Chapter 5 : A Nostalgic Morning

"Please stop it!!"

"HOW DARE YOU DECEIVE ME! HOW COULD YOU PLAYED AROUND BEHIND MY BACK! WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, YOU SLUT!!"

"I beg you, please believe in me! It's not like you think! This is a misunderstanding!"

"SHUT UP!!"

*SLAP *PRANG!!!

"It seems you are going to pretend until the end. You are looking down on me too much, Evelyn. Do you think I won't dare to kill you?"

"Sob.. sob... Please, Jared. I truly didn't have anything to do with him anymore. We met and talked a bit, but that's all."

"I truly underestimated you all this time. What do you want then? Shall I kill you myself or you will?"

"Jared..."

"Or shall we die together? Along with your and that bastard child?"

*BAM *BRAK *TAP *TAP

"No! Please don't! She doesn't have anything to do with this! Jared, wait!"

"SHUT UP!"

*SLAP

"Jared, it's all my fault!! I'll take any punishment, so please don't hurt her! She is just a child and innocent!"

"HAH! Innocent? Her existence itself is a sin. A sin made by you and your lover. To think I was so happy when she was born... *Ptoey. How disgusting."

"Sob.. sob..."

"It's funny how you desperately try to protect her while you are the one who made her life miserable. If you want to blame someone, blame yourself forever for this."

*BRAK

"JARED, NO!!!"

"How long are you going to hide? Don't you feel sorry for your mother?"

..........

"...ter... Big Sister... Big sister Eirlys!"

My eyes slowly opened at the call of my name. For a moment, I didn't recognize where I am. Feeling disoriented and headache, I scrunched my face as I endured the throbbing in my head.

"Big sister, are you okay?"

Charlie was sitting on my bedside, looking worried. I took a moment to form a coherent thought before I responded. "I am fine. Don't worry, Charlie. Why are you in my room?"

"Oh, I didn't mean to intrude. It's just you didn't come out even when I waited for you. I am afraid you will be late for school."

If I don't know any better, I would be convinced that Charlie is a mother from the way she speaks. Wait a minute.

"How do you know I am still in school?"

Charlie grinned as if she was waiting for me to ask her that. "First, it's because big sister looked pretty young. Second, because I accidentally saw S High School uniform in the laundry basket."

She beamed with a satisfied face. She looked up at me with eyes full of expectation, eager for a compliment. What creature is this? Why is she so adorable?

Usually, people don't like being near me, let alone having physical contact with me. That's why I hesitated a bit, but how can I resist when she looked up at me like that?

I stroked her head gently, enjoying how smooth and silky her hair was. "I'm surprised you can guess that. Charlie is very brilliant."

Charlie giggled happily at my praise. "This is nothing. But are you okay, big sister? You looked like you had a terrible nightmare.'

Terrible nightmare, indeed. It's been a while since I had that dream. The dream constantly haunted me, and every single time brings chills down my spine. However, seeing Charlie's worried expression, I felt the need to comfort her.

"I did have a nightmare, but I already forgot what it's all about. Don't worry."

Charlie looked relieved as she held my hand in hers. "Thank goodness. You looked in pain, so I was very worried."

"Thank you for worrying about me. Now, shall we have breakfast first?"

I sent Charlie downstairs first, before preparing to go to school. After washing my face and changing my pajama to my school uniform, I picked up my bag and went to the dining room. S High School uniform consisted of a shirt with S High School insignia on the chest pocket, and a dull grey skirt and blazer. It made me look duller and gloomier, but I like how simple it is.

When I stepped into the dining room, Charlie has been waiting for me. She was sitting on the chair with a glass of milk in front of her. "You look pretty in that uniform, big sister."

I know she was just saying it out of politeness, but I thanked her anyway. "Thank you, Charlie. What do you want to eat?"

"I am a guest here, so I will eat whatever big sister made for me."

"How about an omurice, then? Do you hate it?"

Charlie shakes her head. "No, I like omurice!"

"Wait a bit, I will make it for you."

Grandpa was always fond of home-cooking. However since he lived alone, he didn't get many chances to eat it. He usually just order takeaway or eat outside. I want to repay him for his kindness in taking me in, so I diligently practice my cooking skill. Omurice is one of my favorites among many dishes I learned.

It didn't take a long time for me to a made omurice for both of us.

I delivered two plates of omurice to the table before I sat down across Charlie. "Take a bite first. Tell me if you like or not."

Charlie nodded her head. She took a bite, then her eyes sparkled with delight. "Big sister, it's really delicious! The sandwich yesterday was also very delicious. You are such a great cook. Please be my wife!"

I was astonished by her enthusiasm. I didn't expect her to like it so much. Her response was cute and kinda comical, I can't help but laughed. "Haha, I am very flattered. I will think about your proposal."

"You promised! I will wait for good news from big sister, then!" Charlie laughed innocently along with me.

The last time I laughed like this with someone is when Grandpa was still here. We would sit together like this, talking about anything while enjoying a meal. My chest felt tight, and I forcefully swallowed back the choke that going to come out of my throat.