Trusting Betrayal

Chapter 8

"What had she done?".Allison gnawed at her bottom-lip. She ran a hand through her blonde hair repeatedly.

Was she crazy? Oh God! She must have been drunk! She tried to tell herself but she knew it was not so. It had been a memorable night but-

Knock Knock

"Are you awake, Alli?" her brother asked from the other side of the door.

Allison jumped to her feet and raced to the door. She swung it open, squealing as she set eyes on her brother. Her brother drew her into his arms obviously delighted to see her as well.

Allison pressed her cheek against his chest. She needed comfort and she knew her brother was just the person to give it. She released after a long minute and looked at him. He was so tall and more good-looking.,

"How have you been?"

He grinned "Fine. You?" He peeked past her and into the bedroom "So... um, are we going to stand here all-night exchanging pleasantries when there is a very comfortable bed beckoning to me?"

"Oh! Come in. Dont mind me". Allison drew her brother into the room this time around. She patted the space beside her as she sank onto the bed. "So, tell me how everything went"

He ran a hand through his equally blond hair "Well, I got some very great shots. Made extra dough, had me some girlfriends. I was even able to get front-row tickets to watch Closer"

Allison squealed "You watched Closer? Awwn! I haven't got time to watch it yet. Front row tickets!" she squealed again "I think I just visited heaven and came right back here"

The conversation continued to flow smoothly. Laughter ringing out continuously between them.

Daniel let the smile fall from his face. He cupped Allisons face and looked into her eyes. He could see clearly that she was troubled.

"So, what's really wrong?" He asked.

Allison tried to avert her eyes but his fingers tightened, keeping her face firmly in place. She couldn't help but sob. Daniel's  wrapped around her immediately, his quiet voice soothing her.

"I am a very horrible person" she choked out.

"Don't say that. You are my smart, beautiful sister, okay?"

Allison pulled away, scrubbed at her wet cheeks.

"I slept with Luke, Daniel". With that, the tears slid down on succession.

Daniel, shocked, could only stare at his sister.

"What?"He managed to croak out.

Allison sucked in air "I cheated on Andrea"

"Yeah, I think I got that. How did it happen?"

Allison sniffed "We met a conference centre. I was so happy to see him that after a few drinks at a restaurant we got it going and ended up in my hotel room naked"

Daniel reached for her hand and rubbed it reassuredly, indicating for her to go on. "We did it and in the morning, I booted him out after hearing him talk to Andrea on the phone. We haven't spoken to each other since then she sobbed against his clothes."

Daniel rubbed her back, wanting to remove the pain and guilt his sister was harbouring. "That's okay" he repeated it continuously until he felt her go lax in his arms, her tears dried on her cheeks. She was asleep.

With great caution, he settled her in bed, pulling the covers over her shoulders. For a full minute, he stood gazing at her with so much love and understanding.

Daniel kissed her on the forehead. He walked over to the open door, switching the lights off in his wake and closing the door behind him.

A/N: Dont yet fall asleep! I am getting somewhere but we have to go through all these steps so that yall will know what transpired! Keep your fingers crossed!!! Dont forget to vote, comment and share! XOXO.