That Summer Day

26

Cassy and I spent our time talking and catching up about our life. A lot has happened for the both of us individually.

We both went through a lot of things since that incident and a lot of secrets has also been revealed.

I have no idea what will come next now that she and I are together and safe. All I know is that I'm more than happy to see the love of my life alive and well. All of the love and joy that was once taken from me all those years are now coming back in just a day.

My parents then arrived before dinner just like they said, along with Lucas, my brother. We all sat in the dining table complete as a family, and I must say, this must have been the happiest moment of my life.

"So what now?"

Lucas suddenly breaks the silence and we all glanced at him.

"What do you mean?"

My dad responds as we all continue to eat.

"Our plan worked, Cassy's here and so is Ethan. What happens now?"

Silence once again enveloped the whole room as each one us pondered about the question.

"Well, why don't we just enjoy what we have now." My mom smartly suggested.

We all agreed to her and continued eating while enjoying our moments together.

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After dinner my parents continued their work at their offices while me, Cassy, and Lucas decided to stay up late in my bedroom.

"Alright! So movies? Games? What do you guys want to do?"

Cassy and I thought for a while until a mischievous grin both appeared in our faces.

"Okay, I'm guessing you both have an idea?"

We both nod as we put out a game of truth or dare.

"Ugh! That game."

The three of us laughed as we started to play.

"Alright youngest to oldest." I suggest making Lucas to pretend being offended with the word oldest.

"Cassy, truth or dare."

Two cards were already between my fingers ready to fire the question or the dare.

"Uhmm...I'll play safe and go truth."

"Who is more handsome, Lucas or me?"

Her eyes switch between me and my brother, obviously trying to decipher which one is the right answer for the question.

"Man! That's one difficult question."

At first there was silence, but then after a few seconds a loud laugh coming from both me and Lucas erupted the whole room.

"What? Its practically obvious that Lucas is a trial, I'm the perfection."

"Sure brother. Sure."

Cassy chose to keep her answer a secret so literally, me and my brother end up begging her to tell.

"Look Lucas! If you are already handsome, then why would mom and dad have me?"

"Oh yeah! Well guess what, you were unexpected!"

"Still doesn't explain the fact that younger siblings are more good looking than their older sibling!"

"Guys stop! This is just a game. You both look good in different ways."

We then decided to move on and continue playing, though I have the plan in my mind to ask my parents the same question.

"Alright Ethan, truth or dare?"

"Dare."

"I dare you to jump into the pool and stay wet for the rest of the game."

I was hesitant with her request since I'm fully aware that the water is freezingly cold at this time.

"Fine!"

I grudgingly walked out of the room, down the stairs, pass the hallway, until I reached the garden at the back.

Here goes nothing.

I say to myself as I prepared myself to be embraced by the cold water.

"Such a trooper brother!"

Once I reached the surface, I saw Cassy and Lucas laughing uncontrollably as I tried to get out of the water before my body started to shake.

"Hahaha very funny. You're next Lucas!"

Suddenly he stopped laughing and that is when the fun began.

I ran after him not minding the fact that I'm completely wet and has the possibility to slip, still I ran and ran until the both of us bump into our parents.

"Boys! Why are you still awake?"

I was shaking because of the cold that is still lingering in my body, but after that jog, the coolness was finally shaken off me.

"Well, its Ethan's fault!"

"No! Its Lucas."

"Ethan!"

"Lucas!"

The blame game continued until our parents decided to drag us back to our own rooms, telling us to get ready for bed.

"But mom! We still want to play. Lucas didn't even got his turn."

I kept on begging my parents just to get back at Lucas, but they said no. And guess what, I saw Lucas with a mischievous grin plastered to his face as he closes the door to his room.

I might not get you today bro, but I'll get you tomorrow.

And that is the part where I inserted an evil laugh as I marched towards the bathroom to clean up.

"Enjoy it Lucas! Enjoy that time of peace while it lasts!"

I don't know what his reaction may be, but hopefully he's also worried of what I might do.

"To answer your question earlier at dinner, I already know what I'll do!" I shouted since his room is just next to mine.

"Ethan! Just go to sleep."

He screamed back and I gave myself a pat in the back knowing that my words are already getting on his head.

I can't wait to start my payback tomorrow.

We'll have fun Lucas. So much fun.