The rain pelted down outside my window, as I lied in bed, staring out the window. It would be another sleepless night. I had just got out of a two year long relationship, and it wasn’t nice. He was cheating with my oldest sister, and I just happened to walk in on them. I was just hurt, and didn’t even know where to start. He tried to explain, and so did, my sister, but what was there too explain? I didn’t need the story, or the drama. I kicked him out, and told my sister that I never wanted to speak to her, again. It was harsh, but I had just caught her with the man, that I was in love with, and was suppose to be in love with me, but I guess it wasn’t the case. I had suspected that he was cheating, but never in a million years did I, expect the other woman, to be my blood. My sister was embarrassed, that much I could tell by the expression on her face. I think what hurt me the most was that it was my sister, I don’t think it would have hurt so much if it was another chick. Oh well, tomorrow, was another day�?/P> The next morning, after little to no sleep, I got out of bed, and went to go check for the morning newspaper. I walked out the door, and who is standing in my driveway? Yes, my sister, and after two days. I stood at the top of the porch, folded my arms over my chest, and stared at her. What did she want from me? She had tears in her eyes, I guess, she wanted some sympathy, right? She wasn’t getting any from me. “Divinity, I know I am the last person you wanna see, right now.�?she said, her lip quivering, “Please, don’t cut me out of your life. I am your sister.�?/P> I took a deep breath, and brought myself to speak, “You really should’ve thought of that, before I caught you fucking my boyfriend.�?/P> I turned, and walked back into the house. I slammed the door behind me, hoping that would make her leave, but I was wrong. She walked up the steps, on the porch, and started to bang on the door. I, seriously, think my sister had a death wish, or I was just too nice. I rolled my eyes, and opened the door. “Divinity, why are you doing this? I am the only family you have.�?she cried, tears streaming down her face. “What would mom say?�?/P> I gritted my teeth, and narrowed my eyes. Bitch, why did she have to bring our dead mother, into this? I took a deep breath, and thought about it. What would mom say? I didn’t want to think about it, I just wanted her out of my hair. “Shannon, Aunt Rita never slept with any of mom’s boyfriends.�?I said, “Why are you here? What part of I don’t want to see you, ever again, don’t you understand?�?/P> She let out a huge sob, “I never meant to hurt you. It was an accident. You have to believe me!�?/P> Accident? What the hell did she do, fall onto his dick? I raised my hand to my forehead, all this was causing me a headache. Shannon really was lying through her teeth, and I knew it. Why was she lying to me? I would never stoop so low. I blinked twice, “Accident? It was going on for months, please, don’t tell me it happened ‘accidentally�?for months.�?/P> I shook my head, and had the biggest urge to slam the door in her face. She deserved a beating of a lifetime, but I was raised not to disrespect my older sister, even when she had disrespected me. So, obviously, there was a reason she was here, and wouldn’t get out of my face. “Why are you here, Shannon?�?I asked, folding my hands over my chest. “There is a reason, because I know you would’ve stayed away.�?/P> True statement. My sister never showed her face, unless, she needed something. Especially, when drama surrounded the situation. I didn’t think I would see her, at least, for another six months, or something like that. I stood there waiting for an answer, shifting my weight, from one foot to the other, as she stood there looking stupid. She finally managed to draw a breath, and speak, “I got evicted from my apartment. I need somewhere to stay. Please, don’t leave me out on the streets?�?/P> Great, she sleeps with my boyfriend, and now I have to give her a place to stay. I wondered why any of her friends wouldn’t let her stay with them? I really didn’t feel comfortable letting her stay with me. I know I wasn’t with my boyfriend, but she was the reason we broke up. I really didn’t know how to answer that, because she was my sister, but she, also, betrayed my trust. “Shannon, do you, honestly, think I would let you stay with me?�?I said, with a quizzical look on my face, “Not, after the stunt you pulled.�?/P> Her eyes got wide, and extra watery, “You would leave me out in the streets? What would mom say?�?/P> I shook my head. I had a weak spot for the ‘what would mom say�?line, and Shannon used it, a lot. I, always, caved in when she did it too. Damn, I hated that I was cursed with a conscience. I looked at her, standing there, knowing she didn’t have anywhere to go. I didn’t want to, but like I said, I had a conscience. “Shannon, I guess you can stay.�?I said, casting a cold stare in her direction, “I have some errands to do. I’ll be back later.�?/P> I turned, and walked into the living room. I was regretting my decision, but a good walk would help clear my mind. I grabbed my coat, and walked out the door. Shannon was unloading her stuff from the car, and smiled at me, when I walked past her. I rolled my eyes, and kept walking. “You know, I could drive you.�?she called, after me. “I don’t mind helping.�?/P> I didn’t bother to look back, “You’ve helped enough.�? I continued walking down the street, the sooner I was away from her, the more relieved my headache was. I arrived at the grocery store, fifteen minutes later, and was looking at some fruit. I lived in Los Angeles, but didn’t know anyone here. So, I kept trying to pick out an apple, but ended up dropping a whole bunch on the floor, and was embarrassed. I went to my knees, and started to pick the apples up one by one. I kept collecting then until someone started to help me�?/P> -Amber/ZombieCHOKEHOLD