Snippet #2081927

A woman was waiting on the porch as Philip parked his car on the driveway. From a far, he can already recognize that it was his sister. She is not hard to distinguish as she always emit this overpowering aura that makes everyone or anything around her several levels lower. Somehow she makes the modern cabin look shabby despite how intricate the designs are. Consequently, Madelaine has the same effect on her young brother and like the others, Philip feels the same way about her. After picking up his duffel bag from the trunk, he hesitantly treaded towards the porch.

“Hi Maddie.” Philip obligingly greeted his sister then gave her a quick hug.

“Kate’s not here yet.” Madelaine said in reply.

“I wasn’t expecting that.” He gave her a puzzled look. “Shouldn’t you greet your brother like any normal sister would do?”

“You know I’m not your average sister.” Madelaine chuckled. “I can see right through you, bro.”

“If you say so...” Philip turned away from her and headed towards door.

“No girl tagging along?”

“Why ask the question? I thought you can see right through me?” He mocked her.

“Smart move.” She gave him a sly smile then followed him as he entered the Cabin.

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Philip headed upstairs hoping to settle down in his room where he usually stays during vacation. Before he took a turn to the left wing, he took sight of Kate’s room and noticed that the door was open. The sweet aroma of Kate’s perfume still lingers as Philip whiffed it before the door. It made an impression that she’s standing before him; imagining that she is giving him her sweetest smile.

This illustrates Philip’s current relationship with Kate. He knows that Kate will always be there for him but still he feels distant. Ever since the latter years of highschool he does not quite understand why he feels obscure around her. Deep inside there’s a lingering thought he does not yet want to accept or confront that is perhaps causing him discomfort.

Before turning around from her room, he caught site of the photo which has always been on her bedside. He just hoped that everything was simpler like back in the days.

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As Philip lay on his bedspread, he felt his phone vibrated in his pocket. He took out his phone and read the message: “Can’t wait till tomorrow, babe. I miss you!”. Philip sighed and replied: “Wish you were here. Miss you too.” Upon pressing send, he gently closed his eyes and a soft murmur came out, “Tina..”