Chapter 033

I just finished taking a half bath and it's a good thing the clothes I left here still fit me. Until now, I still think of that name. I think my parents knew him and even my brother. They can't know anything about him and I need to find out who he is. It's already 6:30 pm and dinner is already served here at the orphanage. I just left the room and went to the dining area where I caught the kids already eating. "Vienna, sit down and join the kids," said Sister Elizabeth when she noticed my presence. "Later, Sister, by the way where's Billy? Has he eaten yet?" I asked. "He has already eaten and taken his medicine. Sister Fiona took care of him. Don't worry, Vienna," Sister Elizabeth replied, I just smiled. "Okay Sister, I'll be out first," I said. I'm not hungry yet and I seem to have lost my appetite. I leave the orphanage and the air here outside was very cold. I also sat on a hammock and at the same time took my phone out of my pocket. I received a text from my brother and Mom. I just opened and read it. Vienna where are you? Call me if you read my message - Brother Sweetie, I'm worried about you. Where are you? And I'll pick you up - Mom I didn't reply to their text messages, I just pocketed my phone again. Is everything they told me true before? Or is it just a lie? 'Your Dad used to tell us, that person is close to your heart and your Mom and brother know him. But he didn't tell us who he was in your life.' My tears are already flowing, I feel so much pain now. I didn't think that my own family, lied to me. "Hello Michelle," I said as I answer the call. Then, I wipe my tears. (Hello Vienna, how are you? Is Billy okay?) "Yes, he's fine Michelle," I replied shortly. (How about you? Are you okay?) I can feel in her voice that she is worried about me but I still don't want to tell her this. "I'm fine Michelle, I'm just tired," I replied and she sighed on the other line. (All right friend, take a rest. I already told Brother Vince that you're in the orphanage, don't worry about them. See you tomorrow, friend, be careful) "Thank you, Michelle, see you tomorrow bye," then I hang up the call. I just got up from sitting on the hammock. On this day, it seems like a lot has happened. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a good day for me and all I can think about is Billy. I just woke up at 5 am to do my morning routine. I took a shower and got dressed. I need to go home to get some clothes. My clothes that left here, don't fit me anymore. Only underwear, pajamas, and household items fit me. So I had no choice, I wore a dress even against my will. Fortunately, there's a high heels shoe that fits me and it has the right height. I just let my hair down and looked in the mirror. I was so shocked when I saw my reflection in the mirror. "OH, MY GOD!" It's a good thing I didn't curse in front of Sister Fely. I was also surprised by her presence but she seemed even more surprised by how I look now. "Sister Fely, you surprised me," I said as I recovered from a shock. "I'm sorry, I forgot to knock. You also surprised me with your posture today, you're beautiful." Does my appearance look amazing? Because I don't dress like this, I always wear pants and shirts. I have no choice, I shouldn't wear house clothes or pajamas. "You're not used to seeing me wearing like this?" I asked, and she nodded in response. "Yes Vienna but because you're wearing that, you look even more beautiful. Probably, you'll have more suitors," she replied. I laughed a little because of the last thing that sister Fely said. "I don't have any plans to enter into a relationship yet. I think a lot of problems as of now, Sister, and I don't want to add to that," I said. "But when the right man comes for you, I hope you let him love you and I hope you accept him," she said. I just smiled at Sister Fely's advice. I and sister Fely went downstairs and the other nuns were also shocked by my appearance. What can I do? This is the only clothes that fit me. I ate the food prepared by the nuns. I didn't refuse anymore 'cause I didn't want to be scolded by the nuns. After about 15 minutes, I also finished eating and it was already 6:38 am. I went to Billy's room first to say goodbye to him. He'll look for me again later when he can't find me here at the orphanage. When I entered his room, it was a good thing that he was awake and he smiled at me when he saw me. "Is your sister beautiful?" he nodded at my question. "Yes sister, you look more beautiful," he replied with a smile. "Thank you, Billy, I'll go to school first. Behave here huh? Eat your breakfast and take your medicine too. Don't be stubborn okay? I'll go home here and you can still be with me." "Yes, Sister Vienna, be careful." "I'll be careful, I'm leaving. Please behave, okay? I love you." I hugged him and kissed his forehead. "Yes Sister Vienna, I love you too." After that, I hugged him and left his room. I also went outside and caught up with the nuns who were waiting for me. "Vienna, be careful," Sister Celia said as she approach and hugged me. "Yes, Sister and by the way, there will be a delivery here later. It's groceries, cakes, and cupcakes for the kids," I replied. I noticed last night that the stocks of groceries here at the orphanage are not enough. So I immediately called Brother Edison, because the kids and the nuns might not have anything to eat. "Vienna, you don't have to, you should be saving the money for your future. We still have money saved from the Mayor and other donors here at the orphanage," said Sister Elizabeth. "Sister, just put that aside, I don't have any money to spend with. I've already saved something for my studies and also for my future. The kids need it more than me, especially all of you," then I smile at them. I don't want mine and Dad's money will go for nothing. So I would rather just help the nuns and the kids. "Thank you very much Vienna, be careful okay?" said Sister Louisa. They all hugged me and after that, I got in the car and left the orphanage. Fortunately, there was no traffic and my car was running smoothly. After 40 minutes, I reached the university. I parked my car and got out. But I didn't expect to see my brother here in the parking lot. I think he was waiting for me and he looked in my direction. And I think, he was also surprised at how I look now. "Why don't you even text me that you're in the orphanage? Mom is worried about you, didn't you even think of us Vienna?" he greeted me angrily. Everyone was looking at us but I just ignored it. "Why are you angry? Michelle texted you, didn't she? What else are you angry about?" I replied. It's annoying! This was just the beginning of my day. "Respect the person in front of you, it's like I'm not your brother?!" This time, his voice rose even louder. I was really surprised, it is the first time that I saw my brother's expression like this. "Bro, that's enough.." I looked at the guy who came, it is Tine. "Everyone's been looking at you since earlier. What's the problem?" he added, and I looked away. If Tine hadn't come, my brother might have been even angrier with me.