Chapter Nine

Who were these people? And what were they doing in my room? The four pair of eyes staring intently at me were making me uncomfortable. A quick glance told me that Melissa was nowhere to be found.

“W..who a..are you g..guys?”

I stuttered. Suddenly feeling naked before them. Though their eyes held no lust nor decadent desires, I was not used to boys finding me fresh out of shower, clad in nothing but a towel.

“She looks harmless guy.” One of them said. He smiled at me and stretched out a hand. “Welcome, stepsister. I’m Lucas.”

“Uhm.”

Suddenly I wanted the ground to open and swallow me. I did not do well in situations like this and I was especially shy amongst guys.

“You don’t want a handshake?”

The one who introduced himself as Lucas asked, the cheerful smile still on his face. He looked very young. They were all young but he looked younger.

Awkwardly, I accepted his handshake. “Hi.”

“What is your name?”

“Katherina.”

“Katherina.”

He repeated, testing the name on his lips.

“Guys, say hi