Scheming Sisters Ch 1

Scheming Sisters Ch 1

Scheming Sisters 

Chapter

In my past life, Sarah and I were born at the 

same time

She played the innocent angel, always 

knowing the right things to say, which made 

Mom favor her, over and over

It got so bad that when she accidentally killed 

someone, Mom threw me under the bus to 

protect her

I died full of hate in that prison cell

Meanwhile, Sarah was probably registering 

for grad school, using my acceptance letter

Now I’m back

When we were five, fighting over a stuffed 

animal, I made sure to fall before Mom and 

Dad could see what happened

Then I put on my best brave face

It’s okay,I sniffled. Sarah just really wanted 

my dolly.” 

“Gimme the bunny!” 

Fiveyearold Sarah shrieked, yanking on the 

stuffed rabbit as hard as she could

I was counting the footsteps outside the door

Click

The doorknob turned, and I let go of that 

fluffy little ear, hitting the floor with a thump

Mom, just like before, rushed to Sarah

checking her for booboos

Dad helped me up

Ashley, what did I tell you about fighting with 

your sister?Mom snapped

Same words as before

We were only minutes apart at birth

But because Sarah could cry and whine and 

be all cutesy, she always got the benefit of 

く 

Calm down, Deb,Dad said, frowning. I saw 

  1. it. Sarah pushed Ashley.” 

Dad, always the voice of reason

I did not!Sarah screamed, her eyes wide

She fell all by herself!” 

Ashley, honey, what happened?Dad asked

kneeling down so I could see him

I took a deep breath

My eyes needed to be just the right amount 

of shiny

Then I looked up at Dad, and whispered

It’s okay, Daddy. Sarah really wanted the 

bunny. Even though you gave it to me” 

Anyone with half a brain could see who was 

at fault

Dad turned to Sarah

Apologize to your sister.” 

Sarah’s mouth dropped open

Shock flashed in her pretty little eyes

She hadn’t expected me to steal her thunder

I told you, I didn’t push her! I want the bunny! Why did you buy her one and not me?” 

For twins, things were supposed to be fair

you know

Mom’s face tightened

Mark, what’s going on? You buy a toy for 

your older daughter and not the younger 

one?” 

Dad wavered

I made sure he could see my pathetic little 

face

But, Sarah,I said, like it was just a thought 

popping into my head, Remember? When 

Daddy bought them, you picked the teddy 

bear” 

Yeah, this bunny was from the toy store last 

week

く 

Dad was going to get two bunnies, but Sarah 

pitched a fit for a teddy bear

She knew if she whined loud enough, Mom 

would make me give in

She’d get two toys that way

Last time, she’d gotten away with it. Not this 

time

I looked at Dad

He saw my sad eyes

Deb, come on,Dad sighed. How long are 

you going to coddle her?” 

Mom’s face fell

She knew she had misunderstood what 

happened, but she still tried to play it off

It’s just a toy. Ashley is the older sister, is it 

so bad for her to share with her sister?” 

Dad picked me up

They’re only minutes apart,he said, ignoring 

Sarah’s wails

He carried me out of the house

I’ll buy you another toy,he said

I snuggled my head against his shoulder

It felt so good to be near him again

Last time, when Mom and Grandma and all 

those relatives were all over Sarah

Dad was the only one who stood up for me

But he couldn’t always protect me

The day before our tenth birthday, Mom 

picked a fight with him about something 

ridiculous

On the way home, Dad was in a car accident

After that, I became invisible in Mom’s eyes

She was always fawning over Sarah

Don’t blame your mother,Dad would say

She’s just worried.” 

Driving to the toy store. Dad started talking 

like he always did

The teacher said to share, I should share 

with Sarah.” 

I knew how to play my part

That way Mom won’t be mad.” 

Back in college, I learned that some people 

said there were mean girls.” 

They acted innocent, but they used it to be 

better than everyone else

That’s when I understood how Sarah got Mom 

to treat her like a princess

People like to baby the weakest ones

I can’t fix how Mom is. I can only rely on Dad

So, this time, I’ll change his future, along with 

mine

Scheming Sisters Novel

Scheming Sisters Novel

Status: Ongoing

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