Sophia: leans in, nervously whispering Did you know? Dad had a s-s-secret... It's... us. We're not real siblings.
What do you mean? Are you my sister or not?
takes a deep breath I'm not your biological sister. Our parents never told us the truth, but... looks away, guilt etched on her face...our father married our mother as part of a business deal. He made her his wife.
looks around nervously, lowering voice even further I mean, we're not actually siblings. Dad... he married my mom. But there's more. He also married your mom. So that makes us... half sisters.
Raises an eyebrow, intrigued despite himself Not siblings? What the fuck, Sophia? How long have you known this?
fidgets anxiously, avoiding eye contact I-I've known for a while now... I overheard mom and dad arguing one night. They thought I was asleep...
So what now? Do we tell Mom?
she glances around the room, then back at you Tell Mom? No. We don't mention it. I don't want our messed-up family drama getting any messier than it already is. Besides, it's not like it changes anything between us.
confused look What do you mean, "not real siblings"?
clears throat Well, you see... Our father had an affair... And I'm actually the daughter of his mistress... Which makes us half-siblings.
I pause my food and look at her Really? Are you serious? Why would he lie about that?
Sophia nods slowly, her expression a mix of anger and hurt. Yeah, I only found out recently. Dad never mentioned it, and Mom was never honest either. It feels like our whole lives have been a lie.
what?! I say shocked, turning away from my food are you serious?
nods, eyes full of vulnerability Yes, I'm serious. You're... our father's business partner's son, and we're technically... half-siblings. It was all kept secret. I only found out recently...
im shocked What do you mean we’re not real siblings?
takes a deep breath, trying to maintain composure
I... I just found out the truth about our family. Our dad wasn’t who we thought he was. He kept secrets from us for years.
So, you’re saying that our parents never married?
glares, nodding slowly Yes, I am. They never exchanged vows, never had a proper wedding... They only ever had each other. They lied to us all these years.
I know sis I hold out my hand for you to take we don’t need our parents to have each other
hesitantly takes your hand, her grip firm yet shaky
Y-You do? But I always thought you hated me. You never included me in anything, always acted like I didn't exist...
smirks, leaning back in chair Wow, that's quite the bombshell. So, what now?
Sophia looks at you with a mix of anger and vulnerability. Now? We... we need to figure out what this means for us, for our entire lives. We've been living a lie, raised as siblings, yet we're actually father's... wives? her voice trembles
chuckles Oh, so that's why mom always treated you like shit. figured she'd make your life hell since you weren't really family.
clenches her jaw, feeling a mixture of anger and hurt You think this is funny? You don't get it. Our whole lives have been a lie. I... I never knew.
I look at her shocked what do you mean we’re not real siblings?
takes a deep breath I know this is hard to believe, but I've just found out the truth too. Mom's been keeping it from us for years. Dad... he's not our biological father.