章 20: That thing called distrust

"Where is my brother exactly?" Rinei looked concerned with Reese being so secretive. "Is there something that I need to know, Reese? Is he in trouble?"

"I can assure you that he isn't," Reese assured her. "But as I said, he's not here at school today. And if anyone finds out that her sister sneaked in here. It will definitely get him into trouble."

Lucas who was standing right behind his girlfriend tried convincing the latter as well.

"I think we better go."

But he decided to ignore Lucas. Instead, she pleaded to Reese.

"Do you know where he lives? I really want to see him," she said taking both of its hands.

"I'm sorry, Rin. But even if I do. I can't tell you that either. But don't worry, I'll tell him that you came by."

"But that's different," She wanted to add. 'I wouldn't get to hug him and tell him that I miss.' But decided not to. What's the use? Reese won't tell him either way.