Season 4 Chapter 4

I stood in front of Victoria's house; this reminded me of the fateful day that took place last year, or was it two years ago?....meh, whatever. After school, instead of meeting Jules and other members of the team, I came straight to meet this spineless bitch. I don't know what the fuck is wrong with me; it feels like I am getting poking my nose into someone else's business. Getting my thoughts together, I rang the doorbell; after a few minutes, Butler opened the door and stared at me.

Butler: Miss Victoria doesn't want to meet anybody. (He sighed) I would advise you to return.

Me: Please tell her that Anne came to meet her. I am sure that she will understand. (I replied)

Butler: Fine, please come in. (He said while inviting me inside the Bungalow)

I was about to enter when tiny hands hugged the Butler's leg while peaking out of curiosity.

Veronica: Mr. Butler, who is this? (She asked shyly)

The child looked like a carbon copy of Victoria; she was around four years old. Veronica was Victoria's younger sister, and this was the first time I met her. She reminded me of Angela when she was around this age. 

Butler: Milady, this is Miss Anne; she is Miss Victoria's classmate. (He replied formally)

Veronica: (her eyes sparkled with excitement) She is elder sis's friend? 

Me: (I get on my knees while smiling at her) Mhm. (I nodded in agreement) You can call me sister Anne. 

Veronica: (leaving the Butler, she runs towards me and hugs me tightly) Yay! Veronica has two sisters now! (She said, elated)

Me: Yes! (I laughed while patting her head)

Veronica: Sis, did you come to play with us? (She asks innocently)

Me: Mhm! Can you take me to your sister? This elder sister wants to talk with her first. (I replied while pinching her cheek)

Veronica: Yes!!! (She said while pulling my hand, I stood up and followed her as she ran down the corridor) Sis....are you visiting my elder sister because she is sick?

Me: mhm, little Veronica is so brilliant. (I chirped)

Veronica: Yes! (She says happily) Even momma says that! (Then her face becomes darker) you know…. Something terrible happened to my elder sister. She doesn't speak with Veronica anymore; she has stopped having meals and has stayed inside her room all the time. (Her eyes start tearing up) Sis…. Veronica doesn't like staying at home anymore….it's lonely. Momma is always busy with her trips, and whenever she returns, they always fight…. Momma keeps on scolding elder sister….elder sis….she cries when no one is watching…..(she wipes her tears) 

I realized that the problem was much more profound than I expected. It also made me feel that I have been ignorant regarding the issues of my acquaintances as I was too absorbed in my own life. Till now, I was blinded by my sufferings and failed to notice the events unfolding right under my nose. No, I need to handle this matter before it gets too late.

Me: Don't worry, Veronica, big sis Anne will solve everything. (I said while winking)

Veronica: (her face lights up as she hugs my legs) Really?!! Thank you!!! You know sis…. Veronica feels lonely; she has no one to play with. Elder sister is always busy with studies…..so…..(she stares at my face with puppy eyes) Will you come and play with Veronica? (She asked)

Me: Hm….I cannot promise you that, but if cute little Veronica meets me at the playground, we can play football together. (I replied with a smile)

Veronica: (she nods slightly) Yay! (She said before resuming her guidance towards her sister's room)

Please forgive me, if I complained that Victoria's father's house was big, cause this one is literally like haunted houses of Hollywood movies, dang it's huge. This is the second time I am feeling broke. "If only I had so much money, I would have used it to hire assassins and murder that old hag, I mean Mrs Smith." I thought excitedly, as my adrenaline kicked just imagining that scenario. We stood in front of Victoria's room, as Veronica knocks at the door.

Victoria: Who is it? (She asks in an annoyed tone while advancing towards the door)

Veronica: Sis! It's me! Your beloved sister! And also your friend is here! (She replies loudly )

Victoria: Friend?...(Victoria murmurs in a low voice before opening the door and staring at me for a second) Ah….you are back. (She sighed) Come in.

Her eyes were swollen, and covered in dark circles, her nose and face was reddish, her hair was messy and tied in a knot, she seemed to have lost some weight. I sighed before entering the room.

Me: (I turned towards Veronica) Thank you kiddo, can you please give us some space? Sis Anne needs to speak something important with your sister.

Veronica: Mhm! (She nods before running away)

Victoria: (she locks the door before addressing me) Don't waste my time, I need to prepare for mid-term. (She said while heading towards her messed up study table).

Me: You look like a ghost. (I said tilting my head)

Victoria: (she grabs me by my collar) Mind your language.

Me: I was just telling the truth. You look…..ugly when sad. Instead of rolling in your luxury grave, why don't you stand up for yourself? (I felt confused)

Victoria: Did you brush your teeth today? Cause your words are foul. (She said frowning)

Me: Heh, its funny that both Julie and you can act sassy around me but piss your pants when you need to be tough. (I said while removing her hands from my collar) I must say, you prefer to waste your energy in pointless things instead of dealing with the real problem.

Victoria: Wait what?! You fought with Julie again?? (She enquired in a frustrated tone)

Me: (I raised my brow in disbelief) that's the only thing you made out of my whole wisdom?

Victoria: What do you want? That I go and fight with my mother? (She starts losing her patience) I am not like you, my parents don't put everything on my plate and give me a choice. My mother commands and I have to follow.

Me: You are right, my parents are different. (I smiled faintly with a hint of sarcasm knowing that my parents don't even care about my existence)

Victoria: (she frowned) There you go with your fake smile and sarcastic tone. If you have problems, just speak up. (She rubbed her forehead)

Me: Oi oi, stop changing the conversation. Are you happy digging your own grave? Are you ready to watch Julie cry when she hears about your decision? Why are you running away from the consequences? Do you think you are being a good influence for Veronica? You are making everyone fucking worried you bitch. (I said in a frustrated yet concerned tone)

To be continued...