Delaying The Inevitable

My sister was always one of the most popular young girls in her school. Four years younger than me, she was outgoing and friendly to everyone. She was her class president, nearly an all A student, always elected to Who’s Who (usually as Class Favorite), a majorette in the marching band, and actively involved in church activities. Everyone who knew her liked her.

I had a girlfriend but our relationship was without much erotic romance but a rocky one at best. We fought almost constantly, breaking up one day only to get back together a few days later. So, I began making up excuses to my friends about why I couldn’t hang out with them as much anymore because I just preferred being in my sister’s company. Gradually, it dawned on me that Dionne, my young sister wasn’t just my sister she was my best friend.

        I am not really sure when my feelings of just "brotherly love" for her began to change. But looking back, I believe three incidents combined were probably the cause.