All Strings Attached

Chapter 4

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Win chuckled to himself and looked ahead, he could see his house from where he had reached. It was already dark and there were rarely anyone on the street.

He narrowed his eyes as he felt like a dark figure standing outside his house, probably looking at Win coming. Didn't look like his dad. Win came closer and once he realised who it was, he shouted happily and ran towards him.

"P'Type!" Win shouted and jumped on him, hugging him. His older brother, Type laughed and almost fell back , catching Win.

"Easy there big bear" Type laughed and patted his back "You are bigger than me now"

"You are back already? Why didn't you tell you were coming?" Win asked, his smile wide. "What did you bring for me?"

Type smiled at him and nodded "Surprise. Lets talk later okay? Dad is waiting for you"

"Okay. After you" Win replied, gesturing him to walk first, Win followed, hiding behind his older brother.

As soon as they entered house, he heard his father yelling "Win Metawin!"

He was waiting for Win in the living room. Win who was standing behind his elder brother flinched and looked at his dad, startled "Ho dad you scared me"

"You sneak out of the house whenever you want and doesn't even pick up your phone" His dad scolded, standing up "Your mother was worried sick about you"

"Mom I just went to the local mall" Win replied, looking at his mom.

"Let it go na dad" Type spoke calmly "He is still young. Don't be so strict on him" Win nodded behind his brother, agreeing .

"You've spoiled him rotten! He is not a kid anymore " Their dad argued. He glared at Win and pointed his finger at him "I am so done of your non serious behaviour. Get serious in life or don't call me dad ever"

Win frowned, putting his hand over his brother's shoulder and replied, confused "But it'll feel so weird to call you by your name"

"Look at this disrespectful boy!" His dad yelled and came towards him. Win shrieked and used his elder brother as shield, protecting himself from his dad's rage, laughing.

"Dad..dad relax" Type tried to calm his dad, helpless.

"Win , you go to your room" Type said and then looked at his dad, helping him sit back down on couch "Dad I've told you not to get rilled up. Its not good for your heart"

"This boy has driven me on edge" He glared at Win "Why can't he be like you"

" Dad don't worry. He'll do fine" Type said, pushing Win towards the stairs, gesturing him to go into his room while he calm his dad.

"Thank you phi" Win muttered, jogging towards his room.

He closed his door and dropped himself on bed, sighing happily. He bit his lips, trying to stop himself from smiling and pulled out Bright's wallet from his pocket. He pulled out Bright's id card and smiled, staring at his photo.

Next morning, Win was up at his usual time ,causing him to rush into getting ready and leave for college with Saint banging on his door,waiting.

"We're gonna miss the bus!" Saint complaint as they both ran towards bus stop. Win thrust the rest of the sandwich in his mouth and spoke with his mouth full, his voice barely audible "We can ask P'Zee to come pick us. He won't object if you ask"