FIFTEEN YEARS AGO.

Fifteen years ago, after they relocated to another neighbourhood, Natalie's father met Alice's mom. By that time, Alice was eleven years old while Natalie was already 17 years.

Natalie didn't know about Alice until the latter's mother suddenly passed away in an accident and her father now brought them together to meet for the first time.

Inside the big hall, Natalie was eating with his father when a young girl rushed into the hall. she went forward to hug Mr. Jun.

''Daddy, I'm back'' Alice looked at the girl sitting in the dining table eating and asked, ''dad, who is she?''

''Alice, do you remember I always told you I had a daughter who was staying with a friend in City M? She is my first daughter Natalie. Daddy was afraid you would be lonely after your mom passed away, Alice, you always wanted a sister to play with, right? Daddy brought you a big sister to play around the house with''

''A big sister? My mother told me a lot about her. mommy said that Natalie is pretty and kind, when I see her, I should be kind to her too'' Alice said as she turned towards Natalie.

Natalie remained expressionless as she looked at Alice. She knew her father was working for a woman whom he was dating but they had met only once. She didn't have much impression about the woman but she always wanted to see her father happy so she never bothered about their relationship. Alice's mother cared about her even though they never lived together. Her father would often bring clothes and food from the woman and give them to Natalie.

When Natalie found out the woman had cancer, she had gone to visit her once and had drawn her picture for her which was now hanging in the hall. Her father stayed by her side until she passed away.

They were operating a bakery shop so Mr. Jun had to go and bring Natalie from City M to the countryside to join Alice while he took care of the bakery business.

Since her mother left, the relationship between her and her father was strained. She knew she always reminded him of her mother so she had always been careful around him.

Mr. Jun went closer to Natalie holding Alice's hand. He sat across Natalie and said to her, ''Natalie, I robbed you off a lot of things in this world, but I promise I don't love you less. Can you take Alice as a younger sister and take care of her?''

''Oh'' Natalie nodded her head and looked at Alice. The girl looked cute in her ponytail hairstyle.

''Daddy, is she going to live with us?'' Alice asked as she looked at Natalie.

''Yes, Alice. Natalie is my daughter and I owe her a lot in this life. I don't want to be apart from her anymore''

''I can take care of myself. I don't mind staying alone if she is uncomfortable around me'' Natalie said and Alice frowned.

''Daddy, she is a silly one. Why do you want a little when you can have a lot? My daddy is your daddy. Daddy's love is so big for two of us. You will be my sister and play with me every day. I am the one who is stealing your daddy from you''

''You don't hate me?''

''My mother told me before she passed away. She said, Alice you have a pretty sister and she is kind. I want you to take care of her. But, big sister, you look silly. I think I might end up taking care of you'' No. Daddy taught me to love everyone. You're going to be my family now. Why should I hate my family?

Natalie smiled and touched Alice's cheek 'thank you so much''

''Girls, from today you're sisters. You must protect and love each other no matter what happens''

''Yes, daddy. Say yes to daddy, big sister''

''Yes, daddy''

....

A few days later.

Alice walked into Natalia's room and sat on the bed and said to her, ''big sister, play with me''

Natalia closed her book and turned to Alice. ''Why do you look so moody? What's wrong with you?''

''Some girls in my school said that I don't have a mother''

''Are you sad because of that? Listen to me, Alice. We don't have a mother but we have a father who is good to us and treats us better than those with mothers. I bet those girls are jealous of you. My sister is so beautiful, that is why they said those nonsenses''

''Then, will I be able to be an actress without a mother?

''Of course. And I promise you this, on your first day of audition, I will be there with you. I will act as your driver, assistant, makeup artiste and everything you need me to be''

''You promise?''

''I cross my heart''

''Pinkie swear?

''Yes, pinkie swear. Would you like to sleep with me tonight?''

''Yes, you have to cuddle me and tell me a story''

''Call!!!'' Natalia hugged Alice.

Present day.

Alice placed the bouquet of flowers on her their father's gravestone before saying, ''dad, are you doing well there? I hope the ground isn't cold for you. You always had cold feet whenever it rained. I missed you so much, dad''

Natalie robbed Alice's back a little and spoke. ''Dad, we are doing well. Alice is always a good girl and she is taking care of me. I'm still unable to tell the world that she is my sister because of that woman and her family. But, I promise it won't be for long. Alice has suffered a lot because of me''

''Dad, she is being silly again''

''Dad, Alice has a photoshoot later on. we are sorry we can't spend much time with you this year. We will come back again and see how you are doing''

''Dad, continue to rest in peace. We love you'' Alice said and held Natalie's hand. ''Let's go, big sis''

Natalie smiled and nodded her head.

…

Natalie walked out of the graveyard with Alice after they went to visit their father on his death anniversary. They were all in black outfit.

''I will talk a walk before I catch a cab home. You shouldn't miss your photoshoot'' Natalie said to Alice as they walked to her van.

''Then, big sis, be careful. I will call you when I finish my photoshoot''

''Okay, go on'' Natalie hugged Alice before the latter got into her van. She waved at her as the van drove away.

Natalie smiled and turned to go and saw someone in a blue car taking her pictures. ''You…'' she hurried towards him and the man inside quickly placed the camera on the front seat and attempted to drive away. He turned sharply making Natalie fall back but he couldn't go anywhere because another car had blocked his way.

Mikael got down from the car and walked towards the car and the man tried to close the windows. But Mikael swiftly pulled his collar through the window and opened the car bringing him out of the car.

''Next time, you don't act rashly towards a lady, especially if that lady is mine'' Mikael said as he held the man's man. he turned to look at Natalie and twisted the man's arm, breaking it as he continued, 'that is for making her fall''

''Ahh'' the man screamed in pain as he fell to the ground.

Mikael stretched his hand towards Natalie saying to her, ''sorry I came a little late''

Natalie blushed and took his hand and he pulled her up from the ground.

''He took pictures of me and Alice'' Natalie said to Mikael.

''Wait for her'' Mikael turned to the man and he shook his head.

''Please, let me off. I was ordered by someone to follow her. I didn't mean too'' the man babbled on.

''Who sent you?'' Mikael asked.

''Miss Song. Please, let me off'' the man pleaded.

''Miss Song sent her. Tell me, Natie, what do you want me to do to her? I will do whatever you tell me to'' Mikael said and smirked.

''Natie?' Natalie blushed at the nickname he just gave her. She looked at the man and spoke. ''I won't stop you anymore. Do whatever you want with her''

''Good girl. Your wish is my command, Natie'' Mikael smiled at her but when he turned to face the man his gaze turned cold and he said to him. 'Now, listen, you are going to be my second eye and make sure no one takes a single photo of the lady over there. Tell anyone who tries to do that this, 'she is Mikael Sun's woman, so take a picture if you have the guts' and tell this to Miss Song, 'she messed with the wrong person. If they let her off back then, that time is over. She will cry blood from now onwards''

''I promise to do as you say. I will destroy the photos I took just now''

''No, send them to this email and erase them afterwards. You will see your reward in your account by tomorrow morning''

''Thank you, Boss'' the man stood up in the pain and bowed a few times before Mikael. He turned to Natalie and said to her, ''boss lady, thank you for sparing my life''

Natalie stepped back with a confused expression. Mikael turned to her and held her hand, ''let's go, Natie''