NadechYaya: Racing in the Rain

Chapter 6

"It just sucks, Cat. He's unbelievable." I roll my eyes even though I know my sister couldn't see it from the other line. Judging from her light chuckle, I know she knows I am. She's one of the very few people who knew me from the inside out.

We grew far from each other. She was dad's daughter from his first wife who died giving birth, but despite the distance and being only half-sisters, we were close. We were three years apart. She was studying overseas, only giving us the chance to be with each other during her summer breaks. And almost the entirety of her vacation back home was spent together with me.

We never treated each other any lesser than real full-blooded sisters. We were just sisters, as simple as that. But we were also best friends, each other's partner, and confidante. At the times when I felt like I had lost everything, she was still there. The only reason I was able to stay sane when I was sent abroad was the fact that I was with my sister. She kept me from breaking apart more than I already have.

There's no beef between her and dad, but they weren't exactly on the best of terms. I guess, there's a little bit of resentment in her towards him. Sending her away to another country at only ten years old to study, away from her family. She craved for a mom for so long, and when she finally found one in mine, she was sent away.

If it weren't for my mom's protests, I would have been sent to follow my sister as well. I still don't understand my dad's fondness with schools overseas. It's either he doesn't like the schools at home or that he just wants to get rid of us.

Well, he still managed to succeed to send us both away anyway.

"Well, what's new anyway? It's dad. What did you expect?"

I let out a breath. It annoyed me again to remember whatever conversation that transpired in that house that night.

I had a better relationship with my dad compared to my sister when I was young. I was closer to him, probably because we had the same interests. Cat took after her mom more, reserved, quiet, and prim. My mom was the same though, but I also got my dad's athleticism. I guess that's why I got to bond with him well.

But that just made falling out with him even more painful.

I envied her a little for not being too close with dad. Because of that, she didn't suffer as much as I did.

"I don't know. I just want to get that house before he even thinks of selling it."

"So what are you going to do? Find a husband? It's not like finding a puppy, Ya."

"I know."

I hate how she's always right. I let out a frustrated grunt.

"I can't believe I'm having a problem like this. I never thought I'd consider looking for a husband just to get something I want."

The call with Cat went on for a few more minutes. We haven't had a proper conversation since I went home, and with everything that's happening right now, I really needed that pep talk with my sister.

"I need a husband." I let out another grunt, gripping my phone as I press it against my forehead. I don't know if I said it loud enough for the other people in the cafe to hear, but it sure sounded like I was desperate to find myself a man to tie down. Never in my life did I ever think that finding a husband would one of my dilemmas.

"You need what?"

I jolt on my seat when I heard Margie's voice. She was looking at me with so much confusion as she propped her twins on both her hips. I only roll my eyes in frustration and shake my head, leaning back on my seat. I almost wanted to laugh at myself for being in the situation I am in right now.