“Take care, honey.” Melinda says, hugging Brother,  “You too,” Brother mutters, kissing her on top of her hair. I look at their interaction from the side quietly, but then, Brother looks at my face suddenly, and I force an uneasy smile.  “Bye, Melinda.” I find myself blurting, after they break apart, and I take the lead, not waiting for any kind of response.  …~...  I always sit in the backseat whenever I ride in Brother's car, so I was going to sit in the backseat as usual, but he opened the front seat door, holding it for me.  For once I didn't want to argue, so I got in, and he leaned over to help with my seatbelt, and I looked at his side profile just inches from my face, holding my breath.  “Are you alright?” he asks, and I nod.  “Thank you,” I smile genuinely at him, and he returns it before stepping back and shutting the door.  I watch as he circles the car and enters the driver's seat. After fastening his own belt, he starts the engine, and soon we are on our way to wor
 Last Updated : 2025-09-23
Last Updated : 2025-09-23