My Obsessive Step-Brother - Chapter 1 - Love

Chapter 1 - Love

Love always takes on many shapes and forms.

Some people see it as a necessity while others see it as a luxury.

People believe that love is abusive and disgusting whereas others view love as something precious to protect.

What's your view on love?

Catherine Westfall

Mia!

I snapped out of my daydream, clutching my book tightly against my chest.

I looked up at my mother, who was sitting at the front seat of the car, sighing.

Catherine Westfall

I know that you are an airhead but try and not zone out once you meet Darren.

That's right...

I'm meeting Mother's new boyfriend...

I couldn't help but frown a little.

It's been six years since my parent's divorce. It still left a bitter aftertaste in my mouth even thinking about it.

My father held love above all, but it was the way that he showed it that was terrifying... and harmful.

Catherine Westfall

There you are, zoning out again!

She pulled my cheek, making me laugh and giggle.

Emilia Westfall

Geez, I'm here! I'm here!

My mother and I have always had such a great relationship. She has sacrificed everything for me, so I'm trying to repay her by working hard and grasping the opportunities that she's given me.

That's my way of thanking her, from the bottom of my heart.

Catherine Westfall

Anyway, we've arrived.

Catherine Westfall

Do you have the gift?

I nodded, picking up the beautiful gift bag up from the ground.

I had prepared a gift for my mother's new boyfriend along with another for his son, my soon-to-be stepbrother.

I've never met him, but Darren told me that he likes most of the things that I do, so we should get along.

Catherine Westfall

Shall we?

Extending me out a hand just as I put a foot out of the car, I smiled as she pulled me to my feet, almost making us both fall down.

We burst out laughing, hugging each other tightly while she tickled above my hips, making me twist and turn.

Emilia Westfall

We don't want to keep Darren waiting, as you've said before.

Catherine Westfall

I know, I know...

Emilia Westfall

So... have you both done it yet?

She gasped, hitting me at the back of the head while blushing.

Catherine Westfall

Shame on you, Young Lady!

Catherine Westfall

You know that I want to wait until marriage.

Catherine Westfall

And you should too.

I chuckled.

Emilia Westfall

That is if I ever get a boyfriend. And you and I both know that I scare any man that comes near me off.

As we approached the door to the expensive apartment complex, she then held my cheeks and smiled.

Catherine Westfall

Be patient. One day, you'll find a man just as amazing as you are. He will treasure you and monopolise you. That's how you know if they truly love you or not.

Catherine Westfall

Don't make the mistake I made and marry too fast.

She's, of course, talking about my father. My birth father.

I could notice that the bitter taste in my mouth had transferred over to hers.

I then shot out a huge smile, taking her hand in mine.

Emilia Westfall

Come on, turn that frown upside down!

Emilia Westfall

Darren won't want to marry you if you're always frowning like that.

Catherine Westfall

Well, I can't help that. I've got a misbehaving daughter who always somehow makes me frown.

We both giggled like a pair of best friends before walking into the lift and pushing onto Darren's floor.

However, as the door was closing, the lift next door opened and I saw a mop of blue hair disappear out of the door just as the lift's closed.

-End of Chapter 1-

Misty Plume

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