What if?

Chapter 50: Little did he know

Michael

Nick must have been very happy because of Mom and dad’s gift to him. Actually I already knew that they were going to give him a guitar because when Michael went to sleep Mom texted me a message asking what guitar they were going to choose. They just let their assistant take a picture of all the available guitars and were then sent to their email. Mom sent me all the pictures too to see which one they should pick. According to my guts, Michael would really like a simple but unique guitar. That is what I told them. I did not choose from the pictures because I was thinking that they should be the one to pick the guitar since they are the ones who wanted to give him. That was why I just gave them a clue what Michael would like to have. 

I was surprised to see that they actually bought a black guitar with Nick's name engraved at the front. Mom and dad are no joke. They really made this guitar simple but unique. When Nick saw the guitar he was so happy that his joy was painted on his face vividly. I saw a droplet of tears coming to my right eye. He is also suppressing himself not to cry because I think he is embarrassed. There are times when Nick is so easy to read but also times when I cannot read even little gestures from him. 

We are currently inside the bedroom. Mom and dad might have been sleeping now since tomorrow they need to leave early to go somewhere. They are busy but they never let us feel like we are in need of our parent’s attention. It was even exaggerated when Nick came to the family. Little did Nick know that he made the whole family and also the people here in this house happier and lighter.

I just got out of the bathroom and as soon as I got out of the bathroom, I went straight to our closet and got some clothes to wear in my sleep. 

“Nick. When are you going to sleep?” I asked Nick as soon as I finished changing my clothes. He was by the desk and seemed like writing something in his notebook. “Hmm… I am not really sure but as soon as I finish this I will immediately go to sleep.” Nick replied while being busy writing in his notebook. I wonder what he is writing. Wait! I am not even sure if he is writing. He might be drawing too. I couldn’t see what he is doing on his desks but these are my speculations. “Okay. I think I will be sleeping earlier than you today.” I said to Nick.

Nick usually goes to sleep earlier than me since I study sometimes at night and also play my games. Nick on the other hand, has a very boring life… well, for me. I don’t think he thinks of it as boring though since he kept doing the same thing. Nick usually watch videos, write and draw something in his notebook. This is his daily routine. See? we are so far from each other. I also continue my studying after we finished the things downstairs. But of course I only study until I am satisfied of my learnings. After that, I just go to shower and prepare to sleep. Today is kind of different for the both of us. I already feel so sleepy even though the time is still 8:35 pm. I usually go to sleep at 10 pm. Enough for me to get good sleeping hours. I really try my best to sleep 8 hours by the way. 

Nick is also so different. I don’t normally see him like this. He would be sleeping already at 8:30 pm or sometimes he would sleep at 9:00 pm. It is already late but he is still up so it is really different. 

“Yeah, just go ahead.” Nick said without looking at me. I am staring at him and I can see how focused he is now with what he is working with. 

I went to the next bed and jumped. “Hmmm… this feels so good.” I said as I rolled myself on the bed. So comfy and it really makes you sleepy. Mom and dad bought a new set of beddings that is more comfortable than it was in the past. They are really trying their best to show to Nick that he is really important. 

This morning, I told John how mom and dad love Nick and they would buy Nick things and really show him that he is important. After telling all those stories, John asked me if I feel jealous of Nick. I immediately answered him no. It is because I also want them to treat Nick that way. Besides, I was the one who told them to adopt Nick. This was even far from what I had expected. And seeing all what they are doing from Nick makes me feel whole. 

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Morning

“Hmm…” I said as soon as my eyes opened. I looked out the window from my bed and saw a little ray of sunlight. I think it is 5 am. I looked at the clock on the desk, and I saw that the time was 5:30 am. “Whaaa!!! Seems like my body is a clock, it is just the exact time as 5:30 am. This is interesting. I slept yesterday without knowing it. I remember that I was thinking and talking by myself yesterday. It is wonderful how thinking and talking to yourself makes you asleep when in fact it should not be. Since your mind is working. Well, maybe this really happens. 

I looked at the other side of the bed to see if Nick was still asleep. “Nick…” I said as I turned my body to his side. He is still sleeping soundly. Lucky, my voice was not that loud because if it was, I would definitely be dead. Nick would kill me using just his words and naggings which are quite annoying to hear early in the morning. Besides, mom and dad are still here I think so if they know, they will absolutely nag at me too. “Ugh! Scary.” I said as I changed my position into a sitting position. Then I looked back again to Nick. How can he have such an angelic face when sleeping? Gosh! But when he opens his mouth and starts to nag, he becomes a totally different person. A scary one, but I still like annoying him though. I got off the bed and went outside the bedroom. As soon as I went outside, I walked straight to mom and dad’s room. 

*Knock *Knock *Knock

I knocked at the door but nobody’s opening the door. “I guess they already left.” I said as I walked away from the door. When mom and dad leave the house early and we are not yet up, they don’t bother to wake us just to say goodbye because they think it is unethical to wake a person and just say a few words. They said that sleep is important for kids so they don’t do such things. And I support that because I think that if you wake a person to say something and then leave is not good. Some people will have trouble going back to sleep because of that. 

I went downstairs so I can drink milk. I am not sleepy anymore. I will just wake Nick at 6 am so we can be early at school. I will just prepare myself first then just wake him up when I am finished already. “Hey! you are up already?” I heard a voice at the back. I turned to reply at the person. “Mom, yeah! I thought you left already?” I said to mom. “Nah! Your dad and I just finished eating breakfast. “Where’s dad?” He went to the toilet…” Mom said and went closer to me. “... and pooped.” Mom whispered to my ears. “Hahaha…” I laughed as soon as I heard what mom said. 

“Why are you laughing? Come sit and eat.” Mom said as she helped me sit on the chair. “I will drink milk first.” I said to mom. “How about just eat your breakfast already?” Mom asked. “I want to eat together with Nick but he is still sleeping.” I said to mom. “I see. But the time is wasted. How about you eat breakfast first, then after you finish you wake Nick so we can eat breakfast and you go to the bathroom to take a bath and after you finish Nick will go take a bath while you are preparing your things for school. Isn’t it a better idea?” Mom explained carefully. “I think it is a better idea.” I replied back to mom. 

“Told ya. Your dad is here so we will now be going.” Mom said as she kissed my cheeks softly. “Good morning and goodbye son, take care of your brother.” Dad said as he messed up my hair. “Ugh! Why are you doing that?” I asked dad. I was referring to my hair. “What did I do?” Dad said acting like nothing happened. “Whatever dad. Good bye! Take care. See you this evening.” I said as they are no longer visible to me.