Prologue 2

"Shouldn't we knock?", That's me asking in a mad but excited tone to meet this mysterious man I should say...I was going to knock but Kelly bet me at it, before you could know she was already inside, looking up my face becomes all numb from the figure in front of me

"K what are we doing in the guard's room", a guy was wearing only his boxers. I guessed he is my new stepbrother

" Kelly how many times do I have to tell you to knock first?! What if I was having sex with my girlfriend?"

This guy has the guts to say that! I would have gotten a hard slap from mum if I said anything close to that.

"The last time you brought a girl here was when dad was not around and now since he is here I know you won't bring a girl here", has this guy been taught how to respect his elders, especially his parents. How can you bring a girl to your father's house to have sex with her?!

"What brings you to my room?" can he just turn once and see that his other sister is here to meet him!

"Brother it was rude of you not to come downstairs today", very rude you bastard! Where are your manners, you angry bird?

"I just arrived fifteen minutes ago and you know rule number four", I think I remember rule number four ' if you are late for breakfast, lunch or dinner then don't think of coming downstairs to eat, just stay in your room and eat when everyone is not around. This house has so many rules.

Wait a minute! This voice sound just like Linz.

No, I am just overthinking, many people have similar voices

" Brother there is someone who I want you to meet ", he turns around and I am shocked to see Linz, no it can't be and by looking at him I can't stop my tears from rolling down my face. Memories of that day come back

*Flashback*

" Baby I need to tell you something", he sounds so restless

" Go on I'm listening", what does he want to tell me?

" Aphile I am sorry but I never loved you more than a friend, I can't be with you, I can't stay with you", is he breaking up with me? No Linz, why?

"Are you breaking up with me?", I have to be sure that what he is trying to say

"Yes Aphile, what we had is over, never call me again, delete my number from your phone and enjoy your birthday", he hang up

What just happened? Did he break up with me? What did I do wrong?

You know what? He is a fool, a stupid fool! Linz can go to hell!

But I love him, everyone knows that we are in love. Is it really over Linz?

*End of flashback*

" Kelly please don't tell me Linz is my brother?", it came out more like a statement

My brother can not be my ex. This is wrong, very wrong. I can't be siblings with this man. um, what were you thinking.

God, maybe you have a plan right? If it's your wish then I will obey. We nearly fucked!

" Yes Linz is your brother, but how do you know him?", Must I tell her? Must I tell her how I know Linz?

I just stared at Linz, I was shocked but he looked so relaxed, did he know I was going to be his sister?

This can't be happening, the man that gave me the worst news on my birthday.

No no no, I stormed out of his room, I threw myself on my bed and poured my eyes out

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Linz:

When she left my room I felt guilty, I didn't mean to hurt her, I want to explain things to her, Kelly is also confused, I hate it when I keep things away from my sister

" Care to explain what just happened? How do you know her? Why did she leave the room in tears? Did you break her heart? " So many questions! God damnit!

" Can I explain to you later? Right now I need to explain to her something"

" No you are not going anywhere, just tell me do you know her? Did you break her heart?" Are you a journalist now Kelly? I hate her sometimes.

"Yes to both your questions", I left the room leaving my sister shocked. I need to talk to her. I walk to her room, and there she is, laying on her bed, crying

"Aphile can I explain?" She sniffs then wipe away her tears, sitting up straight

" I'm sorry Aphile, but please listen to me"

" What are you sorry for?" For being a gangster and putting your life at risk

"For ruining your birthday by breaking up with you, for not telling you the truth, and for not loving you"

"You should be sorry, you ruined my birthday, I was a mess that day but I have recovered now and I forgave you. I can't force you to love me. So tell me is there a reason that I need to know off", She wipes her tears with her palm.

She is strong, I loved everything about her, she was quiet and very disciplined.

"Aphile what I am going to tell you today please don't tell anyone"

" Depending on what you will tell me"

How can she just say that? If they find out that she knows something then she and her mother are dead.

"Please promise me, this information will get you in big trouble if they find out that you know", now she looks scared. I don't mean to scare her but she will be in great danger

"Then don't bother to tell me, I don't want to risk my life".

"Okay I won't tell you, I will tell you when you are matured enough to understand"

"Even now I am matured, it's just that I don't want to be in trouble. You sound like someone who is in a dangerous gang". Only if she knew that I am in a very dangerous gang and my father is the leader

"Don't worry I am not in a dangerous gang", but a very very dangerous gang

"That's good. You owe me an apology!", what did I do now?

"For what??", I didn't kill anyone. Must I apologize that I knew she was going to be my stepsister or must I apologize because I ruined her birthday?

"You ruined my birthday. You knew we were going to be siblings but you didn't tell me, brother. So apologize ."

"Dear sister I am so sorry for ruining your birthday and I am sorry that I didn't tell you we were going to be siblings and I am sorry I didn't come to meet you. So now can I get a kiss, younger sister?", she laughed and pushed me away

"I am not your girlfriend, brother. I am your sister and I am not younger than you, we are both the same age so show me some respect!", She snapped at me with her finger-pointing, I just laughed at her, and she joined in and laughed with me

"So we are cool now?", I have to ask, Aphile is unpredictable.

"Yes brother we are cool" then God we are cool now

"It's good that she forgave you and has accepted you as her brother Linz!!", when did she arrive? I'm in big trouble,

"Kelly, come here big sister", she walked towards me and pinched my cheek. "Ouch"

"That is for leaving me alone in your room, confused!", she sat next to Aphile on the bed.

"I'm sorry, but everything is cool now, don't worry."

"Come let us play snake and ladder", I don't want to play that game because I always lose.

"Goodnight Aphile, goodnight Kelly" I left the room and I heard Kelly laughing.

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Love Nqobile Aphile