Sister Unknown
London Tipton stared at her ceilings. Tomorrow would be her seventeenth birthday. Her eyes flickered from her 80" television she got for her fifth birthday (which recently Cody had showed her how to work), and a picture of the18 parrots she got for her tenth birthday.
She sighed. For her birthday, she decided to have a quiet party with just Maddie and the twins, which surprised her father considering the themes of her last few birthdays.
But on the other hand, she was sure to get a much bigger present. In fact her father had promised to show up.
She thought about it for a moment. Cody Martin, almost sixteen, had told Zack that Wilfred Tipton would be coming, and then Moseby confirmed it. Originally, it was just supposed to be an even more luscious and pampered day with her and Maddie, but a little tug had told her that Cody had to be invited, so she gave in. and of course, where there's Cody, there's 10-mintues-older Zack. London didn't mind. Maddie was working double shifts again, because of college, and Zack, well, he's usually hitting on some girl or at the Skate Park trying to impress some girl, or at the mall girl-hunting, so he was never around either. Cody, though, always stuck a little bit of time for London.
London felt bored, that particular day, and just sat on her pink; cashmere lined love seat and sighed. She thought of things to do. At once she took out her credit card, but then noticed that at the moment she didn't know what to get. She sat there glumly, until she had noticed she hadn't shopped for gift bags yet. At first she about flying to Paris, but it would be no use if there wasn't anyone to accompany her. It's not like Carey would let the boys out, and Maddie, well, she was working.
So London decided to walk by herself to the prestigious Rolen Mall. It took ten minutes but it was one of the most expensive places in Boston. London will admit any day that she loves people loving and adoring her. But, then again, she thought, it was weird, everyone staring at her, thinking that she wasn't a normal person. Well, she wasn't was she?
She looked around at useful things, deciding what to get everyone. In the end, she found a semi-gold collar for one of Yvonna's puppies, Misteria, a completely useless chocolate fountain, a laptop and laptop case for Cody, a gaming system for Zack and a suite for Moseby, which she had just noticed and was so bored, she bought it anyways. Now something for Maddie. Maddie, Maddie, always hard working, but trying so hard to get into a good university. London suddenly had an idea (after buying a set of emerald earrings.) She went to the ATM and put her 'gold member' debit card and fished out five hundred dollars in cash.
There, London thought proudly, a perfect gift for Maddie.
She started heading home; ignoring the stares at the shopping bags she was carrying, and the over-sized LV shoulder bag.
When she first reached the Boston Tipton, she noticed Cody coming towards her. She couldn't help but give a little smile.
"Hey London," He started, "I had a few questions for the next web show."
She knew there would be more than a 'few,' but nodded anyways. "Shoot."
He then began to explain all the ideas and guests.
London nodded slightly at every comment, but she noticed Cody more. He sighed. What cologne was her wearing? It was pretty strong. At last he finished, when London had noticed she wasn't paying attention about anything. He looked at her obviously wanting an opinion, so she just had compliments.
"Uhh….That was amazing. You're the best, Cody!!"
He blushed slightly, and London noticed she was blushing as well. They didn't say anything for a while, until, Mr. Moseby came into the scene.
"I hate to interrupt…" Moseby said with almost no concern. Then he looked at London, he face turning worried.
"I believe this is for you." He handed her a letter, which she read with wide eyes.
Dearest London,
I'm so sorry I couldn't make it to your birthday. My and my new wife Lana are going on a honeymoon, but I send to sincerest wishes.
But as you remember, wife #3, only lasted for a little while, but recently, she had been in a coma.
I know this is shocking news, but she had a daughter, my daughter. She is now 14 years old and her name is Ara. I invited her to stay for a month.
I really hope you don't mind.
Love always
Daddy
"Well," London said angrily, "Ne doesn't car about me, how should I expect him to come to my birthday and tell me I had a sister."
"London-" Moseby started, but she caught him off.
"Whatever, I don't care about a sister."
"But she's coming today."
"WHAT??" London burst. "How could you not tell me!"
"How could you not tell her?" Cody asked, equally shocked.
Moseby growled at him. But then he turned to London, "I'm sorry, I just-"
By then, the Tipton door swished open.
Then, a girl, with shoulder-length red hair and green eyes, came in. London looked with disbelief with Cody's shocked expression. Other than that, she was wearing casual skinny capris, and a bright green elbow length t-shirt with a hood. Other than that she had on blue skate boarding shoes.
She went up to Mr. Moseby, and smiled.
"Hi!. I'm Ara Benes-Tipton.
Then, leaving a rich hotel heiress, a 4 star hotel manager and a resident opened mouthed.