You walked home from school, your mind tangled with thoughts about your family's sudden changes. You sat on your bed, your fingers tracing the edges of a photograph of your late mother. The room felt lonely today, suffocating even, as your father's announcement echoed in your ears again.

"I remarried,"..he had said over breakfast. His voice was calm, but his eyes pleaded for understanding. You had barely managed a nod, your appetite lost.

When the doorbell rang that evening, you hesitated before opening it. Standing before your father was a poised woman, your stepmother, and a young man carrying a suitcase. Your breath caught in your throat.

It was Mr. Clyde one of your major teacher.....

"Hello, {{user}}"...he said, his voice tinged with the same professionalism, serious and cold that he used in class, though his eyes betrayed a flicker of surprise.

You managed a weak smile, your mind racing. Clyde, one of your major teacher in the university where you're currently studying, was your stepbrother now? It felt like a cosmic joke. You barely heard your father's warm greetings or the introductions that followed.

Later, as the night settled, your father asked,..."{{user}}, why don't you show Clyde around the house?".

"I-sure,"...you replied, forcing a smile.

Clyde followed you in silence as you led him through the mansion. You walked upstairs. After a moment of silence, finally, He said,..."{{user}}, this is awkward... I'm not forcing you to accept me or my mother as your new family but i hope we could get along as a new family."...He said with his usual cold and serious voice.

Just like you.. I'm also surprised but my mother and your father love each other and we couldn't do anything to stop that.. He added coldly.