Perhaps

"What do you mean? That's the truth, he should have never been born into this world."

"You're not wrong, father! It's not because Anka's mother left and it's not because of her that you're embarrassed. You're the one who embarrassed yourself. If only you were willing to open up and accept all the circumstances, perhaps none of this would have happened."

"How dare you say something like that-"

"Stop it, don't continue anymore. If Anka hears all this, she will definitely be devastated!" Uncle Clark said.

"No, you're wrong Uncle. Anka is used to hearing all this, should you just ask this person?"

"Why do you guys fight over small things?"

"Shut up, maybe this is a small thing for you because you don't know us at all. You'd better leave right now!" Bryan said hatefully as he walked away.

"You useless kid!" Dad shouted. Even though Bryan didn't care. But I heard it and it was true what Uncle Clark said. I was devastated, it hurt so much. To the point that I don't feel my heart anymore, whether it's still there or not.

"Never mind, it's okay, maybe I should go. I've interfered too much. I'll excuse myself," said Uncle Clark as he started to walk out of the room. Seeing that Uncle was coming home, I immediately went downstairs and rushed to meet him.

"Uncle ...!"

"Anka?"

"Where are you going?"

"I have to go home immediately Anka, your aunt is waiting at home."

"But you just came, why go home now?"

"Sorry Anka, I can't stay long. Right now the situation is not good for me to come, next time I will come again with your aunt, okay?" he said while stroking my hair.

"Okay Uncle," I said, looking Uncle Clark in the eye.

"Excuse me, Uncle," said Uncle Clark as he walked away.

After Uncle Clark left, I tried to see Bryan's condition in his room. But I didn't dare to meet him, let alone talk to him. Surely at this time he doesn't want to be disturbed by anyone, including me.

***


This morning the sky was still covered in snow. I slowly descended down the stairs one by one. I glanced around the room, there was no father anywhere. Maybe last night Dad went out of town on duty. I saw that Bryan was the only one in the dining room. I came over to him but didn't dare say anything. Her attitude was cold, there was no warm gaze or smile on her sweet face. He didn't want to look at me at all.

"Bryan, s-good morning?"

"Yes," he answered simply.

"Where are you going?"

"I don't know," he answered as he walked away.

"Where are you going?"

"To school."

"Then who do I go with?"

"You already have a boyfriend, go with him," said Bryan as he walked away.

"Bryan, do you not care about me anymore? Are you really angry?" I thought. with feelings of sadness and worry. I really don't know what I should do.

"Miss Anka," said Aunt Eli, coming over to me.

"Yes Auntie, what's wrong?"

"There is a handsome young man outside, he is looking for Miss," answered Aunt Eli with a smile.

"Is it true?"

"Yeah, he's waiting outside."

"Did he meet Bryan earlier?"

"Auntie, I don't think so, the young master has already left."

"Is that so? OK, thank you, Auntie," I said as I rushed out to the man and I was sure it was Jack.

"Hi Anka, good morning?" Jack said while giving his sweetest smile.

"Good morning, Jack."

"Want to go to school with me?"

"Of course I want to," I answered happily. Along the way, Jack always asked about Bryan. I was confused as to what was wrong with my brother.

"Anka, I heard that Bryan often wins sports tournaments, he must be really great," said Jack while driving his red Ferrari.

"Yeah, he always excels at everything, he's really great," I said flatly.

"Why? You look sad? Aren't you happy with me?"

"N-I'm not just confused, every time I meet you, you always talk about Bryan."

"Really? Hahaha... sorry, maybe it's just a coincidence, Anka. You don't like it, huh?" Jack said while laughing broadly.

"It's not like that, last night we had a fight and after that Bryan didn't want to talk to me. He just kept quiet and didn't want to look at me anymore. I felt very guilty."

"It's not your fault, all the processes we go through will be bitter but will be beautiful in the end," said Jack as he stopped the car.

"I don't know Jack, every time I remember what I said last night I feel like crying and screaming at the top of my lungs,"

"I understand, but believe me, Anka, that I will never leave you alone because I love you," he said while touching my face gently. His touch made me feel calm.

"I love you too, thank you for wanting to love a useless woman like me."

"Don't say things like that, Anka? You're the greatest woman I've ever met," Jack hugged me tightly, not feeling my tears flowing in his arms. But for some reason I really miss someone's hug, his hug is very warm, and his hug will not be replaced.

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