9 A New Identity (1/2)

The few months they've lived together was peaceful. To Kim it was the perfect home, she didn't want things to change and at the same time she wanted Carl to see her as a woman and not just his 'sister'. She was conflicted and wasn't sure of her feelings. She didn't know if she was just bored and needed a companion or she had started developing feelings for him.

Carl on the other hand saw Kim as his little sister, nothing more, nothing less. He enjoyed her company. These few months had brought them closer, however, at the same time, they knew nothing about each other. He was comfortable with his life. Sometimes he wondered why he didn't have a younger sister to bug him just like Kim did.

She would complain about the customers and colleagues at the restaurant, sometimes she would cry when she watched romantic movies. He enjoyed every side of her. But sometimes she would scare him. When she got her period after he first moved in, she fainted. He panicked and took her to the hospital. He didn't know it could be that bad. She would roll on the floor, move to the bed, go back to the floor, throw up, complain of cold and heat at the same time. He decided he wasn't going to have a daughter, if he ever got married. He didn't want her to suffer like Kim.

When he got home, she was watching Korean drama. She was lying on the couch, popcorn in her hands. He liked how relaxed she was, like she had no problem.

”Welcome home. Your food is in the kitchen.” She said.

”Thank you.”

”By the way, my birthday is coming up soon.” Kim followed behind him.

”When?” He questioned nonchalantly.

”4th of next month.”

He sat down and opened the food.

”What do you want to do? You have no friends too.”

”Well, I was hoping to spend it with you, maybe watch a couple of movies, at home.” She said waiting for a response.

”Sure, I'll make time.”

”Gift?” He asked.

”I'm fine with anything.” She replied.