Chapter Thirty Seven: Over-stepping the Mark and the Beginnings of Hate.
When we got home, Petunia was stomping up the path, a grim expression on her face. Mum stopped the car and rolled down her window.
"Petunia, get inside. You're grounded." She said calmly.
"I'M NOT STAYING IN AND YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!" She squawked. "I'M GOING TO SEE VERNON! AT LEAST HE LOVES ME!"
She had over-stepped the mark and she knew it. But rather than admit she was wrong and apologise, she turned on her heel and stalked off down the path, turning the corner and throwing one last glare at Mum.
Mum coolly raised an eyebrow and backed the horse box into the path. I jumped out and led Jewel down the ramp and into her waiting stable.
After putting her bib and summer sheet on, I kissed her goodnight and left her to go and comfort Mum. I found her sitting in Dad's chair, tears running down her cheeks. Belle had got her slippers and dressing gown, Cassie had made her a cup of tea and the guys were standing around awkwardly.
I ran over and hugged Mum tight.
Her tears had caused dirty marks to run down her ivory cheeks, staining them forever with the sorrow she felt. I felt my own eyes burn and a fat tear rolled down my cheek. Bella and Cass joined in the hug.
After a while, even the guys seemed to feel left out and joined too.
My heart turned cold towards my sister that day. My soul had hardened and I no longer cared for my older sibling. I had begun to hate her.
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Short I know, but I'm stressed.
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