I apologize for not updating sooner but some things have come up and I was updating my other story.
By the way, my school started on the 29th on a Thursday.
"You mind if I stay, too?"Aelita asked.
"Sure,"Amber shrugged. She turned to me."You better be up bright and early because we got lots of work to do if you're gonna with this bet."
I groaned into a pillow. This bet was not worth my time. Dating one guy; dating another. It's so stupid! But, I was not going to let Sissy win. Not now, not ever.
"Rise and shine my beautiful Japanese princess!"I rolled over and covered my head with a pillow near by.
It resulted with the pillow being taken away and used to beat me up multiple times. Someone can only stand being abused by a pillow for a certain amount of time before they crack. My record was exactly 3 minutes and 23 seconds.
"All right! I'm up! I'm up!"I ripped off the soft-quilted covers and stumbled off the bed with my eyes closed.
Giggles were heard from behind. I tightened my eyes shut and opened them. They squinted around the room. Amber and Aelita were blurred figures but soon came into focus.
"You guys are so lucky I'm sleepy right now,"I mumbled, in a drunk way.
"Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!"Amber rolled her eyes."Now come on! We need to get you ready!"
I took a quick glance at the clock. 5:45 a.m.
"It's too early!"I whined. Amber smacked my butt.
I glared at her,"What was that for?!"
"Get up or you're going to be very very wet,"Amber threatened.
"You wouldn't dare."
"You wanna bet?"
I growled,"I'm sick of bets!"
"You didn't even do anything yet,"Aelita pointed out.
A phone began to play "Because I Got High" by Afroman. Amber ran to her baby blue desk and picked up her Iphone.
"Hey, Amberlicious speaking,"Amber grinned. I rolled my eyes.
Amber was nice enough to put her conversation on speaker.
"Hey Amber. It's William." Amber squealed, silently.
"What's up?"
"I just wanted to give you an update on Sissy like you asked." She has spies on Sissy?!
"Oh, thanks. So, what's that gold-digger been doing so far?"
"She's already had 6 guys in the since the party. Yumi better get a move on it if she wants to win this bet."
"Relax. I got everything under control. I already got a schedule for her."
He chuckled"I don't think Yumi will like that arrangement. But, if it helps. I can go on like a small date with her."
I almost burst out laughing when I heard his offer. It was probably because he thought I was so hot from the party.
"Really? Cool. When's a good time for you?" My mouth fell open as she said this.
"Whenever is fine."
"Okay then. How 'bout today after school?"
"Sure. Tell Yumi I won't be a pig and we can just go to the park and act the part."
"Don't worry about the pig thing. I would never let my sister out with a freak like that."
"Is that suppose to be a compliment?"
"I guess so."
"Well, thank you. See you at school."
"Okay, see ya."
Amber ended her call and stashed her phone into her large white purse she uses as a book bag.
"You want to start explaining?"I crossed my arms, putting all my weight on my right leg.
"I don't know what you're talking about."Amber looked away, innocently.
But, I saw the mischievous smile that rested on her lips for half a second.
"Don't act like I didn't here any of your conversation. I'm pretty sure you told Aelita too,"I eyed Aelita.
Amber thought for a moment and gave up."Fine. But, keep in mind, this is for you benefit."
I stayed quiet, urging her to keep talking.
"I hired William and a few other guys to keep watch on Sissy. That way, we know how she's doing. I bet she's doing the same thing. She really isn't the type to play fair."
"What did you bribe them with?"I closed my eyes, bracing myself for what was about to come.
"I just told them, they each get to have a date with you. They all agreed on that,"Amber grinned, proudly.
I turned to the ceiling and pressed my hands together,"Why? Why me? Why am I getting tortured?"
Aelita and Amber rolled their eyes and dragged me into the bathroom. They closed the door to give me privacy as I took my shower. After my shower, I slipped into robe. Before I could even step out of the bathroom door, Amber and Aelita stood at the foot of the door, smiling sweetly, and holding an outfit I was sure I would never be caught dead in. Except now.
It was a black, plaid trim camisole with light gray shorts and black designer flip flops.(If you want to see pictures of the clothings, go to my profile.) Sure, it still had my favorite colors on them, but it was still a little revealing. I can't believe our school doesn't even care enough to put up a dress code. That would have at least saved me from humiliating myself.
I pulled on the clothed and walked out of the bathroom, feeling goosebumps pop up on my arms. Naturally, I brought my hands up to my arms.
I found Aelita and Amber cross-legged on the unmade bed. They were both fully dressed in the same clothes as mine, but in blue and pink.
"Time for make-up!"Amber squealed.
Reluctantly, I dragged my shoulders back into the bathroom. I sat on the counter as Amber applied the make-up. It took a full 45 minutes of Amber redoing my complexion.
"Thank God you're done,"I sighed and hopped off the counter. I adjusted the skirt that had ridden up.
Suddenly, I remembered Hiroki. I panicked and ran to Alex's bedroom. The door was wide open, giving me a full view of the room. Hiroki was helping Alex fix his bed. Relief washed over me.
"Hey guys,"I said, casually.
Their faces popped up and smiled in return.
"Hey, Sis,"Hiroki said, in a cheerful voice.
I leaned against the door frame, arms crossed,"Are you guys ready for school?"
They were both fully dressed and backpacks were zipped up.
"Yup,"Alex looked up and down at me, knowingly."My sister, huh?"
I nodded. Hiroki also took in what I was wearing; his eyes bulged out of his head.
"Can I talk to you in private, Yumi?"His nervous voice worried me. I agreed following him outside.
Amber and Aelita looked outside her window and yelled,"Where you guys going?!"
"We're talking a walk on the beach!"I yelled back.
"If you're going to seduce your brother, don't be surprised to see a few cops ready to throw you into juvy!"Amber joked.
I rolled my eyes and moved along beside my brother at a steady pace for both of us.
"What's on your mind?"I asked, hoping my voice wasn't betraying me.
He didn't answer right away, but stopped, suddenly.
"What's wrong? You can tell me,"I didn't want my brother to think he had to keep secrets from me.
"Are you going to end up like mom?"he spoke in a whisper.
He puzzled me? End up like mom? How does the way I dress going to make me end up like mom? Does he not trust his older sister to be responsible? The questions squirmed in my head, but none could be answered without Hiroki.
"What are you talking about Hiroki?"Still perplexed.
He breathed in the morning, ocean air,"When you and dad aren't home during some nights, mom does things..."His voice trailed on as he looked into the distance.
"Hiroki,"I held both my hands on his shoulders."You need to tell me what you're trying to tell me. I won't be able to do anything if you don't."
"But, you have to promise you won't fight with Mom,"Hiroki demanded. I promised.
"OK. Mom dresses up like a prostitute and brings men into the house."I gasped, but urged him to keep going.
"She made me promise not to say anything or I would...would..."
"Hiroki! Please,"I begged.
"She said I would die a painful death."Another gasp escaped my mouth.
"You can't tell her I told you! You can't!"Hiroki broke down and cried.
I engulfed him in a hug, sitting down, and hummed him a lullaby. It was the best thing I could do. If I didn't hold Hiroki, I probably would have murdered my own mother.
Hiroki needed me more than I ever knew. He hid is deeper pain so well. I needed to get him out of that house permanetly. Our dad was already planning on leaving us. Our dad never cared about us. Maybe our mother a little bit but not enough since she threatened Hiroki. He needed a new mother and a father. If I had to be those things, then so be it. I'd do it.
Jamie: Okay. Don't be mad at me but I short of rushed thi. I wanted it to be updated. If I can, I'll make the next chapter better. It will be about how Yumi tries to juggle the bet and finding herself an apartment. Don't hate it until you try it.