Lost Me Gained Regret

"Hey there."

When Abby saw me, she flashed a warm, gentle smile my way. "Big sis, we meet again." She was indeed slightly younger than me, so the "big sis" term wasn't entirely out of place.

But we weren't close, only having met once before.

I had no clue where she got the idea to call me big sis.

Since she was all smiles, I could only respond politely, "Hi there."

Just as Abby was about to say something, Emily tugged me away.

"We've got things to do, no time to waste here."

I nodded at Abby, letting Emily pull me along.

Luke looked at me with those puppy dog eyes, so wide and bright, filled with the innocence of just starting out in the world. "Big sis, was that your friend just now?"

Before I could reply, Emily wrapped an arm around his neck and said, "Why so curious? She's nobody important to you, no need to know too much."

Luke obediently nodded, "I'll listen to big sis. If big sis says not to bother, then I won't."

My head felt itchy.

Feels like I'm growing smarter by the second.

This puppy dog brother and Abby are like two different species.

tastes might vary, but she wouldn't swing this

issues still

...

only turning away when

not feeling well? Maybe you

concern was palpable, her soft tone seemingly capable of soothing

around that guy's neck, looking so close, made her feel suffocated. Loosening her tie, she felt an itch in

offered some water, "Dai, have some

take you home.

emotion, still speaking with gentle concern, "If you really feel unwell, don't push yourself. Go to the hospital. Call me if you

again and

the cup tightened, her

she ground out

River, Lee.

...

I did a round of shopping, and she

her; all I could do was sigh in

an arm around my shoulders, "Don't be jealous, you're still my number one." "Cut it

advising, "Kids grow up, you know. These won't fit

as she's

Mira has to look pretty every

a loss for words,

dragging

serious