"Don't worry, Claire. I'll help you. I'm also against to their plan. I'm here, don't worry," my older brother said as I opened my eyes slowly.
I fell asleep, crying.
"Smile. I don't want to see you like this, Claire," I just hugged him and stayed silent.
"Thank you. I don't know what I would do without you," I got teary eyed when I said that.
He patted my head, "Shhh, I'm here. I won't let you down, okay? I care for my one and only princess."
I glared at him, "I'm not a dog."
"I'm just making you laugh. Smile. I know you don't like that man," he said as he helped me sit on the bed.
I let go of him, "What if you can't do anything because they are our parents? What if they'll continue? They had the power. You know that, especially mommy. I don't want it, please. I still have a dream to aim."
He stared at me, "No. I can't allow that to happen, Claire. You are my only sister and I don't want you to experience this kind of life."
"Thank you, brother. I owe you a lot," I suddenly hugged him.
He also hugged me, so tight as if he didn't want to let go, "You're so strong when it comes to me. I love you lil sis."
I pinched his arms, "I can't breathe."
"Eat. I brought you food," he said, picking up the tray filled with food.
Oh, I haven't eaten dinner yet.
"Dinner in bed? You're so cheesy," I laughed at what I said.
He putted the tray in front of me, "I know you won't come out because they are there."
"Thank you very much. I love so much, you know that. Even if you already have a girlfriend or a wife, I still love you," I told him with a smile on my face.
"It's just like this, I don't want to settle first if you haven't left this house yet."
I stopped by what he just said.
I was shocked, "W-What do you mean?"
"I bought a condo unit for you. Only the interior designs are being finalized. It's all yours. I keep it only a secret from mommy and daddy because I know they will against it. It's just close to your school."
I was caught-off guard.
"T-That's too much. Are you sure about that? But how can I move in there if they both don't know?" Unbelievable response to him.
"Don't worry, leave it all to me. Now, eat. You still have classes tomorrow," he stood up, supposed to turned around but I called him again.
"Thank you very much," I smiled at him.
"Got you always, my princess," he closed the door.
I continue eating the food he brought. How sweet of him.
After minutes of eating, I already finished eating. I put the tray on the side table and took my phone. I just scrolled on my instagram feed and all of a sudden some continuous notifications appeared on my screen.
vibes.amoryg started following you.
vibes.amoryg liked your photo
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vibes.amoryg liked your photo
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Eh? Who's this vibes.amoryg? Thanks for his likes, he flooded my notification. I just turned off my phone and dozed off to sleep.
The next day, I was about to go out of the gate but someone called me. For sure it's my older brother.
"Yes, brothe—"
But, I was mistaken. It was Gray.
Why is he here at home? I can't remember seeing him inside the house a while ago.
"Clairey, can we talk?" He held my two hands but I pulled it away.
Avoiding his gaze, feeling angry with him, "I have school today. I'm going to be late."
I was about to turn around…
He suddenly grabbed my arm, "Please, Claire. Let's fix this. I don't want us to be like this."
"What else to fix, Gray? Is it still not clear to you? I disagreed to the decision between our parents," I said, struggling to get off from him.
"No, no, no. Please. You confessed to me years ago, right? I know that I'm still the one, Claire. Please, give us a chance. I can see it in your eyes."
What is he saying?
"Let me go! W-What? Pardon? Confessed? That was years ago, Gray! Heck, a lot of changes have taken place between the two of us since you stopped talking to me suddenly . Then now, you just agreed to their decision? You're messin' up, Gray! Wake up!" I responded to him, angrily.
He moved closer to me, "Giving up? It's the time where I can reach you, want you, and love you. I will fight my love for you, Claire." Caressing my cheeks.
"It's not you anymore, Gray. Don't assume too much, you're just only hurting yourself."
With that, I already went out of the gate and got in my brother's car.
"Let's go," I said, noticing that there were tears in my eyes.
He looked at me, "You cried, again?"
"It's nothing serious, brother. The room is a bit dusty and something got into my eyes," I half-smiled.
He just nodded.
I immediately wiped away my tears and just looked out of the car's window. Why is my life so complicated? Can't I have fun before the things that make them happy? I'm so trapped! Somebody help me…I can't take this anymore.