Chapter 2: Not what she expected.

BRIANNA

“Why do you seem surprised by my sudden return?” Brenda asks immediately we get into the kitchen to prepare dinner.

What? Did she just read through me that easily? I clear my throat as if her question has chocked me and then I answer her.

“What makes you think that I'm surprised?” I force the question out of my lips.

“Simple!” she replies as she washes some onions. “You are my twin sister and I can feel it when you're not happy.”

“Ah...well, you really played a good one on me and I was sincerely shocked but it's expected, isn't it?”

“I'm sorry for that dear but I thought my surprise visit will make you happy. It's now several years since we saw each other and I couldn't have thought of a better way to do it!”

“It's okay dear, but at least I'm happy we're spending Christmas together.” I force a smile as I prepare the chicken for grilling. “Don't pull that trick on me next time please.”

“There won't be a next time because I'm back for good!”

“What?” I gasp. “You're not going back abroad?” I ask in dire shock. Does it mean we will live together from now onwards? Oh no! How will I cope with her presence? My parties, orgies, drinking, smoking...all the bad habits that I've gathered in her absence, will she be able to condone with me?

After noticing my shock, she chuckles turns to face me, leaning on the kitchen sink after frying the onions.

“Don't worry about your space dear, you have the whole house to yourself as usual.” She says as if she has read my mind. “Ethan and I will be staying in his house two kilometres from here.” she says to my relief, making me to sigh heavily. I'm seriously relieved.

“Wait, why are you releasing that sigh as if living in my own house is a sin?” she asks and I look up from the oven where I've just put the chicken. Is she mad at me now?

I check out her facial expression and I'm glad she's just smirking, making me to sigh once more.

“I can see you're fond of sighing dear sister.” she says as she concentrates on washing the lettuce for salad preparation. “Anyway, let's hurry up with dinner preparations then we will have a lengthy chat tomorrow morning before Ethan and I leave to his place.” she concludes then concentrates fully on whatever she's doing.

However, one part of me wishes she doesn't leave simply because I want to keep on seeing Ethan's handsome face but another part is relieved since she won't be here to bother me or stop me from doing my stuff. Oh my gosh! Finally I'll have this house to myself!

Dinner is ready and served. We eat in silence, with Ethan making random comments about how sweet and delicious the food is. His voice is definitely playing a quick one on me. It's soothing, tantalising and sweet to listen to. Everything about him is intoxicating! As we eat, I can't stop stealing random glances at him and fantasising about him... I'm sure he's good in bed and he surely makes my sister to reach cloud nine. Ah!

“Brianna!” my sister calls me, snapping me from my reverie.

“This chicken is sweet oh!” I say in pretence after realising that I've just let out a funny moan while fantasising about Ethan and his bedroom theatrics.

Brenda concentrates back on her plate as she scoops some salad and feeds Ethan from her spoon and he reciprocates by feeding her with a piece of his chicken. Wow! They're deeply in love!

After dinner, they decide to watch a documentary but I can't bring myself to stay there with them therefore I excuse myself and walk to my bedroom. I have a lot of thinking to do and most probably, a lot of fantasising to deal with!

Once in my bedroom which is just next to the living room, I strip naked and slip on my night dress then climb onto the bed, pulling the quilt over me.

Brenda and Ethan are chatting happily as they watch their documentary and I can't stop straining me ears so as to listen to Ethan's voice which is just like a sweet melody to me.

Sometimes they're giggling, other times they're kissing and that alone gives me an instant arousing. Despite the fact that I had a guy in my bed just yesterday, the urge to touch myself overwhelms me, making me to slip a finger into my throbbing honey pot. Oh boy! Am I not dripping wet? I thrust several fingers into my wet honeypot but that doesn't satisfy me at all. I need a real man to curb that urge but where can I get one right now when the owner of the house is around?

I go for the only available solution...my vibrator. I'll just work on myself as I put it on silence since I have no option left....well, the only man around here is taken and he's definitely a no-go zone...he's my sister's boyfriend!

****

“Harder Ethan harder!” I shout as Ethan's thrusts get even. He's really enjoying the moment just as I am and this feels so good! I hope we remain like this forever.

He's still hitting it hard and I'm about to release when I cup his face in my palms with an intention of giving him a kiss but the shock is on me when the eyes of a stranger meets mine, making me to panic. I throw him off my body, shouting like my life depends on it.

I wake up from the confusing nightmare, sweating profusely and I immediately switch on the lights. I look around the room and when I realise that I'm all alone, I sigh in relief then switch off the lights, pulling over the quilt and forcing myself to sleep. I can't wait for morning so that Brenda and her boyfriend can leave! I want this house all to myself, to do as I please!

****

Finally it's morning!

After struggling to sleep amid nightmares, I take in a deep breathe as I head to the bathroom to freshen up and to brush my teeth ready for the day. That's not something I do often but I have to act so as to make Ethan and Brenda believe that I always maintain hygiene. Well, whenever I'm alone, I always wake up at twelve noon and I always take my brunch before freshening up.... that's Brianna for you!

I'm surprised to find Brenda in the kitchen already frying some eggs for breakfast.

“Good morning dear,” she greets me. “You are up already?”

“Good morning sis,” I reply, trying to stifle a yawn. “I wanted to prepare breakfast for Ethan and you but I'm surprised to find you here already!”

“Well, Ethan and I are leaving early since we have some commitments later in the day.” she says as she makes a sandwich after frying all the eggs. “Since you're here, I can brief you on something before Ethan wakes up. Don't worry, I'll plan a date for us to have a deep discussion but right now, I'll just be brief!”

Wow! This must be serious!

Since she's busy doing everything else, I pull a kitchen stool and make myself comfortable as I wait to hear what she has to say.

“As I told you yesterday night, Ethan and I will be moving in together but what I didn't tell you is that we've already set up a business in the city and its doing great. Our staff have been doing a great job and we're planning to open another branch, that's why we're rushing so as to go and meet someone who will advice us on the way forward!”

What? She has a business in this same city and she never informed me? Isn't she selfish? And now she's planning to start another business and she's not even ready to involve me? At least she should have invited me to meet the advisor together with them! Am I no longer important to her?

“Won't you say anything Brianna? Aren't you happy for us?” Brenda asks, snapping me out of my reverie. I didn't know I had zoned out already.

“Errr....arrr...I—I'm just shocked since I didn't expect you to be this successful.” I say sincerely. “I thought you only relied on your job abroad!”

“Don't be surprised dear, our parents invested a lot in our education and I'm glad I took the right career path. My passion for business is unfathomable!”

Well, that's true...Brenda was quite passionate with her education all through junior and high school and college and she couldn't part with her books. On the other hand, I was her complete opposite, hanging out with the bad campus boys and girls, doing several abortions, deferring my course and eventually dropping out while in my second year since I couldn't concentrate. I caused my parents series of illnesses such as high blood pressure, depression, stress...name them. I still believe that I'm the cause of their death since they both died in a grisly motor accident as they rushed to the police station to bail me out...a story for another day!

“Well, it's time for breakfast now. I'll create more time for us to talk and plan on the way forward for your future.” Brenda says and I nod in understanding.

What will I ever do to repay her for her kindness? Despite my wayward ways, she has been nothing but caring, supportive and loving. Never once did she ever blame me for anything nor did she ever deny me anything in this life! Never in my life have I lifted a finger to work and earn a dime! I've always depended on my parents, Brenda and rich old men for upkeep...oh my gosh! Will I ever change?