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"Oh, will you? Thank you, thank you I really do appreciate how efficient and reliable you are, Olivia Most people would kill for a sister like you looking after the around She stood up "I guess I'd better put on ood for traveling, comfortable and easy to keep," she said and went to the closet

I watched her put on her jacket and then look at herself in the mirror to fluff her hair I ht She smiled, content with her appearance

"I guess we can't keep er I'm ready," she said

I stepped out of the room and she followed

"I didn't get to everyone, Olivia, so a lot ofI know it's a bore, but you'll tell them where I am, won't you?"

"Yes, don't worry about it," I said

"Good"

She went down the stairs with a light bounce in her step and paused at the door to wait for me to catch up

"You look so sad today, Olivia You wish you were co for a while," she said "We could have fun together, be real sisters for a change, just doing silly things"

"I'll follow later, Belinda," I said

"Will you? Good," she replied and alked out The nurse aiting at the car She opened the door and looked at me in anticipation

"Everything's fine," I said She nodded and turned to Belinda

"Hello, Belinda," she said "My name is Clara"

"I love your hair Is that your natural color?" Belinda asked her She smiled at me

"Yes, it is"