My sister's boyfriend

Chapter six - She is not that bad

Cole's POV:

I am at Elina's house with her. Finally, I met her sister, Zoe. I don't understand why my girlfriend lied to me about her. I talked with her and found out the truth. I think she is jealous of her sister. The question is why. It's visible that their relations are not perfect. Something is going on. Zoe said that she would be at the same university as us. Her sister didn't like it at all. I don't see why this bothers her so much. One of them will be in first grade. The other one will be in the third. Also, they study different careers. I understand why she chose this one, but I'm afraid this won't happen. As I see it, they won't make up soon. That's why I can try to do something, but it might backfire on me. I don't want Elina to think I have something with her sister. These are not my intentions at all. What I want to know is why she doesn't like her. Zoe seems like a nice girl. It's not like I have talked much with her. I mean, I came like two days ago. At least her parents like me. I wish my girlfriend could come with me home. I have no idea why she cut me off. Maybe she didn't want to meet them. Well, I don't want to think about this now. There is around a month before the beginning of the new university year. I better focus on that. Zoe told me that she would study graphic design too. I can help her if she lets me. From what I understood, she wants to deal with it alone. That is good. Otherwise, she won't learn. I can't do the work instead of her. At least I can tell her what she is supposed to do. I hope that I won't have problems with Elina because of that.

It's my third day at Elina's house. We'll be here for a week. At least, that is what she told me. I think she would've stayed more if her sister wasn't there. I don't know why they can't understand each other so well. I planned to talk with their parents. They can tell me what has happened. I'm sure they know something. I'm only interested. The last thing I want to do is mess with this. Elina won't like it for sure. Also, she doesn't want me to spend time with her sister. That's what I think. Nothing will happen between Zoe and me.

I woke up half an hour ago. Elina is still sleeping. Her parents took a week off of work. While she is sleeping, I can use the chance to talk with them. I carefully got out of bed and went to the bathroom to get ready. Then I changed my clothes. When I was ready, I opened the door and went to the kitchen. Miss Monroe was already taking care of the breakfast. I don't know what she is cooking, but it smells good.

- It smells good. - I said

- Hi, Cole. I'm making eggs with bacon.

- That's why it smells like that. I can't wait to try it.

- You have to be patient.

- While Elina is sleeping, can I ask you something?

- Yes, sure.

- What is going on between her and Zoe? They don't talk much.

- I wish I knew. Since sixth grade, Elina has changed her behavior towards Zoe. She got distant from her. They started spending less time together.

- Maybe Zoe did something.

- Can I know why you are asking?

- I got interested. Also, Elina lied to me about her sister. I mean, about her personality.

- I don't know why she did that. I'm sorry.

- Hey, it's ok. I'm glad I found out the truth.

- If you want to know more, you should talk with the girls. You better do it separately. Hopefully, they can tell you something. They don't share with us that much. Mostly I am talking about Elina.

- I see. I think I will start with Zoe. She might tell me the truth.

- Good luck. That is the only thing I can tell you.

- Thanks. I will need it.

Soon, all of us were around the table. The breakfast was delicious. After that, Elina went into her room. Zoe went to read in the backyard. I guess this is her favorite place to read. The hammock looks comfortable. I don't want to interrupt her, but I feel bad. I know it's typical for siblings to argue, but what they do is too much. Also, one of them suffers. I walked into the backyard and waited for Zoe to notice me. That took her some time.

- Hey.

- Oh, hey. Can I help you?

- No, I only wanted us to talk. If you are busy, I can come later.

- No, you don't have to do it. For what do you want us to talk?

- You and Elina.

- Can we talk about something else?

- Yes, but not now.

- Ok, what do you want to know?

- The truth. Why can't you two understand each other? It's hard but not impossible.

- That is something you should ask Elina. I don't know why she hates me.

- Hold on. No one said that she hated you.

- Isn't it obvious? I went to this university for her, but maybe it was a mistake.

- You are there to study, ok? Don't abandon your dreams because of someone.

- I'm not doing it. Let's say that she was the main reason for choosing this university. I signed up for graphic design at another four universities. I got accepted everywhere.

- That is great. Your diploma must have been high.

- Well, it was high enough. I tried to be a straight-A student, but it was hard. Also, that took much of my free time. I couldn't afford it. There should be time for everything.

- It's true. Now is the time when you should enjoy your life.

- I don't even know what I want to do with it. I mean, apart from studying.

- I'm sure you will find new friends at university. You can go to parties and have fun with them.

- No offense, but I'm not that big party girl. These events are too loud for me.

- There are many other ways how you can have fun.

- Like what?

- Going out is an option.

- Yes, it is.

I talked with Zoe for a while. Then her mom called us for lunch. As I see it, Elina is not happy about this. There is nothing between her sister and me. I promise. I will talk with her in the afternoon. I don't want to do it in front of her parents. They deserve to know everything, but the girls should say it, not me. I might be dating one of their daughters, but it doesn't mean I am part of the family. It's better if I stay away from such things. I don't want to get in trouble.

After lunch, I walked with Elina to her room. She has to talk with me, even if she doesn't want to do it. I came because of her, not listening to her arguments with her sister.

- Can we talk?

- I have nothing to tell you,

- I think you do. Zoe told me her point of view. Now I want to hear yours.

- Why? You don't trust me.

- Why do you think like that?

- Because I know it. You trust her more than me.

- That is not true. I do trust you.

- Are you sure?

- Yes, I am. What is going on between you two? She said you have changed.

- Of course. The fault is mine. She is an innocent little girl.

- I'm waiting.

- She takes everything from me, ok?

- I don't understand.

- It takes me time to make people like me. Also, to find good friends. Then she comes and takes everything. She doesn't even move her fingers and already does this easier than me. I worked so hard to be where I am. She took that as well. I can't have anything for myself. It always has to be about her. It's like I don't matter.

- Why don't you tell her this? I'm sure she didn't do it on purpose.

- Of course, she didn't. I did it myself. Are you kidding me? Zoe always knows what she has done.

- Come on. Don't be dramatic.

- See? I told you that you didn't trust me.

- I do. Can I prove it to you?

- No, thanks. I want to be alone.

- Then why did you take me here?

- Because I didn't know she was here. I wanted to be with my parents, not with her.

- I think you two need to talk.

- I have nothing to tell her.

- But she does.

I talked with Elina for a while. I don't know if she will listen to me. For some reason, she doesn't want to talk with her sister. It looks like an endless war. Sadly, I am in the middle of it. I don't know why. She doesn't like it when I talk with her sister. I mean, as if I will do something. After all, I am not a cheater. I have no idea why she reacts this way.

After some time, I decided to look for their parents. The girls will be at the same university. I need to know how I can prevent a crisis. I'm not saying that something will happen, but you never know. I found them drinking coffee in the backyard. There is a little table. Now or never.

- Hello.

- Hey, Cole. Come and sit.

- Thanks, miss Monroe. Hopefully, I'm not disturbing you.

- Of course not.

- I want to ask you something.

- Go on.

- Is there a way that I can fix the relations between Elina and Zoe?

- You want to play with fire, don't you? - mister Monroe asked, chuckling

- Soon, both will be gone. I have to watch all this. Can't you help me?

- Honestly, I don't know what to tell you. The truth is that it's almost impossible.

- Why?

- Let's say that I did something which later backfired on me.

- Can you explain?

- That was when both of them were still here. They were fighting, so I wrote two letters. One from Elina and one from Zoe. Both of them apologize to each other. Sadly, they talked and understood that none of them wrote these. Then they got mad at me. At least, Elina. Zoe understood why I did it and forgave me. Well, she told me not to mess with this again.

- I understand. The thing is that I don't want to be in the middle of this. Elina doesn't like it when I talk with Zoe. I don't know why. We are not doing anything. I didn't even know she existed.

- Elina didn't tell you?

- No, she told me a few days before we came here.

- That is interesting. I don't know what to tell you except to be careful.

- I don't want to ignore anyone. Also, Zoe told me that she will study graphic design.

- Yes, that is true.

- I might help her. I can't do it if Elina is always around. It's not like I mind. I have the feeling she won't let me do it.

- That is very likely to happen.

- What should I do?

- Talk with them but separately. Explain to them the situation. Zoe will understand, for sure. Elina should do it too. - mister Monroe said

- I hope so. Thanks.

- You're welcome.

I talked with miss and mister Monroe until dinnertime. Then I went to help them with dinner. I don't know what I am supposed to do. Things quickly got complicated. I have noticed a difference when the sisters talk about each other. Zoe is trying to make things sound good. I can't say the same about Elina.

- Kids, what are the plans for tomorrow? - mister Monroe asked

- Cole and I will go outside.

- Ok, good. Zoe?

- I don't know.

- You can take her with you.

- I don't want her to feel like a third wheel.

- Don't worry. Some people want to go out with me.

- Since when?

- Elina!

- What?

- Can't you survive five minutes without making comments about your sister?

- The fault that she is giving me good stuff is not mine.

- It's ok, dad. I stopped caring.

- If you want, you can come. - I said

- Cole! - Elina said

- No, thanks. I have other things to do than being with her.

- Are you sure?

- She said no. Stop insisting.

- Ok, fine. I won't say anything.

- Good.

I don't understand Elina at all. I don't see anything wrong with her sister coming with us. We'll probably go out for a walk or go to eat. I have no idea why she doesn't want us around. I'm starting to think that Zoe might have done something, even if it wasn't on purpose. There is no other reason why Elina hates her so much. I have enough time to figure this out. For now, I better focus on the vacation. It will end soon. Maybe I made a mistake coming here. Now I am in the middle of a sister's drama. Honestly, I don't even know why they argue so much. I hope that this won't continue at university.