I'm Sorry - part 4 (English Version)

POV: Joe

That morning I was deliberately being ordinary. But the truth is, I really wanna pull my sister out of her room and immediately interrogate her. It's not her fault didn’t tell me. But still...

She must already know about all this.

Finally after 20 minutes I pretended to read the newspaper over coffee, Nadine casually take her steps into the dining room.

"what we have for breakfast?" she asked as she sat comfortably on the chair.

"As usual." I replied in a monotone with my eyes stuck to the paper, and I was very tired turning the same page and read over and over again of the same article.

Well indeed, I made a usual breakfast for her, homemade fried rice with a fried egg that I season.

"You know?" Suddenly Nadine spoke so softly that I had to look her.

"I miss Mom." Three words. I know what it means, very understand. But it may be different for Nadine. She only 10.

I'm still waiting for her words. "Your fried rice has the same taste as Mom’s. Moreover, this fried rice. "She continued.

Of course it tasted like Mom’s. Well ... it is because she was the one who taught me how to make fried rice as good as it was.

Wait. Why atmosphere of the dining room is a sad way? Damn, it’s hard to ask this question right now.

"Already, quick. Eat your meal if you do not want to be late." I said.

I thought the tears will flow, and she wipe it immediately. She ate with gusto as usual.

Have you ever seen someone eat homemade food with gusto, like Nadine now? You should try it. It feels like the work you bought for billions! A rare but pleasant feeling.

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POV: Kim

"You tell it in the first date?" Dean squealed when I told her what happened last night.

"Sorry, I inadvertently. When I’m talking to him, I felt very comfortable." My alibi.

"Still, Kim! At least you have to believe and trust that guy first. You can not tell it to stranger. "

“He isn’t stranger! He is my student’s brother.”

“Kim, you’re not know this guy.”

"All right. I'm sorry." I swear I am truly sorry. Me and Dean have agreed on this. So, I'll face the risks.

Dean sighed for a moment and look at me like she ... understand? "Relax, we'll face it together. If you're fired, we will soon get a new job for you. "She said with a reassuring smile.

I catch her smile. "I'm very lucky to have a friend like you. What am I without you? "

"Are you trying to seduce me?" Dean's face instantly turned mischievous. "As long as you know, I still love my boyfriend now."

"You've got a girlfriend? Why did not you tell me? "Honestly I'm a little upset that Dean never did tell me if she was close to any guy.

"Oh, you've got to meet him. He's cool and very fun. Oh yeah, he's also very loyal when I'm sad or happy." Dean said it vehemently.

"What's his name? Did I know him? "I'm getting impatient.

"Maybe you do not know him well, but I remember both of you often to meet."

"Really?" Okay, I'm getting confused. Who exactly was the guy that Dean said?

"Yes. I was with you. "

Maybe now my face is starting to look weird. I'm very curious and confused. I never remember that me and Dean often met with a guy. Not this year.

"I'll help remind you. He is white, large, I think good looking ... "I tried hard turning my brain.

Considering every guy who ever talked to both of us.

"... Very soft," wait. Soft? "And he was often called by ... Bed."

Oh yes! I knew it!

Instantly Dean laugh out loud. "Hahahaha! You should see the face of confusion of yours! You're so funny! "

I could only smile bullied like that. Maybe this time my face was flushed. I can’t count how many times Dean tricked me by utilize my innocent. It's not fair!

You will get pay back, Dean. We’ll see.

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POV: Joe

That night I decided to ask Nadine about that thing.

"Is it every teacher in your dance studio at least 20," I asked suddenly makes Nadine immediately stop feeding activity. So suddenly.

Nadine just froze. Did not answer my question.

"Hmm? Do you not know that? "

I saw Nadine nod.

"And Kim?"

Nadine suddenly turned around to face me. With a quizzical stares and furrowed brows. "You know?"

I shrug. "Let's say someone told me that she is still a high school student."

In seconds which is very fast, Nadine is now in front of me. I mean really in front of me, even in my lap.

"Do not tell anyone." Said Nadine looks very pitiful.

"Why?" I added little sympathy in my eyes.

"Because working at that dance studio can be an opportunity for her." Her eyes now look very sad. Uh, wait. I my sister about cry?

Before she is really crying, I should say what she want to hear. But before I could say it, her habits show. Cut my words off.

"You like her, right?" She said.

Of course I'm confused. "Why do you say that?"

"Because you called her after the date."
"It's not a-" and again, she cut my words off.

"Well ... whatever it's called. The point is you called her. If you are not interested in her, you will not call her again and hung it, right? "

Shit. From where this little girl knew about this? Still a kid but could take such a conclusion? I should not have bought her an iPhone.

"Back to the beginning." I tried to change the subject. "So when did you know that Kim is still in high school?"

Nadine forehead creased in thought. It was a sign that she was thinking. Or try to remember.

"When I started training a week in the studio."

"It's been that long?" Sure my face looks very surprised. "And you did not tell me? Not even gave a clue? "Or perhaps disappointed expression was shadowing my face.

"I’ve promised!" Nadine back pleading.

I tried to soften my expression. "All right. From now on, you're no longer hide anything  from my me, okay? "I offer my right pinkie finger as a sign of agreement.

Nadine greeted enthusiastically reach my little finger. "There are no lies between us!" She said excitedly with a garnish of sweet smile.

I love my sister.