SWEET RELIEF

~( Chapter twenty three)~

Karan

Stella decided to stay at my place for the break. We went to her place and she got some clothes and books for herself. She's sleeps in the guest room cause mom didn't want us sharing a room. Honestly that was the best decision.

She still wasn't talking to her parents especially the dad. Her mother had tried calling her when Stella said that she wouldn't go back home.

I'm wondering if they even know how stubborn their daughter could be. She would let them grovel but still not go home.

Lunches are tough to say the least, cause both sisters won't talk to each other. Honestly, I think Steph should step up and confront her parents for treating Stella like that. But I guess, common sense isn't that common.

Stella has also become more affectionate as well. I'm not complaining actually I like it. She even initials the hugs and slight pecks at time. I tried talking to her, she just said that I make her comfortable.

Looking at her right now, as we work on a biology assignment, I feel like the luckiest dude.

"Stop staring."

"I can't do that," she should know that by now all my concentration is on her.

"Okay," she stood from her seat and kissed me on the cheek. " I'm thirsty, want something?"

I took her into my arms and sat her on my lap,"I wouldn't mind if your offering."

She laughed at that and pecked my lips standing up," I don't mean that, I want a smoothie. I'm making one, come when your mind is out of the gutter."

She left the study leaving me with my thoughts.

The times I've tried to bring the subject to her, she finds a way to invade it. I know she finds me attractive but I'm not sure she wants to progress on the affection. I won't force her but I just need to know her opinions on sexual matters.

I know sometimes that when I see her, I get thoughts. It's normal I guess, I'm just wondering if she gets the same thoughts.

I went to the kitchen making sure I was calm enough. I found her already blending the fruits. She became accustomed with the kitchen already. Helping mom with the meals, I also made sure to cook with Stella.

Dad was skeptical about her staying with us, but after awhile he was okay with it. He said that she can stay for as long as she wanted. Nick was silent whenever she was in the room. They would have to talk at some point.

"Hi bro." I spoke too soon.

I gave him a nod when he entered the kitchen. He didn't even try to talk to Stella.

"What I'm just air?" She turned to look at him.

"I wasn't sure you wanted me talking to you." Nick sounded so docile taking to her. He sounded may I say, scared.

"Yeah I don't, but I'm not done been mean to you. We can try and be friends. Want a smoothie?"

"Yeah, thanks." A small smile made to his face and honestly, I'm glad they will try.

"Okay, get me the glasses."

I'm glad that happened. Even though they won't be friends like before, they get to speak out there issues.

"By the way, please speak to your sister. She feels bad enough," Nick tells Stella.

"I should say the same to you." Stella silences him with that, and she's saying the truth.

Okay, awkward.

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It does take a lot of persuasion and lies and slaps to get the two sisters, to talk.
Stella almost took my head off before we, me and Nick, closed the door to an empty room.
I made sure that I booked the music room, bless the teacher. I was once his favourite, so he gave me the keys.

"I'm not letting any of you out, before you speak to one another. I'm sorry babe but I have to do this."

"Karan, open this door."

"Yeah, open it. Why are you forcing her to speak to her only sister?" Steph no!

"Yeah, a sister who didn't stand with me. One who just listens while her parents insult me. You only care about yourself sister. Incredibly the most selfish person, I've ever met."

Damn!

"I'm sorry okay. I didn't want to get on their bad side. I'm used to the attention and I wanted that. But I realised that was selfish, and you are my sister. I should have stood with you. I'm sorry."

"Sorry doesn't change anything Steph. What's done is done. You can remain as their perfect daughter, but I'm not coming back. Not until they apologize themselves. I also need my parents, until they see that, I'm no longer their daughter."

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School was almost reopening and Stella is still living with me. She spent some weekends with her sister in the park, they would talk and eat. I felt sorry for them.

Their parents still refuse to acknowledge their wrongs. Stella became close with Nick in a way. They would read and draw together. I knew Nick's love for art and Stella was there.

Mom and dad were always questioning why Stella wasn't doing home, but sat us down one night. Stella was ready to leave and go to her auntie but I pleaded with them. At some point they just agreed that her staying with us was the better option.

I loved that girl.

I'm willingly to do anything for her.

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This is the second last chapter of this book.

I feel proud of myself to have come this far with this story. I'm glad that I've been able to write it and have such a wonderful time writing it.

I hope that you have enjoyed it as well.

Once this is complete, I'll be able to focus on my other projects.

I have Black Rose and Red-Scarlet. Please check them out once I upload them.

I'm also thinking of a name for my readers. If you have any cute or favourable suggestions, please share them.

For now, bye and may we meet again.