Found Sister

Forgotten Angel

                           Chapter 10

What happened before:

I had actually forgotten him.

That never happened.

I quickly glanced at Martino who was in his own world, as he spoke with his left side facing me, into his phone. I accepted the call and immediately apologies to the kind woman on the other side of the phone.

She, however, like the good soul she is, didn't make a huge deal of it and said that she would arrive in about 5 min. I, of course, accepted it, once again apologizing for my own incompetence. She laughed it off and said that it wasn't an inconvenience. I ended the call and my mind went into overdrive. I swiftly glanced at Martino, who still was talking on the phone, and searched for the phone number of the police officers who were at school today. I was grateful, as Sara was the one who gave them to me, as we said our farewells.

I heard 2 rings before a masculine voice answered

  ''Velrose'' 

''Hello, here is Sofia Tsitak, the girl who you talked to in school today'' 

''Oh yeah, what is it? If you are asking for the Legal issue-'' Interrupting him I explained ''No. That's not the reason I, well-I-I-uhm, in the whole ordeal I-I don't even know how I could forget but, I Uhm I forget to ask about what would happen to my little brother''

''Huh?! Sofia I am not exactly sure what you are talking about, I was only informed of you.''

''Well, I have a 3-year-old half-brother, not exactly half-brother, but he was in Draviks custody, as he obviously is still only 2 years old. He – well is the nephew of a cousin of the brother from my mother's side of the family. At the time Davrik was the only one who could take custody of him. So, as he isn't my actual sibling, will he end up in foster care-''

"Wait a minute, I can't possibly take in all of that information at once. So, he was in the custody of your stepfather, after your mother died and is a relative from your mother's side of the family?''

''Yes'', I answered taking in a deep breath to calm myself.

Me not thinking straight will only help in not solving this whole mess.

''Well, I am sure that your father would want to take him in, especially as he is only a baby. How about this, I'll contact your father and tell him about the circumstances of your brother. I'm sure he wouldn't want to separate you both. I will tell you the results tomorrow morning at about 9 o'clock at your home.'' I nodded and gratefully said ''Thank you, you don't know how much this means to me'', my voice full of gratitude.

''I am just doing my job, but before calling your father, could you tell me his name?''

''Oh, sorry this mess just- anyway his name is Bruce Tsitak.''

''Ok, I'll inform you tomorrow morning about the results.''

''Ok, goodbye''

''Goodbye''.

I let out a relieved breath of air while putting my mask back on and subtly look around. Martino was still talking on the phone his, posture was a little more crouched than before. Not a minute later could I hear her car driving down the street. I walked to the front door to receive her.

Martino hadn't noticed my action and was deep in the conversation, I was tempted to listen, but the pain was slowly crawling back into my conscience. She drove in the driveway, behind Martino's car, and parked it. Slowly making my way to the passenger side, I opened it and saw my little angel. I carefully crouched down, took him out of the seat as he was happily jumping into my arms. I had a smile on my face as I looked down at him, successfully not showing the pain I felt from my wounds, the strain didn't help, but if it meant that I could carry him for a bit, it was worth it.

The angel in my arms made a few cute gestures before he but a few slouchy kisses on my cheek. I giggled and kissed in return his temple and forehead. I turned to Clara and said, "I am so sorry, I-no this is not a matter which can be forgiven. I am so sorry, and I can't thank you enough for-" she stopped me "It's fine Sofia, I had a lot of fun with him. You know that I always love to look after Bruce. Anyways what's going on? You don't look particularly good. Is everything fine? Should I call Tim?" 

Even though I was still feeling guilty about the whole incident, I stopped her worrying. I sighed before I told her "Dravik caused an accident and died. My birth father is now my guardian", She had a conflicted and confused expression on her face.

Just as she was about to ask something Martino interrupted her, as he came to stand beside me and asking "Sofia who is that?" "Clara" was my short answer. I put my cold mask back on. He continued to ask "And the little boy in your arm?" I realized that Martino didn't know about Bruce. I sighed and said, "This is Bruce, my little brother."

He had a mix of confusion and shock on his face. I continued, "He isn't Davrik's son, he is a relative from my mother's side of the family. Bruce was in Draviks custody" 

Not that he knew.

 I wasn't sure if Martino and I had the same mother and I didn't want to assume that we had to. All I knew is that we have the same biological father, and I was satisfied with that for now. I turned to Clara and gave her Bruce and said "Why don't you both go in, for now, I have to talk to Martino for a moment. Just get comfortable."

She unsurely looked at Martino and nodded. As soon as they closed the front door, I turned to Martino. He had a confused look on his face before he shook his head slightly and asked, "How is he related to mom?" So we had the same par- biological parents. "Nephew of a cousin of the brother's kid from Moms" I barely answered.

He seemed to take a minute to take that in, but ended up asking ''Could you repeat that?'' 

''I am not repeating that'' I answered. 

I knew that what I had said true but, still couldn't risk him fully understanding it. Martino seemed a little bit gruntled but let go of the matter, he probably realized that I was not up for any more questions. He coughed before stating ''Ehm, well I just got a call from work and I have to take care of a few things now, so I will be going back to the hotel now...''  

The awkward atmosphere from earlier returned as no one said anything to the matter. I didn't know what he expected from me. Weirdly, it seemed as if he was conflicted with something ''Well, then I will take my leave now... Bye....'' The defeated awkwardness could be heard in his voice as he farewelled me.

I only gave him a nod and headed to the house. I heard a faint sigh in the background before Martino stopped me by yelling, ''Sofia, wait!'' I turned to look at him as he looked a mix between awkward and nervous. "Father-Our Father-he uhm" Martino went through his hair with his right hand as he continued, "He remarried and had children."

I was shocked, and my eyes grew a little bit wider. "I-I just wanted to let you know. I didn't want you to be overwhelmed when you came home, so I told you. I don't know how much you were told, but things happened and after mom took you with her, father remarried after a while-not immediately! But he did remarry. I just wanted to give you some time to progress the information, and to prepare to live in a house full of boys and one woman."

I only nodded and went into the house and stood there for a while. Not knowing whether to feel angry, sad or just cry to make my chest feel lighter. I shook my head.

I can't break down now, I have Bruce and Carla in my room.

Taking a few calming deep breaths and telling myself that I can worry about that later. Showing these feelings away. (into many little boxes <-- A/N who gets the reference?)