A brother's regret (THE BULLIED SERIES)

Chapter 6

He looked towards Amelia's sleeping figure and watch as Dave patted her hair. He couldn't help feeling a little jealous. He was the who should be there.

Anyways, this is probably punishment for all the years he hurt her.

"Andrew is there something you are not telling us?" His mother began eyeing him suspiciously. He couldn't meet her eyes and that action seem to rise her suspicion. "Did you hurt Amelia in our absence?"

"What are you saying Tricia, why would you ask our son that kind of question? He would never hurt his sister" Dan defended confused at his wife's words.

"You don't understand Dan. The reason Amelia got all scared and panic was because she saw Andrew; she said to get him away from her and not let him hurt her and Andrew made a very suspicion remark like 'I'll never hurt you again" she explained putting emphasis on the word 'again'

"What do you mean by that Andrew? Have you been hurting your sister?" Dan asked this time.

"I'm sorry" was the only word that came out of his mouth as he sobbed.

This only got his parents all the more confused "what do you mean you're sorry?" Dan was the one who spoke again hoping his son would deny it. He wouldn't be able to take it if Andrew admitted to it.

"Dad, mum; i'm really sorry. It's all my fault; i-i was obsessed with being popular and I had to be a bully to Amelia. I'm so sorry I really regret what I did"

Patricia placed a hand on her mouth in shock as tears rolled down her eyes but Dan eyes never left his son as he wondered if he should believe Andrews words. He could remember that Andrew was a brother who would do anything for his sister. 

"T-the bruise on your sisters cheeks a month ago was it you?" Patricia asked slowly hoping her suspicions are wrong.

"What bruise, what are you talking about Tricia?" Dan was curious but at the same time furious. Amelia had a bruise and she didn't tell him.

"A month ago while we were making dinner, I notice a bruise on her cheeks which she tried to hide with her hair but when I questioned her, she said someone hit her by accident"

Andrew sobbed harder. She could have told on him but she didn't; she was trying to protect him when he had been nothing but a bad brother to her.

"Andrew did you do it" his father's voice was beyond furious and Andrew feared he might punch him.

"Yes" he admitted keeping his head down so he wouldn't meet their eyes. "I'm sorry"

Patricia Brock down in tears while Dan racked his hand through his hair as if he couldn't believe this was happening. Dave sat there watching Amelia and paying no attention to them.

"All this time i thought leaving you alone with your sister is the right choice" Dan voice held so much anger "I thought you would protect. I thought she was acting normal when she pleaded with us not to leave but I guess I know the reason now"

"I'm sorry dad"

"Say that one more time and I'll forget you are my son" he warned in a cold voice which only caused Andrew to sob harder "you were suppose to protect her. I didn't expect this from you" his voice rose higher and Patricia held his shoulder trying to calm him down despite being unable to stop her tears.

"Lower your voice Dan, Amelia is still asleep"

Dan took a deep breath as he watched his sobbing son in utter disappointment. This shouldn't be happening; not to his children.

After calming himself, Dan looked at Andrew "you heard what the doctor said. You are to stay away from Amelia until she recovers. I don't want to see you any where close to her is that clear?" Andrew nodded despite the pain in his heart "i'm very disappointed in you Andrew" he walked out without sparing anyone a glance.

Patricia shook her head in disappointment before going after her husband.

Andrew broke down. He not only lost his sister's love; he has also lost his parents as well. How was he ever going to fix this if he doesn't get close to her.

He looked up at Dave who still sat beside Amelia. His back was to Andrew.

Andrew felt he also owe him an apology "Dave i'm sorry"

"You don't have to be sorry Andrew" he replied, his voice was surprisingly soft "I didn't tell your parent what you did because I wanted you to do it yourself. Seeing that you didn't lie to them, you've earn my respect but I don't think I can forgive you or feel sorry for you because you deserve whatever is happening to you right now"

Dave walked out leaving him and Amelia alone. He looked towards her and noticed her peaceful expression. He smiled sorrowfully as he approached her. He took her hand and rubbed "I will wait Amelia" he said "i will wait for you to get better. I don't care how long that will be but I will wait to be your brother again and that's a promise" he place a kiss on her forehead and left her to rest.

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Here is another update i do hope you vote and comment. Now who wants to guess how long it will take for Amelia to get over her fear for her brother.