After getting dressed, I ran outside to meet my big sister, who was now standing impatiently tapping her feet on the stone-cold concrete road with an imposing look that screamed, "I'm going to whip your ass." She was clearly mad, and I was worried that if I spoke, I'd make things worse, which, truth be told, was actually a common occurrence with me. Whenever I got into a conflict with anyone, my self-righteous ego tried to cool things down and cool things over, but instead, I ended up pouring salt in the wound, and I don't have to really explain why I'd rather wait for big sissy to speak the first word.
and I was somewhat happy when she took my small hands in her slightly big one and pulled me along with her. She was quiet the rest of the way... I felt a sick feeling in my stomach about the awkward silence after the dinner table confrontation. It seemed odd to me; she was like a totally different person, and it bothers me because this silent girl doesn't seem like the loud, bold, and brave person I met. I mean, like, hello?? I'm supposed to be the quiet one; that's my thing and no one else's, and I knew my curiosity would get the better of me one of these days, putting me into some serious dirty water.
But in that moment I didn't really care about any consequences My conscience was nagging me to ask, so I did just that by reaching up as far as I could while tugging on her thick coat to grab her attention as much as possible. I needed the closure that she was okay and that nothing was bothering her, that we could continue our journey, and that we would be okay.
"Maya?"
"Is something wrong?" She asked in a soft, gentle tone while stopping under a tree.
"If you're feeling sick, my dear baby sister, we can always come back to the market tomorrow because your health comes first, more than anything in this world, so if you're feeling sick, we can always head back. After all, it's not like the market was going to get exterminated or some crazy stuff like that."
"You'd really turn back just like that? But what if Mom punishes you for not doing what she asked? Aren't you afraid of her laugh? I mean wrath."
Pffft-
"BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!..."
"You know, you really do crack me up sometimes, little sis. You still are the same old little prankster Mom punished for taking care of you. That'd be the day."
i almost couldnt belive what i was hearing so bad my mouth fell wide open anything could just fly inside it did she really just laugh when i asked her if mom would punish her for not doing the task at hand i mean i knew this family did things differently from mine but im too used to getting punished yelled at for the slightest things that werent even my fault its hard to be critizized especially the few people who should be your number one supporter but live to tear you down with no remorse tragic really bbut thats how my life was growing up in that home and thats why i learned a few things and applied it to my daily routine and life but with this family its differnt if i make a mistake and awkknowldeg and learn from it i get rewarded and praises intead of constant critisisms from people who became dead to me now literally since i no longer exist in my old world and thank the heavens for my stupidity on that day becuase if it werent for those hijackers me being gullable and oblivious i wouldnt have goyten myself killed along with others right now im hapy to be in this girls body her family is cool caring, protective, loving—something mine never was but I won't let that affect me.
No- no- no!
That's not...nothing's wrong. I'm perfectly fine. I just got a little shaken up with everything that has happened so far and got worried I was starting to be a burden to you, Mom, and Big Brother...you guys do so much for the family, but here I am, the little brat who ends up getting into trouble every day. That's why I don't think it's a good idea to take me with you; I might even end up getting you killed—
"Shh, my dear, there's no need to worry." We're family; we look out for each other, so don't you ever think for a moment that you are a burden to us. Besides, your big sister is old enough to protect herself and a certain little nosey troublemaker. So don't worry about what you did before so much... all of it is in the past, alright? so Look at it this way: if we always think so heavily about the mistakes we made and what others thought of it, we'd only walk ourselves down the path of regret and sorrow. You won't be able to fix your mistakes by then, little one, but if you walk towards the path of change and remorse, then you can do better for the ones you love. Just always remember to change for the better of yourself and not because others told you what your future should be with your family; that's all that really matters since life is short, and we shouldn't worry about the little things. Instead, we should try and correct the mistakes made, right?
"Woahhh, big sissy is such an inspirational figure."
Don't I know it? I'm always the best of the best, and no one can be like me or replace me because...
"I AM...THE...GODDESS...OF... THEM ...ALL!!!"
"MWHAHAHAHHAHAHA YOU HEAR THAT? MY LITTLE SISTER SAID I'M AMAZING, SO BOW DOWN BEFORE ME, PEASANTS. HEAR MY CALLING OF THE NIGHT BOW BEFORE ME."
"Wait—I didn't mean amazing like that!!"
"Andddd she got too carried away again," but honestly it was funny seeing her all pepped up like that. Big Sissy reminded me of my school friend I once had. She was just like her, always so fired up when it comes to supporting the people who she loved and cared for. Her name was Alisa, and we grew up together, but sadly, as we went to high school, she found the wrong crowd and left to join the popular crew and becme a bully herself, the thing we both always feared when going into high school. And yet she betrayed me by copying the answer sheets, stealing the fund money for the school's fundraiser, and pinning it all on me every chance she got. She went as far as to get me expelled from the school. I really wonder how someone who was so quiet and a book nerd like me could turn into such a rotten fruit!
"You're right, big sis. From now on, I will start to focus on myself and not what happened in the past."
That's more like it I was starting to get worried you lost your way for a sec. Glad you're on track now. Let's hop on the train now; it arrived while we were having the deep convo, and you wouldn't have heard it because these trains on this side of the city are rather noise resistant. Pretty cool, huh?
"Yeah, it is! I can't wait to ride it!!! Let go; let's go already before it leaves us."
"You're quite the eager one, aren't you? behaving like you've never ridden one of these bad boys before."
Have I ridden one of these before? I was quite confused because I always rode the bus or a cab anywhere I wanted to go. That's when I remembered that in my world I'm in someone else's body and world. Of course, they took the train plenty of times, and I wouldn't know. Stupid, stupid, I keep forgetting my place here. Luckily my big sis didnt take it to heart and guided me in while humming a gentle tune of a song. As we went inside the train it was quite fancy and extravagant for a run-down side of a town but I'm still grateful I don't have to walk all the way but sitting in this train made me feel uncomfortable