Whirlwind Preparations

The early morning sun peeks through the curtains, signaling the beginning of a momentous day for the Johnson family. Mrs. Johnson wastes no time and excitedly dials the lotto agency to claim their incredible prize. As she waits on hold, she can barely contain her enthusiasm, imagining the adventure that awaits them on the cruise.

After a few minutes of anticipation, Mrs. Johnson's call connects, and a cheerful voice at the other end congratulates her on the win. She listens intently as they provide her with all the necessary details for claiming the prize.

"Congratulations, Mrs. Johnson! You've won the 60-day cruise trip for two across Europe. To claim your prize, you will need to come to our office for lotto and identification verification. Please make sure to bring your winning ticket and valid identification. The cruise will depart in a week, so we need to complete the process as soon as possible," the agency representative explains.

Mrs. Johnson's excitement soars even higher upon hearing the details. "Thank you so much! We'll be there as soon as possible," she responds with a beaming smile.

Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson, dressed smartly in his work attire, is already plotting his strategy to secure time off from his office. He contemplates the best way to approach his boss, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free leave for the vacation of a lifetime.

As the couple sat on the table, they heard the sound of footsteps descending the staircase. Almost certain that it's Alex, Mr. Johnson asks in a loud voice

"Can you wake up your sister before heading downstairs?"

Alex, who was still somewhat sleepy due to last night's excitement, halted his steps in front of Lily's door. He remembered how his lazy knocking led to an embarrassing incident the other day, so he decided to knock with much force this time around.

As he brought his hand towards the door lazily and started to knock on the door, right at that moment his step-sister Lily opened the door. Alex, who was still somewhat lazy and sleepy, couldn't control the motion of his hand on time and the hand which was about to knock on the door ended up flat on Lily's left fleshy mound.

The sudden action of Alex putting his hand on her breast completely surprised her and she stepped back out of instinct.

"What are you doing!" she asked embarrassed, her face flushed red.

The satin fabric of the low-cut chemise, that Lily was wearing, hugged her breasts perfectly and were almost like a second skin.

Alex, who had thought of avoiding embarrassing incidents like the other day, cursed his luck under his breath.

"Sorry about that, I was about to knock your door to wake you up." Alex clarified hurriedly.

" But you opened the door right then!" he added with embarrassment evident on his face.

"Hopefully that's what it was, because it almost looks like you have formed a habit of grabbing my chest first thing in the morning." she teased, raising an eyebrow.

"Hey! I already said sorry for the last time, you think I am some pervert to go after my sister?" he defended

"Its not like we are blood related. Also, can any guy not go after this!" she retorted while puffing her chest out teasingly.

"Yeah yeah! You are irresistible. " Alex replied sarcastically.

"Anyways, I think I should just buy you a very loud Alarm Clock, because Knocking on your door is becoming too great a challenge."

"Not interested, I don't like to be woken up by an alarm, it ruins my entire morning. By the way, I am the one getting wronged here yet you are the one complaining." Lily pouted

"Nothing changes, you have to wake me up " Lily said sternly.

Alex, seeing that it was futile to try to convince her, started heading downstairs. Lily quickly followed behind him with a smirk on her face.

While Mr. & Mrs. Jhonson were discussing about making arrangements for someone to stay with Alex and Lily. Alex joins in with Lily following behind him.

"Morning, Mom, Dad. I'll handle everything while you're away, we both are grownups and can handle ourselves." Alex says confidently, reassuring his parents of his responsibility.

Mrs. Johnson smiles proudly, touched by her son's willingness to take charge. "Thank you, dear. It means a lot to us," she says, patting his shoulder affectionately.

Just then, Lily sneaks up from behind, playfully joining the conversation. "Oh, don't forget, I'll be responsible too! I woke up early today, you know," she jokes, pretending to puff out her chest with pride.

Alex chuckles, knowing Lily's penchant for sleeping in. "Sure, sure, Lily. We'll both hold down the fort while they're off gallivanting," he teases back, earning a playful swat from his step-sister.

The morning discussions went on for a little longer, then Mr. Johnson heads out early to the office, eager to show his dedication and responsibility. Meanwhile, Mrs. Johnson excitedly heads to the lotto agency to claim their prize, leaving Alex to drop Lily off at college.

As Lily enters the car, Alex can't help but notice her skirt folded to make it shorter. With a playful grin, he remarks, "Is that a new fashion trend? Shortening your skirt?"

Lily rolls her eyes, pretending to be annoyed. "Oh, come on, Alex! It's just more comfortable this way. Don't tell me you're getting all uncomfortable now," she teases, playfully poking him in the side.

Alex chuckles, trying to hide his slight embarrassment. "No, no. It's your style, you do you," he says, trying to sound casual.

As they reach her college, Lily's friends spot her and excitedly rush over. They catch sight of Alex in the driver's seat and immediately jump to conclusions. "Hey, Lily, is this your new boyfriend?" one of them teases, wiggling her eyebrows mischievously.

Lily blushes furiously, trying to explain, but her friends playfully interrupt, teasing her relentlessly. "Aw, look at you, all flustered! You two make a cute couple!" another friend chimes in.

Lily laughs, trying to set the record straight. "Guys, he's not my boyfriend. He's my step-brother, Alex. And we're just being silly, as always," she says, playfully poking fun at herself.

But her friends won't let it go that easily. "Oh, come on, Lily! We see the way you look at him," one friend teases, earning a playful eye-roll from Lily.

"Yeah, and the way he looks at you too! It's like straight out of a romantic movie!" another friend adds, making exaggerated romantic gestures.

Lily playfully rolls her eyes at her friends' antics. "You guys are impossible! We're just close as siblings, that's all," she insists, shooting a teasing grin at Alex.

Alex chuckles, joining in on the fun. "Yeah, they've watched too many cheesy rom-coms," he jokes, earning a playful shove from Lily.

Alex smiles at the amusing banter, bidding farewell to Lily as he drives off. As Alex drops off Lily at college, a sense of nervousness grips him, recalling his boss's disappointment from the previous day's presentation. His mind races with thoughts of what he could have done differently.