CHAPTER 3.

SUNNY

"Brother, isn't today Mike's birthday?" Jessica asks me as she rushes downstairs to catch up with me, just as I get prepared to leave for my best friend's house.

It's been a long time since I last visited Mike. I stopped going to his house because his parents warned him to tell us to stay away.

I had asked Mike why. He said it's because of his baby sister. But Maryann isn't a baby anymore. She is eighteen years old, and I am desiring to see what she looks like in a bikini or a short, seductive dress.

Mike is possessive of his sister. I last saw Maryann at the high school graduation party, when I went there to represent my parents.

My father is a billionaire CEO, traveling around the globe with Mom, who worked as his secretary before they fell in love and got married. To this date, they rarely make time for my sisters and me. And so, I had to represent Dad and attend Jessica's send-off from high school.

That was the only time I got to see Maryann. But she was dressed in a black graduation gown and an overly long green dress that prevented me from seeing how endowed she now looks.

I know that Maryann is my best friend's sister, and I am not supposed to admire her. But I cannot help but crave to see her. I desire to know how much she has grown, and if I can chase after her or not.

I'm not a saint, but that doesn't mean that I don't have a special desire.

When Jessica rushed to meet me in the living room of our standard duplex before I left the house, she asked me, "Brother, aren't you going to Mike's house? Can I come over, please?"

I frowned and refused. "No, Jessica. You should focus on your studies for your admission into the university. You cannot come. Besides, Mike doesn't want to see you. He complained to me that you bullied Maryann in school. You cannot claim to like Mike when you hate his sister." I crossed my arms over my chest, refusing to allow Jessica to follow me. She and I cannot be in a relationship with two siblings. I have tried to stop her from following me in the past. But back then, she was young, and our parents didn't support leaving Jessica alone in the big house with her nanny. Now, she is nineteen. I cannot continue to babysit her anymore.

Jessica is wearing a long blue nightdress. I had wanted to slip out of the house before she awoke, but she knows it's Mike's birthday, since he already posted his invitation on his social media page and they live only two streets away from our home.

"Please..." My sister claps her hands in a pleading manner. "It's not that I hate Maryann. She is just so annoying, and most of the boys in our class crush on her, but she is just too clumsy to know they admire her. She acts like a dummy, too. And I hate that she is getting more attention than I ever got."

My sister's face darkens at the memory of Maryann attracting all the boys in her class.

I frowned, too, even though I wasn't supposed to be unhappy. I feel this deep ache in my chest that other guys get to see her while her parents are preventing me from getting close to her.

I try to keep my emotions at bay. My sister cannot be aware that I secretly admire her rival in school. That will make hell break loose, and I don't want Jessica to confess my feelings to Maryann before I do. After all, Maryann is my best friend's sister.

"Jessica, Mike warned me not to bring you over. Besides, it's his birthday party at home. He told me that he already acquired a house, which he has yet to announce to his parents. So he wants to celebrate this birthday as the last birthday with them before he completely moves out. After all, we signed with international football clubs, too."

"Are you moving out?" Jessica asks, her eyes widening at the mention of that.

"Probably," I say, rubbing the back of my head. "I have yet to inform Mom and Dad. But I am certain they will be home before three months are over, before the new football premiere starts."

My sister smiles and says, "That will be great. I will have the whole house to myself."

I frown and cut off her joy. "You will be moving with me or staying with Linda. Don't think Mom or Dad will let you stay home alone so you can fúck all the street boys."

My sister pouts. Of course, I know she is not a virgin, even though she is admiring my best friend. She has been in several failed relationships since she turned eighteen. As long as she plays it safe, I don't bother myself with her sex life. After all, we are rich, so she is only doing that for fun.

"About Mike's house. Fine. I promise not to bully Maryann. I will get along with her. Please. This is my one chance to get close to him. I really want to be his girlfriend. Why can't you talk to Mike on my behalf?"

"No way. You cannot date Mike. He's a bad boy. He dates two women and is into threesomes. You should find your level and keep away from my buddy."

"But he's your best friend. I don't care if Mike is into threesomes. I don't mind fücking him."

"Jessica…" My face darkens at my sister's blunt statement.

"No way. You are not going to Mike's party, and that's final. Just stay here. You are not his spec."

I ignore my sister's sullen face as she feels hurt to hear me say that. After all, she is open with me about her interest in my best friend. But I cannot talk to Mike about her, not when I have Maryann on my mind. So, it's best Jessica stays at home and doesn't come to Mike's birthday party.

I also skip having breakfast with Jessica. I know she is stubborn and will find her way to Mike's party, but I certainly hope she doesn't come and instead goes on one of her numerous dates.

Outside, I get into my red sports car and drive off to my best friend's father's house.