Time Of Our Lives

Siblings

"Hi achu, I will live with you in Thimphu. I will arrive tomorrow. See you then." said Dechen on the phone, hanging up before I could even reply. I called my mother and asked about Dechen. "Your sister will study in Thimphu after midterm. Me and your dad were worried you would be lonely. We know how antisocial you are." said my mother in a condescending tone.

She hung up before I could even reply. "It's great that your sister will move in, I can't wait to see her" said Yuphel energetically. "Tell me, how is she like? Is she kind? Does she like sweets?" Yuphel continued to ask several more questions. "Well she is a good girl I guess, we are not that close" I replied shyly. "What? How can you not be close with your sister?" asked Yuphel in disbelief.

"That's enough about my family for now, let's prepare for her." I said trying to change the subject. "Oh that means she will sleep in my room. Oh I can't wait, I am so excited." said Yuphel with shining eyes. "She will be studying here, so what grade is she in?" asked Yuphel while changing the bedsheets. "I think she is in tenth grade now, I believe she will study in the school which is near our house." I replied while bringing new bed sheets.

The next morning we waited anxiously for Dechen to arrive. We bought some snacks and macarons for her. "Ting Tong" rang the doorbell. As I opened the door I was met with a cold stare from my sister. As usual I stared back at her coldly. I welcomed her in and took her bags to the room. "Uwa, what was that? Do you two not get along? You two look scary." said Yuphel as she followed me into the room. "Well that's how we usually act, I see she hasn't changed much." "Your family is very weird" said Yuphel in a worried tone.

"So how was your trip, hope it went smoothly?" I said trying to start a conversation. ''It was uneventful. Well tell me, the altar was maintained very well. It was spotless, it is highly unusual of you'' replied Dechen. "Have you become religious? Or is someone cleaning it for you?" said Dechen suspiciously. "SHE KNOWS!!!" said Yuphel with a terrified look.

"Well I matured after coming here and I have some faith now." I said calmly. "Mom will love to know that. So let's eat now I am starving," said Dechen.

As we ate lunch I realized Yuphel was not able to eat with us. If she ate, Dechen will find out about her. She could only help but drool while we ate, Yuphel was the one who made the delicious Shakam Ema Datshi(Beef Chilli Cheese) and I wanted to save some for her later. That proved to be difficult, the curry was too good. Before I knew it I had finished the curry alone. Dechen and Yuphel stared at me in bewilderment.

"Why?" cried Yuphel. "You must have been starving brother dearest. I got to say your cooking has improved." "Well I try my best" I said sheepishly. "I'll go and unpack my bags now, don't do the dishes. I will do it," said Dechen. I responded by saying "It's fine, I'll do ......." "I WILL DO IT" said Dechen with an intimidating stare.

As Dechen left the room, Yuphel looked at me while pouting. "I know my cooking is good but you could have at least left some for me" said Yuphel. "I am sorry, it was just too good. I shall make it up to you. Let's go to our favourite bakery, and we can buy anything you want." "Really? Let's go!!" said Yuphel with beaming eyes.

"Hey sis I am going to the bakery, you need anything?" I asked before leaving. "Since when do you like sweets? Don't you hate sweets?" Dechen said while unpacking. I responded by saying "Well like I said, I have changed. Tell me what you want fast." "Bring me a Croissant and Apple juice." said Dechen.

Having bought the sweets, Yuphel and I had chatted about my sister. "I actually like your sister, she has a cool personality." said Yuphel while fangirling over her. I replied by saying "Well she has her moments, but will you be able to sleep with her in the room?" "Oh I don't mind, I actually enjoy it" said Yuphel while giggling. It was reassuring to hear that, as we reached home. We saw Dechen holding Kuenzang by his collar.

"Achu, this drunk was knocking on the door so I took him down. You can thank me later. Call the cops first." "Wait, Kuenzang are you alright?" I said as I ran to him. "This is Kuenzang, he is my best friend''. "You actually have friends?" said Dechen in disbelief. "This is no time to joke" I screamed as I held Kuenzang. "Are you fine bro? Don't give up on me"

"I got the model's number and she finally agreed, so I got drunk and came to tell you. When I knocked on your door I was attacked by a devil. Tell Deki Choden (the model) I love her" said Kuenzang before passing out. "Kuenzang!! NO!!!" I said as I held him in my arms. "Stop being dramatic," said Dechen. Yuphel had spent the entire time squirming and shocked at what she had seen. She was left speechless.

The next evening Kuenzang came to my house once again. "Hey man is your devil of a sister here?" he said while shivering. "No, she is in the shower right now. I am sorry again bro" I said while trying not to laugh. "Well what do you need?" "Yesterday I left out one detail. This week Deki and I have a photoshoot in the lovely beaches of Pattaya. I happen to have extra tickets, so I thought,you and your evil sister can join". "Are you kidding? Thanks man, I appreciate it. I don't know how to thank you for this." I said as I hugged him. "It fine bro, just don't let your sister maul me again," said Kuenzang while laughing hysterically.

Kuenzang left quickly as he had come. I couldn't contain my excitement. I could finally enjoy a vacation with my sister and remove one of Yuphel's regret. The flight would take off the next day, so I hurried to my sister. I stormed into her room and said "Pack your bags, we are going to Thailand''. "Oh ok'' said Dechen with no sign of excitement. "YES'' screamed Yuphel with vigour.

"You could show a little a bit of excitement, it was Kuenzang who gave us the tickets." I responded while glaring. "Oh ok, give him my thanks," said Dechen with no sign of remorse. I had a private chat with Yuphel. "Ok can you memorize these hand signs, we will use this to communicate from now on. You can talk while I use the hand gesture" I said as I handed her a paper sheet. "Rodger that" said Yuphel while still controlling her excitement.

The next day we woke up at 4 am and got into Kuenzang's car. We reached the airport at 4.37 am and boarded the plane at 5 am. "Finally, I can go to a beach" said Yuphel as she hovered above the seats. "I can't wait for our trip"