Sorry about last night, there were a few things I needed to get off of my chest, re: my sister. She is really getting on all of our nerves with her stinky attitude.
Anyway, the next night it was crystal clear and starry in Hidden Springs. I love it when it's like this because I can see everything for miles. The mountains glisten and so does the city hall when it's lit up. If I looked even further, I could probably see the palace.
I went back home to check on Max and the younger kids when I spotted Sierra sitting alone on one of the benches outside. She looked absolutely miserable.
"Can I join you?" I asked, not knowing whether to expect a punch in the mouth or just another cold stare with eyes that looked exactly like mine.
"Go ahead," she muttered, "it's a free country."
So I did, walking towards her.
The two of us sat for a few moments, gazing at the stars. We're seven simdays apart in age, but it might as well have been a universe. Though we're seven days apart, we actually have very little in common.
"Well if it isn't Little Miss Perfect. What are you doing here?" she began snottily. "I thought the candy striper nurse was supposed to be at the hospital tending to her brother."
I took a deep breath. I didn't want to tell Sierra anything but those comments were getting to me.
"Well, I came back to the house to check up on things. You know, there are two little ones here. Poor Max can't do everything."
"You know, Sierra, the rest of the family and I are sick to death of your stinky attitude."
"Who died and appointed you the family spokes person?"
"The fact is, you haven't once set foot in the hospital since AJ got sick. Even Satis and Imsety are here, and they've been at his bedside. I've been at his bedside. Mom and dad have been at his bedside. Where have you been?"
By this time, I was choking back tears. "The sad part, Sierra, is that AJ has asked for you and about you. And you haven't been there. What is wrong with you? It's like you don't care about anyone."
Sierra looked at me with that same forlorn mask she's worn pretty much since she turned teen. I just want her to be happy again, and clearly she's not.
"You know, maybe I don't care."
She's saying that, but I think she's lying. I think she does care, she can't be that unfeeling.
"You're headed right where AJ was if you don't straighten up, Sierra."
"Look who's talking, Miss Straight herself."
"I'm not as straight as you think I am. But I don't go around throwing eggs at elderly ladies' houses."
I felt bad when AJ and Sety were sent away. Even though Sierra is a pain in the rear, I don't want to see her go too.
Xoxo
Love, Sage
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