Remember when I said I was nothing like other teenagers? Well that was totally true, because my life was more messed up than it looked, every hour it surprises me more and more, how I suddenly find out that I have a twin brother on a Friday night.
- What do you mean, you're our brother? - I ask.
- Look, know that I'm much more confused than you. - He says while getting up from the armchair.
- You're lying - Lizzy says going to sit down.
- Lizzy, why would he be lying? Look at this.. the guy has my face - I say pointing to him. - By the way, what's your name, brother that I didn't even know existed? - I ask.
- Oh, it's Miguel - he says holding out his hand.
- Okay, Miguel, how did you know we lived here? - I ask
- Oh, I followed our dad after game night, that's when I saw you two - He says
- Wait a minute, does our father know about you? - Lizzy asks with a fury in her eyes.
- Yes, he always comes to see me on Thursdays. - He answers
- And why didn't he tell us this before? - I ask
- Because he's a liar, just like you - She says Pointing to Miguel.
- Seriously, are you still insisting that I'm a liar? - Miguel asks
- Yes, and I'm not insisting... I know you're a liar just like our father. - She says, making Miguel take a deep breath and turn to me.
- You know what, I thought you were different.. but I see that you weren't, goodbye, Lucas. - Miguel says going to the door and leaving through it.
- No Miguel, wait - I call before Miguel slams the door.
I turn and talk to Lizzy.
- You could be nicer to him, Lizzy. - I say
- Are you serious? - She says with an angry face.
-Yes, I'm very serious-I say and she turns and goes towards her room.
- You want to know something?! Go fuck yourself-She says showing me the finger, before going into her room.
Somewhere in São Paulo - Miguel's house.
Miguel had arrived at his house, as soon as he entered the house, he could see the face of anger and despair of his mother, who was talking to his father.
- Where were you, Miguel? - Richard asks as soon as he enters.
- I... went.... to see.... my... Brothers - Miguel says stammering.
- What? How do you know that ? - Ana (His Mother) asks in astonishment.
- I figured it out myself. - He answers
- Miguel, why did you do that? Anna asks angrily.
- Well, the reason is kind of obvious, right. They are my brothers, I shouldn't ask - He says.
- That's what I told your mother, but she doesn't listen to me. - Richard says getting up.
- Richard, we made a deal - Ana says going in front of Richard.
- No, you made a deal, now he found out and I'm very happy - Richard says leaving Ana's house and going to the car.
01:53 am
- Lucas's house.
My dad wasn't home, and Lizzy was in his room and hadn't spoken to me since Miguel left. I'm in the greatest boredom, until I hear a ringtone coming from the laptop. I run to see what it was, and I see that the Kid had answered. Click and start reading.
[Freddy it's really nice to know that I'm not the only Gay kid in school, it would feel really weird. I actually published that POST on impulse because I was tired of everyone around me dissenting me exact things. And I hope you enjoyed coming out to someone.
With Love, Unknown Boy.]
Yeah, but what do I answer?, I keep asking myself as soon as I finish reading the message. I go to the kitchen, get a very large glass of orange juice. I go back to my room and start writing a reply.
[Dear Unknown Boy, I was actually really happy coming out to you, it seems like it was like getting rid of all the problems. Even though you posted the POST on impulse, I still think you're very brave for reading the positive and negative comments. What have you been doing these last few days?
Love, Freddy.]
After writing, I send the message. Then I hear my father's voices coming from the living room.
- Guys, come here - My dad yells.
I go into the living room and find Lizzy already sitting in her armchair without taking her eyes off my dad.
- So guys, I wanted... - He was finishing, until he was interrupted by Lizzy.
- Why didn't you say that Lucas and I have a brother? - She asks, rudely.
- Look, I know it wasn't the best choice to make, but I didn't have what to do. - He tries to pronounce
- 15 Years.... You hid that Lucas and I had a brother for 15 Years. And now you say you didn't have a choice? It's a lie, in fact you had an option... Which was to tell your children the truth and you didn't even do that. -Lizzy says getting up, as soon as she finishes she goes to her room and locks herself.
When I go to leave, I feel my father pulling my arm.
- Lucas, wait
- What it was? - I ask.
- I know I'm wrong if I didn't tell you, but... when you and Miguel were born, your mother and I were going through a divorce and then everything got difficult. - He says, his eyes filled with tears. - I'm sorry son, for lying - He finishes and hugs me.
- Okay dad, actually I had an idea. - I say breaking the hug - Will Miguel be free tomorrow? - I ask.
- I think so why? - He asks.
- I think we're going to have a day just for Brothers - I say with a smile on my face.
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Alone - Volume 01 {English Edition}
RomanceLucas is only 15 years old and keeps the secret of being GAY, more than after meeting a profile of a classmate from his school who is also gay, so they start talking through messages, But Lucas realizes that he likes his classmate more than a friend...
