Sneaky bastard…
When the lady didn’t reply, Nathan uncrossed his arms and turned to face his younger brother now.
Yes it’s true Jordan. I just found out three days ago. Our mother was lying to us this entire time when for the past three months, our baby sister has been getting trained to become a murder. Oh wait, let me correct that, is already a murderer. Nathan ended his words and glared at the lady who was avoiding everyone’s eyes on her.
No… No no no, she can’t be back there… You told me that this whole mess was over a long time ago. Jordan pointed at his mother, looking enraged now. After everything she went through, after all the horror stories she told us when we finally got her back… You still had the audacity to take her back into that hellhole !? Jordan blew up now, his tone sounding both enraged and hurt.
Their mother remained silent, her eyes remaining on the ground.
Fuck, I should have stayed here with Dustin, otherwise I’d probably be getting shipped off there next. Jordan laughed humorlessly.
I thought I could get her back okay ! I knew that I’d lose all my children if I told you boys. I had already lost her again, I couldn’t bare losing you boys as well ! She exclaimed in desperation now, finally looking up at both her sons.
What in the hell is this sick woman doing in our place !? Max’s roaring voice caused us all to look up to see him entering the room now from the hall. He barely spared his mother a glance, before looking over to Nathan with narrowed eyes. You let her in ?
No, Landon did. He obviously didn’t know. Nathan replied back, before focusing on his mother again. I would leave now if I were you. You did the worst thing imaginable. I was so relieved that everything was going to get better, but you put your own daughter right back to that place and ruined any chance of happiness for our family. What hurts is that you were going to go on with your little delusional pretend game and wouldn’t have told us about Hana had I not brought it up. Nathan’s voice held no remorse.
But I- She started to say, but was cut off by Max.
Just get out ! You tore our family apart ! He yelled now.
No I didn’t ! She yelled now too, losing any composure that she had left. He did. He brought this all upon us. She said viciously now, pointing at Nathan and glaring at her own son.
Before Nathan could even open his mouth, both his brothers jumped to his defense.
No, Nathan saved our family from starving to death, and he sacrificed himself for us. What you did was far worse. You sacrificed your own daughter three months ago and didn’t even bother to tell anyone. Max snapped.
I was scared ! His mother instantly replied.
So was she ! Jordan burst out in anger. Your own thirteen year old daughter went through so much more and you’re still standing there giving excuses for yourself !? You knew what she was going through. She relived her nightmares each day, she was so broken and scared and we were going to help her. Then you told me that she was going to get the help she needed in Paris, and I can’t believe I bought it. He scoffed. But truth be told, you’re the one that needs the help. Jordan pointed at his mother, who in turn averted her gaze back to the ground.
Yeah no shit. Why did you think dad left her ? Max laughed harshly.
His mother looked up at Max with tears in her eyes now, pleading for sympathy through them.
Alright, I think it’s time you leave. Please, don’t try to come back into our lives like this. What you did was irreparable damage to our family. Just please leave, you won’t be finding that support and love in us anymore. You ruined it already. You ruined our baby sister. Nathan spoke in a softer tone now, his eyes looking distant.
I watched as his mother opened her mouth and closed it a couple times, before settling with no more words and instead made her way towards the door now.
Jordan. She called her younger son as she stopped to turn back.
I’m staying. He replied simply, not moving from his spot.
Jordan please, who else will take care of your mother ? She pleaded.
A psychologist. Max replied without hesitation.
Nathan shot him a look that said ‘enough’.
Funny because Max was his older brother, yet Nathan acted like the more mature and responsible one.
You won’t even let me see Dus-
No. All three boys immediately answered, shutting her down.
He’s safe here. Goodbye. Nathan added, leaving no more room for conversation.
Her glossy eyes took in each one of her sons, then without another word, she turned and finally made her exit.
I wanted to feel sympathy for the lady, because you could tell she looked unwell and desperately needed to be cared for. But how she had concealed such a big secret from all of her sons astounded me. She left her own daughter in a horrible place, knowing fully well how badly it would break her, and decided to cover it up with a lie and forget about her for three months.
Well I guess I could relate in a sense. My own mother would probably do the same. I mean, she’s most likely still unaware that I’ve been kidnapped.
The air was tense up until the door closed behind her once she was gone. Then, everyone’s rigid posture seemed to deflate and the brothers all looked towards each other.
Jordan. Nathan said, his face breaking into a smile.
Jordan quickly walked over to Nathan with a wide smile too and as he came closer, I could more distinctively tell that he was Nathan’s brother. They had the same eyes, but Jordan was a bit shorter and less built as Nathan. He was definitely attractive (it must run in the family) but was nothing compared to my strikingly sexy Abercrombie model boyfriend.
Hug me brother. He said with open arms.
Nathan laughed and took in his little brother in a tight hug. Once they pulled away, they started to go into deep conversation, most likely about their little sister.
I decided to leave the reunited brothers to themselves and started making my exit down the hall, when Nathan stopped me.
Oh, and this is my girlfriend. Nathan spoke excitedly, running towards me before I could escape and pulling me to his side. Jordan, meet Skylar.
Merry Christmas Skylar. Jordan stuck his hand out for me to shake with a lopsided grin.
Is this the last brother I’m going to meet out of nowhere ? I asked Nathan, shaking his brother’s hand. Merry Christmas. I smiled back.
No, my twin should be stopping my pretty soon. Nathan replied.
I gave him a skeptical look as Jordan’s face lit up.
Aidan’s coming !? He suddenly exclaimed, causing my face to drop.
He had a twin !?