Chapter 19 Sensation

“Hello, little brother,” I repeat. But I still don't believe it.

I never thought I would get to say those words. Let alone see the very face that is my brother. This must be a dream.

Or not- as I hear another snore from him. It breaks the fantasy- only proving that this has to be real. I don’t think anyone ever dreams about someone else snoring.

But still, I can’t help but stare on.

“He’s adorable.” I find myself needing to gush over him.

His face looks so sweet, like a little doll- a miniature of my father in almost all the ways, save for the beard. But outside of that, I am happy. It's good he takes after Father. Better than the alternative-if he happened to take after my stepmother more-

I don’t think I could do that. I already know. It would make this very difficult. Just thinking of her makes me shiver.

What a scary woman. Was she always like this? I can't remember.

But there is something I was right about. If this was his room, which it had to be-This child is well tak