Chapter 5: Is this called family?

Sofia didn't give him any mind this time but she was curious about something. What was he doing outside? He should be inside...with his classmates and friends.

" Junior! What are you doing outside? ".

Finally, she asked. She doesn't know how to say this but every time Sofia looks at Enzo, he gives her a weird vibe.

Enzo didn't look in the eyes either, since now he knows that she is unaffected in front of his enchantment, he was relieved. The thought that crossed his mind last time to kill her, faded slowly.

It's been a lot of trouble for him since he knew he can't go outside alone or without his shades, as the enchantment was like a barrier to him that would always come between his plans and would ruin them perfectly, he was now relieved to have found a person who can take as he was not falling for him because of the useless enchantment.

Sofia waited for a while to listen to his answer or reply but nothing came out of his mouth as he was thinking something else. She found him rather arrogant with how he was treating her. She is his senior, the one who would be involved in his life for two years or so from now on whenever he needs her help in anything. How dare he treat her like an invisible person?

No one said a single word and kept walking on that vast road. It was after a moment that Sofia's phone started vibrating like a constant alarm that was telling her it was time.

She was in a daze and did not hear any sound, she kept looking at the sky...It was the moment when Enzo touched her shoulder and tried to shake her two or three times, she finally returned to the real world and looked at him weirdly, as if she was wondering what he was doing so close to her.

" What are you...", She didn't even complete her sentence before he signalled toward her phone, trying to tell her that her phone was ringing for some time now.

" Ahh! Sorry. Excuse me ", She escaped his touch and walked to the side and then picked up the phone. She didn't even look at the caller and picked up immediately.

" Hello! ".

" Sofia! Where are you? come back home, immediately ", The person on the side sounded very angry at her as she spoke those words. There was so much hatred hidden inside those words and that person was barely hiding her discomfort.

Sofia immediately understood who the person on the other side was. It was given without any doubt that it was her mom. She sounded angry at her for some reason...

Maybe...something happened again at home.

" Alright! Mom, I am coming back home ", Sofia hung up the phone after saying those words. There's no way she can go back to the gathering now that her mom has summoned her. She has no choice but to return home as soon as possible.

" Junior! When you go inside, tell senior Brian that I had something urgent and that I am going home. It's an urgent matter, alright? ".

" O...okay! I understand ".

Sofia rushed out from there to return home as quickly as possible. Since her parents have summoned her, something must have happened. And no matter what has happened, all the blame will be thrown onto her. After all...she is the most useless eldest daughter of that family.

Enzo stood there like a statue even after she disappeared. He kept wondering what would have happened. But his priority right now is to know more about her kind. Since he has found a mortal who can sustain his enchantment. There must be something about her...plus the smell that was leaking from her body, it was too sweet. He needs to find Lucas and tell him what he has found.

He didn't return to the gathering and went straight to his base. The message that Sofia had him relied on Brian, it was now impossible and no one would know why Sofia didn't come back.

It was past 8. Pm. when Sofia returned home, she rushed inside but there was no one in the living room, not even a single sound could be heard. She felt like the only living person in that big house for a moment. But then some veiling and crying started to ring in her ears from some far distance.

She knew where this sound was coming from, she hurried back to her sister's room which was on the second floor beside her parent's room. The veiling and crying sound he heard earlier, belongs to her mother.

She finally arrived where everyone was when she rushed in, the first thing upon coming there, was she saw her parents sobbing and looking at her dear little sister who was laying on the soft and comfortable bed.

She was not moving at all, no movements could be seen from her side, only her pale face and those sweating beads could be seen, she appeared to be in great pain and discomfort.

" Mom-dad! What happened to Rose? why is she laying on the bed and what is with her pale complexion? ", Sofia asked without even realising how much her parents were waiting for her to return.

The moment she spoke those words, they noticed her. And the first thing that happened...

Sofia's mom rushed to her out of nowhere and landed a hard slap on her face. It was not unexpected for Sofia since she has been a constant victim of her mother's moody behavior and her anger towards her.

Her half face turned into a red tomato which slowly started to sting and burn. But Sofia felt nothing. The only thing she worries right now was her sister who was on the bed in an unconscious state.

Sofia didn't even ask for an explanation from her for what she did to her earlier, she just stood there feeling nothing and had so many worries for her younger sister.

Her mother was looking at her as if she was looking at her long-awaited enemy. Sofia raised her head slightly and again...her mother landed another slap on her other half face.

Sofia felt no pain once again, after all...she was accustomed to it. It has always been like that. She standing there in front of her parents while they abuse her as they want, it has always been like this. There was no change. If the only thing which has changed is the way they have abused her over the years.

" Do you not know how fragile your sister is from birth? How can you leave her alone on her own? You are her older sister and you should always be with her. I have told you this countless times...when will this information go into your thick head? ", Her mother spoke in an angry tone.

She jabbed her forehead hardly that Sofia almost felt that quick headache. But she was still standing there, listening to her mother as she scolds her.

" Mom! I am a University student, I have my studies to do. I can't always stay here with Rose, I have my own life too ", Now when Sofia spoke, she didn't stutter.

She looked her mother in the eyes as if she tried to confront ber.

It's been more than twenty years for her to step into this world. She is their daughter too, so why? alone who's been getting abused by her parents.

" Rose is your younger sister, she is weak, she needs your help in everything. And you...as an elder sister, isn't it your duty to always take care of her? No matter how old you are but you are her older sister. And she should be your topmost priority. Don't make me repeat myself ".

In the eyes of the mother, there's only one daughter. She only gave birth to one daughter while the eldest was the mistake born in their family.

Sofia is the eldest daughter but she was never loved. The only thing that awaits her at home, is their scolding and criticism. It's like...she doesn't deserve their love and only deserves their disappointment and disdain.

" Your mom is right. You are obliged to be always with your younger sister and there should be nothing that may come between that. You don't have to study, just take care of your sister. She is the one who needs you the most. Tell me that you understand ".

Was mom not enough that even her father joined in? It has always been like this. Sofia scorned and laughed in her heart. It has always been like this, what was she expecting from them?

" I am worried about her too. Just like you and mom. But I will never give up on my studies. I understand, Rose is sick and she needs someone by her side. And I...as a sister has always been with her. But I can't do it anymore ".

Hearing that unwelcome answer, her mother landed another slap on her already red and puffed cheek. " Say that again, I dare you ".