3| Alpha Twins and a Monster

Malik Werner

“Malik! Come down and greet our guest.”

I was lying in bed playing on my phone. Oh, have they finally arrived? I’m so curious. Who is the woman who can finally conquer my dad’s heart which has been frozen for the past ten years?

There have been various women who tried to approach my dad. But, they were all rejected flatly without a chance to form a relationship as mere friends.

Dad was truly a loyal man. Even though our mother passed away ten years ago, he seems unable to turn his back on her.

“Malik!”

I still haven’t got out of bed. Isn’t it too late to visit? This time I heard Dad call with a slightly more urgent voice.

Why is my dad so impatient? I can understand if he is so enthusiastic about his new wife-to-be.

A week ago, when my dad returned from his job giving a seminar in the state, he immediately said he would marry again. We were all very surprised. Who is this woman? Moreover, my dad told me that she already has a daughter the same age as me. I thought my dad would choose a young woman instead of a widow.

Living with four of us in a house where all the members are male is difficult. The presence of a female figure in this house can change it to be warmer.

I went down the stairs so excited. I didn’t even realize I was stomping too hard. As soon as I got downstairs, my dad immediately glared at me.

My gaze shifted to the figure of a woman standing beside my dad. Look how my dad treats this woman. Daddy hugged her waist so tightly, as if not wanting to be separated.

Crazy, is my dad really having a second puberty? He returned like a teenager in love.

I don’t think my future stepmother is even 40 years old. She still looks so young and has a friendly smile. Honestly, they do look so good together. I’ve never even seen Dad this happy in his life. Something had changed my dad about this woman.

“She is your future mother.”

The woman said her name. “Hey, Malik. I’m Brigitta Bright.”

She has beautiful red hair. Suddenly I thought of something. Her face is very familiar. Have we met before? She reminds me of someone.

I shook hands with her. Then Dad introduced me to the short girl behind them.

Is this girl going to be my step-sister? She seems like a stupid and uncivilized girl. Just look at how she takes care of this house. Her appearance is also not attractive at all.

“Casey, meet Malik.”

The girl turned and looked at me.

Casey? Do you mean Cassandra? Impossible, it was her! Damn it. Of the billions of women in this world, why should she be my half-sister? I clenched my fists silently and pressed my lips together tightly.

“You guys know each other?” Dad and Brigitta were amazed at my reaction.

“No!” I answered quickly. They can’t know that we know each other. “This is the first time we’ve met.” And Cassandra has to go along with my charade, or I’ll make her regret it.

I tried to keep her face as straight as possible. I don’t want to look like I hate her, nor do I want to look enthusiastic about welcoming her.

I didn’t want any flare-ups between us that might upset my dad.

“Malik, please show Casey’s room. I hope you get to know each other quickly. Because starting today, you will be both brothers and friends at school.”

“What?”

I was surprised, and Cassandra was also surprised to hear that.

Should I also go to the same school as her? Just imagining it makes me sick.

“What is wrong with it? You are the same age, and going to the same school will be easier. Malik, you need to be nice to Casey. From today she will be your responsibility. You have to look after and protect her as a brother. As long as we’re away on our honeymoon, don’t make a mess. There is no tolerance for that.”

My dad said it with a friendly smile, but his gaze was cold and threatening.

I just rolled my eyes in response to my dad’s threat. I snatched the backpack from Casey’s shoulder and carried her up to the second floor. She walked behind me silently.

I showed her the room right next to mine. I opened the door and put the backpack on the bed.

“Your room is here, and mine is next door.”

The girl kept her head down. As if she was trying to avoid me. The atmosphere between us felt very awkward. I didn’t expect to meet Casey again in this situation.

“Hear!” I said in the end. “Do not be noisy! The slightest sound would really bother me. If necessary, pretend you’re not here.”

That’s when for the first time, she lifted her face and looked at me in shock. I’ve always loved her eyes. She has beautiful eyes. Her red hair... I realized now why I was so familiar with the first time I saw Brigitta. Then the small freckles around Casey’s cheeks, whether she realized it or not, but those freckles added a sweet blush to her cheeks.

Wake up, Malik! She is now my step-sister. What is wrong with me?

I immediately looked away. Casey is not the type of girl I like. She’s not at all attractive. Why do I admire her? I’m stupid!

Over and over, I convinced myself that Casey was not my ideal type!

I better get away from her.

As I walked out of Casey’s room, I felt something tug at the hem of my shirt. I looked over my shoulder and saw Casey standing with a frightened face behind me.

“What?” I snapped.

The girl said softly and stammered. I can’t hear it.

“What do you want?”

“Dash–”

I was so angry when she said that name. I turned around and grabbed her hand. I pushed her against the wall too hard. I don’t care if she’s in pain.

I put my hands beside her head. I pinned her between my hands against the wall. I bowed my head and brought it close to her face.

She shuddered in fright. She even squealed and closed her eyes. However, she did not try to fight or escape.

I’m sick of seeing it.

Her face is so innocent. I don’t know why she looks so cute. I love it when I see her so scared.

Those red and plump lips. Good grief! I kissed her. She stole my first kiss! My lips suddenly twitched at the memory of that incident. My body became hot and trembled. This can’t be happening.

Bang!

I hit my fist right beside her head to make me realize that now we will be brothers.

“I know you’re a cheap girl who likes kissing strange men on the street. So you have to pretend we don’t know each other, and I’ll shut up about all your dirty secrets!”

I had to be mean to her. I do not have a choice. I can’t fall in love with her.

“W-what?” She was surprised instead of angry.

She opens her eyes. At this close distance, I saw her eyes really beautiful. Her eyelashes were so curled, and her gaze was so sharp. And again, I fixed on her red lips.

“Simply say you understand or not? If you don’t understand, then tomorrow morning at school, you will suffer the consequences.”

I viciously whispered the words in her ear to threaten to shut her up. I don’t have the heart to do it, but I have no choice.

She looks so innocent and fragile.

After I whispered those cruel words, her face suddenly hardened. I saw her even clenching her fists and ready to hit me. I was even ready to take her beating because I deserved it.

To my surprise, she just pushed my chest away.

I jerked back in shock. Casey now looked different from the innocent girl I used to know. She now looks not easy to beat. She intrigued me even more.

“I know only foreigners here. I know how to behave. I don’t want to bother you either. We just live each other’s lives without hurting each other.”

‘No way!’ I shouted in my head. She just accepted my request? She should have refused!

I’m getting closer. I hold her hands tightly and lift her head level. I pushed her back against the wall. I looked into her eyes to make her subdued.

“I’m telling you one last time. Never fall in love with me!”

The door swung open. Someone stood there and said loudly. “Hi! What are you doing here? It seems so exciting. Can I join?”

I quickly released my grip on her hand.

“Eren?” I hissed. “You bully!”

“Wow, is she our new little sister? She is so beautiful and sweet. Malik, what did you do to her? You scared her!” Eren suddenly stood between me and Casey.

“None of your business Eren! Go!”

“Malik, if you don’t like our new little sister, I’d be happy to have her.”

Eren pulled Casey into his arms.

I threw a fist at Eren. How dare he touch Casey?

Before my fist landed on Eren’s face, Casey struggled and escaped from Eren’s arms first.

“Who are you?” Casey shouted. “You are twins?”

“Oh, sorry. I should have introduced myself first.” Eren took Casey’s right hand and kissed it. “I’m Eren Werner. The second child in the Werner family. Nice to meet you, Casey. Me and Malik are identical twins. But, believe me, you will be happier with me.”

Casey looked completely bewildered.

I can’t let Eren lay his hands on that girl.

“Eren, stop! What are you doing here? Go to your own room!” I pushed Eren so he would let go of Casey’s hand.

“Malik, let me talk to our little sister. I’ve always wanted a sister.”

Casey looked confused. She just stood there looking at me and Eren in turn.

I can’t let Eren keep doing his thing. I dragged him and led him out of Casey’s room.

“Malik! What are you doing?” protested Eren.

My twin brother is annoying.

We leave Casey’s room, and I slam the door too hard. Outside the room, I pushed Eren away from me.

“What’s wrong with you? Are you out of your mind? You humiliated me in front of her!”

“You-” I was speechless.

Then Eren glared at me as if he remembered something. “Wait! Is she-”

“Shut up and shut your mouth!” I threatened.

“No, Malik. I can’t stay still. Is that girl–”

“This is all your fault!”

“So it’s really her?”

I really can’t stand to hear it. I threw a fist at Eren. My fist was about to hit Eren’s face right when someone held it.

Eren’s face turned pale. I’m very angry.

“Can you explain what’s going on?”

“Raff?” Eren and I instantly froze. Raff is a monster in this house.