siblings!

I turn to my sister angrily.

Johny: You must not like me?

Sarah: I don't like you; I love you.

Johny: That's not how you love, sister!

I could feel my kingly aura swallowing this place whole.

Sarah: You know what happens when your chosen wife dooms the kingdom? Before she destroys the kingdom, Universe herself will strip her from her power. The king would still be able to rule if he had nothing to do with it or had no way of stopping her actions. Several times I've witnessed you do nothing when she bullies another.

She bends on one leg with her head down.

Sarah: I may love you, but my loyalty is to the kingdom. I love you so much, I don't want you to be dishonored, For your words have no meaning. If Universe finds you guilty, she will pick the previous king to return, if not the last queen. You will never be king again. No one can ever address you as such or bring up the memories when you were king until they have forgotten you completely.

I could tell my sister was offering me a sincere apology; as she spoke, tears descended from her eyes, hitting the ground and echoing to my heart after hearing her reasons behind her actions. I just angrily left her room. Deep down, I knew she was right. I picked up the house phone to call my girl.

Johny: Hello?

Stephanie: Hi babe, what's up?

Johny: Can I come over?

Stephanie: Sure babe, is everything okay?

Johny: Are your parents home?

Stephanie: No, they just left.

Stephanie's parents are club owners, so they would go to work in the evening versus my parents, who are constantly working.

Johny: Am coming.

I hung up, took a shower, and headed to my girlfriend's house. I was so mad that My physical pain didn't bother me as much anymore. Going to my girlfriend's house, I saw Carla in the backyard. It looked like she was looking after her mother's plants. Mad at my parent's decision made, me kept walking. I was sure she would fail the test. Stephanie was on her porch waiting on me; once she saw me, she quickly ran into my arm, showering me with kisses.

Stephanie: What a surprise!

Johny: Yeah, you like that?

I said, teasing her. She quickly led me upstairs; everything in her house was name brand; rumor was her parents hired a decorator. Arriving in her room, we started kissing like savages; I had one thing on my mind. Her brother walked in without knocking.

Stephanie brother: Hey bro, you better make an honest woman out of her.

Johny: Trust me, man, you don't know how much I want to do that.

It was not the first time He caught me in her room, but after a few years, He heard nothing of what went on between his sister and me; he grew to trust that my intentions were genuine.

Stephanie: Let's not get ahead of ourselves here.

Johny: To be honest, I don't see my future without you.

I confess to her

Stephanie: That's a lot.

She backed up as if I had said something wrong.

Johny: What's wrong? You don't see us forever?

Stephanie: I am a realist, babe; we don't know who we will be five years from now. I don't want to act like those girls in the movies who revolve their lives around one guy; she doesn't end up with.

The room grew quiet, the brother looking at her dumbfounded.

I felt my heart shattered. My sister, who barely shows emotions, cried, apologizing to me when she disapproved of her. I got so mad at everyone. Carla will have an unnecessary test; who knows how cruel my mom will get? Yet, she doesn't even see me in five little years?

Stephanie brother: You are not related to me, definitely the stupidest girl I've ever met.

I couldn't imagine my life without her. I would make her my protective status, but she would be okay with never hearing my name again, me never touching her again? she was leaning in to kiss me, thinking that would smooth things over. I hold her face with my hand, stopping the kiss.

Johny: If you can see a future without me, I don't want to be in your presence; I refuse to be forgotten.

I said while remembering my sister's tearful words. "if Universe finds you guilty, she will strip you two, and Noone can call you king or even dare reminisce the days we were king until you are forgotten."

I grab my jacket heading for the door. The brother followed me to apologize. We shared a Weak smile as I left their residence. While passing by Carla's house again, I noticed she was not outside Anymore; I hurried home.

Sarah: Dad is calling you?

She said, barely coming inside my room. I said nothing as a response Heading downstairs.

Dad: Who would like to catch a movie? even though it's Thursday night.

I could tell my Dad was trying to make things right; I wasn't in the mood.

Johny: No thanks

Sarah: Sure.

I could tell my Dad was not fully satisfied with my response; I didn't care right now. I walked back upstairs and lay on my bed. Trying not to cry; it wasn't manly. I try to imagine Carla as my wife. "please, Universe let her fail the test," I thought. Quickly dosing off.

##carla##

The first day of being home wasn't bad. I slept a lot and cried a lot. I could hear my mom's voice calling me for dinner. I quickly responded, "coming," walking downstairs without feeling hungry. I know saying "no" to my mother would be a conversation I am not ready to have. I went downstairs and sat by the decorated table. My Dad running late was not like him; he would be home already?

Mom: We are going to wait on your Dad. He said he was in traffic.

Carla: Okay, mom.

My Dad opens the door scowling at me.

Dad: Why weren't you in CLASS, Maria?

Carla: Um

Dad: Why is your teacher sending you "get well soon" messages. Did you even go to school today?

Carla: Um

Dad: Were you with some boy? Are you pregnant? I will be dammed If my one and only daughter I work so hard to raise ruin her future for some stupid boy, who I could almost guarantee will change his mind. You are so stupid! such a silly, foolish girl!

I couldn't believe the accusations of my father? For him to think soo little of me, guaranteeing me who I fell in love with would only use me for sex and nothing more? He was wrong; the one I love doesn't see me as anything.

Carla: I HAD AN EMBARRASSING MOMENT AT THE PARTY, I WAS TRYING TO HELP SARAH WITH HER STUPID BOYFRIEND, WHO PEED ON HIMSELF AFTER JOHNY SCARE THE LIFE OUT OF HIM. THEN SARAH Implored ME TO GO WITH HER INTO JOHNY'S ROOM, TO SEE IF WE COULD FIND PANTS FOR HER BOYFRIEND; SHE WANTED TO KISS HIM TO MAKE THINGS OFFICIAL.

Not realizing during my explanation, I was pacing back and forth furiously.

Carla: DO YOU KNOW WHO HAD TO GET CAUGHT? NOT SARAH NOOOOO, ME. WITH JOHNY'S PANTS IN MY HAND, RED-HANDED TOO, HIS GIRLFRIEND HAD A MOUTHFUL TO SAY ABOUT ME. CALLING ME PATHETIC AND SAD. I FELT SO UNATTRACTIVE, ACCUSING ME OF LIKING JOHNY. SARAH, OF COURSE, EXPLAINED THE SITUATION, BUT JOHNY PAID NO MIND TO MY FEELINGS. I HAD NEVER FELT SO SMALL IN MY LIFE. SO, NO, DAD, I WASNT OUT WITH NO BOY. I TOLD MY TEACHERS I DON'T FEEL GOOD BECAUSE I DON'T. I FEEL LIKE I AM NOTHING. THE LITTLE SHOW YOU JUST PUT ON WITHOUT ASKING ME MAKES ME FEEL LIKE I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO THOUGHT OF MYSELF AS SOMEBODY; EVERYONE AROUND ME SAW ME AS NOTHING. You're mistaken, Dad.

I said, forcing a smile on my face with tears and a snot-filled face.

Carla: You said the Boy would leave me pregnant, which means they would only look at me with fleshly desires. I say your wrong because the one I love wants nothing to do with me. Whether I live or die tomorrow, it makes no difference to him, soooo, Dad tell me, how does somebody like me get pregnant? I could Excell in my studies, but I failed you as a Daughter; your accusation shows me that.

I apologize to my mother, telling her, "I am not that hungry; I appreciate your effort in giving me good nutrition even though I am a failure as a daughter; you deserve better." I went to my room, crying the night away.

##Johny##

The next morning

Mom: Honey, you should get up if you want to catch a ride with your father and Sarah.

Johny: I think am going to sit this one out today.

Mom: Are you okay? You never miss school?

Johny: I don't feel good.

Mom: Hold on, let me get my doctor's kit.

Johny: Unless your doctor kit can detect a broken heart, you need not worry about it.

She sighs in understanding. I'll go pick up your work at school for you, okay. At least eat, please.

Mom left; Sarah did not even let me know she was going to school. How rude. After a while, I couldn't take lying in the house any longer, so I decided to go for a run. I put some Jogging pants on and headed out. Wind blowing made me feel free, like I controlled my destiny; Carla had to come and ruin it. She noticed me and started running faster as if she could outrun me.

##carla##

"Am I Curse God? did my ancestors do something so wrong that you had to punish Me along with them? Wake them up from their grave. Continue punishing them if you must, but please, Lord, let me keep my peace."

Johny: I am getting tired of chasing you.

I couldn't bear to see his face. My heart hurt too much. He made it very clear that I meant nothing to him. I kept on jogging, ignoring him completely. I finally reached the park, which was my initial destination. Today my mom and Dad decided to stay home? My Dad is pretending to read a newspaper dated two days ago; no one says a word. I felt suffocated in the house, so I thought I should play some ball.

Group of people: If Carla's playing, I call dibs on her.

Carla: I want to be captain, don't try me with people picking me. Let me Carry my team!

##Johny##

Look at her; she's a leader no matter where she goes. She's a whole different person on that Court. It was a mixture of men and women, and it's almost applauding for her to make such a bold statement.

Group: Yo Johny is here; I pick him for the second captain.

I tried to shake my head "no," but then this girl dared to say what she said.

Carla: It doesn't matter if it's Jordan; I'm taking the win, period.

She knows how to get under my skin. Such cocky behavior is different from a queen but not foreign.

Johny: Care to put a little wager on it?

One of her supporters answered.

Supporter: What do we get if we win?

Johny: What do you want, Carla?

Hoping she would give a response. I don't care, but I thought it would be along the line of her telling me "never speak to her again." I didn't want to not talk to her anymore. That wasn't my Goal.