Midnight Confessions
Episode 1 — Augustin Wells
Midnight Confessions
— Rose White
Words can't describe how much I am pissed off right now. Nothing can be shittier when you love a series and the goddamn scriptwriters don't know what a happy ending is.
I took off my sneakers and headed straight upstairs. Few things to check-in. The three S(es).
Shower. Sleep. Stop crying.
The bad day doesn't come alone. I feel like losing my shit right now as the top is stuck on my head, with my hair on the button.
While trying to get out of it, I collided with the wall. But at last, pulled over and threw it away.
The vision then became clear.
It IS NOT a freaking wall but Augustin Wells. What on earth is he doing here?
No— what the heck is he doing in my room? Half ηaked. Torso dripping water. Hair wet.
WHAT ARE YOU EVEN THINKING ABOUT ESMEE?!
Esmee West
What the heck is he doing in my room— Mom?!
I yelled immediately. Mom said something in response, but her voice was inaudible.
Augustin's face went blank for a second. He then stared at me with a bored expression.
Later back to wiping his hair.
Augustin Wells
Mind covering yourself a bit? It's unbecoming, 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯.
I froze midway, and looked down at myself.
Esmee West
AAAGGHHHH!! YOU JERK!
I quickly crossed my arms over my chest and wrapped myself in the curtains.
Augustin Wells
I had problems in my bathroom, Maven told me to use yours.
𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯. Augustin didn't seem bothered by me. He slowly took his phone from my bedside table and left without even looking at me.
I pressed my lips together and sat on my bed.
It's been years since Augustin left home. Other than Thanksgiving or Christmas, he doesn't come. It's not even a holiday now.
Even so, I don't see him that much. He purposively avoids me, and so do I.
I swiftly slapped myself on the cheeks and snapped out of the unprincipled thoughts.
He hates you, Esmee and — Augustin Wells is your 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.
"I know I shouldn't be like this, but I feel like I'm already in too deep. It's either him or no one."
— Esmee West
Episode 2 — The Siblings
I got startled by a little fluff ball as I sat down on the couch with the weekly magazine. His eyes sparkled when he looked up at me while sitting on my lap.
Esmee West
Oh my God, Oreo! I missed you!
I took him in my arms and nuzzled his face affectionately. I did miss this little bunny.
Oreo is Augustin's pet. He is Marshmallow's baby, who too, was his pet. Even if she was his pet, the fourteen years I cried so much when Marshmallow died.
I don't see Oreo much as Augustin moved out soon after he was born. But perhaps, because he looks like Marshmallow.
Esmee West
Awww did you miss me?
He clucked, rubbing his face on mine.
Augustin Wells
Come here, Oreo.
I paused and turned around to see Augustin.
The name "Oreo" sounds odd in his deep voice. I don't know why he went with the names I kept.
Given that... He dislikes me...
Oreo seemed hesitant. But he obeyed like a good boy and jumped on his master's lap.
Augustin slowly started petting him.
He would never want to be in the same room as me. It's for the sake of my parents and I know that.
While I was hesitating if I should go back to my bedroom, Dad joined us.
Clark West
Esmee, I heard you skipped class today, 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯.
That was not a question.
Dad didn't look at me, instead focused on the newspaper. He is not like the father who is strict with children, but — it's the 2nd time.
Clark West
I won't say much since you're an adult. But try learning from Augustin if you want something of your own.
Of course... Augustin is his favorite.
Esmee West
Uh— okay Papa... It's the last time I promise.
Dad looked at me over his glasses and sighed. He knows that the last time won't come— I love him.
Clark West
Augustin, you both siblings should get along, right?
That's it. He clicked on the terrible part. I swear I heard a crack of Augustin's jaw.
"Siblings" "Brother" and "Sister" — the terms Augustin hates most. But he managed a polite smile.
Augustin Wells
Of course, Clark.
Mom shouted from the kitchen, calling Augustin for help. The jerky movements proved his anger.
Augustin Wells
Right away.
Augustin never wanted to be my sibling. He won't ever consider me as his sister. As I said before, he dislikes me.
Episode 3 — Sister or...
The last thing I wanted was to move back to this city. But it's not up to me. Because it took me much to stand up, I can't give up for a silly reason.
Definitely not for 𝘌𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘦.
I don't come back home other than holidays. However, I can't make Clark & Maven upset.
Maven West
August, you could move back here. We are a family.
Esmee stilled.
Dammit, it's even hard to breathe when she is beside me. I pressed the knife with unnecessary force.
I should have stayed without bathing. Using her bathroom was a shitty idea. I didn't sign up to see her in underwear, no less.
Augustin Wells
I would love to, Maven. But my office is far away from here.
Clark West
It's fine. Work is important. Besides, you can always visit.
I was paying half attention to the family dinner.
A certain individual's curve, the delicate line of her waist, the white lace...
Damn— why is it so stuffy here?
My knee brushes against hers while moving. I settled on a statue position — it was absolutely the worst idea to visit Clark and Maven.
Fucᴋ — I didn't know Esmee would be here! She was supposed to be in the class.
She drew her bottom lip between her teeth. One of the sights I hate most.
Esmee West
Mum, Papa— I'm going back to my room.
Maven West
Esee, you haven't eaten —
Esmee hurriedly went up the stairs. I looked her way for a while.
Maven West
Don't worry about it, Dear. She's going through mood swings.
All I see is a girl, who yearned for an elder brother once. But thinks I hate her.
She is not wrong.
I hate her. I hate how she consumes my mind and occupies every ounce of me. But I hate myself more, for not being able to forget about her; even after staying away for six years.
She is your 𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳, Augustin— a inner voice told me. You cannot upset her parents.
"She is the only girl I shouldn't have. But my morals are not 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 when it comes to her."
— Augustin Wells
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