Chapter 4

`Sheryl

I arrived home to unexpectedly hear bad news. My wife told me that she heard shouting awhile ago upstairs. She wanted to see what's going on but could not since Road has been crying since hearing the noise.

I can't guess for sure what happened so I went up the stairs and into Tyki's room where the said commotion had happened.

The lad is on the floor not moving while the child has tears flowing down his face from his eyes that are now red.

I thought that they just probably had a quarrel but as I walked nearer to the child to try and comfort him, I saw red markings on his neck.

Anger suddenly filled inside me. He has not learned at all from his mistake. He is still blinded by his emotions.

And the poor child...

"Tyki, follow me. I'll have a word with you," I said calmly while trying not to show my anger but seriousness is clearly heard.

I walked outside then into the other room. He followed silently.

"Close the door."

He did as said.

"Would you care to explain what you did? Care to tell me what happened?"

He just remained silent while standing still.

"Tyki, tell me what happened... or would you like me to conclude on it based on what I saw?"

His eyes looked down to the floor and remained silent.

"Tyki...

"It is what you saw. I almost killed him again."

The words were not loud but clear enough to be heard.

`Tyki

Uncle Sheryl came home and asked me to speak with him. We went into the other room where he asked me what happened.

I knew though that he only asked to hear it from me. I know it can be easily concluded what happened after all and his anger is easily seen despite trying to keep his cool.

My silence even made him more irritated.

He keeps asking despite knowing and I ask to myself, 'How can one answer that truthfully?'

I did something I shouldn't have so I'd naturally find it hard to admit but when his anger really rose... I finally admitted to it.

"It is what you saw. I almost killed him again."

He hit me in the face like before. It stung and hurt. Tears unconsciously fell.

"Reflect on what you did and apologize. That's all I ask. You don't need to get along with everyone if you want to. Just don't do that again."

He didn't scold me any further and walked out of the room.

`Sheryl

I walked back to the room where the child was and tried comforting him.

He stopped crying but I know he is still hurting. He is in pain.

I know too that my efforts are not enough and aren't really the the things that can put a smile back on this child's face.

The thing he needs, the one he needs is his own brother. He may know me for the past weeks but I still am like a stranger to him compared to the brother he lived with for years.

If Tyki really came to reflect on what he did as I told him to, there's still a chance for their relationship to heal and improve. Smiles can return to their faces. The wall between them can be broken down.

`Tyki

What should I do?

I don't really know.

I can't just go there and apologize. I can but after that then, what? What will happen?

It can't be just like before ... and I'm undeserving to be his older brother. I'm not like an older brother at all.

It would be hard staying under the same roof with such tension. Others will be affected as well.

I could try avoiding them but that still won't always happen.

Maybe, I should leave and live on my own. Uncle hadn't really sold the old house. I'll work part time to pay for the expenses but that isn't enough at all.

Well, there was this weird guy calling himself Earl that is also a relative of mine. He offered taking me in but Uncle Sheryl said that he will take care of us instead. I could probably try asking him. I still have his number. He said to call if needed.

Yeah, I could try leaving. It would be better either ways. It would be better for all of us for me to leave and there, I don't think I need to have much interaction with anyone at all. Uncle Sheryl said that himself. He said it himself that the Earl can't give what a family can since he's often away and busy. That would suit everyone fine. It would be better.

`little bunny: Thanks for reading ^_^

10/04/2011