THOSE DAYS

Annoying Sibling

After the school got over,  I rushed towards my house as I didn't wanted to encounter Arlo. When I reached home,  I revised the question which we did today so it would be less embarrassing for me the other day if any teacher asked me something. I did all my homework and didn't even realised that it was already time for dinner. I looked behind and saw Harry playing with the ball which he kept dearly since the day I gave it to him . When I said goodbye to my previous School's friends,  they gave me a class Photograph . I was just looking at it and remembering the good time and memories I had with them but soon I heard mom's voice

"Catherine! I'll say it again one last time. Why didn't you come when I called you and what are you looking at? "
"Nothing "
" if you have time then read more books. Don't fiddle with that useless stuff "
"Mom, this is not useless. this is a farewell gift from my classmates "
"What gift?  So young but so sentimental .Now that you have been in your new school for a day,  so how's your study going? "
" not so good "
"What's not so good? I tell you what , to transfer you to this school,  your dad and I have spent a lot of great efforts and money too.And here you say that your studies are going not so good ?"
" Did you do that for me? "
" What did you say? "
"Nothing "
" I tell you , I heard that this school has all top students .You should learn more from all those top students . If you someday do top then that would make me happy "
"Mom. Our family doesn't have the gene for top students"
" What? "
Suddenly Harry threw the ball he had and interrupted us

"Mom, I got first place in the placement test of the new school "
"As expected of you Harry. I will cook all your favourite food tommorow. Heard your brother?  don't try to find excuses for not working hard .And don't stare your brother .Aren't you feeling ashamed?  Hurry up and study and come for dinner after twenty minutes and stop messing around "
After mom went out, Harry started making faces .I controlled myself at the first but after some time, I couldn't stop myself and said

" I warn you .If you don't watch your mouth next time ,I'll beat you. Believe it? "
"I'm telling the truth. Your grades are so bad. Am I at fault? "
"You...Of course it's your fault. If it wasn't for you to transfer to a key elementary school ,and the whole family must move here ,would I need to transfer in my third year of high school? I can't adapt at all. "
Yes, it was all for Harry that we had to shift here
" Obviously, it's because you are stupid and a lazy bone"
"How can you blame me? Go out!  You're annoying me"
"How can you treat me like this? This is my room too. If you bully me again ,I'll tell it to mom "
"All you know is to tell mom "
After some time went by,  I went to the dining room for dinner. I sat near dad as he never treated me like mom did .after mom added rice to my bowl, Harry stared to speak up
"Mom and dad worked so hard today .Thank you mom and dad "
"Our son is all grown up now .he's even grateful to his parents .Come on, mom will reward you with a big piece of meat"
"Thanks mom. I'll surely study hard and buy you and dad a big house and car "
Little ear banger
"Sure son, we'll be waiting to live in your big house "
I felt a bit uneasy sitting with them as all their eyes were on Harry and it felt like I didn't even existed there. I think dad saw my sorrowness as he passed me a piece of meat and added it on my plate just like mom did it for Harry. I was now feeling better than before but I still couldn't even fake a smile. I was feeling that it was a great task for me to fake a smile as there was no way that my uneasiness could go away. I was sitting and eating quietly while mom,dad and Harry were busy in talking .I was just getting up when dad stopped me and asked
"Catherine, How's your study going ?"
" Dad, will it be hard for you to join a new company? "
"My daughter is being caring .don't worry, I'll just do my work .Now that you and your brother joined a new school so you just focus on your studies. Don't worry about the house work .
No matter what I ask or do, the topic always ends up about studies .