Renewal

Chapter 6

Liam's pov:

(after Eva left to her room)

I kept on eating my dinner worrying for my sister's health. It was quiet. The only thing that can be heard was the clanking of the fork on the plate. Brian finished before me and put his plate in the sink.

"I'll go check on her."

He climbed up the stairs and went to her room. I sighed. I finished up my food and put the plate in the sink. I, then, went to the living room. I turned on the TV and kept scrolling through the channels. I stopped on the cartoon channel since it had Tom and Jerry on it.

While I was watching, I suddenly heard shouts from upstairs. I quickly went up and opened the door.

" What's going on? I heard shouting."

I looked and saw Brian sat nervously on the bed laughing it off.

"Brian, here, have to tell you something. Don't you Brian?"

I saw Eva looking at him madly.

"Eh... Well... I suppose so. I think you should take a seat Liam. I don't want you to fall from the shock."

I entered the room, sat on the floor, and waited for them to start explaining. Brian took a deep breath and said.

"I may not have told my parents about adopting you guys. I was thinking that you could meet them this weekend or something. Then, I realized that I haven't told them yet. Don't worry though, they will be happy. I'm sure."

I kept staring at him in shock.

" You- you haven't... told... them... yet?"

I must've dazed because Eva shook me and I came to reality again.

" Wait... What about Jane?"

" What about her? She knows about you guys."

"Ya I know, but what if she already told your parents? What if they already know and you don't know that they know?"

"Um... I haven't thought about that. Let me call her and know."

Brian said and left the room leaving me alone with Eva.

I looked at Eva to see her looking at me in a weird way.

"What?"

She quickly turned away from me.

"Um.. Nothing"

I looked at her waiting for her to speak or do something.

"You want to talk Eva. What's on your mind?"

"Aren't you mad at me?"

"Why would I be mad at you?"

"Um... Because I shut you out and didn't want to talk about my nightmare and also because I left the dinner table, then Brian came and we left you all alone. I mean, we are siblings and all and I felt like you were mad at me because I usually tell  you stuff, but this time you were shut out and didn't know anything.. You know. "

"Oh Eva! No! I would never be mad about something like that ever. We are siblings yes, not by blood, but we are family. Yes family stick together, but it's ok. You don't have to tell me everything. It's fine if you don't want to talk about it. I understand."

She looked at me with tears in her eyes. I took her in a hug and she cried in my embrace. Soon, she calmed down and was sniffling. Brian came with a happy face that soon was turned down once he saw us.

" What happened?"

" Nothing. Just sibling talk. Don't worry everything is alright. So any news?"

"Oh ya right! Turns out Jane did tell them and they are so eager to meet you. She said they were waiting till you guys are ready and all that you know."

He said with a smile.

"So you guys free this weekend or do you want it next weekend? It's actually ok if you guys want it next weekend. I know you guys are not ready yet."

I looked at Eva and saw her thinking about it. I look at Brian and said.

"I'll let Eva decide. I'm ok with either."

We both looked at Eva waiting for her response and saw her looking at us.

"I think next weekend will be ok. I just want to calm down a bit and try to get ready. I don't think I'm ready yet."

Brian nodded his head.

"Ya sure. Take your time. It's been a hard for you guys."

Brian said and then kissed us on our heads and left. I kept drawing circles on her back since it calms her down. Eventually, she got out of my embrace.

"I'm tired. I think I'm going to bed."

" Ya sure. I'll let you sleep. Goodnight Eva."

I said and hugged her. Then, I left and went downstairs. I saw Brian sitting on the couch with Lexi watching TV. As I got closer, I realized he wasn't focusing. He was in his own thoughts. I decided not to disturb him and went to my room. Today had been an exhausting day for all of us. I wonder what will happen tomorrow at the doctor's appointment.

Brian's pov:

I sigh loudly as I sat down on the couch with Lexi. I haven't given her much attention as I used to since the kids were here. Usually Eva would take care of her. I kind of missed cuddling my dog. I remember getting Lexi when I was at my worst. Jane suggested to get a dog to keep me company and mostly to be there when I needed someone.

Lexi isn't a normal house dog. She's actually trained to be helper dog. For example, if you feel sad, she'll give you company. If you have anger issues like I did, she'll stop you from doing bad things you'll regret later on. She's been helping all of us and I'm very grateful for her.

Today has been exhausted for all of us. I don't know how we passed this dentist appointment, but I'm sure that tomorrow won't be better. If anything, it'll be more difficult than today. Neither kids know that they will have thier shots tomorrow. Now that Liam is scared of needles and Eva is panicking on everything, it'll be very hard.

I just hope some miracle happens tomorrow and save me from the events that will happen. I think I might call Jane for help. She knows how to deal with Eva more than I can. Probably a girl thing but who knows. At least I won't be alone with both of them. Sighing again, I stand up, close the TV, and go to sleep–checking on the kids before I do.