She nodded, her eyes filled with a mix of joy and sadness.
"Yes, Kiro. We got separated at a young age, but fate has brought us back together. I've been searching for you, hoping that one day we would be reunited."
Tears welled up in my eyes as the weight of her words sank in. The loneliness and longing that had plagued me for years suddenly felt more bearable, knowing that I had a sibling by my side other than my beloved brother.
Andy who was holding my hands now clasped them more tightly. I was not able to look up at his face as I had tears in my eyes and could barely control myself. I didn't want to look at him as I knew that looking up would lead to the emotional roller coaster and I was not prepared for that.
"I can't believe it," I whispered, my voice trembling with emotion. "I never thought I would find my real family, let alone a sister."
She reached out and took my hand, her touch providing a sense of comfort and reassurance. "We have a lot to catch up on, Kiro. Our past and even the truth about our parents. But right now, all that matters is that we've found each other."
She clasped my hand more tightly. Since she was wearing a mask, the only thing I could see was her eyes. The eyes that surely defined grief.
The truth about our parents? I was not sure why she said that. Maybe she is confused by her choice of words but she sure seems like a good person.
I nodded anyway not directly asking her the question myself, a mixture of gratitude and excitement flooding my heart. The journey to uncover the truth about my parents could wait. For now, I was content in the knowledge that I had a sister by my side, someone who understood the depths of my longing and the complexities of my past. Also, I have to prepare myself mentally to face them.
As we sat there, hand in hand, a new chapter of my life unfolded. The road ahead might be filled with challenges and unanswered questions, but with my newfound sister beside me, I felt renewed hope and resilience. Together, we would navigate the twists and turns of our shared history and create a future filled with love, understanding, and the unbreakable bond of the family.
But all that glitters is not gold. That newfound happiness that I just received was gone the next day. It was like she disappeared into the air. I don't even remember her face. I knew she lied when she said that she came down with a cold.
But why would she do that to me?
We met after so many years and she seemed genuinely happy to see me. Then what was her reason for even finding me?
Wait! Is she really my sister or someone who knew about my past and only played a prank on me?
No! No! I may be an omega, but it's not like someone would go this deep to hurt me. Right! I don't even look that pitiful.
My mind started creating all types of possible bizarre scenarios. I tried my best to find her after that, but all in vain. She was nowhere to be found. I even visited the restaurant every day for a month. And in the end, I concluded it all to be a prank.
Andrew, who was listening patiently this whole time, finally broke his silence.
"Kiro, you never talked about her before. Maybe we could have found her sooner. You could have trusted me and maybe you both could have met way early." He placed his hands on my shoulders and shifted me towards him.
"I know what losing a sibling feels like. I am perfectly aware of the trauma." As I saw him saying those words I could fathom the pain in his eyes. He still tried to force a smile on me. But deep down, I knew how painful it was for him.
"In your case, you are lucky, as you found her after conquering such hurdles in life, but you could have asked me for help. I would find her for you" he assured me as if reassuring a child of a lost toy.
I shifted my gaze towards his hands and straightened my posture.
"I have no doubt in your capabilities my love. I didn't even tell my Brother about it. Because I had doubts from my side. I was not even sure if she was being true about all this. If I would have been at her place I would never leave her on a hanging thread. But when she became unapproachable then I lost all hope again. And then you came in my life with the rays of hope that were covered by stormy nights. I swear I forgot everything at least I tried to, also I found Hyung and I thought everything was complete."
"But now she knocked on my door again and I just am not willing to open it. At least not yet." I gulped and cleared my throat. I sniffed as my nose felt stuffed and Andrew gave me a handkerchief. I accepted his kind gesture.
We sat in each other's arms for around 15 minutes and then suddenly Andrew grabbed his phone and spoke, "Have you tried finding it online?"
"Huh!" I tilted my head in Exclamation.
"I mean the group, CYBELE, has debuted, right? Then that means we can find all the information about them, including family history." he opened his tablet but then halted to observe my expression.
I, on the other hand, was bewildered that now she is a celebrity and all her information is available out there including her family. So, that means everybody is aware of it. And what will happen when people find out that she has a brother like me who has this vicious past? No, No, I can't allow this to happen.
"Kiro, Kiro!", Andrew called me several times. "Listen, we will only do this when you are ready and your choice will be my choice. Okay!" he assured me.
"No! we can't," I yelled as if it was all my partner's fault.
To be Continued...