My lover, my brother

Paige has Leukemia :(

Chapter 7 --------------------------- Paige has Cancer :(

Jason and I rolled on the sand laughing. I noticed it was already late and we need to go back to the cabin now before Mom and dad starts to worry. I hastily got up and brushed of the sand that has caked my shorts and ankles. The blue cool waves splashes peacefully on the shore and a rock music was blaring from one of the nearby  cabins. I held out my hand and james grabbed it.

" Let's go James. It's already late. And I'm very hungry now. " I told him. He nodded at me and flashed me a grin.

" Yeah. Let's go. " He said and he laid his arm around me. We walked in silence and I tried to take in all the things that had just happened between us a while ago. The confessions, the kisses, and the promises. All of it were planted in my pinkish and math polluted brain. I recalled how soft and inviting James lips were. I smiled contentedly and I laced my fingers through his.When we reached the cabin both of us noticed a blue paper plastered on the brown door.In it was Mom's familiar handwriting.

               James and Chrisle, we went to the hospital to admit Paige. She's very sick. Come home as soon as you read this note. take care. love, mom&dad. p.s. we already brought your stuffs.. we will drive it by the house

My eyes widened, so does james. What had happened to Paige? Why is she sick? She's very cheerful when we got here, a few hours ago. James face was full of concern, fear and panic. I pitied him. he really loves his sisters. Yeah, including me. But, at the same time, i'm his secret girlfriend. And maybe, future wife too.

" hurry. let's go. " James exclaimed

I let myself be dragged by James as we went to get a cab. After a few minutes, a cab stopped and we got in. James and I were silent during the trip. but, we were holding hands.

When we arrived at home,we found another note on the front door.

                 James, take care of your sister. Just wait for our call. Bye, And please pray for your Paige.

James pulled me into a hug. I could barely breathe. This is what I want. To be comforted and feel safe in his arms. In my brother's arms. I smiled slightly at the thought.

" I will take care of you Chris. I promise. I love you so much. " James whispered as he tangled his pale hands in my hair.

" I know James. I love you too. I'l take care of you too. " I said as he pulled away and we entered the house.

We prepared our very very late dinner of hams, toast and fries. We had grape juice too. When I glanced at the clock, it was already 12:48 in the morning. James and I were very silent. Each of us thinking hard about Paige. Then suddenly the telephone began to ring. I stood up shakily and reached for the phone.

" Hello? "

" Hi baby. This is Mom. "

" Oh, hello mom."

" When did you and your brother arrived at the house"? Mom asked. I noticed her voice, full of pain and sadness. oh gods. What did she and dad found out?

" 30 minutes ago Mom. Uhm.. are you and Dad okay? "

" Yes honey. "

" How's Paige?"As soon as I said the this question. Mom broke into sobs. Its killing me the way she cry. It was like shes the one in Paige's situatuion.

" Ohh Chris----"

" Shush, Mom. Its okay. I won't push you if you don't want to say what happened to Paige yet. " I can hear dad sighing on the other line. Maybe he was comforting Mom beside him.

" Paige has cancer Chris. " Mom murmured and cried.

I was so shocked. Paige has cancer? What in the name of Kevin Garnett's shoes did Paige has a cancer?

" Whaaat???????!" I exclaimes as warm tears trailed down my face. james came out from behind and hugged me, I felt his tears dropping on my collarbone. I cringed slightly at the coldness of his tears.

" Yes honey. She has leukemia. " Mom answered, she was a little calm now. I can hear dad patting her bACK for comfort.

" No. " I mouthed hopelessly.

" uh...honey.. we will call later. The doctor is now here. Ok bye. take care of James. " Mom said in a rush and the line went dead.

I dropped the phone and sank on the floor, James helding me tight in his arms.What are we going to do now? We can't lose Paige. we can't. I noticed James staring at me with his misty eyes. then I remembered, I got James to go through with this situation. After all, He is Paige's brother too.