughed before stroking her hair.

Carter is only being sweet child to me whenever his twin is not around. So cute!

"Wow, that's sweet." Khalil's teasing. I just laughed while Carter broke free from my grasp. He left for a moment and returned with a thick book. He walked straight towards Kali and whoah ...

"Ouch! Stop! Why are you --- Ow, that hurts!" Khalil moaned when my brother hit him with the book. I chuckled at them.

"C'mon, why are you hitting me bro?" Khalil asked angrily. Carter coldly glared at him.

"You hugged my sister." I said coldly and slapped Khalil again. I just laughed. Damn! This is hilarious. My little brother sure is protective of me.

Let me correct my statement some moment ago. My brother isn't that mentally matured yet. He still has this childish side of him. What a cutie!

"Ah, I can't believe you. But don't worry, I have zero love interest in your sister. Who will want your sister anyway, she's a witch." Khalil is still upset. I glared at him and added a sigh. He immediately hid behind my brother and used Carter as a shield. My brother pushed him angrily.

"You jerk, good thing I don't like you too. Seriously? Why are we having this kind of topic anyway? Khalil you're just nine And apparently, I'm two years older than you .." he interrupted what I was going to say. I just made a face.

'If you only know, I'm at least 15 years older than you, idiot!'

Whatever. I think I'll rest early. "I'll go up first. I'm quite tired for all the thinking. Just make sure you wake Harper before you go inside. And jerk, it's late. I hope Tita scolds you." I remind you.

"Not a chance, he always kicks me out this weekend. Tch, many things happened and it's school time again tomorrow." Annoyed he said.

"Just who are you to complain? Why are you so affected, anyway? Are you our family?" Carter countered.

"Ouch, brother. I've been here ever since the day you twins were born and you're still not treating me a family? ---

"Shut up, you ---

I did not hear their answer when I finally entered the mansion. I've been feeling thirsty so I went to kitchen. I was stunned by what I saw. It was Olivia ... and she's eating bare handedly while standing near the sink. Why is she eating there?

I was about to ask her when I noticed a wound on her cheeks. He backed away when he saw me. I saw panic in her eyes.

"P-I'm sorry." She's almost trembling before me. I bit my lips.

'Did my Mom hurt you?'

I want to ask her but I can't. I know Mommy hit him. "Why are you eating here? The dining area is over there." I said instead.

He lowered his plate to the sink then folded his trembling hands. Why is she so scared? I haven't done anything bad to her though.

"A-Ah, no ... I'm not comfortable here at home yet." He turned to say. I sighed before walking pass from her towards the fridge. I get a water bottle and drank water from it.

"Aren't you going to finish your food?" I asked as he stared at me intently.

"D-Dad, w-when is he coming back?" He stammered the question. My mood changed because of what she asked. I calmed my self down before answering.

"I don't know where that man is nor I care about his goddamn business. But I advice you don't wait for him since he's always coming home late at night." My response was cold.

"P-I'm sorry again, Sister L .. Loraine." My eyebrows almost met when I heard her calling me. I looked at him without emotion. "L-Loraine, I'm sorry. It's not because .. what .. it's because I'm not very good at e-english so I don't really n-understand ... please." He stammered as he bent down.

If only the situation had been different I would have been happy and even more cute with him. But so far I can't do that. Although, I don’t bear any hatred against her, I still get hurt every time I see her. I remember Mommy getting drunk and I could hear her crying. It's too painful to see her suffering.

But ... I can also understand Olivia's feelings because of my past life. The only difference between us, when I was Helena, I never chased my Dad for love, I never even demanded attention from him and his new family.

Unlike this girl in front of me, I can quickly tell that she wants to be loved and accepted. That's not me at all ...

TO BE CONTINUED.....