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3. Same Old, Same Old..?

Kriya

I woke up that day early for two reasons. One, I was eager to open the present my mother was going to gift me. She always gave the best gifts. And two, the new school term was beginning. I was finally going to be in high school! Quickly getting ready, I made my way downstairs to the kitchen.

 

Joseph though had me sit on the chair in the dining room before I could reach the kitchen. “Oh no dear, today, you eat with your family.”

 

I was hesitant but nodded and took a seat. Joseph went in the kitchen to fetch me a plate and Sharon entered just then. Seeing me, she scowled, “What are you doing in my seat?”

 

I quickly scrabbled to the next seat. Sharon smirked and sat in the then vacant seat. In reality, it was not her seat. I knew that. I didn’t know why she did that, though. She was older to me by two years. So, I just didn’t argue, as always. Whatever makes her happy, right?

 

Our mother, Aliya smiled upon seeing me and walked up to me to give me a hug. “Happy birthday darling.”

 

I grinned, “Thank you, mum.” I looked at her with eagerness in my eyes.

 

Seeing that, Aliya chuckled. “Bit more patience Kriya. You’ll get your gift today itself.”

 

Sharon interrupted purposefully. “Swayam! Why don’t you come sit next to me?”

 

I tried my best to not look hurt. I was sure it was her trick to have me move from next to her. Swayam looked confused with this behavior. He didn’t know Sharon yet, but she seemed to know him. I, getting the hint, got up and moved to the opposite side.

 

Swayam took my place, but I noticed that he paid least attention to Sharon, much to her despise.

 

When Gautam, our father, walked in the dining room, he took his seat at the head of the table before looking at me. “Happy birthday Kriya.”

 

“Thank you father.” The response was barely a whisper, but it could be heard by everyone since a pin-drop silence had followed ever since he had entered. Yes, he was quite scary. I know he loved me. Still, one never knew when he was in a good mood.

 

“Today’s your first day into high school?” I nodded, not looking up at his face. “Good, behave and don’t let me hear any complaints. Sharon, look after your sister.”

 

“But…”

 

Sharon was making her way into objection when Gautam cut her short, “You’re the elder one.”

 

Sharon obliged, “Yes father.” But the glare she gave me made it clear to me that I was to steer clear from Sharon’s way. Ugh, Sharon the Diva. Sometimes, I really wished I could read thoughts. Especially hers. Atleast I’d find out why she was always mean towards me. I don’t even remember doing anything to her! And yet, she’s always been like that when it came to me.