My sister's boyfriend

Chapter thirteen - Stay away from my life

Zoe's POV:

It has been two weeks since I came to the university. I see my sister almost every day. Sadly, we still haven't talked. I want to do that more than anything, but I don't know how. I can go straight to her, but she won't like it. I have texted her many times. She doesn't want to respond. I don't have any other ideas. I decided to call my parents. Mom told me to insist. According to her, Elina is wrong. That is not new information to me. Something in our relationship broke when she went to sixth grade. She wants to be popular in the university. It's way more than spending time with me. It hurts a little bit, but I can't change her. Also, I don't want to do it. What she does is her choice. She will realize her mistakes one day, but it might be too late. I should say that she missed her chance with Cole. It's not every day that you find a boy who cares about you so much. I think their relationship was one-sided. Well, the problem is not mine. That's why I don't date anyone. I feel better alone. After all, I have friends. That is more than enough for me. I'm here to study. This should be my priority. Part of me came here because of my sister. I thought we would be able to fix our relations. I guess I was wrong. She doesn't even want to hear about me. Well, we should talk. If she doesn't want to do it, I will make her. I don't want to leave things like that. I'm sure she has what to tell me. Other sisters don't argue that much. I have no idea why we do it. Maybe the problem is in me. I hope that she will listen to me.

It's the weekend. I haven't made any plans for the day. Well, I will try to find Elina. Two days ago, I asked Cole where her dorm was. I want to go there, but only if she is alone. I can't risk someone else seeing me. Otherwise, she will get mad at me. Maybe I am thinking about this too much. She doesn't care about me. Why should I do it? I don't know why she is hiding me. She even lied to her boyfriend about me. At least he knows the truth. Hopefully, he understood what type of person she was.

I woke up and checked the time. It was still early. Bella is sleeping. I won't make much noise. That's why I tried to be the quietest person I could be. It's not like It was working much. I failed many times. Somehow, I made it to the bathroom. When I was ready, I walked out and sat on the bed. I texted Elina again. I told her what I wanted. I will go to her room if she doesn't respond to me. I waited too long. It's time for action.

- Good morning.

- Hey, Bella. Did I wake you up?

- No, it wasn't you. Don't worry.

- How are you?

- I am still sleepy. - she said, chuckling

- If you don't have plans, you can still sleep.

- No, I can't waste the whole day like that.

- It's your choice.

- What are your plans for the day?

- I don't have any. I'm waiting for a text.

- Oh, who is the lucky one?

- My sister.

- I expected you to say a boy.

- No chance. I'm not texting anyone.

- That is your loss.

- Maybe.

- Why haven't I seen your sister?

- Because she doesn't want to talk with me.

- Why? Did you do something?

- I don't know. Our relations have been like that for a long time.

- I see. Good luck, then.

- Thanks. I will see if she wants us to talk.

- I think you should insist. That is the only way to get what you want.

- Mom told me the same.

- She is not wrong.

- The thing is that I don't know how she will react. We keep arguing all the time. I don't want this to continue.

- I understand, but sometimes, you have to make the sacrifice.

- Do you have siblings?

- No, but I have two cousins who had similar problems.

- I see.

- They fixed them by talking. Tell her how you feel. She should understand.

- I hope so.

Bella and I talked for some time. There was no answer from Elina. This means only one thing. I have to go to her room. That was the last thing I wanted to do. I knocked on her door and waited. Soon, a girl appeared. She is probably her roommate. For now, I won't say that she is my sister.

- Hello.

- Can I help you?

- I'm looking for Elina. Is she here?

- Who is asking?

- Zoe.

- Elina! Come here.

- Yes.

- She is looking for you.

- Thanks.

- I'm going out with the girls. We'll wait for you in the ice cream store.

- I will be there soon.

- Bye. - the girl said and left

- Hey.

She didn't say anything. Then she grabbed my hand and dragged me inside. That wasn't nice, but I shouldn't expected something else from her. After all, we talked about my sister.

- What are you doing here?

- I came to talk with you. I texted you in the morning.

- Ok, say what you want and leave.

- I want us to have good relations. Is it that hard?

- You have to be kidding me. That will never happen.

- Why? What did I do to you?

- What you didn't do should be the question.

- I don't understand.

- It's better if no one knows you are my sister, ok?

- Why? I don't understand what I did to you.

- I worked hard to be where I am now. I won't let you ruin this.

- What are you talking about?

- You think that I don't know. Since I brought Cole home, you two haven't stopped texting. I know he lied to me. I don't know what you are trying to achieve, but it won't work. I am popular at the university, and it will stay like that. Understood?

- I don't want to be popular here. Can't we talk like sisters?

- Nice try. I'm not falling for your words. Say whatever you want. It won't change anything.

- Why do you have to be like that?

- If you don't like me the way I am, the problem is yours.

- So you will keep me a secret?

- Exactly. I think you should stay away from my life. From me, too.

- If that is what you want, I have to agree.

- Great. Hopefully, I won't see you anymore.

- Both of us are here. Your wish won't come true.

- I will be good if you don't talk to me.

- I will never be able to understand you.

- No one said that you have to do it. Now leave.

- Fine. - I said and left

I can't believe that she said all this. I don't want to be popular anywhere. What does this have to do with the fact that we are sisters? I won't steal anything from her. The other problem is that she knows about Cole and me. We are only texting. I don't see anything wrong with that. It's not like he has invited me on a date. Even if he did, I wouldn't accept. Let's say that I have personal reasons. It has nothing to do with him.

I went to Cole's room. He has been with my sister for a long time. Maybe he can tell me what to do. I lost hope. I knocked on the door, and Ben opened it.

- Hey, is Cole here?

- No, I'm sorry. Come in.

- Thanks.

- I smell trouble.

- I talked with Elina.

- Oh, you had a chat with the devil. How did it go?

- Terrible.

- Why?

- She is afraid I might become more popular here than her. That's what I think.

- I won't lie that she is obsessed with this. That's why she dated Cole.

- Really? She used him.

- That is my vision. Maybe there was something else. I don't know.

- I won't be surprised. She doesn't love anyone except for herself. - I said, and he laughed

- Agreed.

- The problem is that she knows Cole has been texting me. Do you think he told her?

- No way. He will never do that. I think she might have checked his phone.

- Doesn't he have a password?

- Yes, but one notification from you is enough for her.

- I see. I don't know what to do with her. She told me to stay away from her life.

- Maybe that is what you should do. Let her do whatever she wants and enjoy your life.

- But she is part of it. No matter if I like it or not.

- That was in the past. Focus on something else.

- I might do that. Thanks.

Ben and I talked for some time. Then Cole came. I gave him a short version of the story. I didn't want to explain the same thing again. I stayed with them for a while. The thing is that it feels good talking with them. Cole wanted us to go out, so I agreed. We invited Ben, but he denied it. That is his choice.

- So, you talked with her.

- Yes. Ben said I should move on.

- He is not wrong.

- Maybe. I should say that talking with him is easy. I don't need to explain much for him to understand me.

- Can I ask you something?

- What is it?

- Do you like Ben?

- What? No, I don't. I already told you. I don't want to date.

- Why? You might not have the same luck as me. - Cole said, chuckling

- Because I don't want to. To have boys who are my friends is a good thing. I won't cross that line.

- He won't hurt you.

- I expect this from you.

- Why me?

- You have a dating history, not him.

- So? You said you wouldn't date.

- Yes, but it doesn't mean we can't be friends. I don't like traitors.

- I get it. Don't worry. I won't do anything to you.

- That's what I expect.

- Hey, I am not like your sister, ok? You can trust me.

- I know.

- Then why did you say all this?

- To see what you will answer me.

- I like to be around honest people.

- I will never lie to you.

- Good. Where are we going?

- No direction.

- Now it's my turn to ask you something.

- Go on.

- Why do you spend so much time with me?

- Don't you like it?

- I do, but I'm curious.

- There is no specific reason. I like it. You are a good company.

- When we met, you interestingly looked at me.

- Because I didn't know how you looked.

- Is it only that?

- Yes, it is. There is no other reason.

- If you say so.

- Should we go for lunch?

- Look at the time. I prefer to wait for dinner.

- Ok, then.

- We can still go for drinks.

- That is a good idea.

- Great. Let's go.

Cole and I went to a coffee store. I got a vanilla Frappuccino. He got a mint juice. We sat to drink them at the store. Something is going on with him. I like his company, but we are only friends. I don't know how to explain this more clearly. Yes, I talk with his best friend, but it doesn't mean I like him. After some time, we walked back to the university. I ordered something and ate my dinner inside. Bella wasn't here. Around 9 pm, I walked to the backyard of the building and sat on a bench.

- Hey.

- Oh, hey, Ben. What are you doing here?

- I saw you sitting alone. What happened? Didn't you like the walk with Cole?

- No, it's not that. You better go inside.

- Why?

- Because your best friend thinks I like you because we talk a lot.

- You can't be serious.

- No, I am. He asked me directly. - I said, and he laughed

- I will talk with him.

- No, don't do it. I don't care about this. I told him that I didn't want to date anyone. It's his choice if he will believe it or not.

- Can I know why?

- Personal reasons.

- Ok, I won't ask.

- Thanks.

Ben stayed with me for some time. It's not like I had much to tell him. I still wonder why Cole asked me if I liked his best friend. He can't be jealous. I don't see a reason for that. Also, he ended a relationship soon. I don't think he will want to date again. It's not like I care. We are only friends. He doesn't mean anything else to me. I'm sorry if it breaks his heart. This is the truth. I don't want to date whoever it is. At least, not for now. I might change my mind after some time. Before I do it, I want to find the right person. The question is when this will happen. I hope that I won't make the same mistake as Cole.