It Started with a Punch

Worth It

Chapter 6 :

Jack's P.o.v :

I am sure that Em is upto something. I don't know why, but she doesn't share anything with me. She keeps secrets. She always has been. I know I'm a six year old, but I'm understanding and I'm not John.
Though we are twins, he is just like the other kids around here. I mean, I'm the same too if we are talking about age here, but I'm smarter than other children. Atleast I think so. Not that I'm proud of it. I wish I wasn't this way. There have been times, when I couldn't sleep because I was busy analysing stuff. I guess today is the day.

I'm not sure what Em is hiding, but it's something important. I've to know what it is. I can't leave her to solve everything on her.

John is sleeping beside me, with his mouth open. He looks so cute when he's asleep and not talking about something dumb, or anything. I swear, just because he's my brother, I tolerate him. I'm assuming he has the same feelings about me.
Just kidding, I love this guy. Why wouldn't I? We are, what people like to call it.. twines. Yeah right. We are that. TWINS.
He doesn't care what the world thinks about him and that's what makes him so special.

Speaking of Em, I love her too.. But in an annoying way. I think she's too secretive. I know, she can be difficult at time's, but she's my sister. She means alot to me, though I don't say it often.
Whenever I ask her a question, she hesitates, even though she knows she's correct, just because I am the one asking the question. Like bro, come on... Even though you think I'm damn smart, but I'm still a six year old. With a big mouth. And I swear sometimes. I know, for a six year old, it's not appropriate. But a baby's gotta do, what a baby's gotta do. Right?

I think I feel that someone is approaching or is near the room. I think it's Em. Duh. Who else would it be. John is sleeping like a baby, next to me. How adorable is he. Why am I starting to speak like a little girl or anyone who's speaking to a new born. Like why.. The baby doesn't get what you are saying. He/She doesn't get anything anyways. People be like, "Awww, you aal cuchh a cutttee baby," it's quite difficult for anyone to understand this, right? I'll do the greatful deed of translating it. It goes, "Aww, you are such a cute baby." Easy. I wonder if Mom, Dad and Em used to speak this way. If yes, did I cry or ignore them?

The footsteps are audible. I think Em's checking up on me. One thing you should know about me, I'm good at faking sleep. I think everyone's good at it. Just close your eyes and control your breathing. But if there is one person who could tell, if I was faking sleep, is Mom. I miss her alot. It's been 2 weeks and I've haven't heard anything from either of them. Em says they'll be back soon. I wish that soon was tomorrow.

Emily's P.o.v :

I'm really upset right now. I miss Mom and Dad. I enter into my brother's room quietly, just so I don't wake them up. Wiping my tears, I get close to them. I look at them, peacefully sleeping. I love to watch them when they are asleep, I always have. I love them way too much. I have had thoughts about my working so hard for these little bundle of joys. But, it's worth it.
Jack shifts in his place. I think I woke him up. Quickly closing the door, I walk past their room. I enter into my room, that is just across the hall.

It's around 12 a.m. But I think, I won't be getting much sleep today as well. Sleeping is so hard when you are either upset or can't stop thinking about something, or both.

I wish I had someone to talk to when I can't sleep. There is still a week left for my school to start. And yes, I'm not thinking about the school. Who does anyways? Only a few popular kids out there, who are either extremely rich or talented or beautiful or all.
I do lie in that category,.. you guessed it right, I'm kidding. I wouldn't have to work my ass off, if I was extremely rich. Nor I'm talented, like I do love to sketch and stuff but I'm not extremely good at it.
And extremely beautiful? Haha, I wish.