Bow for you
My dad’s illegitimate daughter went to Ethan’s birthday party in my place.
I wasn’t upset, just sat in the car, ready for
the show.
Ethan, always the hothead, threw her out, purse and all.
She probably didn’t know that the arrogant, short–tempered Ethan had been crying and begging me not to break up with him just a
month ago.
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My custom–made dress for the party was
slashed to ribbons. The hot water cut out
mid–shower.
I caught a cold from the icy blast and spiked
a fever.
And, Ethan’s invitation? Gone.
It had to be Sarah.
Sarah.
My dad’s love child, now living under the
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My dad’s love child, now living under the
same roof, still couldn’t shake her sticky
fingers.
Maria, our housekeeper, finally got me to take my temperature. 103.5.
Whatever. I wouldn’t melt.
I popped some Tylenol, threw on some clothes, and had the driver take me to the
hotel.
So she stole the invitation. I was only going to appease my dad anyway. Now, I was curious what Sarah’s comeuppance would be.
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She probably didn’t know Ethan hated being
lied to, being used, and…
Being touched.
He had a thing about it, physically and
emotionally.
And Sarah was all about touching, always
trying to pull those cheap tricks on Michael at
home, too.
Like “accidental” brushes of skin.
Luckily, Michael didn’t fall for it.
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Luckily, Michael didn’t fall for it.
Oh, right. Michael. My dad’s adopted son.