Ever since my stepbrother returned from London, I harboured a deep, unspoken affection for him. To me, he was the embodiment of every woman's ideal partner: strikingly tall with chiselled features that made my heart skip a beat each time I saw him around. His eyes held a depth that seemed to see right through my defences, and his athletic build hinted at a strength that was both protective and alluring. Yet, despite these undeniable attractions, he kept me at arm's length. His demeanour often bordered on cold indifference, especially in front of our parents, which only served to confuse me. I would watch him effortlessly charm other girls with that magnetic smile, yet when it came to me, I felt as though I were completely invisible. This Tuesday began much like any other day, with our parents having left for work hours earlier. The house was quiet, offering us the privacy I had secretly craved for the longest time. I was busy with my usual household chores, broom in hand, when I
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