Chapter 11

(Author's note: Hi, I will be including Nyx's past where her brother is still alive in the following chapters so you guys have a idea's why Nyx's family treated her poorly and what happened to her brother. Thankyou!)

(Flashback: Year 2004)

"Amber, let's eat!"

I heard my brother's voice. I left the room and went to the kitchen to eat our lunch. We eat in silence and no one speaks, that's the rule here. After I ate, I went back to my room and locked myself in there. Dad treats me differently, and it hurts me. He doesn't let me out of the house, he doesn't let me see Ash. I only see my friends on weekdays but on weekends I'm locked up here at home. I stopped taking pictures when brother entered my room, that's my routine here. Painting things and sometimes just reading a book.

''You don't come out of your room all night, you only come out when you eat.'' He said and sat on my bed, I sat next to him.

''Dad doesn't allow me to wander either.'' I said weakly.

He took my small hands and looked at me before smiling, ''It's okay... Do you want us to go outside, explore and have fun?'' he asked sweetly.

I would love to! But is it okay with Daddy?

"Daddy won't allow us."

''It's up to me.''

He was proud of what he said and told me to get dressed. With a smile on my face, I chose the clothes to wear and after choosing, I went into the bathroom to change my clothes. I'm wearing a Pegasus sweater and denim dungarees, for my shoes, I wore my classic sneakers. I took my Gabrielle backpack and put my phone and wallet in it. When brother entered my room again, he was already dressed, He wore his stripe t-shirt and Jeans at the bottom. Nike shoes are for his feet.

''Let's go.'' He said and I nodded before following him.

Daddy is in the living room, facing his laptop. When he saw brother and me, he immediately looked at brother and I was just behind him. I'm afraid of Daddy, he treats me differently, he allows my sister to leave the house and I don't. I envy her but I can't hate her.

''We're just going out. I'll take Amber with me.'' He said and held my hand out the door, not waiting for what Daddy would say next. When we got into his car, I was silent. He said he would take me to the Amusement park so I could enjoy it too. For me, he's the best best brother in the world! I'm happy because he treats me like we are real siblings. We are siblings but only on the father's side, I don't know who my Mommy is. Every time I ask Daddy about my Mommy, he hurts me physically so I don't ask. Are all daddies like that? If the child commits a sin, do they really hurt their child physically?

''What are you thinking?'' Big Brother asked.

''Bro, why do you think Dad treats me differently?'' I asked back.

He looked at me for a moment and focused his gaze on the front again, ''Why did you say that? Dad treats us equally.''

I shook my head, ''No.. He doesn't allow me to roam around with friends unlike my sister Amy.''

We stopped because of traffic. My brother looked at me and smiled, ''Don't say that. Maybe, he's just like that because he doesn't want you to get hurt or something bad might happen to you. You have me, little princess.''

''Don't call me that! I'm not little. I'm already 10 years old but you still treat me like a baby.'' I said with a snort and he laughed loudly.

''You can't stop me. For me, you are my only princess so leave it to me."

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(Present: Year 2022)

"My god, Nyx. It seems like I only see you once in a while even though we live under the same roof. What, how are you? I heard you drank after your exam, did you do well? Well, I know you can do that but you only come home once in a while, then sometimes it's too late!"

When I got home to the condo, Auntie immediately greeted me with her words. Aunty give me some peace, puhhleaseeee T.T!!!!!

"Hey, aunt. I'm sleeping at Ash's condo, I'm safe. Besides, we only wander around or have fun once in a while and I want to rest."

She said something else before I entered my room. I took a shower first because I felt sticky, gosh. When I entered the bathroom, I remembered something, damn these memories!! I remembered the things we used to do with Vaughn in his bathroom even though it wasn't from my bathroom. How do I deal with him, guys? How!?

I left him there sleeping, he's as cute as a baby. If only nothing had happened that night, maybe I would have just been there and then what... what... uh.... we were going to watch a movie? I quickly took a shower and put on shorts and a shirt. It's still 1pm and I ate at Ash's condo, it's my second home, haha. After getting dressed, I turned on my phone and opened my Instagram account. I checked the messages and when I saw Vaughn online and typing, holy cow. A few seconds later I received a message from him, I nervously read his message.

VLeo: Let's meet? I have something to tell you.

What will he tell me? Is it about last night? Well, you're stupid Nyx. You are so stupid!!! I typed a reply.

AmberNyx: What to talk about?

He immediately saw my message and typed.

VLeo: I'll tell you later.

VLeo: I'm going to your condo.

Well, does he know where my condo is? I have amnesia. Make excuses, Amber Nyx!

AmberNyx: Uhh.... I'm not at the condo, hehehe.

VLeo: Really? Where are you, then?

AmberNyx: At what.. Ahhh... Uhm, At my friend's house.

VLeo: Address?

AmberNyx: Shit.. Yes, I'm in the condo.

AmberNyx: I'm just going to get dressed. Wait for me in the parking lot.

I didn't wait for his reply and rushed to get clothes. God, I want to sleep, huh! I'm wearing my Hybrid Varsity Sweater, the color is black. Then the bottom is a plaid patchwork skirt and Linea Up down for the shoes.

"Auntie, I'll go out first." I say goodbye.

"That's it. You're going out again, Nyx. Where are you wearing su--"

"Alright, bye Aunt. Loveyou, mwahh" I gave another flying kiss and went out.

Auntie was saying a lot more so I went ahead of her. After I got out of the elevator, I ran out to the parking lot. I'm ashamed to make Mr. Prince Charming, KIDDING! When I was in the parking lot, a car honked at me so I immediately went there, I'm pretty sure it was Vaughn.

"W-what's up?" I said awkwardly.

What's up? Is it a date? Will he propose? I smiled at my thoughts. You are so assuming, Amber Nyx!

"Why did you leave earlier?" He asked directly.

It's very straight forward. What will I say? Ah... Right... I'll just pretend I didn't remember!

"Ah.. why... I don't remember what happened so I just left.. Did I do something last night?" I'm sneaking in.. In the name of Nyx, you believe. Right now, right now!

He smirked and brought his face closer to mine. It's just a bad boy style, isn't it?! Don't let me be so easy!.. "Don't you really remember? Or are you just pretending?" He smirked more. Come on! He's handsome, hehe. I'm still drunk. He brought his face closer so I stepped back, if the tomato was red maybe my face would be like that.

"W-what... uhhh.. Your face is so close. If you bring it any closer, I'll really kiss you." This time I was the one who smirked. He brought his face even closer and our noses touched. Why, this man doesn't give up.

"If you want to kiss.. Please don't do it in front of me."

We turned to the woman who said that. I was stunned when I realized whose voice it was. Stupid! Shit.

"A-Aunt?" I stammered.

Aunty, eh. Why you? You're an antagonist in my story, bro.

"Why are you-- OH MY GOD!!!"

She hit me very hard. Is he really a woman?

"Are you really a woman?!" I said annoyed as I held my head.

"Good afternoon." Vaughn said politely to Auntie.

Wow, that's smart.

Aunt looked down on Vaughn and me. Was she there a while ago? Aunty, you became the third wheel.

"Sweet, ah.. Is there a label?" She asked, but I could see the teasing look on her face.

This is really rude!! That's why we don't have fun either, eh.

Vaughn laughed softly, "Not yet.. Maybe soon, Aunt?"

How thick is his face! Wow just wow. I don't want to talk, psh.