Forced Union

05

CHAPTER 5

FOURTH

When I arrived in the US, I saw someone waiting for me and calling my name.

"Sir Fourth, I'm here."

I slowly walked towards the old man. I got into the car, and the old man asked me, "You're Mrs. Elizabeth's son, right?"

"Uhmm, y-yes," I answered.

"You look handsome! I'm sure your mother is excited to see you," he said excitedly.

His words left me speechless, and I felt like I didn't want to speak anymore. My heart ached because I still remembered when she left us for another man. What was the point of having me here? She had her own family, right? Why...

"We've arrived," he said.

"O-okay, thank you, Naa."

We arrived at a mansion. It was big. When I got inside, someone called me.

"P'Fourth!! Is that you?"

"Y-yes, who are you, little one?" I answered.

The kid was so cute. I couldn't take my eyes off her. She was around 4 years old and so gorgeous.

"Mom always told us about you. She always told us that we have a brother. She said that our brother is handsome!"

Wait... is she my sister? My eyes filled with tears. I couldn't speak, and I just looked at her. I couldn't explain the mixed emotions I had right now. I felt anxious, sad, and happy all at the same time.

"P'Fourth, why are you crying? Are you okay?" The little girl hugged me with concern.

"I'm okay, Naaa. What's your name, little girl?" I gently patted her nose.

"My name is Rose, P'. Isn't it beautiful, just like me?" She giggled.

"What a beautiful name you have, Rosee! It's beautiful, just like you," I said.

I came to a realization that one girl and one boy were staring at me. They looked like they were the same age as Prim. They appeared to be around 15 years old.

"H-hi," the girl said.

"Hi there!" I replied.

"M-mom's room is over there. She wants to see you," the boy said.

"Yeah... I'll go right away..."

As I walked, my heart was beating so fast. I wanted to cry, to scream at her. All those feelings were inside me. But when I arrived at her room, I saw her lying in bed, looking lifeless and weak. All the negative feelings suddenly disappeared.

"Fourth... come here," she said with teary eyes.

"O-okay..."

I walked towards her and sat on the bed.

"Fourth na... can I get a hug?" she asked, her voice filled with emotion.

Before I knew it, I had already hugged her and cried in her arms. She looked so weak, and I couldn't help but cry.

"Fourth na... thank you for being here, even though I left. I'm so sorry, son. I have no excuse to make."

"Mae... it's okay. Seeing you alive and healthy is enough. Please get well. I promise I'll take care of you."

After some time, my mom fell asleep, and I stepped outside her room. There, I saw the two children I had seen earlier, along with a man who I suspected was my mom's husband. The man called me to sit and eat with them.

"So, you're Fourth, right?" the man said.

"Yes, Naa," I replied.

"I'm Elizabeth's husband. My name is Ryan. I know it may be awkward for you, but you're welcome here. You can call me Dad if you want," he said.

"O-okay, Dad," I said.

"Anyways, this is Milk and Pond. They're my children. They're your siblings too. Rose is not here; she's sleeping. Milk is 16 years old, and Pond is 18 years old. I hope you all will get along," he said.

He was surprisingly kind, despite his appearance. I thought they would treat me poorly, like the ones I saw on TV.

"P'Pond wanted to ask how old you are. He's kind of shy," Milk said.

Pond blushed and pinched Milk's ears. They were so funny; I almost laughed.

"Oh, I'm 19 years old. Nice to meet you both!"

After all that, we all got along well. Being here wasn't as bad as I thought. But I kind of missed my family in Thailand and Gemini. I wondered how they were doing.

To be continued...