Hi Guys, it's good to see you again, first I want to apologize for not being traslating lately, Work and stuff, anyway... Now I'm on vacation and I may be willing to traslate all my chapters very fast up to chapter 29 (the most recent one).

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RUN! It was all he could think about at that moment, he needed to keep running, get away from that place as soon as possible, the whole family was crazy, CRAZY! One afternoon with them and he felt he had enough of them for a lifetime, he still couldn't believe Lincoln could bear it, perhaps he underestimated that boy's will, definitely what he lacked in physical strength, he made up for in mental strength, the boy continued running and would stop for nothing, he noted the sun was setting down, it seemed he wasn't retained in that house for a long time, perhaps three or four hours, it made him calm down a little, he wouldn't need to make up some excuse with the Director for breaking his curfew but he needed to speed up.

-Ok Brandon, just go to the Orphanage and forget this day, you can do it! Now you know where they live, you will be able to avoid that crazy family with more ease. It's not like they know where you live . . Oh Damn!

Brandon's eyes widened greatly when he remembered a very important detail, Mrs Rita could contact Mrs Smith and she would tell her where he lives! Feeling even more nervous than moments ago, Brandon ran even faster toward the house of one of his best employers.

…

Brenda Smith was cooking a delicious dinner for her husband and children, soon they would return from their trip and they would eat together, out of nowhere, the doorbell rang, sje quickly went to the door and opened it.

-Hello?- She said in a friendly way, by fixing her eyes on his visitor, she immediately noticed it was the little worker she knew very well.

-¿Brandon? ¿What are you doing here? Today is not the day to walk to Linda, not to mention it is kinda late ¿Don't you think?

Hearing Mrs Smith talking casually with him made Brandon calm down. It seemed she had not yet been contacted by Mrs Loud, the boy smiled and spoke:

- Mrs Smith. . . ¿How are you?

-I'm fine, thank you for asking but tell me, ¿Are you alright? You look very agitated.

-I . . . I am very well, just passing here to ask you a small favor, ¿Do you remember Mrs. Rita?

-Of course, ¿You went to mow her lawn?

-Yes, you see… something interesting happened in her house, there was a small misunderstanding with the Loud family and well… they are probably looking for me right now.

-Hmmmm ¿What kind of misunderstanding?- Asked Brenda raising an eyebrow.
She was starting to suspect, Brandon needed a very good convincing lie.

-I had a small altercation with the princess daughter of the family, I said things that I'm not proud for what I did. . . after that, things escalated quickly, Now I have nine sisters and brother wanting to beat me to a pulp, not to mention two angry parents.

-Oh! You mean Lola Loud? The girl who always wears a tiara?- Brandon nodded his head- Rita sometimes mentions her when we talk, I think that girl has a strong character and bossy, seems like a brat to me, don't tell Rita I said that, anyway… ¿What is the favor you want to asked me?

-The favor I need is that if Mrs Rita calls you and ask you to tell her where I live… ¿Could you tell her you don't know? I am not proud for causing that problem but the Director knows about it, she would forgive me to work again, not to mention I'm sure that huge family would make a scene in my Orphanage, I really don't need that.

Brenda stared at Brandon for a few seconds, there seemed to be something Brandon was hiding but she paid no importance to it, she only knew a boy a few weeks ago but she always thought of him as a quiet boy who just wanted to earn a living and if she was honest, Rita's princess daughter indeed was an spoiled brat. Sighing she answered:

-Ok Brandon but I want you to know that I don't like to lie to cover for you, if something like this happens again with a customer that I recommend you, the next time you are alone, ¿Am I clear?

-Like Crystal Mrs Smith, thank you! Seriously, it means a lot to me, okay. Then I will come back in three days for Linda, See ya!

With the issue solved, Brandon walked away to the Orphanage, just the second later he left, Brenda's phone started to ring, Brenda pick it up and answered. Thanks to what had just happened, she was not surprised when she heard her friend's voice at the other side of the line.

-Hello Rita ¿How are you?

…..

Brandon went on his way, no longer breathing hard for the stress, the crises was avoided, there was no way he could be tracked down to the Orphanage. Even if he was relaxed at that moment, he couldn't stop thinking of what the little nerd said:

-That girl must be crazy, I'm not a doctor or scientist but I'm pretty sure she can't prove I'm a sibling in a couple of hours. Seriously! They must believe that I'm some kind of idiot who would buy that crap so easily.

Brandon laughed for a moment, but it didn't last long.

-But. . . What if it is true? That is to say, I do look like Lincoln and that feeling I had when I saw Mrs Rita, like if we were connected, NO! Brandon! Listen to yourself! Don't be silly! They are not your family, those crazy girls just want to play with your mind, and if that were the case. That would mean Mrs Rita and her husband abandoned me, they didn't seem to be that kind of people. Aghhhh! Why am I thinking about this? This is not me at all! For now I will return to the orphanage, I will eat a bowl of oat and then to right to sleep! I don't like it but no more work for me for the rest of the week, except of course for the work I've already promised to do. At least until everything cools off, Damn it! me and my bad memory!

…..

-Lola! Lana! Lisa! Lucy! Lily! What happened here? Are you okay?- Rita said while holding her little princess.

-What? Oh! Don't worry mom, we are ok- Replied Lola.

-I'm glad to hear that but ¿what happened? ¿Where's the boy? ¿Where is Brandon?

-He. . .he somehow released himself and got away- said the little princess.

Rita took her hands to her mouth to not scream.

-We must look for him! Girls! Lincoln! Help me please!

All the loud gang and Mr Lynn nodded their heads and went out in search of the second-haired boy. After half an hour looking for him and asking around the neighborhood, they didn't find him. They returned to the house and all sat down exhausted in the living room, it seemed that Rita still wanted to continue looking for the boy but her husband stopped her, obviously she wasn't in her best mind's state.

-Rita, you have to calm down, I understand why you are uneasy, Dang! Even I feel the same way, to think about that. . . That maybe I have another boy, this is too much for me too but we have to think this better. It is obvious we are not going to find him like this.

-But Lynn, that boy could be. .- Rita Loud could not finish that sentence, even ifher genius girl had told her, she was still not entirely convinced. She needed to assimilate the news, she needed answers and only that boy could give them to her,¿How could she find him? Suddenly she had realized it.

-Of course! Brenda!

Rita immediately took the phone and called her friend, after a few rings, she answered.

-Hi Brenda

-Hello Rita ¿What can I do for you?

-Brenda, sorry for being so direct but by any chance do you know where Brandon lives?

Ms. Smith didn't respond immediately, this caught the Rita's attention, she noticed that and answered quickly:

-Sorry Rita, but he is the one who comes here looking for a job, he never told me where he lives.

On the other side of the line, Rita sighed, her friend was worried for her, he considered telling Rita the truth, wondering if what Brandon had said to her was true. Her thoughts were interrupted when Rita spoke.

-I see… Thanks Brenda, see you at work.

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-Brandon! What happened today? It is already past your curfew!- The Orphanage's Director shouted to the boy with a mix of anger and concern in her voice.

-Sorry Mrs Director, I was at the arcade and lost track of the time.

-(Sigh) It's ok Brandon, this is the first time it happens and it's not that late but if it happens again, we will have a long talk about limiting your hours of work ¿understood?

-Yes Miss.

-Alright, now go eat your dinner and then go to sleep.

-Ok!- replied the boy and proceeded to do as she said, still thinking about what that little nerd said. Much to his grief.

….

Rita and Lynn Sr entered the taxi, they were very hurry to ge to their destination, after all the trip was arranged in one minute, the two managed to get a couple of days off in their works, claiming they had a family emergency, not taking much luggage. It was planned to be a very short trip, the mother looked at her only daughter who was outside of the house with them.

-Keep everything in order until we return Lori- Rita Loud said to her daughter. Lori Looked at her mother nervously, she seemed to have aged five years in the past hour, not a very pleasant sight to see, but she kept her composure.

-Yes Mom, don't worry- replied the young woman nodding her head.

The parents nodded back and started their way to the airport. The receptionist's voice still were ringing in Rita Loud's head.

-Hi. . . ¿Royal Woods' General Hospital?

-…..-

-Yes, hello Beatriz, I am glad that it was you who picked up the phone, I'm Rita Loud. It's been a long time.

-…-

-You're right, the last time we saw each other was when Lily was born, Beatriz; I'm sorry for calling so late at night but I really need a favor, ¿Is it possible that you could give me Dr Clark's number or location in Washington I know it's been a long time but I thought maybe he maintained contact with some of his colleagues at Royal Woods's hospital.

-…-

-¿What?

-….

-Beatriz. . . If this is a joke, this is your chance to say it

-…..-

-¿It even appeared in the news? I do not recall having seen anything, I really can't believe it!

-….

-But why? He was always a good man, ¿What did he do?

-…-

-Ple… please tell me again what he did.

-….

-I see. . . I never would have believed it, it is really unexpected.

-….

You are right, I guess I was lucky he wasn't here when I got pregnant by Lola and Lana. Maybe it would have happened to me too.

-…..-

-Yes. . . Thanks for the information, only one more question. ¿Do you happen to know where he was taken?

-…..-

-I'm just curious, that's all

-…-

-I see, thank you Beatrice, we'll talk more another day.

Rita hung up the phone and then fainted on the spot.

….

Lori entered the house and went directly to her room, all the sisters and brother were there, Lola and the other had already told them what happened a couple of hours ago, although she was a little upset with the boy again. Her anger was appeased by knowing he didn't do anything to her or the rest of the little sisters. Lori sat on her bed. Everyone was staring at her, nobody was saying anything, seriously! ¿what one could say at a time like that?

-So… I have another brother? Asked Leni, surprising everyone that she was the one who broke the ice. Everyone turned to her.

-(Sigh) It seems so Leni- Lori replied to her younger sister.

-¿But how?"

-Hmmmm, we don't but the theory we mentioned early could be right answer.

-But if it is true, ¿why would someone do that?"-Asked Luna.

-I don't know Luna, I simply don't know.

-Oh come on! Do any of you seriously believe that hobo could be our brother?- Lola said, everyone turned to see her:

-Lola! You shouldn't call him that!- Luan exclaimed

-But he is!

-Enough Lola!- Lori screamed.

All continued arguing with the exception of Lynn, Lucy and Lincoln, the three just were watching in silence.

-¿What do you think Lincoln?- Lynn asked her little brother.

Lincoln remained thoughtful, watching his hands carefully. Thinking how he used them to hit the other white haired boy.

-¿Lincoln?- She asked taking him by the shoulder. The touch of his gothic sister's hand woke him up from his trance.

-What? You said something?- asked the boy to his two sisters.

-What do you think of this whole affair with Brandon?- Lynn repeated.

Lincoln looked at her sisters for a moment, he finally answered:

-I don't know what to say, what could I say? From nowhere I just found out I have a twin brother, all this time thinking I was the only boy of this family, then I met him and I hit him… I really don't know what to say- He closed his eyes and remained depressed.

In addition to Lynn and Lucy, the other also heard what their "only" brother had said, they immediately approached to him, Leni hugged him tightly.

-Lincoln?-Lori asked worried.

-I've been better

-I understand, believe me I'm literally as surprised as you, we all are- The blond girl said while the others nodded their heads. The boy looked at her sisters, a warm smile formed on his face but a concerned one replaced it immediately.

-Lori. . . What do you think happened to him during these eleven years?

All the sisters including were surprised to hear that question, the same face of concern appeared in all them, some of them had asked the same question to themselves.

-I. . . I don't know the answer, but I promise we 'll find out

-Really?- Asked everyone including Lincoln.

-Yes, literally! We just need to find him again.

-But he must be very far away from here at this moment sis!- Luna said

-That may be true, but by what I could see, he doesn't seems like a hobo boy, I thank God for that, so he must have a place to stay here in Royal Woods

-Hmmmm, interesting hypothesis sister, but don't forget you have already tried to find him without success, what makes you think this time will be different? The percentage of success has not improved that much, A new search could end if failure again if you ask me-Lisa said with her characteristic seriousness.

-This time we have an advantage, the last time we search everywhere, now at least we have an idea of where he might be living, ¿do you remember that mom mentioned something about that he was a worker well known on the other side of town? Surely he must live in that area, we could even ask the people there if they know him- Lori answered very confident.

A smile also appeared in the other sisters and brother except for Lola who wasted no time in giving her opinion.

-Don't count on me! Even if that hobo is Lincoln's twin brother, there is no way I'll accept him as mine! This is a waste of time, ¿Couldn't we just pretend this never happened and continue with our lives?

-Lola. . . I understand you don't like him, even I can say I'm not so fond for him, there's still the issue about what he did to you and how he spoke to you a little while ago, but you must understand things maybe weren't easy for him, we don't know what kind of life he had or has right now, I don't even know if I want to know, the only think I'm sure I want to know is that we must find him and talk to him, then we will decide what to do ¿okay?

Lola was still watching Lori but her gaze softened a little, she turned to see her sister and nodded her head, Lori smiled and gave her a hug. It didn't take long for all the others to join and make it a group hug.

-Very well! Then tomorrow the operation "Go out and look for our very likely lost brother to clarify our doubts about if he is or isn't a Lod, and also to think a shorter name for this operation" will begin.

All laughed a little at that and then proceeded to go to their rooms for a good night rest.

-We will find you… brother, You'll see we will- Thought Lincoln before going to the Dreamland.

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Brandon was in his bed, all other children were sleeping and snoring, it didn't bother him, he was used to it after all, his real problem at that moment was that he could not stop thinking about the Loud family, What he was being told. His nervousness was evident, Why they appeared? Why now? Does the fate really enjoyed screwing him?Was he foolish enough to actually believe they were right? Whas there any other logical explanation?

-Damn! Ten sisters and a brother, sometimes fate can pull very bad taste jokes! Anyway…It doesn't really matter. One thing is to know something and other is to accept it as true, I just have to deny it and problem solved! After all, they won't find me, the fact they are not here by now, means Mrs Brenda helped me. I have to make sure to properly thank her. I can't let them find me and even if they do, I don't think they would take me with them, not after how I acted today, that's a relief.

Brandon searched for something under his bed, it was one of his metal boxes, he took the key in his neck and opened it carefully, he pulled out an old photo, it was a little worn but the image was still quite clear. With a very serious face, he looked at it for a few seconds.

-I can't let them interfere, not after all the way I already traveled, families are just a nuisance to reach a goal! They will only interfere!

Brandon stroked the picture with his other hand, the part where there was a beautiful teenager girl, for him, the most beautiful girl in the world.

-¿You understand me? You are the only one who should really understand me… ¿Don't you Helen?