Against All Odds...

Chapter 2

*Kirthi Pov*

"Surprised?" I asked him in a whisper when we three stood before my home with Anusha hanging onto him for support as she still needs to take too much care.

"This is where you stay?" he asked back as if he can't believe.

"What? Expected roof that is able to fall or a place where there will be no place to even sit or anything else?" I asked but didn't wait for his answer before moving to open the gate.

"This place looks beautiful." Anusha said, looking at my garden and then at the area around.

"The safest area you have ever seen and the view of the ocean is amazing from the terrace." I offered and she looked more delight even thought at a very little length as the more time she looks sadder than anything.

"You said it is a flat." He said in a flat tone.

"I said it will be like she is staying in a flat with her friends, but I never said my home is flat." I mumbled and opened the door.

"The house is still small and I have only extra bedroom which I arranged for your arrival." I added looking at Anusha and gestured a door.

The siblings just stood and looked around the house like something is fascinating, but it is just a small house and nothing else, right for these rich kids.

"Your salary must be going for the rent of this only." He commented and I stared at him with a frown not understanding him.

He acts like some arrogant, but still I have seen him care for his sister and worry for her. Well, who cares what he is like.

"This is my own home." I replied and walked to the kitchen to prepare some coffee for us.

"Where are your parents?" Anusha asked slowly walking near to the kitchen door while the man stayed near the door.

I wish I can jump into that topic, but calmly cut short saying, "They are not alive."

"I am so sorry." She whispered and turned to see her looking guilty.

"It's okay! You are younger than me so I will forgive you." I said, waving her off and she again gave her a small smile.

"What if I was elder?" she asked and I shrugged.

"We shouldn't keep grudges on the elder people." I replied and she shook her head before looking around and saw the coffee cups.

I immediately understood what she is going to do and what she is planning to do with this moment. I know I said she can do the chores as a payment, but not while still being this week.

"No! You can start the work only after a few days when I say you can." I stated and she immediately frowned at me.

She took a step back and I think she is ready to think of some other place to say as it may have felt for her I am doing her a favor or taking pity on her.

"I will make you work double when you can." I said, shrugging and turned around not saying anything that she should stay here.

Because I know the moment I will say that, she will fight more to leave. Didn't I understand her predicament when she was in the hospital? She suddenly doesn't want to be in any situation where she is in debt with someone.

"I will take my leave." He suddenly announced and I turned to see that she got a normal expression, leaving her plans aside while he is staring at me.