My Memories

"Tatreese, c'mon now. I made you pancakes. Get up, get dressed and let's eat."

"Natutulog pa ako!!!"

He opens the door to my room "Reese, I'm not going anywhere until you get up."

"Istorbo!! Ang sakit ng ulo ko" reklamo ko.

"Your head hurts? Here, come sit on my lap. Do you have a fever?" He pats his lap waiting for me to come over.

I sat in my bed from lying "I'm starving" then stood up.

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"You're so sweet, bro. You made a breakfast for me~ WOW"

He chuckles and helps me get to the table where he's already served my plate with pancakes and syrup "Come, sit. Eat."

"Your boyfriend is a really bad influence, your grades dropped in school, you are neglecting your studies because of that guy"

"Kells cheated on me"

"What? When did this happen?" He says looking at me shocked.

"Kasalanan ko naman. He admitted that I was just a toy to him, that he didn't really love me" I almost burst into tears but thank god i was able to stop myself from crying infront of my brother.

"Reese, you can't blame yourself for what happened. You're not a toy. You don't deserve this. I promise." He takes my hand and hugs me tightly "You can always talk to me if you need anything, okay? I know we haven't always gotten along but I do care about you."

"WOW, bro. Anyway, there's a guy in my class and... He's courting me"

"Oh? Who is this person that's courting you?" He asks with a curious smile on his face.

"Mas pogi siya sayo"

He chuckles and takes my hand again "But I'm taller." He says in a flirty tone trying to mess with me.

"I'd date you if you're not my stepbrother"

He blushes and looks away "Yeah, yeah...... Whatever." He sighs and takes a bite of his pancake.

"You're blushing, didn't you?"

"No! No, I did not." He says looking away and eating more of his pancake. He was clearly lying.

I stood up "I'm going somewhere"

"Hey, wait. Where are you going?" He stands up too and grabs my arm "Reese, it's not safe to go out by yourself."

"I'm 18"

"I know but still. It's not safe to go outside by yourself." He says in a stern voice and doesn't let go of my arm.

"DAD is that you!!?"

He looks at me surprised "Reese, I'm your step brother. It's me." He says in a confused tone.

"You're so strict, bro" I pouted.

"Strict? Yes I am. But that's because I care about you." He says with a serious face "Reese, you can't go out like this. You know how dangerous it is out there."

"I'm 18 years old for god sake, bro. Don't worry about me"

"Of course I do. You're my little sister." He chuckles and smiles back "And I don't want anything to happen to you, okay?"

"Yes Boss. How's your girlfriend by the way?"

He stays silent for a few seconds and looks away from me "We broke up." He says with a sad tone in his voice.

"YES!! I'm so happy. You deserve better"

"Oh...... You think so?" He says with a slight blush on his face "Thank you Reese. I'm actually glad she broke up with me because now I can focus on taking care of you."

"I gotta go, bro. Bye"

"Reese, wait! It's not safe. At least let me come with you." He grabs my arm again.

"Gee and Dolly, my best friends, we're attending a party tonight. They're obsessed with you, bro. They'll eat you for sure"

He smiles and lets go of my arm "Are they? Hmm, I can't say I blame them. You know how good looking I am." He says jokingly.

"K."