ETHAN
The sun peeked through the curtains, casting a golden glow over my room. "Ugh, Mr. Sun, why do you come so early?" I muttered, burying myself deeper into the covers. "Never mind, just five more minutes."
Ethan, you have responsibilities
"Good morning to me," I sighed, finally deciding to get up. Today was Siya's first day at Princeton, and knowing her, she was probably still sleeping. "Siya, it's 8 am!" I yelled as I knocked on her door. No answer. "Wake up, Siya!"
I entered her room cautiously, only to find it empty. Panic started to rise. "Where is Siya? She's not really a morning person," I thought, trying to calm myself down. "Don't think like that". "What if she—"
"Good morning, brother," a familiar voice interrupted from behind.
"Where were you?" I asked in relief.
"Guess," she giggled.
"Siya!" I exclaimed. "Before you come at me, it's my first day at Princeton, so I got up early, took a bath, got dressed, and then I went to the riverside."
"You should've told me," I said, slightly annoyed.
"I'm sorry," she apologized.
"Prepare yourself for today. I'm making breakfast for you."
She stormed off to her room, slamming the door. Today was a big day for her, finally getting into her dream college after so much hard work. I was so proud of my sis. The day would be so much better if Mom and Dad were here, but I'm trying my best to be a mom and dad for Siya.
I picked up a bowl to prepare fillings for sandwiches. "Ouch!" I exclaimed as I accidentally cut my own finger. Being a psychiatrist, I'm being so clumsy and overthinking. I think I need to give myself some counselling.
"Ethan!! Where's my hair tie?" she yelled from her room.
"It's in the white drawer," I replied.
"And my pens?"
"You'll find them in my bag. I got you new ones."
"Thank you, Ethieee," she teased.
"Stop calling me Ethieee—"
THAP.
"What happened, Siya?" I rushed to her side.
"I fell! Come here and lift me up," she said, her voice a mix of frustration and humor.
Gosh, this clumsy ass what would she do without me?
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Mystery / ThrillerSiya, a girl haunted by nightmares of her [ast, lives with her brother, Ethan, seeking solace after the tragic deaths of their parents. Peace seems within reach as she achieves her dream of attending Princeton University. However, their newfound ca...
