Chapter 23 - I will always be here for you

That night Aria arrived at their house, her brother, Kier, was waiting for her in the living room. He was looking at her with his eyes full of sadness. He had only known today that Ayesha is already getting married next month.

"Why didn't you tell me?" he asked Aria as soon as she reached the living room. "Brother I'm.. I'm very sorry, I... I didn't tell you because I thought that Ayesha would be the one to tell you but I was wrong. I think she had forgotten to tell you about her wedding." Aria reasoned out while looking at her brother.

"I really thought that I could have a chance to say to her what I feel for her, I thought that I still have the chance to be with her but now she is going to be someone else's woman." Kier said to Aria, he love so much but he was afraid that if he would confess what he feel for her, their friendship would be at risk and she would feel akward around him. Aria just watched her brother, she don't know what to do because she personally haven't even experience being in love with someone.

"I will not give up my feeling for her but I will also not tell her about it. I will just be watching her from the distance. I will always be with her as a brother and a friend. I also made a promise to him." he added, sadness can be heard from his voice.

"Brother cheer up, their are still many fishes in the sea. I know someday you can forget Ayesha." Aria said while smiling. All she can do right now is to cheer her brother and support him in his decisions.

"Hey go wash up now, let's eat something together after you are done." Kier said while patting Aria's head. He walked towards the kitchen and Aria walked towards her bedroom.

After Aria was done doing what her brother told her, she went to the kitchen and saw her brother cooking.

"Aria I've decided to go back to New York tomorrow, my secretary have already booked me a flight. I cannot attend Ayesha wedding and birthday so could you two please accompany me to the airport tomorrow? I wanted to tell her something." Kier said as he still continue cooking. "I'm not running away from you Ayesha, I will just be keeping an eye on you even if I'm miles away from you." he thought to himself.

"Is that what you want? Aren't you running from her brother?" Aria asked Kier.

"I'm not running away Aria, but if I also stay here, I may not constrain myself and I might confess to her that I love her, I don't want her to be confused or pity me. I am already contented of the friendship we have, I don't want to ruin it that is why I'm doing this. I will be her protector, I'll be watching her even if we are miles apart from each other. Because I know someday something will happen to them." Kier said in a serious tone.

"Are you some what a fortune teller?" Aria joked. Kier just looked at her sister.

"Well if that will be your decision brother, I will not ask anymore." Aria uttered. Her brother would be hurt if he would still continue staying here. Maybe this will also be a good chance to let him forget her.

"Also before I forgot to inform you, Mom and dad told me that they will be away for a month, they will celebrate there wedding anniversary somewhere out of the country." Kier said as he place the foods that he had cooked.

"So I'll be left all alone?" Aria asked. "Brother what if someone would abduct me because no one is around?" she dramatically said while acting being scared.

"Aria stop being so dramatic. No one will abduct an elf-pig like you." Kiee joked at her sister. Aria was a little chubby and a little smaller than Ayesha so he usually teased and call her elf-pig. Aria just rolled her eyes.

"Why did I have a brother like you?" She asked.

"Well you are blessed to have a brother like me so just be thankful to have a brother like me. I'm handsome, talented and successful." Kier said.

"And also a coward who cannot confess his feelings to the girl he like." Aria murmured. "What are you murmuring their elf girl?" Kier asked.

"Nothing giant man" Aria said and she continue eating. The two of them continued eating while teasing each other.

After they have eaten, Kier went to his room to pack his things while Aria went to her room and texted Ayesha that they will accomoany her brother to the airport tomorrow and Ayesha said okay with out asking anything.

----

The next day they are on their way to the Airport. Aria and Ayesha were talking about the dresses for the wedding while Kier was just looking at Ayesha and listening to them.

"By the way Ayesha, what is your plan for your twentieth birthday party?" Aria asked. Ayesha birthday is on Saturday next week.

"Mom wanted me to have a party and Grandma and her volunteered to organize my party. Just expect the unexpected birthday party of mine this year." Ayesha answered Aria's question. She remembered how excited her Grandma's face when they talked about her birthday party.

As soon as they arrived at the airport, they walked towards the departure area. While walking Ayesha was talking to Kier.

"Brother Kier I'm really really upset because you cannot attend my party and also the wedding. Is your work really that urgent?" Ayesha asked. Both Ventura siblings reasoned out that Kier is needed in New York.

"I'm very sorry Ayesha but yes my work there is very urgent. And I'll be also satying there for good." Kier said as he faced Ayesha. "Don't worry I will always be here for you. Even if I'm miles away from you, I will protect you no matter what happens okay? And don't forget to always be happy and smile." he added. Ayesha just nodded and gave Kier a hug.

"Someday Ayesha, we will meet each other again. And maybe, just maybe I can stay by your side already. My feelings for you will never change." Kier thought as his heart hurt so much when she separated from his hug and her radiant smile was present on her face. Aria who was looking at the two was also in great pain, she wished that her bestfriend could have just love her brother but she cannot direct Ayesha who to love.

"I'll be going now, take care both of you." Kier said as he gave Aria a hug and said that he love his only sister. He again faced Ayesha and gave her one last hug.

"I love you remember that always baby." he softly whispered into her ears. Ayesha just nodded not knowing and feeling that he really meant that he loves her not in a sister like feeling but as a woman.

Kier slowly walked towards the gate and wave his hand as a last goodbye to both ladies. Aria was almost tearing up because her heart was like stabbed with a million knives for she knew what her brother's real reason why he needed to go back while Ayesha also wave while she was smiling.