Feel Disgraced

Summer returned home with a mixture of frustration and emotions. She felt as if she had just experienced a piercing insult to her inner self. Summer never expected to receive unpleasant treatment from her father, Axel. Upon arriving home, Summer was still wearing the dress given by Axel, leaving her mother impressed by The beauty of her daughter.

"Wow, you look so beautiful. Did you go out with Axel? It seems you have quite good taste," her mother commented. However, the praise did not make Summer happy. Instead, it further diminished her spirits. Her mother indirectly praised the dress provided by Axel, the same person who had insulted her. Summer didn't respond and went straight into her room.

Hakim, who had been a mere spectator, felt anxious about his beloved sister's condition. He sensed that something had happened to her, making her look sour upon arriving home. Hakim realized that Axel was not the best choice for his sister. Axel had mentioned how much Summer liked him, causing her to become reserved with her brother. It turned out Axel had provoked Hakim earlier, leading him to appear upset with his sister.

"What is wrong with that family? Do they think I am incapable? Huh, how dare he judge me like that. He doesn't even know that I am more than capable," I muttered while taking off the dress. I felt irritated and deeply humiliated. I never expected her father to be so arrogant. No wonder his son turned out like that. I don't think I'll ever continue this contract. Forget about marriage. We just met, but he has already disgusted me with his attitude. How will I face them if I become his in-law? Just the thought terrifies me, I kept ranting.

After changing clothes, I found a message on my phone, which was previously charging. I took my phone and read it. It was from Axel. I decided to ignore it. "After all the humiliation I went through, he only said that we need to talk. Instead of apologizing, he still has the pride to say those words to me," I complained.

I wanted to share this with my friend Emil, but it's better to tell him directly. I planned to meet him tomorrow since it was the weekend. I decided not to pay attention to Axel's message and went to bed, hoping to forget all the events that happened to me that day.

The Next morning, our family members gathered unusually. My brother, who usually never joined us for breakfast, suddenly did. I noticed that my brother and mother didn't seem to talk as closely as usual. Were they still in disagreement about me? Or maybe I was just too caught up in the atmosphere? Ah, who knows?

"How's your study, son? When are you coming back?" my father asked Hakim. "Maybe in two months. It's still the hot season holiday, so I don't plan to return soon," Hakim replied. As usual, my father started advising my brother, even though he was already an adult. For my father, Hakim was still a child who needed his advice.

I just remained silent, listening while playing with the jam on the bread I held. My mother, noticing it, scolded me. "Hey, what are you doing? Why are you just spreading jam and not eating?" my mother asked me. I instantly realized and stopped what I was doing from my daydream and began eating.

Hakim realized that his beloved sister might not be okay. "Quickly finish your breakfast and join your brother," Hakim said while looking at Summer. "What? Where are we going?" I asked Surprised. "Never mind, don't ask too many questions. Hurry! I'll wait in the car."

I just stood there astonished, looking at my brother's strange behavior. Usually, we would quickly make up if we were arguing. However, this time it was different because there was a third party that might be the cause of the dispute between us. Then, I rushed back to my room to change.

Hakim planned to make his sister forget about the guy named Axel. He intended to introduce Summer to someone who might help her forget about that arrogant man. Hakim shared the same opinion as Summer, They Both considered Axel an Arrogant man. Shortly after, Summer and Hakim went to a place together.

Throughout the journey, Summer remained silent. She would be chatty in front of her brother. Her brother also remained silent, focusing on driving without telling her where they were going. Soon, they arrived at an indoor basketball court.

One of Hakim's hobbies was playing basketball, and he tried to introduce his younger sister to his high school junior. Summer still thought that maybe her brother wanted to take her to watch a basketball game. But her assumption was wrong. He gave her basketball shorts and a sleeveless shirt, asking her to wear them.

"Brother! Are you asking me to wear this? Seriously. Are we going to play basketball? I don't want to!" I said sternly. "Just put it on quickly. I'll help you relieve your stress. I know you're upset, right?" While grumbling, I followed his request. I thought there would be no other women on the basketball court, only a group of guys I had seen earlier. Would I play against men? Ugh, Hakim was annoying! Should I just run and meet Emil? But what if he gets angry with me again later? Hmh– I said, feeling confused.

I had no idea what concept Hakim had in mind right now. He didn't seem to consider that his sister was a woman. How could she compete with muscle-bound men? It seemed my brother was well-prepared; he even brought basketball shoes for me. "Well, you're full of preparation," I said to my brother. My brother began introducing each of his friends. I just smiled and behaved friendly. Honestly, I didn't remember any of their names because I didn't think it was essential to remember the names of my brother's friends.