Weeks flew by and Amelia remained in a coma. The doctors had said that she had suffered a severe head injury and so it was a fifty to fifty chance that she might survive.
Andrew on the other hand grew depressed. He kept to himself and was no longer associating himself with anyone especially his friends.He wanted to keep to his words and become the best brother to Amelia even if that means avoiding Francis for the rest of his highschool.Andrew kept himself busy by visiting Amelia everyday at the hospital despite his parent urging him to take a little break and rest but Andrew wouldn't do that. He wanted Amelia to survive; he wanted her to know that he was ready to be a good brother to her again.But then again there was Dave. Andrew knew that Dave wouldn't make it easy for him but he was going to try.Dave visited Amelia often and his parents were becoming fond of him. Amelia barely had any friends so their parent were more than happy to welcome him.Andrew feared that Dave would expose his secret to his parent but he was shocked when he walked in on his parents questioning Dave about the incident and all he said was 'lia fell by accident' and Andrew was confused as hell as to why the latter lied for him.Yes Amelia did fall by accident but still that wasn't the entire story. He thought that Dave would eventually rat him out since the guy bore a deep hatred for him but he didn't.Andrew wanted to know the reason why he didn't tell the full story to his parent. It confused him a lot and he wanted to know why.**It was the end of another school day and Dave was making his way out of the school building when Andrew walked up to him. Dave looked up at him and instantly his expression changed into a scowl.Andrew wasn't surprised though; he was used to it already"What do you want?" He spat out harshly causing Andrew to wince inwardly at his tone of voice. He never fail to show Andrew just how much he hated him and Andrew was a little shocked that his parents fail to notice Dave's obvious dislike for him.Andrew sighed ignoring his harsh tone "can we talk?"Dave gave him the harshest glare he could muster before he rejected his request "no!"He walked past him not even sparing him another glance and Andrew stood there staring after him. He choose not to stop him because he understood Dave's hatred and he knew he deserve it.He knew Dave was very hurt by what happened to Amelia. Amelia is his best friend and the only one who was there for him when Erin betrayed their friendship and choose to join the populars. Since then, they only had each other and now if he loses Amelia, the poor boy might not be able to take it.The thought only cause Andrew's guilty feeling to surface. He didn't just put his sister's life at risk, he also put her friendship on the line.The thought sickened him and he suddenly wish he was in Amelia's place. He deserve to die not her."Drew" Francis voice pulled him out of his thought and he look behind him to find his ex best friend standing there. Andrew had been avoiding him for two weeks and francis respected that and didn't approach him but now it seems he really wants to talk.Looking at his friend right at that moment, Andrew realize that he looked nothing like the cocky arrogant bully he used to know.His brown hair was Hair was disheveled and it seems like he had been running his hand through it. He also had bags under his eyes and it seems like he haven't slept for days.Francis was always the fashion hunk of lotus high but it seems like today, he just threw on the first clothes he grabbed from his closet.Andrew felt pity for his friend as he stared at him but he found himself not caring about the miserable state his friend was in. He made a promise to Amelia and he was going to keep it.Turning away from from Francis, he began walking away from him but Francis followed behind him quickly. "Please drew let's talk. You've been avoiding me for weeks already""I don't want to talk to you" he answered not bothering to look at Francis as he continue his walk out of the school grounds."Andrew please hear me out this time" his voice was pleading yet serious and Andrew was tempted to give inBut he had to keep his promise to Amelia.Francis is his best friend and he loves him like a brother but this time he is choosing his sister."Drew hear me out please" he pleaded once again as he suddenly stood right in front of Andrew causing him to halt in his steps."Get out of my way Francis, I don't want to talk to you""You don't have to talk; I just need you to listen to me please" his eyes held so much pleading and Andrew found himself giving in. He knew Francis didn't deserve to be treated like this because what happened to Amelia wasn't entirely his fault but Andrew felt he needed to sacrifice his friendship in order to make it up to his sister.Francis didn't deserve his cold attitude so the least he could do is listen to him."Alright" he sighed "I'm listening"He could see the relief in Francis eyes as he began after a deep breath "i-i know you hate me right now for what I did and I don't blame you. Hell I've always been a jerk to everyone. I-i didn't know what it feels like to be loved and cared for cause even my parents pretend I don't exist. I was nothing but a burden to them. They only cared about providing me with the things I needed; all they care about is the money they make and even if that money had brought me this far, I still wish they gave me something I really needed; their attention, love and care" he pause for a moment and took in a breath before he went on "I never knew what it feels to be loved and cared for until I met you. I saw the way you treated your sister and I wanted something of the sort"He sighed and went on "believe it or not drew but you were like a real brother to me. I may have a lot of friends but you are the only one who is really true to me and for that I valued our friendship a lot. I watch you give up everything including your sister just to be my friend and for the first time ever I realize that someone actually cares" his eyes were glassy and Andrew felt the need to comfort him but he held back. "I've been alone almost all my life so having someone care about me is really something to me. I never meant to be a bully to your sister but I was scared that you'll finally come to realize that I wasn't related to you and you'll choose your sister over me and I just..." He chocked on his words but composed himself quickly and continue "drew I just want to say that I'm sorry. It's all my fault that Amelia is going through all this and I regret what I did. I just want you to forgive me. You're not just a friend to me drew, you're a brother and I can't bare the thought of you hating me. I know I haven't been a good friend to you and I'm not asking you to bring back our friendship. I just want you to forgive me and if you do, i promise I'll never hurt Amelia again. I'll protect her instead like a real brother if you'll let me. And i understand if you don't forgive me because i know i deserve it and don't blame yourself too much drew. You're a good person, a good brother and a great friend" he sighed and look down at his shoes in sadness "I guess it's my loss" he look up and this time Andrew saw the tears in his eyes but he turn away quickly "bye drew"Andrew stared after him stunned; he was surprise at all what Francis had said. Francis never liked talking about his family so that detail about his parents attitude towards him was new to Andrew. Francis speech made him realize just how little he knew about his best friend.Andrew felt guilty for blaming him. He was just a guy looking for someone who cares and he found that someone in Andrew an he thought, instead of breaking off their friendship, why don't they make it up to Amelia together. They can both be her big brothers if she let them.But then there was save. He would never let that happen because he didn't trust them anymore but there I no harm in trying.Encouraged by the new idea he took off to go look for Francis. He just hoped the guy hadn't left already.Andrew looked around the parking lot hoping that Francis hadn't left. He searched for Francis car and he spotted it at the other side and noticed that Francis was almost getting inside."France" he called as he ran to meet him.Francis hands held the car door confused as he searched for the voice that called his name. He notice Andrew running towards him and he waited to hear what he had to say.He hoped it would be something nice and hopefully nothing mean.Francis knew that he doesn't deserve anything from Andrew but Andrew is the only real friend he ever had even if he didn't want to admit it sometimes.He was stund when Andrew suddenly pulled him into a hug but it didn't take long for him to relax and hug him back, his eyes heavy with tears."You moron. You call me your friend and you didn't tell me about your family"Francis allowed the tears to fall. He didn't care if he looked like a cry baby at this moment. All t
Andrew rushed forward through the hospital hallways; he couldn't wait to see her, to talk to her and apologize for every single pain he caused her. He just hopes she forgives him and let him be the brother he never was to her.He pushed open the door to her room and slowly walked. There she sat on the bed looking at their patents with a small weak smile on her face.A bandage was neatly tied to her head and as he looked at her, he was reminded once again that it was all his fault but she's awake now; he was given a second chance to be with his sister and he won't mess it up.Seeing Amelia alive and okay brought tears of happiness to his eyes. He finally got her back.Patricia was the first to notice him "oh Andrew you're here"Amelia followed her mother's eyes and looked towards his wayThe minute her eyes met his, he notice her tense and she began breathing hard. Her expression held fear and she was shaking"Honey is something wrong?" Patricia asked noticing her changed expression
Life became hell and lonely for Andrew. His parent refused to speak to him after they found out what he did. He also kept his distance from Amelia and it hurts to see she was doing much better without him.He could only watch her from her hospital room window and he could see her laughing with her parent and Dave. Not once did she request for him. It was as if she had totally forgotten about him.Francis was around most of the time to comfort him. Apparently the whole school had to keep their distance so she won't get into another panic attack.It took two weeks before Amelia was finally released from the hospital. She was brought home in a wheel chair because she had broken her legs but the doctors assured that it would be healed soon.Andrew had to hide in other to avoid Amelia. Yeah it was tough but he had to do this; he had to do this so she will get better quickly but it seems it was all wishful thinking on his part.One night, after everyone had gone to bed, Andrew heard Amelia
Two years laterThe sound of the alarm clock filled the room followed by a groan from the shirtless figure sprawl on the bed. He sluggishly reached for it and turn it off then he proceeded to get some more sleep but a voice called from outside of his room."Get up Andrew it's time for school"He groan once again and used the pillows to cover his ears but the voice yelled again "get up Andrew don't make me come over there and wake you up myself" That threat got him out of bed immediately and he groan again "I hate mornings" he mumbled to himself as he walk towards his bathroom.After ten minutes, he was already dressed, standing in front of his mirror fixing his hair. As he combed through his hair, his eyes caught the photo frame on the bed side table; it was the picture he took from Amelia's room two years ago after she was taken to Paris.He sighed and picked it up with a smile "how are you doing little sister?" His finger trace her smiling face in the photo.He missed her so much
The day dragged on slowly and by each passing second, Andrew could feel his nerve increasing rapidly.Soon he would be seeing his sister and he had no idea how she would react.He just hopes everything to be okay. He wanted his sister to be fine so he could freely fulfill his promise to her. Anyway, he shouldn't be worried because the doctor said she was okay.Soon the bell rang signifying lunch hour. He wasted no time as he exited the class. He still has to inform his friends about the good news.There were already sited around their usual spot charting. The only person missing was Erin and Andrew realized he hadn't seen her all morning.He shrugged off his thought and walked towards the table "hey guys" he greeted and took his his beside Quinn."Hey" they answered back and immediately went back to charting. It seems like Quinn was interrogating Francis and Kaitlin on the level of their relationship.Even Andrew was curious though cause they have been going out for some time now but
Drew calm down already" Quinn scolded in a whisper as she stood beside Andrew in the airport. Ever since they arrived at the airport, his hands kept on tightening around hers. His heart was beating fast in nerves.His parents stood beside him. There held a calm expression but Andrew knew they were also nervous. We haven't seen Amelia in two years and we didn't know what to expect.Francis stood beside Quinn. He had been silent through out the car ride and he was probably also nervous.Andrew watched watched everyone carefully. he noticed a young girl dressed in baggy clothes and huge glasses looking towards their way and smiling."I think that's her" Quinn whispered but Andrew wasn't sure because she looks nothing like his sister except for her clothes and glasses.She began making her way towards them and his stomach tightened in anticipation and just when he was about to walk towards her, she walked right past him and joined an older couple behind them."Guess I was wrong" Quinn sa
Amelia stared back and fort at her mum and Dad as they sat at the dinning table awaiting their dinner. The moment they got home, her mum had called doctor Rivera but she had no idea what they talked about because she had been in her room unpacking. She was glad the room remain neat and untouched. After the call, her parents have been silent and refusing to meet her eye.She thought of her supposed brother she met at the airport and she wondered what was the story behind him. If he really is her brother, why didn't she remember anything about him and why didn't doctor Rivera say anything about him.It was all so confusing and she was waiting for her parents to fill her in but they seem reluctant to do so. She decided to approach the topic herself."So" she began breaking the unbearable silence "are you guys going to tell me about this brother of mine?"She watched as they both shifted in their sit. She could tell that they were nervous but why. If the guy was really her brother all th
Amelia was now relaxing on her bed after the unpleasant conversation she had with her parent.She refuse to let suspicion cloud her mind because she knew what ever her parents were hiding, it's just a matter of time before she finds out.Her eyes fell on her cellphone on her bedside table and she picked it up. Its about time she calls her best friend in Paris.Eliana is doctor Rivera's only daughter after four boys and that is the reason she was treated like a baby even at twenty two.All her brothers were now married men and she was always complaining of loneliness which was the main reason she accepted Amelia with open arms when she was brought to live with them. She kind of played a role in Amelia's recovery.Amelia quickly dialed the familiar number and Eliana's cheerful voice spoke up after three rings."Hey there girlfriend" Amelia smiled "hey ana""You know I'm still sulking because you left. This house is back to being so damn lonely"Amelia chuckled. She could imagine the cu