homecoming

The other sister arrives part 1

My sister Christine called me earlier this morning to make sure l was coming to California. to visit our big sister Lena
I wasn't sure how l was feeling about the whole situation at the same time l missed my sister dearly, when Chris informed me. We have a niece and nephew who are twins
I knew there was no turning back for l already purchased my plane ticket, Christine gave me all the details of the hotel we're she was staying at. The day Lena left our family, l was devastated to know end. Lena taught me how to braid hair, we use to do a lot of things together
She was there when I got my menstrual cycle she was the one that showed me how to use a tampon. Lena was through all milestones growing up, our mother was always working at the hospital. You can say Lena raised me, l'm glad l packed my bags last night. I'm sitting in my kitchen eating some breakfast, my fashion show last night was a huge success. I received a lot of compliments on the outfits I designed, l was introduced to a fashion icon by the name of zonique who was is Paris France. She spoke so eloquently. You couldn't tell she was from another country, because she speaks both languages English and French. We talked a little about what kind of work I did
I'm about open my second store in LA so it's a strong possibility l might be moving to los Angeles California
I'm not sure how this is gonna go over with Christine
I done well for myself these last few years. I just brought my first car, life is great. my best friend janique and I graduated from the same college, she's my partner in crime. She studied photography, janique really wants to get out of Savannah Georgia, we been here all of our lives
Lena was the only one who left this place while we were left behind. Technically she didn't have a choice at the time, because mommy kicked her out of the house
Cause she reveal she was a lesbian. We grew up in a Christian household and we were taught human sexuality was a sin according to what mother had told us, l kinda suspected Lena was gay but never said anything
I think it was two months after she left home, l found letters under her mattress from a girl name Addy
They were very explicit. Along with erotic poetry
I hid them from Christine and my mother. I never brought it up to Lena about them, because none knew where she was at. It was later confirmed she moved to Manhattan new York, to stay with aunt Olivia and Alex
Christine didn't care to much for them due to the things our mom said about the two. I ignored the negative things she would say about Lena, when Lena stood up to our mother Elizabeth. She got smacked across her face
We couldn't say a word, we weren't allowed to bring up her name. Around mother but before she died she had pictures of Lena in her bible, as if she was trying to pray Lena's sexuality away. She even tried to get the pastor to talk to Lena, of course that never happened. Our sister had changed before our eyes, because she came home one night with her shirt ripped open. It never discuss
What had taken place, my sister believes somebody assaulted Lena. She became distant withdrawal and isolated, the whole house could feel the tension in the air
She wasn't as talkative. Lena stayed to herself
Her and Christine were super close l don't know if she told her what happened that night, l washed out my bowl over at the sink. I decided to take a Lyft to the airport
My bestie is still asleep, Janique got back late last night from some party. I never been interested in going to parties, that was something l wasn't into growing up

After getting off the phone with my baby sister Nadia
I went down to the gym and worked out for a few hours
Last night's events played over in my mind.
I saw a different side to my big sister Lena
She looked really happy, with her family
Her wife Stef is a little mysterious but l'm still feeling her out. They seemed very much in love with each other
I can't get over how much Lena's daughter Francesca looks exactly like Lena accept for the eyes, Xander favors
Stef, Nadia said she was coming. I had to call her to make sure she was really gonna come out to California
I still have the letter from our mother in my bag
I'm not sure when would be the right time to give to her
I didn't open it up to see what mother had written
One thing mother said before she died she wanted all of us to stay together and remain close. I was surprised to see Alex and Olivia with their little girl Maya, it was wrong of me to blame them for Lena not reaching out after she left Savannah Georgia. I'm sure Lena had her reasons for not keeping in contact with us, mother forbid us to talk to her. That's probably why Lena stayed away for so long, l found letters she had written us in my mother's keep sake box. Mother wouldn't allow Nadia and I talk about her or mentioned her name, l know l'm gonna have to tell Lena I found our birth father. I've been in contact with him for months, he never knew about us
From what he told me over the phone. He and mother had a affair, while he was still married to his wife, that's how we were conceived. I was mad at my mother for what she did to Lena, l wasn't allowed to talk back to her
Once l was finished with my work out l headed back to my hotel suite. to get a shower because Lena invited me over for some family function of some sort, my sister doesn't look well. She is so thin l wonder if she's on some type of diet or something, Lena was always small growing up
I thought at least she would have put on some weight
Maybe I was the only that notice she didn't eat much last night. I'm thinking of saying something to her about it
I don't wanna make her feel uncomfortable about it, only time will tell, l wanna check out the malls here and l probably do a little shopping while l'm in town
I really need update my wardrobe. I can't believe how many bedrooms Lena has in her house, she has a spare room with a walk in closet. My sister always had exquisite taste in clothes, l am gonna try to be nice towards Olivia and Alex today. I shouldn't have lashed on them like that
They didn't deserve it, l can't help but to feel a little Jealous of my sisters relationship with them. How close Lena is with me. I don't want to be a Debbie downer this whole trip, l have a whole week to spend time with my sister and her family. My restaurant is going well
But l'm thinking of expanding, l'm not a hundred percent sure yet. I might need to ask Lena for a small loan or co-sign for me to get a loan from the bank, cause the money mother left us is almost gone, if they can afford that big old house. She can Len me a around two grand