Pauline didn't know where she was going. She just kept on running. She heard some car-hoops stopping and people shouting at her. But she didn't care at all. She had her hands in front of her face to protect herself from the wild storm and hard rain. JD's, her brother's, eyes were still in her mind. She couldn't think of anything else as if it was burned in her mind. His wide black eyes, the same as hers looking at her shocked and confused. She had alwys wished to have a brother or a sister and now she had one, she wished she hadn't. Why did she tell him her secret? Because she wanted to have a family? Maybe she believed that he would take her in when he knew that she was his sister. But he didn't even had aflat or a house. He already had a family and brothers and a sister, so what should he do with her?
She took her arms away from her face and saw that she had reached the beach. But it wasn't a usuall beach. Everything was full of stones. No one was around and so she climbed onto the huge stones and saw a cave under some big stones.The ground was wet and muddy, but she sat down. Finally she noticed that she was trying to catch her breath hard.
Are you alright, pauline? Pauline got scared as she heard someone talking to her. She looked up quickly and saw someone standing above her in a raincoat with a hood on his head. The rain and her tears were blurring her eyes. The man sat down next to her and laied a hand on her arm. It's me, JD! She recognized his voice and was happy and sad at the same time. So he came after her, maybe he really cared about her.
Are you alright? He asked again and she could hear from his voice that he was really worried. Her eyes were fixed on the muddy ground below her. From the corner of her eyes she could see him moving. She felt him wrapping his jacket he had had on under his coat around her shoulder. Thank you! She whispered and moved her eyes to look at him.
JD sighed and watched her, his little sister. At that moment she felt that he hadn't removed his arm from her shoulders.
Pauline, please listen to me. He said softly and tried to catch her eyes. And please look at me! He added and put his hand under her chin and moved her head so she was looking at him. I was really shocked when I saw you running out into this rain. I hope you dont think that I don't want you as a sister. It was just a shock. he said and watched her for a reaction.
I'm really sorry about running out like this, JD, but it was just too much! Everybody was starring at me and I felt so naked and empty as if everyone of you wanted to tear me apart and look if I'm lying to you. JD moved his arm tighter around her shoulder and pressed her against his body. She was starlet. I was sad when I found out that my parents were gone, even if I never really knew them. I was on a school for intelligent kids and lived at the house of a friend. When I got the news that they were dead, I was sad, but the most terrible thing was that I was lonely. I had no one. I was an intelligent child with no friends and no family. Then Prof Sharp introduced me to the Bennetts. I liked them very much and I loved having a brother and a sister. Some years later Bunji joined the family and we got closer and closer.
He stoped and sighed a little, he could feel Pauline's heart beating fast. I prayed every night that I have a real brother or a real sister. I love Eric, Meg and bunji very much, but I just wished I knew a member of my family. After some years of hopefull waiting I gave up and accepted that I was the only one of my family left. But all of a sudden you came into my life.
Pauline's eyes got wide and she felt new tears in her eyes. JD's voice got more quiet and he felt some tears in his eyes. From the first moment I saw you I knew that there is something between us. And I was right. You are my sister. My real sister. my biggest dream came true.
Pauline was speechless and finally let go of her fears and worries. She pressed her face into his chest and moved her arms around his body. She cried like she had never cried before but this were tears of happiness and fullfilled dreams. JD kissed her wet hair a couple of time and wrapped his arms tightly around her. Afraid that this could be just another dream, but it wasn't.
I love you JD! I'm so happy that I have you now! She cried into his jacket and held onto him as if she could lose him. I love you too, Josephine and I promise that your life will change for good. I won't let anybody take you away from me. No one will destroy our new-old family.
Pauline was happy! She had what she wanted. She had a brother and he wouldn't leave her alone anymore. He would be with her everytime she needed him. He would help her and protect her from evil. It was too good to be true.
They sat there for some time and just held each other. They didn't even notice that it had stopped raining. They just enjoyed their time together without saying a single word. I think it's time to go to our friends again, I'm sure they are worried by now! JD smiled at his sister as he held his hand out to her to help her stand up. Thank you! She said as he pulled her up. So let's go then! She said as she rubbed her eyes to get the tears away. JD still had her hand in his and pulled her to him and kissed her forehead softly. Let's go, sister! Pauline's eyes were shining with joy. Ok, brother!
Hand in hand they walked back to teh cafe.