Unknown To You: Sibling Love
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Vic had come pick the two up in the end. Although worried for the girl he had always thought of as a younger sister, he respected her privacy and said nothing on the way back home. No longer living in the tower, they had all moved into a small house that they all lived in together. As soon as they arrived home, Kori rushed up the stairs and into her own room. Not her and Richard's room; her own room.
They had all decided to give Kori her own room, in case she and Richard would ever break up. They never thought that it would be used. It was painted a light yellow along with a light purple, giving the room a happy, bright glow. The atmosphere was the exact opposite. She lay on her never-used bed and cried deeply into the pillow. Soon enough, she had drifted into sleep, tears still running down her cheek.
The next day, Kori awoke because of a knock on her door. She hadn't slept that well anyway and knew that her hair was a mess and she would have huge bags under her eyes. She made her way towards the door.
"Kori?" A voice came from the other side of the door. Richard. "I've brought you some breakfast, if you want any...Look, I'm always here is you want to talk...Just call me, I'll probably be in my room or the gym." She heard the tray being put onto the floor and footsteps fading down the hall. She opened her door and looked down at the breakfast buffet in front of her. The sight of food was making her sick. Suddenly, she ran into her personal bathroom and vomited. She sat there for a while, not moving, until she dragged herself back to bed.
By dinner, Vic was worried about Kori. He decided to pay her a visit, so he made his way towards her room. He knocked lightly.
"Kori?" His soft voice awakened Kori and she walked to the door. She opened it a crack. After a few seconds, she let him into the room.
"Oh, Kori," he said. The sight of her saddened him. Her whole body was covered in cuts, bruises and the occasional bite. Her eyes no longer seemed to shine like they used to and she was unusually pale. He looked up at her again and could see her eyes were watery. He gestured for her to approach him. She swiftly agreed and he hugged her like there was no tomorrow. Finally, she was ready to speak.
"Do you want to tell me what happened?" he asked. She was hesitatant, but agreed. She looked up at him and revealed everything; the affair, the beating, the baby...the rape.
By the end, Kori had no intention of stopping the flow of tears and even Vic had cried a little. She stopped and ran towards her bathroom. A wave of nausea had hit her and she was sick again. Vic rushed to her side.
"Oh, Kor..." He rubbed her back softly and stayed by her side. "Have you eaten anything?" She shook her head and he left the room for a minute. He came back with a cup of hot water and a piece of plain bread. "Eat," he commanded her. She took the bread and bit into it. She swallowed, but immediately vomited it back up.
"What's wrong with me, Vic?" she asked. She took a sip of water and returned to her bed. He pulled the covers onto her and gently replied,
"It's morning sickness, Kori. It's going to continue for another couple of months." She groaned softly. Vic gave her a look of sympathy.
"Do you want me to call a doctor?" She shook her head, she wasn't ready for that yet; she still had to tell the rest of her friends.
"Not yet," she replied. "Can I have a rest first?" she asked. He smiled at her and nodded, stroking her face in a sibling way. They made their way towards her bed. She fell asleep and slowly, he left the room quietly, making sure nothing could disturb her slumber.