Lennox Pov
Hi, It took me a while to show myself. By the way, I am Lennox Andre Laurent, and yes, Louise is my little sister. Maybe you have lots of questions like, why did I leave Louise, why it took me many years before I show up to her, why did I do that, what am I doing as of now and such.
I will answer that later. So I will continue what happened last chapter.
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Louise hugs me tight, I can feel that she's crying. I hugged her back.
"I missed you, little sis" I said and pats her back. She move away and look at me. I wiped her tears and smile. Then she punch me continuously in my chest.
"Nakakainis ka naman eh. Ang tagal mong di nagpakita o nagparamdam man lang saken tapos bigla kang susulpot. Saan ka ba nagpunta Kuya? Bakit ngayon ka lang ulit nagpakita saken?" She said. She's cute when she's mad. I missed her, I missed my little sister.
"Let's go to your house." I said and stand up.
"Lets go" I said and grab her hands and walk towards my car. I let her inside first before me and we left the area. She was quiet on our way to her house.
"How did you know my house?" She asked. I just smiled and did not answer. After a while, we arrived at her house. I parked the car outside and we went inside the house and sit on the sofa. She was looking at me.
"What?" I ask
"Nothing. Your face did not change." She said and smile.
"So, what happened? Why did you leave me? And how did you know my place? And...are you following me at the park?" She asked, I just smirked and took a deep breath. I know, this would be a long night.
"Remember when you were still in Grade 5 or 6, Dad and I had an argument about my passion. He don't want me to pursue arts, he wants me to take engineering or doctor. I didn't like his idea so I talked to Mom but she said the same. I was so mad, they didn't support me. So I decided to leave the house. At first, I was having second thoughts, If I leave, you will be left alone but still, I left. I thought that our parents won't let anything happens to you and that they will take care of you. And I'm sorry for that, sorry for leaving without any word coming from my mouth" I said and smile a little. I don't know if she would be mad at me.
"So that's why Mom and Dad just let me do art and not interfere with what I want to do. Now I understand why you leave tho, and I am not mad at you Brother. But, if you're thinking of me when you left, why did you only show up now? You could have just messaged me or something" She said
"Well, I was afraid that you're mad at me. That you hated me from what I did. And it took me this while to build up my courage to show up. Sorry" I said, I am really sorry, she was left alone in this house for how many years.
"Aah so that's why. What did you do then?" She asks, she looks excited tho so I chuckled
"I studied arts and took a part time job from a small cafe. It helped me to graduate and fulfill my needs. Right after graduation, I looked for a job but it took me a few months to be accepted by a huge company. They hired me for my talent in drawings and paintings. Then I started earning money, they sell my arts and give me money, they also give me insurance and all, they even give me a unit at a nearby apartment. I earn and earn a lot. But then...I started thinking of you, I was wondering how you are living, what are you up to. So I hired someone and he gives me information about you, where you live, where you've been studying. After that, I always followed you and watched you from a distance. Remember that I earn a lot of money? I bought a unit in a luxury apartment, I managed to build my own coffee shop. I parted ways with the company I've been working and I focused on running the cafe." I said, she was so focused at me, I got a sudden relief, cause I always thought that she won't listen to my explanation and will be mad at me.
"So, if you're following me, did you know what happened to me or what?" She said and was looking anxious.. I smiled
"I know what happened Louise. You and that guy, Zayne is his name I guess." I said then she stopped smiling, I sensed that she don't want to talk about it so I changed the topic
"Okay okay, then after, I build my own arts center, it was full of my works and other artists, and then money kept on coming. I got bored at my same routine, going to cafe, going to art center. So I decided to learn about electronics, I applied in college and graduated. Then, I didn't stop learning electronics, my hard work paid off. I got a chance to build my own company and now, we're earning huge amount of money, we have investors from abroad, we have our branch abroad and we have many foreign and local distributors and partnerships. And while doing all of that, I learn about jiu jitsu, judo, karate and taekwondo, it was to prepare myself in case you're in danger and I was at the area." I said and smile so proud.
"Sus, ang sweet naman pala ng Kuya ko" She said and pinched my cheeks.
"Aray!" I shouted. It hurts tho.
"So ano na plano mo Kuya? Magstay ka ba dito?" She asks.
"If you would let me stay for a while. I bought a house here and it will take a few days or weeks to move all my things." I said and smile. Then she happily hugs me.
"I have a vacant room. You could stay there." She said.
"Sabi mo may company ka, edi kilala ka ng mga tao? Kasi diba, kung malaki na ung company mo, makikilala na ng mga tao" She said and smile.
"They don't actually know me. I barely show myself in public. Only my employees, partners, and distributors know me." I said,
"Anong pangalan? Bakit di ko ata alam?" She said, and she was really looking at me..
"LAA Company." I said, then she looked at me shocked.
"WHAT!! LAA COMPANY??! I have so many devices and appliances from LAA. You own that company?" She said and her eyes are open wide. I was laughing inside of me..
"Yes." I simply said, trying hard not to burst out laughing..
"But how? I searched at who is the owner of that company but then..."
"Nothing comes up" I said. Then she raised her eyebrows at me
"It was because I don't want to broadcast my name or anything related to me."
"But why LAA? Is that your name?" She asked
"Yup, Lennox Andre Alcazar. I used mother's maiden name" She then nods
"Oh, did you meet our parents? Nakakausap mo ba sila?" She asks, and that hit me. I sighed
"No, the last time I talked to Dad was when he called me when I was studying arts, begging me to forget arts and study engineering. After that, I decided to end any form of communication to them." I said and look away.
"Can you do me a favor?" I asked. She happily nods.
"Can you help me talk to our parents and make up with them? I guess it is the right time. Now that I have something to be proud of and something to show them about my achievements. " I said and smile.
"Before my graduation, they said they will come back here to celebrate but they won't be able to attend the day of my graduation tho" She said, and she sounds sad, we'll our parents are busy, like always..
"It's okay little sis. I will attend your graduation" I said then she smiled so wide.
"So, now that I explained my side. What about you?" I said, putting the attention to her.
"I thought you already knew what was happening to my life?" She said and bitterly smile
"I know, but what I mean is...what are you feeling? How did you feel about those dramas that happened and is happening in you?" I said. She sighed.
"It was...overwhelming. So much was happening in such a short time. Jaxon showed up and now Zayne came back. And he wants to be friends again, he wants some closure. And I don't want to give that to him. Not yet" She said, and I know how hard it is for her, she had been hurt before..
"Aww, you know. If you really don't want to be close to him again, just avoid him. I got a feeling that he won't do any good to you." I said, and I can feel that. There's something wrong about Zayne..seems like something was off. I need to be sure about him..
"That's the same thing that Sean told me. He's also got a hunch that Zayne won't do any good to me" She said then she looked at me.
"Kuya, kung di ko na kaya ung mga nangyayare sa buhay ko." She then stopped talking so I looked at her.
"Will you take me away and help me leave this place?" She said. I smiled
"I will" I said and hug her.
I know what was happening to her. And it was too much for her to handle. Zayne hurt her in the past, and now he came back. It affected her, I know, but she needs to stay strong. I know something will happen before she graduates. It's still early to not expect something, she still has 8 months to finish highschool.
I just hope the best for my sister. I should really investigate Zayne...