Tulips

54. Another Unexpected Guest.

Becky.

I woke up at the sound of my alarm. I was about to sit when a hand on my waist stops me.

"Five more minutes..." Freen dreamily said.

I turned to look at her. Awww she's so cute at the same time still pretty when she sleeps.

I kissed her on the lips and said. "I'll make breakfast."

She wasn't letting me go but after a few attempts she kissed me then took her arm off me.

I realized I was naked but this time no longer cared if she see me or not. She have seen it all so why be shy about it. Wow. Becca, you have changed. The body conscious girl is now proudly walking naked around the room.

But of course I won't walk naked in my kitchen so I stopped by my closet and pulled out a shirt, bra, undies and shorts. I pulled up another shirt and shorts and tossed it on the bed for Freen. I then went to the bathroom for a quick shower. After changing I went downstairs. I was shocked on seeing our clothes lying everywhere on the floor. I picked it up and neatly folded it and put it on the stool. I then started to make breakfast.

After cooking the eggs, I turned and was about to put it on the plates when I noticed someone sitting by the dining table.

"Oh fuck! Richie! Don't startle me like that!"

"Good morning to you too sis. It's been a while. I missed teasing you."

"I miss you too but not the teasing." I turned and took the bacon out of the air fryer and put it on the plates. I made coffee and gave one to Richie.

Oh shit. Richie is here... And Freen is upstairs... What would happen if he knew Freen stayed overnight? Oh gosh this will be very awkward.

Speaking of the devil.... When I was toasting the bread, Freen suddenly appeared on my back, hugged me and even kissed me on the cheeks.

"Morning baby. Oohh that smells deli... Waah!"  Freen got startled as she turned around and saw Richie.

"Good morning. Funny how you two had the same reaction." He said smiling before he drank his coffee.

"Morning Rich... I... Didn't see you there."

"I intended it that way so I could see how you two would react. It didn't disappointed me." He said smiling.

"He likes to tease me everytime he comes." I said as I put the toasted bread on the plates.

"Well. I... I'll take these and I'll go take a shower." Freen said as she took the clothes on the stool then ran upstairs.

I nervously took the plates and put it on the table. I sat down and pushed a plate towards him. I looked at him unable to speak for I don't know where to start.

"Don't worry about it. I had a hunch for a while. The news confirmed it though." He said before eating some bacon and eggs and then took a bite of the bread. 

"You had a hunch?"

He finished what he's eating before he replied. "Yeah. I've been suspecting something."

I was shocked. I didn't expect what he just said.

"Richie... I..."

Thoughts kept running to my head. Would this be our major fight? What kind of sister am I to steal the girl that, for the first time, my brother started to really like. My thoughts were interrupted when we heard Freen running down the steps.

"Sorry. I just noticed the time. I'll be late if I don't hurry up." She said stopping in front of us. She was about to lean but then she stopped and just said. "I'll go now. Nice seeing you again Rich. We'll talk some time." She said, nervously looking back and forth from him to me.

Then she turned and exited the kitchen but a few seconds later she came back looking surprised.

"There's a lot of people outside."

"Oh yeah. I forgot to tell you." Richie said while munching his bacon.

"Welcome to my world. It has been like that for the 2nd week now. They'll get into a frenzy once they see you."

"Wait..." He took his phone and called someone. "Where are you guys?... okay... stay by the door we'll escort someone to her car parked at the front." He ended the call and looked at me. "Emman and Rey is almost here.We'll escort you out." He said to Freen.

Freen suddenly teary eyed then lunges at Richie and hugged him. "Thank you... and I'm sorry..."

I knew they were close but what's with the hug. I know he's my brother but I still want to break them apart.

Freen let him go. "We'll talk, okay? I'll tell you everything."

"Okay. Now stop crying or they'll think you two fought."

I stood and get her a glass of water. I handed it to her and went back to my seat. I was super conscious of my brother seeing us too close. She looked at me as if confused why I went away from her. I was relieved she didn't asked.

"Thanks...I can't believe you're getting through with this everyday. I thought it's just a couple of people, not this much."

"Yeah..thanks to Richie, I have some help."

"I think we need to stop bothering him. I'll hire new employees since I was the one who brought these chaos, and a guard too."

"No..." I was about to disagree but Richie cuts me off.

"Yeah. I agree." He said. Smiling as I looked at him wide eyed.

"No need Freen..."

"Richie has a business to run too, baby." I was eyeing her, looking at her unbelievably yet she shrugged it off and added; "By the looks of it, you do need it."

"They're here at the front. Let's go?" Richie said after ending a call.

Freen hugged me and whispered "Don't send me off. I don't want them seeing you dressed like that. Change as soon as I got out. I'll call you."

She looked at Richie and said. "Let's go." They both walked towards the front door.

I heard it opened and the sound of the people outside was now more audible. They squealed as they saw Freen. They really do like her a lot. I better check my jealousy level and extend it more.

I went upstairs and had changed my clothes. When I got down Emman and Rey were eating with Richie. I cooked breakfast for us everyday.

When the two were finished, they went to the shop to get ready for our opening.

"Don't you have a business to run?" I asked Richie as he stayed seated.

"I do. But I think you need me more here."

"No Rich, you've done enough..and I..."

"We'll talk... but now is not the time with just 3 minutes left til opening. I'd be the cashier."

I went to him and hugged him.

"Thanks Rich."

"Anything for you sis." He looked at me for a few seconds before saying; "The path you're both taking might be bumpy, but Just know that I'm always here to help." He said as he hugged me.