Since Mama married Tito Jorge, I had a new brotherโKyle. He was quiet at first, but as time went on, I noticed that he seemed to be always around me. Whenever I was doing laundry, he would suddenly appear. Whenever I was cooking something, he would suddenly step aside and just watch. I said, maybe he was just bored.
But sometimes, it feels like it's too much. All my posts on social media, he likes and comments immediately. Then, he suddenly tells me that I'm his favorite housemate. It would have been fun, but it's like OA. He even put a picture of me on his phone's wallpaperโhe said he took a picture of me laughing. I don't know whether to be happy or scared.
The days were awkward. Every time I left the room, he was there. Once, I brought a friend, he just watched us all afternoon. I complained to Mom but she just laughed. โHey, Kyle is so sweet,โ she said. But I, I didnโt feel comfortable anymore.
One night, I talked to him. โKyle, is it okay if we take some time off? You can be a little intense sometimes.โ He was quiet, then smiled. โOkay,โ he said. The next day, I didnโt see him much. He seemed serious. I was a little sadโI didnโt want to lose him so suddenly either.
Now, we're better. He's not so clingy anymore, but he's still sweet. Maybe he's just so happy to have a sister. And me? I've learned that even though the people around you can be weird sometimes, sometimes they just need a little love and acceptance....
