MY SISTER

The next morning when I woke up everyone was still sleeping, just like they always do. I took advantage of the moment alone and the rare silence to cook. I would take advantage of my sister's presence as an excuse to make a nice breakfast table.

I put a flowery tablecloth on the table, got pink and blue cups and saucers. I put the milk on to heat, got biscuits, butter, jam, toast, assorted breads, cheese, ham and anything else I could find in my kitchen that would look good on a breakfast table. As soon as I was done I saw Melissa lounging on the couch.

─ You were already awake, weren't you? he just didn't get up so he didn't have to help me.

─ our brother, you know me so well . By the way, it takes time. I'm pretending I've been asleep for over 20 minutes.

─ Take advantage of your day off when you wake up, and fix that area that you do while you sleep (he said throwing a pillow in your face).

─ how could you do this to me, I hurt.