Sorawit's Pov:

    "He took my Dad, my home, now my car? Is he not satisfied yet? ", My hands balled into fists, shaking with fury. I knew if my dad finds out that I am bullying my step brother, he would definitely get angry at me. But, I didn't care. I need to teach him a lesson to be away from me and my dad.

My dad is mine.

I can share him with his new wife, because he deserves to be happy but he can't have another son. His love - His paternal love - is only for me,I cannot share it with anyone.

    "Sorawit! Don't think of doing anything stupid. I heard that Wichian is the topper in his year. And he is the favorite student of our principal", Pete tried to stop me. But his words didn't reach me. I have already made up My mind. "If there are that many supporters for him, let's see who is going to save him from me", I just gave a wicked smile to my friends which terrified them.

At the Final year class room:

    I heard that the final period was a free hour for the final year. So, Pete and I just ditched The class and reached the final year class room. We saw every student had already got out of the class.

    "Wit! He is still here. How are you going to execute your plan? ", Pete asked me. Just then i saw him sitting alone in the class, sketching something in his notebook. His eyes were glued and hand were flowing freely on his sketchbook completely focussed. He didn't even care who was standing or where the other students went. He just sat there sketching like he was doing it to forget the world around him. For a minute I forget why I came here and lost in how innocent he looked.

"Why is my heart thudding? "

    "Wit!", Pete nudged me, snapping me out of my gaze, only then I came to the real World. "Wit! What shall we do now? He is still here? ", he asked me again. I shook myself and quickly looked around the room. A student walked down the corridor, and my mind raced with an idea. A wicked smirk crossed my face as I nodded to Pete.

A few minutes passed...

    We stood waited outside the classroom and saw The student talking to Wichian. "Pi Wichian! The Principal is calling you", the student said to Wichian. "But why now? ", exclaimed Wichian. I can sense that A small doubt crossed his mind but he let that slide and walked away with him to the Principal's office.

    Once he left the room Me and Pete quickly rushed in. We spotted the lockers placed at the back. "Wit! Be quick", Pete urged me. Quickly we executed our plan and hid behind the door and waited for the wichian to return.

    In a few minutes, Wichian has returned. I saw him sit in the same seat and continue his sketch. He was once again lost in his own world. From behind the door, I sneaked to see what he was drawing. The sketch showed a small boy sitting alone in a park, playing with a kite. Something about the image made Sorawit’s chest tighten. He didn’t know why, but the simplicity of it made him feel guilty. It was as if the child was longing for something. waiting for someone who would never come.

    For a second, I felt guilty for making such a prank on Wichian. My heart felt uneasy. I stumbled. Only then the final bell rang. The bell sound startled me and made me come to the real world. I saw Wichian pack his belongings and move towards the locker. My heart thudded each second with each step he moved forward. Not excited but confused. Am I guilty or am I excited to prank him. Confused myself.

    Before I got my answer, He suddenly opened his locker.

SPLASH!!!

    A bunch of water balls along with a small cup of red paint which I forcefully compressed inside the locker, quickly fell on his chest. the paint not only spoiled his uniform but also the sketch he drew.

He froze.

Unable to understand what happened. he turned around to check who had done this. Just then Pete and I came from behind the door and stood in front of him. Smirking

    The heart aches, the guilt - everything is gone . Only the satisfaction is left inside me.

yes, I pranked him.

Successfully pranked him.

I smiled at him with a small smirk which showed how satisfied I am. "Wit! Look at him. Looking like a joker", Pete commanded and laughed heavily. "Of course! Once a Joker is always a joker ", I snapped and we walked out of the room. He had no other way and just stood looking at us expressionless.

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Around 7 pm in the evening, Tor dropped me at my home. "Wit! What if the Joker complained about you to your father?", Tor asked me.

"I don't care",

I lied - because deep inside I knew I cared.

I don't want my dad to hate me.

I walked inside the home. My heart ached. Every step I took was heavy. The house was silent .so silent like calm before the storm. I could even hear my own heart beat. What if he has said everything to his mom or my dad?

    I went to the maid, and asked where the others were? "Mr. Sorawit, your parents haven't returned from the office yet. And your brother is in his room". I was a little relieved with her reply. They haven't returned yet, which means they didn't know what happened in school. I sighed and walked upstairs humming happily.

    A few minutes later, I heard my Dad's voice and jumped happily to go talk to him. I walked down the stairs only to see him talking... With her.

I was disappointed.

    Whenever he returned from the office, the first person he would go to was me . But now, someone else has replaced me.

I was sad.

I felt left out. I slowly turned and was about to climb upstairs only then my dad stopped me. "Wit! Come on! I was about to call you. Come let's have dinner together." Said my dad.

    Though I didn't like the idea of being together, I don't want to miss the chance to be with my dad. So, I just nodded positively with a little smile and walked towards them. "Have Wichian come back? Did you call him for dinner?", My dad asked me.

    I froze. Wichian? Will he complain about me ? My dad will be disappointed In me. The thoughts filled my head and I forgot to answer my dad until he called me again. Just then I said,"Dad! I think he is in his room. I didn't call him. You can if you want."

    I said and turned my focus to the food on my plate. I sensed the untold tension in the air . I can feel how my dad exchanged looks with his wife. Mrs. Vamika stood up, "I will get Wichian. You guys continue."

    A few minutes later, both son and mother joined us and we continued eating. Wichian was the same. he was still expressionless. Not even a single stare. Is he a stone ? Is he not bothered? Or is he planning something else? I worried.

    "Son! How was your day? Is it good? Anything interesting? You can share everything with me." My dad said to Wichian trying to make the atmosphere normal. But to me it made my heart thudd louder. Why is he asking this silly question to him? What if he said what happened earlier?

    "Just a normal day! Nothing big", Wichian replied in a calm tone and a simple smile. "I heard that you are the topper in your class. You are really smart. What course have you decided to take in university? ", my dad asked.

    "I haven't decided yet", he replied. "Ohh! Your mom said that you are good at sketching. Why don't you study architecture? You can take care of our company once you finish the studies." Said My dad without even thinking for a second.

I choked on my food.

I was shocked.

Froze.

    "Dad! Are you serious? Your son is right in front of you and you are asking someone else to take care of our company?", I yelled. Not too loud but loud enough to show them that I am angry.

    "So what? He is my son too! In fact He is the elder one and he has the right to take over ", he said without any regret. "Elder? He just joined us a few days back and now he has become your elder son?", I yelled again.

    My heart was just shattered. I was upset. I didn't expect this from my dad. I turned to look at the man beside me while still fuming who was still expressionless and was just glaring at his mother.

    I didn't wait for my dad's response and stood up, "I am done". I just put my spoon aside and walked away.