~ Our Heartless Fate

Russie

Maryn: 

First thing I did was to switch off my phone cuz I wasn't in a position to deal with anyone right now. While brushing my teeth, I realized how puffy my eyes became because of how much I cried last night. As I stepped into the shower, my thoughts got wrapped around him, and if he was coming for the dinner but they were washed away by the warm water which travelled down my body, leaving a soothing effect in its wake. 

I got dressed in my comfy clothes while thinking of an excuse as to when and why did I come home early in the morning. After brainstorming for a while, I decided so go with my usual - "I remembered that I had loads of assignments that were to be submitted in next two days so I came at 1:00 yesterday", it was a flimsy excuse but it always worked and mom already knew that I was a night owl ( actually my productivity levels skyrocketed during night ). 

I came downstairs and saw my mom working in the kitchen with a cheerful mood with her beautiful floral apron tied around her waist which she usually worn when she got time from work and was in a mood to cook something special. I sat comfortably on the couch with a cup of coffee in my hand. As soon as I took first sip of my coffee, I enjoyed that blissful moment with closed eyes before it was snapped by my mom's questioning session, "When did you come home? Is everything okay? Whom did you come with? Does Kyle sweetie know that you came back?", she asked while taking a seat beside me.

"MOM" I unintentionally shouted as soon as I heard his name and my mom's eyes widened at my sudden reaction. I quickly tried to cover my unexpected shout by saying, "Sorry for shouting. I -I didn't me-mean to, I-I came home because I had ma-many pending lectures, I mean assignments". She studied me for a moment and said, "Are you gonna tell me what happened?" I smiled weakly at her and tried to divert the topic by asking, "By what time will Russell be home?" Mom replied, "I was busy with cooking so I couldn't call him. Can you just call and ask him?" 

I nodded and asked her if she can give me her phone. She denied saying that one of her important clients are gonna call and she told me to call from my phone. I sighed and turned on my phone only to see it was bombarded with messages and missed calls from my friends and Russell. I ignored every other message as I pulled up Russell's message saying that-

Russie: I know you miss me but don't cry my lil sis 😜. 
                       I'll be there in 30 mins. 

The message was sent 30 min ago which means....... TING TONG!!

Our doorbell rang and mom went to answer it. There, at the door, stand our big bear like Russell. He was more muscular than the last time I saw him and he looked more happier. He gave mom a big hug and gave her flowers. They looked so cute together, laughing and giggling that I couldn't stop myself from taking a picture of them. A smiled naturally made it's way to my lips. 

Russie saw me standing at the hall's door and took his giant steps towards me with a big grin on his face. He gave me a big warm hug while saying, "Oh god, I missed you", which almost made me cry and want to spill that I am not feeling okay but obviously I didn't want to involve him in this and ruin his first day at home.

I said while lightly punching him on the shoulder, "Then you have to stay atleast for two weeks for your lil sis." He gave me his awkward laugh which meant he was gonna leave within a week and I eyed him saying, "NO... NO... Don't give me that laugh of yours. YOU ARE NOT GONNA GO RUSSIE. Not before 2 weeks." He lightly hit me on head and said, "Okay missy sissy." 

Mom was busy in the kitchen and Russie and I were catching up on all the things in his bedroom. He told me that he had a girlfriend, which was quite surprising cuz this man hated girls, and I actually thought at a time that he was gay at which he hit me with pillows. He showed me her picture while saying, "Her name is Eloise." He talked about her like she was THE ONE and she completes him. It was so adorable yet awkward to see my brother in love that my mind automatically thought if Kyle would ever talk about a girl like this. 

SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT, not right now, not right now. Tears formed in my eyes and before Russell could've seen them, I stood up and said, "Umm sorry I have to go to washroom, I'll be right back." He eyed me with suspicion and said, "You are hiding something from me." He said in his big-overly protective-brotherly tone, "What happened?" I smiled and said, "Nothing Russie, I really have to go." 

I did my best to avoid this conversation while helping my mom in the kitchen. When everything was done, mom said, "Get dressed sweetheart. They will be here any moment." I prepared myself to face Kyle while getting ready.

After sometime, I heard a soft knock at my door which pulled me out of my thoughts. "Yeah come in", I shouted. Slowly the door opened and a tall figure wearing black shorts and black loose shirt entered. My eyes connected with his in the mirror and I saw shame and regret in his eyes. My whole body stiffened as Kyle shut the door behind him and slowly approached me. "They are calling you downstairs", he said while moving a hand through his hair which were already dishevelled in a very hot way. This is what I am thinking right now? Seriously Maryn? Get a hold on yourself. 

I kept my posture calm while saying, "Yeah I'll be there in a minute. You can go." He sighed deeply like he wants to say something and I looked back directly at him. He avoided my questioning gaze and said, "Look, I am sorry. I really am. I know it's not okay and I shouldn't have crossed my lines. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?" I tried my best to pull a smile and replied, "Pretend that everything's okay in front of everyone and about that kiss, it's forgotten from my side." 

A weird emotion passed Kyle's eyes for a split second that I almost thought I was imagining it. He said, "Okay, sure, yeah.. Umm, can we go together downstairs?" I checked myself in the mirror one last time and said, "Yeah let's go." 

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