Chapter 4

She was convinced that no one appreciated everything that she did or how hard she worked. No one at home, no one at work, not a single soul understood just how much planning she had to do in order for the people she loved to be taken care of. Sarah Webber, eldest daughter of Jeff and Clair Webber is by far the hardest working member of her family and also the most unappreciated.

It had been that way for as long as Sarah could remember, back in the time when her mother first got sick. When Clair Webber couldn't get herself out of bed because she was so weak, it was Sarah who made sure the house was clean, the family was fed and that Elizabeth got the help on her homework she needed. Sarah never mind though, maybe a part of her thought if she could take care of the house then her mother would get better. Looking back now Sarah knew it was wishful thinking of a child.

When the cancer finally took her mother's life Sarah fell into the roll that her mother once held. Not only was she cooking and cleaning and taking care of her brother and sister, but now she was also making sure that her dad was taking care of himself and their household. Sarah was the one who had to remind him to pay the bills on time, to go to the grocery store so they could have food in their house. Again Sarah never complained about the extra responsibly she took on, but after ten plus years she was complaining now.

Sarah Webber was done playing mother to her brother, her sister and her father. She was beginning to resent her family for keeping her in that role for so long. She had yet to tell her family but she and her best friend Carly were planning on getting a place together away from them all. Steven was constantly making comments that proved how little he thought of the role she played, her father couldn't muster up a thank you to save his life and Elizabeth was a giant brat who could never lift a finger to help Sarah with anything she asked.

A good example of this was Dr. Matt Hunter. Sarah knew that they would be the perfect couple. He was handsome and educated and he owned his own home. He met almost everything on her list. Sarah could picture herself being called Mrs. Dr. Hunter. She knew in her heart of hearts that this was the guy for her, and she asked her sister to help her make him hers, but could Elizabeth help? No she had to through a little hissy fit about how she wouldn't help Sarah.

Sarah couldn't figure it out. She knew Elizabeth wasn't interested in Matt, not with the way she was always hanging all over Zander. So why couldn't she help out her big sister? She claimed that Sarah was fickle in her dating life, and a part of that was true. Sarah knew that you had to kiss a few frogs before you found your prince. and Sarah had kissed a bunch of frogs. But again Elizabeth was jumping to the wrong conclusions about Matt. Sarah could see herself growing old with this man and having a family and…..

"Gosh Webber," Sarah's thoughts were interrupted by Carly Benson, her best friend and a trusted coworker. "I have been talking to you for like five minutes and I can guarantee you didn't hear I word I said, did you?"

Feeling a bit guilty for not paying her friend any attention Sarah responded honestly with a "No"

Carly just looked at her friend in disbelief. It wasn't like Sarah to just ignore her, heck it wasn't like anyone to just ignore her. Carly demanded to be the center of attention in every situation and right now with Sarah with her head off in the clouds that wasn't happening. "I was asking you if you had seen this season's crop of players. Man are they yummy. They are all just so tall and muscular and the new shortstop as a tight butt." She paused to lick her lips, "you could bounce a quarter off of it. There are days I really love this job, and this is one of them."

After talking, Carly once again looked over at Sarah and realized she had again not heard a word she had said. "Okay, what is your problem?" Carly blurted out with a bit of venom.

Sarah looked up suddenly and realized she had again been caught not listening to her friend. "I'm sorry what did you say?"

"Really? Sarah what is your deal? I only have seen you like this when you are heartbroken over some guy or you're sister has you in a tail spin." Carly looked at her friend and realized that she had guessed right when she had brought up Elizabeth. Sitting down across from her friend she said, "Alright let's hear it. What did that little muffin face do this time?"

Sarah let out a deep sigh, yes Carly was her best friend and she knew that she always had Sarah's back, but Elizabeth was still her sister. It almost felt wrong to bad mouth her to Carly, almost. "She is being such a brat. I tell her I like Matt and need her help to find out what type of girl she likes and you know put in a good word for me. You know what she said to me? She said I wasn't his type so move on. What a brat right?"

"Totally," Carly said as she shook her head in agreement.

"I mean she's got her little thug boyfriend. Unless do you think she's trying to go after Matt? Do you think she likes him?"

"I wouldn't put it past her. I never trusted your sister. She act to pure and good, I know though, that girl can be so rotten." Carly said. "You should go down there and find out from your sister. Look her in the eye and see if she lies to you about it." Carly knew it was probably wrong to egg on the fight between the two sisters, but at the same time if Elizabeth was trying to take away Sarah's boyfriend Sarah had a right to know.

Sarah was starting to really believe that Carly had a point. Why else would Elizabeth not want Sarah and Matt together? Sarah was a great person and she knew it, she was pretty, had a great job, dressed fabulously and what guy wouldn't want her? Sarah stood up and paced her small office while she thought more and more on Elizabeth's behavior, it was all making sense, Elizabeth wanted Matt!

"Oh my God, Carly I think you're right."

"Tell me something I don't know." Carly said as she examined her nails, realizing she needed a manicure.

Marching over to her office door, Sarah reached for the handle and turned to her friend, "Who does she think she is? I don't care if she's my sister or not, she can't get away with taking my man." Just as her hand was about to turn the knob there was a knock at the door. A bit surprised Sarah opened the door to find Nicholas Cassidine standing behind it.

Nicholas not only worked in the publicity department of the team with both Carly and herself, but he was also the owner's son. He was tall and Greek; there was no other way to describe him. He had dark hair, dark eyes and an olive complexion that would make most girls melt at the rich young man.

"Good morning ladies," he smiled as he said the greeting, "We are meeting in the conference room in about ten minutes."

Damn Nicholas. Now Sarah had to put on her game face and hold off putting her little sister in her place. If he only knew this was a matter of Sarah's future happiness, he could hold off on the meeting. "Are there any problems with your campaigns?" Sarah asked, as businessy as she could.

"We'll talk about it once we're in the meeting, but the concept we came up with just doesn't seem like it's going to fit with the team. Have you had a chance to see these guys?"

"Oh yes." Carly replied to him with a wicked grin

"Then you also know the all-American boys next door doesn't fit this crew. Ten minutes ladies, and come with your thinking caps on. We need to fill seats this season."

Nicholas turned and left their office. Sarah knew ten minutes would not be enough time to get down to the training room, chew out Elizabeth and get back well composed for her meeting. "I guess I'll have to deal with Lizzie after this meeting."

"Damn, I was hoping for a show before lunch." Carly said as she gathered up some papers for their meeting. "Oh well guess we need to get to this meeting so we can start the season off with bang."

Sarah followed Carly out of the office and smiled as she caught a glimpse of Matt, unfortunately her sister was tailing right behind him like a little lost puppy. Sarah couldn't wait to find out what Elizabeth was doing with Matt. Maybe Sarah should go have a chat with Zander and let him know how his girlfriend was behaving. Another smile graced Sarah's face, but this one was an evil one filled with menacing thoughts.