TWO

“Alex, come one! I’m not a child anymore!”

It’s seven and I come home to my sister and her so called boyfriend sucking each other’s mouth. If I come home ten minutes later, who knows what they’ll do.

I glared at Ayle to shut her up. And it works. Even though she wants to protest, she keeps her mouth zipped. My attention is back to the guy who is now standing in the living room, shirtless.

“What else have you done with my sister?” I asked as I slowly made my way towards him. This bastard keeps his eyes to the floor, avoiding my gaze. I could see him trembling.

Tell me again how the fuck could my sister date him? He doesn’t even has the guts to look at me in the eyes. Ayle really needs to be brainwashed. Or else, she’ll always end up dating candy-ass.

“W-we… just kissed.”

As we stand face to face, I gripped his cheeks firmly, forcing him to look at me. “Do you really think I’m dumb?”

Is it tears I’m seeing?

I let out a low chuckle, “now go home to your mama. From now on, don’t even think of seeing Ayle. My sister doesn’t deserve a cry baby. Do you understand?”

“Alex!” I turned my head towards my sister, automatically making her stop in track. I know she is murdering me in her head right now. But I’ll deal with it later.

Three seconds passed and I got no response from him. This guy is too busy trembling. I swear if he piss at my house, I won’t hesitate to break his bones. Sounds sadistic but the fuck I care. I’ve had enough of these shitheads taking advantage of my stupid sister.

“Do you understand?”

“I… y-yes, I- understand.”

“Good. Now go before I change my mind.”

With that, I kicked his butt and he wasted no time sprinting out of my house. It’s drizzling outside and I hope he catches a cold. Or better, get a fever.

“John!”

“Stop right there!”

I shouted and once again, making Ayle stopped from running after that stupid boyfriend of hers. Or her ex, should I say.

“Why the fuck did you do that? He is my boyfriend!”

I sighed frustratedly. “You called that cry baby your boyfriend? Open your goddamn eyes, Ayle! He is only trying to get into your pants!”

Ayle stomped her feet towards me. “And what if he is?! I’m not even a virgin anymore!” She yelled. Right in front of my face.

It feels like my hand has its own thoughts. Within seconds, it flies towards Ayle’s cheek. Before my right hand could actually lands on her left cheek, I saw Ayle flinched. That’s where I finally come into my sense.

Ayle covers her face with both hands. Her shoulders are trembling accompanied with her loud sniffles. I’ve seen her crying much more than I could remember, but that doesn’t mean I’m okay with it. I’ve never gotten used to it. Moreover, when the reason is because of some jerks who claimed to be her boyfriend, only to get into her pants.

I lowered my hand and slowly pulled my sister into a hug. But of course, she pushed me away. Her red eyes scream hatred as we make eye contact.

“Ayle, here, listen. You are only nineteen, you have much more coming in the future. Don’t let those bastards ruin it for you.”

“What future?! I don’t have any!” She shouted.

“Ayle, calm yourself first.” I walked closer to my sister, only for her to step backwards.

“Don’t act like you forget mom basically said I have no future.” Ayle said in a low, sarcastic tone. She wipes away her tears harshly. “Now go tell mom I had sex with my two months old boyfriend. I can’t wait for her to beat me up.”

Now, a devilish smirk is plastered on her lips. “Will I be grounded again? Or, she’ll starve me to death just like last time? I can’t wait.”

“I won’t tell mom.” I try to be as calm as I could. I don’t want to scare her. “Now clean yourself up and go to sleep, okay? I love you.”

Ayle’s eyes soften as I said those three words. She may act tough but just like every little girl, she is no more than a cry baby. I swear if I have the chance to meet her fucking ex, I’ll kill that prick myself. That bastard turned this ball of sunshine into a stormy person in just a night.

I extend my hand carefully, not wanting to scare her. As there’s no cue of rejection, I walked closer until I got her wrapped on my hug. That’s when she broke down and cry. I kiss the top of her head and proceed to rub her back softly. I could feel she wipes snot on me.

“As much as I love you, you do know your snot is disgusting right?”

“Fuck you.”