Chapter 1: Introduction
The moment Oliver finished cleaning his room, he heard the door bell ring.
Gulping hard, he opened the door, and there stood Sarah. He could not believe how much she resembled their grandmother, especially with those deep blue eyes, silky blonde hair, and a petite frame. But, something was different. Something more mature about her now.
"Hello, cousin!" Sarah greeted cheerfully, holding out her hand. Oliver hesitated for a second, then shook her hand tentatively. "So nice to finally meet you," she continued, smiling warmly.
"Please come inside. You can unpack your thing in my room." He adds before grabbing a couple of her bags and leading her there.
Inside, Sarah felt a wave of relief as she settled in. She looked around the spacious room. There were books everywhere, stacked against the walls, lining the floor, even sitting on the windowsill.
As Sarah began to settle in, Oliver sat down across from her on his futon, feeling slightly awkward. Both unsure of what to say, there was an uncomfortable silence. Finally, Sarah broke it.
"So... you must be really curious about me, right?"
Oliver couldn't help but feel his face flush. It had been hard not to notice the changes in her appearance, but he didn't want to pry. Yet, curiosity overwhelmed him. "Well, yeah. I mean, your grandma wrote us about your transformation, but seeing it firsthand..."
"It's okay! Trust me, it's pretty wild too." Sarah smiled softly, running her fingers through her hair.