OH, STEPBROTHER!

Chapter 4

FIONA.

Friday came very fast and soon, I found myself parking my stuff as I waited for my mum to come pick me up. I wore a blue jean and a yellow turtle neck body hug top, packed my hair in a bun and decorated them with hair pins. The weather was a bit chilly and I don't want my hair to get messed up by it. Soon, I heard the sound of a car horn, I looked out of my room window and recognized Mr Oliver at once.

Last night, I called Jason to remind him of my trip back home. He promised to visit me as often as he can and of course, I could go over to see him and hang out with him. At once, I went out of my room and down the stairs. Genevieve isn't home but she assured me that she will call from time to time and will never go a day without texting me. I opened the door,locked it with my key and headed towards the driver who smiled at the sight of me.

."Nice to see you again Fiona" he smiled broadly and helped me place my suitcase at the back of the car. I nodded and returned his kind gestures, "Nice to see you again Mr Oliver" I responded and walked towards the passenger seat. With a sigh, I brought out my phone and texted Genevieve, "On my way, I will miss you." I texted her and looked out of the car window as it began to drive down the road.

The drive went on for two hours. Soon, I became surrounded by a familiar neighborhood and I knew that I would be home any minute from now. I shoved my phone into my pocket and past memories came crawling in. Soon, we got to my home and the driver parked at the front porch. I got down, fixed my eyes on the door and turned to Mr Oliver who helped take down my suitcase. With my suitcase in my hand, I walked towards the front door and let out a sigh of relief. I went closer and rang the doorbell, instantly, the door opened and I found my mom staring at me with excited eyes.

"My baby" she hugged me tightly, let go and cupped my face in her hands as she scanned my face thoroughly, "Look at you, you look more beautiful than i have ever imagined, i have missed you and i am so happy that you came" she said all at once.

Her reaction made me laugh, my mum is such a drama queen, she acts so uptight any time she sees me for the first time in a long while. "Mum, I am no longer a kid, stop all these attitudes, the neighbors will think you are talking to a five years old child '' I said to her with a chuckle.

My mum waved her hand at me as she let me in and closed the door behind me, "Don't be a silly child, you are my daughter no matter how old you are. I can act however i want and it is none of the neighbors business" she asserted.

I surveyed the house, it looked so nice and well kept, the smell of roasted beef filled the house and at once, I knew that my mum was expecting someone very important. I turned to her with a teasy look, "Mum" I dragged my word and raised an eyebrow, "You are expecting someone aren't you?" I asked and at once, my eyes fell on the ring on her left finger. My eyes widened in shock and I looked up at her. My mum followed my eyes and when I turned to her, she nodded with great excitement.

I dropped my suitcase, held her hand and looked back at her, "Mum, you got engaged?" I asked even when I could see it already with both eyes.

My mum nodded and giggled in excitement, "Yes child!" She exclaimed with great happiness, "Your mother is finally getting married" she chuckled and held my hands tightly.

I stood firm and stared at her, I didn't know what to say or how to react to this. I had mixed feelings about it because I never imagined having a step dad. I thought my mum was comfortable with her single life but with the way her eyes glowed, I knew that she had chosen this man for sure.

"Mum, you got engaged and didn't inform me?" I managed to ask, happiness began to grow in me.

My mum held my hand, "I am sorry child but this is the reason i invited you over. He is coming tonight and I want you to meet him" she paused with soft eyes, "I know that you are surprised about this. Ever since your father abandoned us,I swore to keep men off my list, focus on my job and take good care of you. I have been doing this for years but when I found Chris, I couldn't contain the joy I felt, he treats me so right, makes me feel like a queen. And I have even met his son, he is a fine lad and nice, he should probably be your age or a little older than you are" she announced.

My jaw dropped at her words, "He has a son?" She inquired with doubt from her mum who nodded in agreement.

Wow, a step dad and a step brother at the same time, the news is just so big for her to take in and she felt her head whirl with thoughts.

"I know it's a lot to take in Fiona but finally, we can have a complete family and we won't have to be alone all the time" My mum held my face with smiles on her face.

I didn't know how to feel at that point but the look on my mum's face told me how happy she is and i won't spoil it for her, after all, i am in college and will only see them once in a while so it won't be a big deal.

I smiled brightly at my mum, "Alright, when will they be here?" I asked.

My mum glanced at her wrist watch, "It's 3:30 now" . They will be here in the next 30 minutes. I have already prepared dinner, just come help me serve the table" she said and walked into the kitchen.

Together, we set the table and brought out plates and food she had prepared, the table was well set and drinks were also placed. Maybe this is a time for a change in my life and having a real family might not be bad.

A few minutes later, we heard the doorbell ring, mum quickly adjusted her dress, she looked at me with a nod and at once, i understood her sign.

She walked towards the door and opened it. At once, a tall man in a suit walked into our home. He had thick black hair that was nicely trimmed. His beards were shaved and honestly, my mum really has eyes for a good looking man, he doesn't look bad at all.

A figure appeared before him, the guy had his face fixed to the ground as he adjusted his pants, he had a parcel in his hand and a well iron shirt that suited his physique. He closed the door behind him, he looked up and at once, our eyes met and a bolt of an electric shock filled my veins. The plate in my hands fell to the floor and broke into pieces, our eyes were fixed on each other as deep anger mixed with alarm filled our faces.

"Him!"

"Her! " We screamed in chorus and both parents stared at us in shock.