Sweet Rivalry : From Bitter Enemies To Sweet Lovers (BXB)

12- Brushes and Bonds

Neo and Charles strolled back home after a scrumptious lunch with Chloe. They bided Chloe goodbye at the subway and went together towards their way home.

The gentle breeze rustled through the leaves, creating a soothing melody. They chatted and laughed, their voices filling the air with joy. Neo said,

Neo: Chloe is sweet. I can't believe she is your sister.

Charles: What do you mean am I not sweet?

Neo (teasingly) : Nothing about you is sweet.

Charles throwed a fit and started walking faster leaving Neo behind. Neo ran a bit faster to catch up with Charles. He hold Charles by his the sleeves of his Tee.

Neo: Hey- hey. I meant you aren't sweet I kinda like (Whispers to charles) the spicy you...

Charles blushed on his own and started looking around. Neo came beside him and started walking together.

Neo: I wanted to know more about you. Tell me everything don't miss any details.

Charles: Mr. Frog can you tell me why are you so damn curious about me?

Neo: I don't know anything about you. I wanna know more. So, that I can be by your side forever.

Charles (teasingly) : Aww little Froggy wants to stay with me.

Neo: So that I can annoy you your whole life. I can't let you live in peace, you ugly duck.

Charles with a smirk : Duck? Fuzzy duck?

Neo knew what Charles was going to say he pinched Charles really hard out of embarrassment and said,

Neo: Just tell me already before I change my mind.

Charles: So, as you know I have a half sister from my stepmom. My father re married after getting divorce with my birth mom.

Neo interrupted: Why??

Charles: There were some complications in their marriage. They fell out of love after having me. Everything between them change. So my mother brought this divorce thing when I was 2 years old.

Neo: How about your stepmom? How did she came into your father's life?

Charles: You'll not believe it but my stepmom was my Father's divorce lawyer. She was conceived with Chloe during this whole divorce thing.

Neo: DAWWMNN.. your dad is an impatient guy, I wanna meet him someday.

Charles chuckled : Sure, sure.

Neo: How did you end with your dad then? Your mom couldn't have your Custody or what?

Charles: She didn't want my custody actually. Anyways it's okay, I'm doing fine now. My stepmom treats me like Chloe too. So, everything is fine.

Neo: How's she doing? Your birth mom?

Charles: Well, she remarried and gave birth to twin boys. They are probably 17 now. I get to meet her on occasions. She invites us.