Between Us - Jeremiah Ong
Stephanie and her older brother Caleb had been living with the Ong family for years, ever since a tragic car crash took their parents' lives. It was a devastating moment that changed everything. Belle had sustained a bruised leg and a bleeding arm from an open wound, while Caleb bore a deeper injury-a large wound that left a lasting scar. But the most painful wound they shared was the absence of their parents.
The Ongs, long-time friends of their family since high school, didn't hesitate to take the siblings in. Geo and Janice Ong, more commonly known online for their vlogs and adventures, had always been part of Stephanie and Caleb's lives. Even before the Ong family's rise to popularity, there had already been a bond formed through years of friendship.
With no one else to care for them - only a distant aunt abroad who couldn't take on the responsibility-Geo and Janice opened their home. They became second parents to the grieving siblings, offering not just a place to live, but a home filled with warmth, laughter, and purpose.
Since then, Stephanie and Caleb became part of the Ongs' everyday life. Whether it was joining family events, being included in vlogs, or going on spontaneous adventures, they were no longer just guests - they were family. Stephanie, in particular, slowly grew closer to Jeo, Geo's son. Their friendship had started off awkward, as Stephanie was too shy back then to connect easily. But over time, with shared routines, school, and countless moments together, their bond deepened.
Living with the Ongs wasn't just a change of environment - it was a new chapter of life. One that brought healing, unexpected adventures, and the feeling of belonging again.
