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Chapter One

Tabitha

“Hey Tab, I ondering if we could talk”

“Sure what’s up?” I respond

I hardly hear froer sister, but we like each other Well, for the most part Okay, if I’s stress I aanized person I like control and with my family there is no control—only chaos

Hilary is actually the worst She’s a mini-drama queen who is beyond spoiled I love her, but I also can’t be in the sa to choke her It’s kind of a love-hate-hate-love relationship

I moved out of Perryville, Ohio as soon as I could I found my own place in a small suburb outside of Indianapolis, Indiana and I worked as a waitress while I put —though they do send money, even when I ask them not to I wanted to stand on my own and be ood and way too independent Shea life I’ical nurse that I love

My sister on the other hand graduated high school and has spent her life still living at hoe charity dinners and functions If you evena job or her own place I’m pretty sure she would break out in hives

These are just soh texts and only every other week or so Thatalarm bells off in my head

“I had some news and I wanted to tell you first, before Mom could”

Yeah… I was right This can’t be good

“What news?” I ask, congratulating ed to keep the fear out of my voice “You’re okay, aren’t you Hil?” I ask her Iwith my sister, but…

“Oh, yeah I’m fine It’s just… Tabby…”

I cringe at the nickname she uses My name is Tabitha, which I’ called Tab I hate Tabby It makes me sound like a fat, lazy cat that sits around and does nothing but lick my paws all day

“What’s going on, Hil?” I proain

“I’ easier Still, I’ Actually, if I think about it, it is surprising I didn’t even realize Hilary was dating anyone

“You’re gettinganyone seriously”

“Well yeah I mean I have been for a few months I love him very much I just… I asked Mom not to ain—so ain

“Why would you do that? You have to know I’d be happy for you Hil I want you to be happy,” I tell her and I’m serious I really do