Chapter 29
Michael and Sarah didn't always get along. They'd had a number of falling outs over the years, largely based on religion. But every year on their late father's birthday they got together. They each had a slice of cake while they played a game of chess in the park. Michael and Sarah enjoyed this, but it was always mixed with sadness. Sarah had followed in her father's footsteps, Michael had gone a very different route. Seeing each other like this, reminded them of their less than ideal childhood, but they'd had each other for support. And this year brought a little more sadness with it. Both knew this could very well be the last time they celebrated like this, the last instance where they saw each other as brother and sister. The next time they met, they could be enemies. Michael and Sarah made a vow on this final birthday. Come what may, whatever either of them had to do, they would remain friends.