Odette, the Evil Sister

"Knock knock! It's me and Brook!" Hyolyn naturally high-pitched voice echoed throughout the hallway with her face too close at the door peephole.

Hyolyn is wearing a yellow floral dress, sunglasses, and a beach hat. Brook, on the other hand, is sporting a half unbuttoned floral polo shirt with khaki-colored shorts on the bottom. He is also sporting Barton Perreira Aeronaut Aviator Sunglasses.

"Open up, love birds!" Brook yelled as he violently knocked on the door.

The moment Vaughn opened the door, Hyolyn and Brook stormed inside instantly. Hyolyn laid down beside Chlea on the bed watching TV while Brook and Vaughn are on the balcony.

"I am so happy for you!" Hyolyn kissed Chlea's cheeks and hugged her tightly.

"You have always been happy! Lyn, I am choking why are you hugging me so tight! Let go! Let go!" She yelled as Hyolyn is having fun teasing her.

"I am! This time Uncle Regan won't be forcing you into the engagement madness." Hyolyn rolled her eyes.

"I'm curious though, does Brook know about this?" Chlea asked while popping a slice of orange inside her mouth.

Hyolyn picked the orange out of Chlea's hand and shoved it inside her mouth.

"No, he doesn't. Like hello, your engagement is like a major family secret. My dad would kill me if he'll know I have been telling people, even Brook, about that." Hyolyn replied as she opened her bag and got something out of her bag. She then threw it in front of Chlea. It was a medium-sized purse.

When Chlea opened it, it was a brand new pearl-colored bikini. It is a bralette bikini top.

"Wow! Is this for me?! You're the best as always, Lyn! I love you, mwah!" Chlea cheered as she hugged Hyolyn.

"I know right! Look what I've got for me!" Hyolyn gushed.

She also has a porcelain-colored Bandeau bikini top with floral prints.

"We'd look so great with these!" Hyolyn excitedly giggled.

Chlea clapped her hands like an excited seal.

"Where did you get these?" Chlea asked.

"I got this shipped here from Australia. I loved it so much the moment I saw it online!" She replied.

"Should we try these babies on now?" Hyolyn suggested.

"Of course! I'll go to the bathroom first!" Chlea retorted.

"Nooooo! I'll go first!" Hyolyn insisted.

Moments later...

"Dang girl! Look at that body, I mean, we never disappoint!" Hyolyn exclaimed while looking at herself in the mirror wearing a bikini twirling around.

"I'm not so used to this, am I not showing too much skin? I am afraid what people would say." Chlea worriedly asked.

"Uh uh, a big no! Just because we wear something we enjoy that does not mean we are looking for attention or sexual harassment!" Hyolyn said as a matter of fact.

Chlea thought of what her cousin said, "Now that I think of it, you are right!"

In the Philippines, wearing bikinis or any type of clothing that is revealing has been always a long-existing taboo especially in the countryside. People are not used to seeing it, if they do, they would surely stare at you until you feel uncomfortable.

As for Hyolyn and Chlea, they were raised differently. Born with mixed racial parents, Chlea and Hyolyn are more liberated. 'Westernized', as to how the elders would put it their way.

"Just be confident. Look at that body!" Hyolyn cheered her cousin up.

Vaughn is wearing an off-white long-sleeved loose polo with black shorts. Brook and Vaughn are both flaunting their gym ripped bodies. From the other people's perspective, the four of them look like models who are runway-ready.

Hyolyn has a slender body with a perfect body ratio. Chlea has an hourglass with a small waist to hip ratio which makes her attractive as well.

The four of them were on their way to rent some life jackets before diving in. They were immediately turning heads from tourists and locals alike.

The waterfall was pristine blue and the water was gushing over the rocks. The water was plunging from the top down to the serene blue pool. When Chlea dipped her feet, the water was so clear she can see the people underneath shining with the rays reflected by the sun.

The water was so cold. Hyolyn and Chlea were shaking. The sun was scorching which is why they made the most of it by sunbathing while lying down on a bamboo floater.

"Look at our girlfriends. Those men across our cottage have been staring at them endlessly since we arrived. We should have made them change into different swimwear. What do you think, bro? Aren't you worried?"

"Not really. My girl can wear whatever she wants, I can fight." Vaughn replied as he sipped from his canned beer.

"I'm so proud of you, bro! Welcome to the club!" Brook blurted.

Vaughn just shook his head and smirked.

"Grrr, it was so cold!" Chlea chanted while shivering.

Vaughn then wrapped a warm robe around her to ease the freezing temperature. As for Hyolyn, she refused to wear a robe as she is not feeling cold.

"That's how we used to be when we first dated, babe," Hyolyn said to Brook while pointing at Chlea being pampered by Vaughn.

"I know, I have never seen him become so protective like that. They are only a year apart but Vaughn really made sure to be dependable towards Chlea. Well, he has always been like that but now, he is being consistent." Brook replied while finishing his last gulp of beer.

"Good to hear that. Chlea looks so ugly when she cries so he better not do that. Anyway, what time will we be coming back to the city? I have a family dinner to attend, remember?" Hyolyn asked while rubbing her hands together to get rid of the pizza crumbs on it.

"We better go back to our rooms now to pack and then start driving back." He replied.

"Okay, boss!" Hyolyn saluted.

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When Chlea arrived at her mansion estate, everybody was busy to even notice her arrival. All the house helpers were seriously engrossed in their respective tasks which Chlea is unaware of.

'So Catherine was not able to stop this nonsense.'

When Chlea was in Kawasan, she got a call saying their weekly Sunday clan gathering will be held in her house. This weekly gathering has been a tradition of their family for years already. No matter how busy everyone is, they put it aside just to attend this ceremony.

Chlea felt dizzy following all of these people's unending tracks. She got her phone from her pocket to call Catherine, her personal assistant, to explain to her why these unfamiliar faces are at her private abode. As she was about to dial Catherine's contact number, a housemaid bumped into her causing her phone to drop and break.

She closed her eyes and inhaled deeply...

"ALL OF YOU STOP!" Chlea let out the loudest growl echoing the entire place which made people stop from their tracks and look at her.

"Well well well, the princess has finally arrived!" A familiar figure went down the stairs why clapping her hands.

A familiar yet distant person. The person Chlea hates the most next to Vivienne, her sister Odette. With her unbelievably straight chin-length hair, groomed thick eyebrows, wine red lipstick, and pale skin.

"How dare you come to my house! You were never welcome!" Chlea yelled at her calmly while putting her bags on her off-white leather sofa.

"Your house? More like, soon to be 'my' house! Dad brought this for you so he has all the right to give it to me." Odette blurted out.

Odette has always been like this since they were children. Because they are the same age, Odette liked everything Chlea has. She does everything to take it away from her. And now that they grew up, she has not changed. Not even a bit.

Chlea knows too well what irritates Odette in a situation like this. It's when she feels intimidated and if somebody is more superior than she is and that is Chlea's specialization.

"Oh, so that's what you have been thinking all along? Did dad buy this vast and beautiful estate for me? What a shame." Chlea paused while climbing up the grand staircase to get nearer to Odette.

She flashed a pity smile to Odette, "He didn't. For the record, I bought this with my own money. With the money and revenue out of all the businesses and properties, I inherited from my affluent maternal grandparents. Money that I won't ever get to spend everything even if I solely rely on it until the day I die."

Chlea has never bragged about her family's wealth and how much she is worth but this is the only way to counterattack Odette's petty tantrums. It's like rubbing salt to Odette's open wound.

Odette is agitated upon knowing the truth as she tries to hide her embarrassment by shifting her gaze away from Chlea. She knows for herself that Chlea is not lying about all that she said. This is one thing she has always been envious of. Chlea's mom comes from an old money-rich clan which made her an heiress. But Odette is nothing but a mistress' illegitimate child.

Chlea reached for Odette's shoulder and tapped it, "Oh, I'm sorry my sister. Did I burst your bubble too soon?" Chlea teased while putting one hand on her mouth as if she was concerned.

"Go! Hide behind Vivienne's back. At least, that's one thing you're good at." Chlea let out the final blow as she turned her back to head to the master's bedroom, her bedroom.

Odette was left with a mouth aghast and in disbelief. The housemaids were all witnesses to what happened and are all looking for the next scene.

Odette sharply looked at each one of them, "WHAT ARE YOU ALL LOOKING AT?! GET BACK TO YOUR WORK YOU LOW LIVES!" She screamed.