SIDED LOVE

5. Victor's whisper

The next day after that, I realized how heavy my body feels like. I looked at my alarm clock and realized I was 5 minutes early for alarm.

Since I'm still in my third year of highschool, I am still going to school. I wonder how Sancho and I can keep up this act.

I got up and prepared. It's my first day being on my own going to school. It's also my first time to cook for myself. I'm a great cook whenever mom is not at home and I had to cook for Victor.

When I was out of my apartment already, I noticed a note on the door. I took it and read it.

Be at Jodar Street. 34th block, second floor tonight. I have something to give you.

~Sancho

I already felt the guilt of what I just said last night. Was it a really good idea for me to keep up being his wife? Will it be hard to look for a suitable wife for him? Why am I being in this situation anyway? Oh yeah, it's because I pitied him.

I'll go there anyway.

When I am already at school, I found out that Jill has come back. She didn't go to school last year because of the elopement and now she's here. She's avoiding me though.

It's alright, I have friends with me. Sort of.

"Sis." A small poke was felt on my back and I spin around to see Victor standing with a girl. The girl is in my senior.

"Hey Vic. How's life at home?"

Victor let go of the girl and let her go. The girl waved at him and gave him a flying kiss. I chuckled at how she looks hoe-ish to me.

"How are you? I heard from Orsan that a man named Sancho claimed that you are his wife." Wow, news went out fast.

"Yeah, but it's fine now. I'm actually acting like his wife now until he have his own to call. I'll help him."

"Be careful, alright? Old men prefers little girls you know. You might be scammed."

I hit his chest unknowingly and I kind of regret doing that. "Sorry. I missed you brother."

His annoyance faltered and just grinned at me. He slowly put his hand on my shoulder and pulled me close to him. He one arm hugged me and I hugged back.

"I missed you too, Ollie." I felt his face digging on my shoulder. "If only you didn't leave."

"I had to. You and your playthings are so noisy every night. I managed to sleep tight last night you know." I whispered.

"Well, it's your fault. You never pay attention to your brother. You pay attention to your food and hobbies." He murmured.

"How am I supposed to pay attention to you when we're both the same age and our interests doesn't match." I reasoned. He didn't say anything. "Hey, you alright?"

"I just really missed you."

"It's just one day, Victor. And you can still visit you know." I tell him.

"That's not the same."

"I know but I really wanted to get out of the house."

"For what reasons? Is it because of me? is it because we're not really siblings? Do you feel unsafe?" I suddenly regret why I planned on meeting up with him today.

I remember the time when Mom and Dad took in Victor. He was incredibly shy towards me. Orsan and I looked at him weirdly and thought he was just our cousin. But mom explained that Victor is now our brother.

Victor and I were close before. Really close. We play always that Orsan became conscious of Victor. Orsan even thought that Victor has something towards me. I try not to believe that because I don't see Victor that way. For me, he's my brother.

"Not that, Victor. I just want to feel independent. For once, I want to prove mom I can live by myself. Also dad, if ever he's watching."

The bell rang and we parted. I waved goodbye to Victor and head back to my class. After class, I went to the faculty to see my teacher and hand back the papers he asked me to collect.

I was surprised to see Victor there also. I usually see him in the Principal's office getting reprimanded for something.

"Why is my brother here, sir?" I asked my teacher.

"Oh, don't you know? He's transferring classes. Your brother Orsan said that he wants to keep an eye to you so he sent Victor to your class."

My heart dropped as I heard that information. I decided to cut classes for today and just go somewhere no one will go to.

I want to be free, you know. Even Orsan should know that. I know Victor and I are siblings. I know Orsan really cares for me. I know mom really loves me.

But I guess this is the reason why I chose to be alone. I want to have space.

Just let me have it. Just one day.

Just like yesterday when the perfect chaos began.

END