Chapter 2 A Family

- I think you've got the wrong person. If that's all you have to say, I have to get back to class. I have classes to go to.

With a decisive step, Shahan turns and opens the door to leave the premises as quickly as possible.

She'd long dreamed that a situation like this would happen to her, but after being let down by everyone, she doesn't really believe in anyone but herself.

- December XXXX is your birthday, isn't it? Your name is Shahan K. WILLIAMS, you've been in the system since birth... you're my little sister. DNA doesn't lie.

- DNA?

- Everyone in the system has their DNA in the databases, you should know that.

Oh yes, she knew that all too well. Once your DNA is in the databases, your family can find you if you're ever lucky enough to be wanted by them. Shahan had hoped very much that this would happen to her, but as the years passed, the flame of hope that kept her heart beating grew dimmer.

- A Williams... You're my big brother, right?

- Yes, one of them. Call me Soren.

- The name suits you... Call me Shahan.

- The name?

- Yes, Soren for a blank face.

- Oh, because you think yours is better?

- ...

Seeing his sister without a word, a smile appears on the young man's face. He's usually not very sociable and can't stand women, but this proud-looking little person in front of him seems to be an exception. They look alike.

- Why are you here, Soren?

- I'm here to take you home.

- Home? Why is a family I haven't heard from in 17 years suddenly looking for me in the middle of nowhere?

- You weren't abandoned, Shahan... It's... Well, it's complicated to explain. Our parents would have to tell you.

- ...

- Will you come with me? At least listen to what they have to say, and if you really don't want to hear from us... I don't think it would be a problem if you wanted to go back. How about it?