You guys make it just in time for dinner. As you sit to eat, you can't help keeping a distance from him.
Stepmom: Why are you sitting so far away from your brother?
You: *mutter to yourself* Coz he just kissed me
Orly: Yeah, why sit so far? Come closer.
As he speaks, he pulls you closer to him. You shove him slightly and politely decline him. Your stepmom still looks uneasy. She turns to your dad and says: They're not getting along very well. Should we cancel our trip?
You: Trip?
Dad: We're planning on our honeymoon at the Bahamas for a week. You sure you can handle each other?
Orly: Don't worry, Dad. I'll try to be nice to Toronto, right sis?
You excuse yourself quietly, giving your stepmom the impression that you still hate Orly. Well, sort of, since he kissed you for no reason. You hear him reassuring your Dad and his Mom that everything would be fine and that they should go on the trip. They finally agreed.
All in all, your parents leave for Bahamas. The realization that you're left alone to face Orly hits you like a mallet! You're thinking: Ahh! Alone from parents at last! Wonder if Orly wanna play PS2 with me?
First few days, everything was a-OK. He drives you to and from school, getting mobbed by fans and avoiding paparazzis in the process. You become very famous in your college and Neena has become a 'part-time messenger', passing you items for Orly to sign. Orly signs them without any complaints. One day as you watch him sign the 'heap of the day', you're thinking: Wow, his signature actually looks cool.
You: Don't you ever get tired?
Orly: No, I love my job. This is just something I have to face as a celebrity. I'm used to it.
You: Well...have you ever thought of wanting to live just like everybody else?
Orly: Isn't that what I've been doing with you, sis?
You: *think* Good point *speak* I bet everyone asks you this but...do you have a girlfriend?
Orly: *casual* No, of course not. Why you ask?
You: Well...It's just that you're a celebrity and everyone assumes that you're going out with Kate Bosworth, so...
Orly: Are you jealous?
You: Yeah, a little. After all I used to be your fan
He looks at you long and silent before he goes back to his 'autograph session'. You stare back, unable to grasp what ghe's thinking. As you get up to fix yourself a drink, his voice suddenly calls out: Actually I do have someone in mind, but I'm not sure whether to let her know or not. You're thinking: Does he mean...?
After signing the things, he gets dressed and says that he'll be a bit late coz he's working on a shoot for his new film 'The Calcium Kid' (read that in the mags). You nod and watch him leave. You do your assignments, watch a little TV, play some PS2 before retiring to your bed. Somewhere in the wee hours of the morning, you hear someone coming into your room. You arm yourself with a book. Education can be lethal
Before you can hurt the intruder, you notice those familiar dark-brown curls--it's your brother Orly. You put down whatever you're holding and demand: Orly! What's the big idea coming into my room like this?
He doesn't answer you, but stomps towards the bed and grabs you by the shoulders. Without warning, he lays his lips on yours and kisses you deeply. You end up pushing him away. His lips taste of alcohol--he's been drinking himself silly.
As you brace yourself for the incoming, Orly suddenly says: I love you, Toronto. I always have. He then staggers out of your room, leaving you dazed and confused. Needless to say, you are unable to sleep the whole night.
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