"Brother! Sister! What's taking you guys so long? Dad is already here and we're waiting for you two!" Chloe shouted as she knocked on the door to Juliet's room.
"What do you mean so long? ",  Luke asked from the inside.
"It's been almost half an hour. You know what, I don't want to speak with you. Where's sister Juliet?", Chloe asked holding her hips.
"She's taking a bath while I'm arranging her cupboard. ",  Luke replied.
"Why do that now? Wait, a bath this long? You.......Where's sister? Sister!" Chloe called out not willing to give up.
Luke immediately stopped her.
"Stop shouting you parrot. We'll be downstairs in five minutes. "
"Oh. I get it. Better don't spend more than that okay? And sister Juliet, you can speak, I don't care." She laughed knowingly.
"Just go." Luke sighed. She giggled and went downstairs.
Inside the room, Juliet pushed Luke away from her as she took out sweatpants from her drawer.
"You just had to waste Dad's time." She grumbled. Luke just laughed and sat on the bed.
"Better get ready. Put your shirts on will you?" She added and went back to the bathroom with her clothes.
"You know you can dress up her right? What's there to hide?", he inquired teasingly. Juliet was silent for a moment before shouting back. "Shut up!"
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Chloe grinned at Juliet and Luke as they came down from her sit.
"Dad!" Juliet ignored her gaze and went to hug Dad.
"How are you?", He asked fondling her hair.
"I'm fine Dad." She smiled. 
"Welcome back. Daughter-in-law." He pulled back and laughed.
"We're not married yet." Juliet rubbed her neck blushing. To add to it, Luke pulled her to her sit.
"I doubt that. All the same." Chloe added.
"Don't mind her wifey. Let's eat. I made everything here.", Luke said smugly.
"Your lies have no boundaries. " Chloe rolled her eyes. How she missed this.
"Stop talking and let Juliet eat okay?" Dad stopped them. They just laughed and started eating. Dinner was fun, unlike the last few weeks. Juliet spoke about her trip with them and no one brought up the issue with Mr. Li.
When they were done, Chloe pulled Juliet to go watch cartoons.
"How about you just help me set my closet?", She asked instead.
"I thought my brother 'helped ' you already?" Chloe said slyly. Juliet was out of words but forced a smile. "He's not that good. Let's just go." She said and pulled the girl's hands upstairs.
"Brother, she said you're not so good!" Chloe shouted back as they ran to the room.
"Stop misinterpreting. " Luke sneered.
"Is my brother not good?" Chloe asked curiously as they entered Juliet's room.
"You know I wasn't speaking about that." Juliet pouted and tied her hair.
"Hey. So he's good?" Chloe wasn't willing to give up and grabbed Juliet's arm.
"Chloe. " Juliet cried almost pleading.
"Okay. I won't ask. Let's work on that." Chloe giggled and opened the closet. Juliet just pursed her lips and joined her. Chloe was a sister and best friend to her. Their ages weren't far apart, to begin with. She was 23 while Chloe was turning 22 in a few months to come.
Chloe some brand-new makeup items in one of the compartments of the suitcase and brought the question to Juliet.
"Sister when did you start using so much makeup?", she asked holding a mini eyeshadow pellet.
"Oh?" Juliet glanced back briefly. "There for you." She said and fixed a dress on the hanger.
"Really?", Chloe asked excitedly.
"Of course. I had to buy you something. ", Juliet smiled and went to her.
"Thanks, sis." She smiled.
"That's not all." Juliet rubbed her shoulder and took a pink fluffy dress from the bag. "Look." She showed it to Chloe.
"Love it!" Chloe laughed and snatched before running to the dressing mirror.
"I wish this was summertime or spring." She pouted. "But I still love it!"
"I'm glad you like it." Juliet smiled.
"You're sharing gifts? Where's mine?" Luke barged into the room and came to Juliet expectantly.
Juliet forced a laugh. "There's only this much space....." she shrugged.
"You didn't get anything for me?" Luke gasped and she nodded vigorously. Chloe just laughed from the side. Luke puffed his cheeks and watched quietly as they kept working.
"I'll go try my dress out. " Chloe hugged Juliet and ran out excitedly. Juliet fixed her hair and glanced at the frowning Luke. He looked like a child throwing tantrums.
"What's with that look?", she asked blinking innocently.
"You brought nothing for me?", he asked.
"Oh, that? You're such a baby." Juliet waved her hand and opened another compartment under the suitcase. Luke watched as she took out brand-new sneakers, white jeans, and green polo.  She hugged it and stood before him.
"You think I'll forget about you huh?" She whispered tilting her head.
Luke narrowed his eyes taking the clothes. He glanced at the clothes and then at her face.
"So, do you like it?", Juliet asked her eyes glittering.
"Nope." He shook his head and her smile stiffened. "What do you mean?" She grumbled hitting his chest.
"Ouch." He pouted. "I was just joking dear. I love it." He smiled and hugged her. "Bully," Juliet said quietly and held his back burying her face in his chest.
"I love you, Julie," he muttered and they stayed silent for a minute. Juliet pulled back with a smile and rubbed his cheek. "Go now. I need to rest."
"I'll just stay in your room." Luke shook his head.
"No. I'm staying with Chloe. " Juliet smiled poking his chest.
"Yeah, brother just go." Chloe came into the room at that moment. Luke glanced at the two of them and they just smiled.
"Okay. Off you go.", Juliet said and pushed him out of the room locking it.
"Life is great without boys," Chloe said stretching her arms.
"Look who's talking. I'm done. Let's go watch some cartoons okay? On my phone?", Juliet suggested keeping her suitcase while Chloe shouted Yay!
The two ladies sat on the bed and watched a new Disney cartoon until they fell asleep. In the other room, Luke lay with his hands behind his head with a satisfied smile. No matter what, he knows now that she's next door.
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The next day.
Luke came downstairs and met Juliet in the kitchen. His steps became softer and went behind her hugging her waist.
"I'm glad you're back.", he said with his eyes closed.
Juliet kept her whisk and turned to face him.
"Good morning. ", she smiled and pecked his lips.
"What are you making?", he asked.
"Waffles. ", she returned and turned back to work.
"Need help? You should be resting." He inquired.
"How about checking the tea?" She pointed out.
"Okay." He smiled and walked to the teapot when Chloe came down.
"I don't want to get poisoned early in the morning okay?", she said sarcastically.
"Jealous. " Luke just sneered. She stuck her tongue out and went to Juliet.
"Good morning. ", she hugged her.
"Good morning Chloe." Juliet returned.
"Hmm. Waffles huh? I'll cook the chicken." She offered and went to the freezer.
"Please don't burn the kitchen. No one is willing to eat burnt food.", Luke turned his head and eyed her sarcastically.
"Woah. I feel hurt." Chloe gasped dramatically. She bit her lower lips and opened a flour bag. Before Luke knew it, he only felt something splash at the back of his head. He turned around slowly gritting his teeth. Chloe quickly hid her hand behind her.
"Do you have any idea what products are used in this hair?", he growled stepping closer to her while she stepped back.
"Forgive her." Juliet came between them but her face was amused.
"She......" Luke pointed at his sister that was sticking her tongue out.
"Just let her be.", Juliet pleaded and looked at Chloe. "Apologise. "
"It's because of sister Juliet okay? Sorry.", she said and flipped her hair.
Juliet giggled shaking her head.
"Are you laughing?", Luke asked narrowing his eyes. Juliet instantly shook her head and went back to her work. She knew what would happen if she stayed there. Luke dusted his hair pursing his lips.
Okay, guys. Juliet is back. Unexpected Bond is almost ending. Read on. More issues will be settled soon. Peach peaks, utopia, Mr. Li, Mr shi, and...........😁😁☺️