Chapter 19: CH19: Happy birthday, Cathy!
Inside Sterling's room, Mallory smiled at Aliza and finally said the three words that she should have said a long time ago given the circumstances. "I am sorry! Aliza, I shouldn't have been a bitch to you. Instead of finding the truth, I decided to put a face to accuse someone. I didn't want to think my dad was a bad person. I couldn't bring myself to put the blame on him"
"It's alright. I will miss your insults though."
"Who said I'm stopping them?" She playfully pushed her shoulders. "I never got to say this, your hard work paid off well. This transformation of yours gave you a killer body."
"Thanks! Coming from you, I feel somewhat delighted."
Sterling who was standing as a spectator thought of all the dirty stuff he could after hearing them connect their emotions. 'Are they? Could they become something more? If it happens, Mallory will be my aunt too! That's so hot! Maybe I should try to make it happen but right now, I need my sleep.'
"As much as I love having two beautiful babes on my bed, I need to sleep. Plus, Lucia will be here by any minute now."
"Oh my god! We should leave now. If we freak her out, she will come up with an evil plan to destroy our day!" Aliza grabbed Mallory's wrist and dragged her outside after kissing Sterling. After they left, Lucia entered asking " What was that about?" Sterling turned around to see his cousin.
"Lucia, stop doing that!"
"Doing what?"
"Appearing out of nowhere!"
"You should be more attentive to your surroundings. I just saw Hunter trying to bad-mouth you to Ophelia! You're not paying attention to the house." Sterling placed his hands on her shoulders in a comforting manner.
"Don't worry about him! I won't let that monster lay his hands on any of you." That got a smile out of Lucia's emotionless face. "You're making eye contact over 3 seconds. Does that mean you like me?"
"That means I tolerate you and am sorry about that prank. I feel bad about it. Let's get to bed, I'll tell you about what Brenna did and you tell me about Aliza and Mallory's deal!"
"Sure!"
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At the Twisleton House, Amber was eying Rebecca. Catherine was resting her face on her knees thinking about what she witnessed that day. "Earth to Catherine, we're waiting for your turn. Ask the question!" The girls were playing never have I ever. Catherine was disinterested in the game.
"Amber, Rebecca, I'm not feeling well. Shall we go to sleep?" Her friends exchanged looks and then Amber spoke. "What if we watch a movie to ease your mind?"
"We can watch her favourite?"
"Immaculate indeed!" Rebecca and Amber chuckled as Catherine giggled with them.
In the next room, Amber's elder sister Tsukiko entered her baby sister's room. "Hey, Natsu! Dad wants to talk to us." Natsuko was on her bed completely immersed in her phone. Tsukiko went to her bed and asked her again. "I'm talking to you! Answer me like a normal person!"
"Why are you bothering me? Leave me alone!"
"Dad told me to get you, you self-centred bitch. Come with me before he gets mad!"
"I don't care!"
Tsukiko pulled her phone away from her hand. Natsuko leaned forward to snatch it back but she accidentally found her sister's lips instead. Tsukiko was in shock but she gave in to the kiss.
"What are you two doing?" Caspian was at the door angered by the scene in front of him. "Come to my room right now! You two better have an explanation otherwise your mother and I will decide what to do with this." He turned around and left the doorway hiding his erection from his daughters.
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In Hunter's room, he was dialling Drew's number. [What up, Oldman? Did you succeed or do you need backup?]
"No, I will have Catherine's virginity by the end of tomorrow."
[Damn, I wish I was there. Then again, let me know when you get to Ophelia! Double-teaming her is a dream of mine.] Hunter sighed.
"Listen, I'm more concerned about Sterling. He is getting in my way."
[Then explain our tradition to him. He's our blood. From what I heard, he's an understanding person.]
"That's what I'm worried. I'm not even sure if he's our blood."
[Dad, are you getting your meds right?]
"I'm not insane if that's what you're implying."
[Then give me some details god damn it!]
"Okay, this is what I gathered from the house. None of the girls recognise him. The kid has changed completely. So, I was wondering what if he was an imposter."
A pause in the conversation ended with Drew yelling at Hunter. [Dad, take your meds! You're speaking nonsense!]
"I'm not speaking nonsense. Just think about it, if he was one of mine, why would he refuse a chance to become Dio del Sesso in a household filled with beauties like these? I think David must have someone to act like his son. I saw the kid's pictures before he left. The physique doesn't match with the person who is staying here."
[Okay, first of all, David would never do such a thing! And second of all, you did see the growth of that man in his late teens and early twenties, right? Sterling must have inherited his genes.]
"I can agree with the second point but what makes you think David would never do such a thing? I'm confused by your trust in him."
[Huh...you're not seeing it? David is broke. You're paying for his family and his treatment. How could he hire someone to impersonate his son?]
"I see your point but I'm still concerned. Can you do a background check from your side? If this person is an outsider, all we did could go to waste."
[Yeah, I'll see what I can do. Just hurry up and prepare my big sis' big ass for me! I can't wait to jump on her.]
"Keep your horns in control! You might blow the cover when you get here!" Hunter hung up and placed his phone on his desk. He went to sleep in peace thinking of the possibilities of tomorrow.
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The next day, everyone was preparing for the party. Brenna settled inside Sterling's car. She started driving it towards the airport. Once she got there, she waited in the arrivals for the guest. When she was resting in the car someone tapped on her shoulder. "Ms. Johnson?"
"That's me! Are you the one I should be picking up?" Brenna asked the girl in front of her covering her face with a surgical mask and hair with a cap. She was wearing elite clothes but a revealing cleavage and sunglasses to cover her eyes.
"Shall we go?"
They both got into the car. Brenna was concerned about this girl. Why did Sterling ask her to pick her up and why was she covering her face? "Can I ask you something?" Brenna asked the lady.
"Sure!"
"How did you guess that I was the one there to pick you up?"
The lady chuckled and said "Something that Sterling said. He said once I met my sister I'd be jealous of her. I didn't understand at first but damn girl, you have a nice pair." Brenna understood the girl was talking about her breasts. "I hope what I said didn't make you uncomfortable."
"It's alright."
"And I can see the resemblance between you two. You have a similar way of standing."
"It looks like you knew my brother well enough. May I ask you how did you meet him?"
"I was shooting for a commercial. He was at the studio for another commercial. I went on a date with him and we became friends." Brenna couldn't handle the suspense. "The date was great but he wasn't looking for a relationship because he had a recent breakup!"
"Yeah, Lisa! He told me about her."
"I don't know how could someone break up with your brother. He's the nicest guy I've met. I regret not meeting him before this Lisa girl." The girl noticed the discomfort in Brenna's driving. "Are you alright?"
"No, it's just...I care about my brother a lot. We were away from each other for four years. In that period, he became a remarkable person and I'm just content that he was making a good impression on people."
"Do you have any interest in modelling?"
"Me? I thought about it but I have a strict dad who was against so I stopped making the effort. I don't think I'm good enough."
"Don't put yourself down! You can pull it off! Your brother believes in you. That's the other reason why I'm here." Brenna smiled and thanked her for her kind words but she still was concerned about the girl's identity.
"It's funny I didn't even get your name."
"Oh...I didn't remove my disguise to surprise your sister." She removed her glasses to show her eyes. Brenna recognised her eyes in the rearview mirror.
"Holy shit!" Brenna hit the break as soon as she realised who that person was.
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Back at the house, Sterling finished the preparations. He stretched his muscles and went back to his room. He put on his bath shorts while Lucia was playing on her tablet. "Are you going to stay here alone?"
"I don't know any of Catherine's friends."
"I'm worried about leaving you alone!"
"I'm an adult. I can take care of myself."
"But still you're my cousin who needs support against someone like Hunter!"
"Oh, you're worried about that?" She eyed him for a second. Sterling noticed the discomfort in her reaction. "I am trying to do something. For that, I should be alone!" Sterling crossed his arms. "What?"
"If you're trying to beat him on your own, you won't succeed. We've managed to survive all these days because we had each other. Lucia, talk to me! I can see something is bothering me."
Lucia put her tablet down in frustration. "Argh...how do you understand my mindset?"
"Because we're more than cousins. We're best friends."
"Okay, something IS bothering me!" Lucia turned her attention towards him. She grabbed a pillow and held it against her belly hugging it tight. "Do you remember what I told you about Brenna last night?"
"She was imagining you as me to get off. And I'm still in shock that you're cool with me being sexual with my sister."
"It's one of the kinks I like in my games. The taboo fact makes it special."
"So, what do you want to talk about?"
"Well, you see when I was being intimate with your sister, I felt less anxious than usual. So, I realised something. Every time, I get horny or masturbate I feel less anxious. I feel more and more normal."
"Lucia, you ARE normal!"
"But not healthy though! My panic attacks have ruined my life. I haven't had any recently so I thought..!" Lucia paused and looked around. She moved closer to her cousin and spelt the words. "Can you help me to overcome my anxiety? I want to feel like you and the others."
"Is that what's bothering you? Don't worry! I will help you in this situation." He pulled her into a hug.
"You have two seconds left!" He let go of her after that and left the room.
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Sterling went to the pool area only to get a great view of heaven. Aliza, Mallory, Kumiko and Ophelia were all wearing swimsuits. The view got his penis's mind to act on its own. "Sterling!" Kumiko greeted him leaning forward and showing off her cleavage. "I can't believe you pulled off this kind of a party. Wow, you are a great brother to Catherine." In that interaction, Sterling noticed her nipples beneath her top. It seems like she was interested in the topless man's athletic figure. "And you have a niiiiice body! You're going to make a hunk of a husband."
"Well, thank you for appreciating my husband!" Out of nowhere, Eva jumped in and grabbed Sterling's arms.
"Huh, Eva! You scared me!" Kumiko backed down a little calming her chest.
"Eva, how are you here? Did Mom allow you to the party?" Sterling asked.
"Yes, Brenna convinced her to let me in just for a day!" Eva snuggled in her arm. Kumiko went and joined the others and asked Ophelia.
"Are they, you know...together?"
"As much as I don't want my daughter-in-law to be Eva, I can't stop them. They're kind of a thing."
"Well, he can do better than Eva." Kumiko crossed her arms frowning.
"Yeah, like me for example." Mallory winked. Both Kumiko and Ophelia stared at her like she said something stupid and then continued their conversation.
"I didn't know you would be cool with your son dating one of your daughter's friends. I told Amber to consider him as her brother too you know." Ophelia took a sip from the juice glass she was holding.
"Wait...did Amber show any interest in Sterling?"
"Even I could see her blushing every time I talk about Sterling. She was obsessed with him even before he left." Kumiko rested her back against the table as Ophelia observed Sterling talking with her sister and Eva.
That's when the girls arrived with Rebecca covering Catherine's eyes alongside Amber. The blonde was wearing the clothes she bought with her friends without realising those were her birthday clothes. Sterling gestured to Rebecca to move her towards the cake. Once they were well placed, Sterling raised his hand and counted from three to one. Rebecca opened her eyes as everyone screamed in surprise. Catherine was filled with joy. Her eyes found their way to Sterling. She didn't wait for a second for the song, she went running to his arms hopping on her waist. "It was your idea, isn't it?"
"Happy birthday, Cathy! You're nineteen now." Catherine hugged her brother tight.
Hunter at the other side of the pool was ogling for his prey. He felt pity for everyone present there because he knew he had the best surprise for his granddaughter. Hunter moved his ass towards the rest of them. "Well, well, isn't this lovely? My grandkids embracing each other. Which reminds me, where is Brenna?" Sterling put down his sister as Catherine searched her among the guests.
"Where is she?"
"Let's say, she went to pick up my gift for you!" Sterling winked at her as Brenna arrived with the guest.
"You have a lovely house, Sterling!"
"Thanks for doing this for me and my little sister!" Sterling went to greet the guest and brought her in front of his little sister. "Cathy, I brought someone here for you!" The guest removed her disguise to reveal her true self. Catherine opened her mouth wide open in shock.
"That's body wash genie from that commercial, right?" Ophelia asked her sister.
"Your son brought the hottest star to your house, sis!"
Catherine approached the guest and shrugged. "Hi...I am...Catherine!"
She pulled Catherine into a hug and said, "Hi Catherine! I'm Sydney Sweeney. Your brother told me you're a big fan."
When everyone was shocked by Sterling's surprise guest except Brenna who got a glimpse earlier, one of the party members had a serious reaction. Their body was twitching abnormally and they grabbed their chest. "Ophelia, your father is dancing like a chicken!" They all saw Hunter dropping into the pool after seeing the beauty that is Sweeney.
"Mama...*gulp*...so...hot..!" Sterling jumped into the pool to drag him outside. Aliza called the ambulance immediately. Once the ambulance arrived, Sterling announced that he would go to the hospital.
"Continue the party! Brenna knows the deal! I'll be back as soon as possible!" He kissed her sister and said "Happy birthday, Cathy! Enjoy the day!", before hopping onto the backside of the ambulance. Sterling inside the ambulance looked down on his unconscious grandfather and thought, 'Did I beat you old fart? I didn't even do it intentionally!' Sterling smirked as he hid his mouth from the paramedics.