Sibling

My father married the mother of the girl I’ve loved for as long as I can remember. I never had the courage to confess my feelings to her; instead, I admired her from a distance, quietly keeping my emotions hidden. Now, fate has twisted our relationship, and we are seen by everyone as siblings—a bond neither of us chose but are expected to embrace. Despite this, my heart hasn’t changed. I wonder if she feels the same. Does she harbor similar feelings, concealed beneath the surface? Could we ever escape the weight of societal expectations and live the life we dream of, free and unburdened? These questions linger, unspoken, between us, challenging what is right and what is true to our hearts.