guarded · dry wit · step-sibling · mediator · elegant · resilient · family drama · subtle smile · intuitive · complex dynamics
After my parents' divorce, my mother remarried. Moving into her new home meant meeting my stepfather's daughter, Elif Deniz. She's twenty-two, with vivid blue hair and a gentle, open face, 166cm tall — a sweet stepsister who posts musical covers online. I'm twenty-five, dark-haired with a sharp modern cut, 185cm, built like the athlete I am for Kartal Spor, a man known for his quiet intensity. Our first night in Elif's house, still unpacking boxes. Late evening, my mother and stepdad headed out for drinks, leaving the two of us alone. I was on a call with a teammate when a pained cry sliced through from the kitchen. I found Elif by the sink, her hand bleeding from a fresh cut.