Grey Twins

IX

"So what's your family like?" Luke says putting a puzzle piece into place.
"Why do you wanna know?" I chuckled
"Because you already know about my whole family and how crazy they are"
"Maybe later today? I don't want to talk about them right now" I smiled continuing to find where the last few pieces go of our beauty and the beast puzzle. Which Luke picked out.

"Okay" he smiled and hugged me from the side also placing a kiss on my head.
"Tada" I said after placing the last piece together. We started to place mod podge all over it so it would stay together.

Finishing puzzles and framing them afterwards have always been my favorite thing to do. So, luke doing it with me, makes me happy.

Luke and I have hung out all weekend and tomorrow we go our own ways for school. I like Luke, I like like him. Luke already told me he liked me back but we're still not official. We're in a fine line between friends and couples.

For example after finishing the puzzle this morning we cuddled in bed for about 4 hours, just watching tv.

Just a few minutes ago, Luke took my car and ran to the store for groceries and snacks. I stayed home and starting cooking lunch for the both of us since it's now almost 5 pm and we haven't eaten since the dinner last night.

I just finished prepping the food and started making the actual dish.

"Mm what are you making? It smells delicious!" Luke comes in with about four bags in each arm.

"I am making Pupusas, which is a national dish made in mostly El Salvador and Honduras. People here just call it flat bread but I prefer calling them pupusas. I'm making them with corn flour, beans, and cheese. I'm also making a salsa for a side. It should be done in about 15 minutes."

"Wow you just made it sound even more delicious! I can't wait! I'm gonna put these away" he says lifting his grocery bag filled arms.

We continued doing our own things and eventually sat down for lunch. I was nervous to see what Luke thinks about the food since everyone at the house hates them.

"Mer! You gotta teach me how to make these" he smiles dipping the piece into the salsa. I told him I would.

"So Mer, wanna talk about your family yet?"

"I guess so, mom is a surgeon at a hospital and is gone almost 24/7. Dad is a drunk and I have no clue where he's at most of the time. Sister, my twin sist-" I was interrupted by an audible gasp.

"Twin sister!?"

"Yes you can tell who's who but we're identical twins. I suppose I should've mentioned I had a sister huh?"

"Not really but it was surprising. Any more siblings?"

"Yea but she doesn't know we're sisters. Most people don't only I do. Okay let me start again. Mom is Ellis's Grey. Dad is Thatcher Grey. Sister is Alexandra Grey but we just call her lexie or Lex. Like you know already, mom and dad aren't around much. Sister lives in a world where she thinks everything is just gonna be handed to her. I make the income for this house, I pay the bills, buy groceries, and keep this house clean." A vein on his forehead started to pop up showing he's not liking how I'm being treated.

"Shit Mer I get it they aren't around but you shouldn't be paying for all that. Do they know?"

"I suppose they do. But I wouldn't know since the only times they talk to me is when they want something or they want to punish me"

"Punish you?" He says with another gasp.

"Yea. Cigarette burns from dad. Hits from mom. Knifes thrown at me from sister. Much more but I don't want to talk about it." His eyes widen.

"Anything else about you way more crazy family?"

"They favor my sister more. I've basically been on my own since I was a kid. I'm pretty sure half the things I do know are wrong because of how much I lack from parental figures. They've taken my sister out on week long trips while I stayed home. My sister and her friends don't like me much. I don't really know why since I never talk to them or anyone for that matter. They poured their lunches all over me just a few weeks ago." I took a deep breath and sighed.

"Jesus Mer. They are really mean to you. I hate that. It does explain why you didn't talk much to me or my friends when we first met. I'm glad you've opened up though." He smiles. I'm glad too. Luke and his friends has been the best to me.

Later on that night I dropped Luke off at his house and went back to mine. But unfortunately Ellis came home earlier and was standing in the front.

"Where the hell is everyone!?" She yelled. So thankful luke went home before this.

"Lexie is with mark and thatcher left for the month"

"What!?" She yelled again but I shrugged and went into the house. I then hear the door slam behind me.

I hate when she does that because then it just means she's either gonna want to me talk, she's gonna give me a screaming lecture, or is gonna beat me. I started voice recording when I saw her outside the house so whatever happens next, I'll have evidence incase police need to be involved... again.

"I hate you! I wish you were never born! You are a disgrace to this family Meredith. You were probably sleeping with that boy from the other day. You're such a whore! You're fucking lazy. I wish you were more like your sister! I wish I would've actually given you up, then I would've only had the child of my dreams. Go to your fucking room!" She yells pointing to my room.

"Okay" as soon as I turned around to go to my room tears spring into my eyes. I get it she doesn't like me but at least keep it to yourself. Hurting me more isn't gonna help your self esteem.

I close and lock my door. Placing my back to it and slowly siding down against the door. Maybe she's right? I am a disgrace. She's been right this whole time. I bring my knees up to my chest and place my face on my hands, the tears finally spilling.