Tag: sisters
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Freedom
“It’s my last night of freedom,” I said to myself. Then I said it out loud. To my friends. I knew they didn’t have any idea as to what I was talking about. They didn’t know what I knew. The next day I was supposed to marry New York’s newest millionaire. I knew the life…
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Power and Beauty
My sister was very good at getting everything she wanted. She used her beauty to wow those around her into doing exactly what she needed. She was smart and beautiful and had the confidence to lead them on. And the ability to never feel remorse over her actions. Me? I was the homely and kind…
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Election Dropout
“Don’t you think I will be elected? How could I not be after that speech I made last night?” I watched and waited as my sister straightened her hair. I had already decided – before her speech – I was not going to vote for her. And then I cast my vote for someone else. …
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Turtle Doves
“Who wants two turtle doves? Who even wants one? Dumb. Turn it off.” Michelle’s voice came from her bedroom and I was tempted to turn it off, but part of me wanted to keep it on. I personally loved Christmas music and would listen to it all year if I could. I made myself limit…
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Curfew
“She’s always home by curfew,” I said, pacing in front of the front door. “I don’t know what’s happening tonight. Do you know who she was going out with?” “She’s eighteen. She’s going to miss curfew a few times here and there. I wouldn’t worry about it too much,” my husband said relaxing back into…
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Vanishing Act
“You’re the only one who hasn’t let me down,” I whispered. “Why do you have to leave me now?” “I have to go,” Sarah whispered back. “I can’t stay here any longer. If I don’t go back to college they are not going to let me back in with my scholarships. I’ll be back as much as…
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The Diamond Necklace
“You messed everything up!” she screamed. I backed up as she balled her hands into fists. I knew Jordan could fight with the best of them and I didn’t want to be on the receiving end of her punches. Especially since I’m not quite sure of that I have supposedly messed up for her. I…