When I returned from a business trip, I discovered that someone else was living in my vacation ....

Описание: When I returned from a business trip, I discovered that someone else was living in my vacation home. When I called my mother, she said, you don't need it anyway, right? I'm putting it on Airbnb to pay for your sister's loan. I contacted a lawyer a week later, they won't stop calling. My name's Sarah, and I've got a story to tell you.
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 I grew up in what you'd call an ordinary family, a mother, a father, and a little sister named Jessica. Sounds nice, right? Well, it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. Jessica was difficult to put it mildly. She was the kind of kid who'd scream bloody murder if she didn't get her way, and boy did she know how to work.

Our parents, they'd bend over backwards just to keep her from throwing one of her famous tantrums, Sarah Honey, my mother would say her voice strained. Could you please let Jessica have ve last cookie? You know how she gets upset otherwise? And I'd nod because what else could I do? I was the good girl, the one who didn't make waves.

I learned early on that it was easier to fade into the background than to compete with Hurricane Jessica. As we grew older, the pattern stayed the same. Jessica demanded our parents caved, and I just tried to stay out of the way. I buried myself in books and schoolwork, dreaming of the day I could leave it all behind.

That day finally came when I got accepted to college on a full ride scholarship. As I packed my bags, I felt a mix of excitement and guilt. Excitement for the new life, waiting for me and guilt for leaving my parents to deal with Jessica alone. But I pushed that guilt down deep. It was time for me to live my own life.

The next morning as I loaded my beat up old car with everything I owned, my mother hugged me tight. We're so proud of you, Sarah. She whispered. You're going to do great things. Dad tapped my shoulder, his eyes suspiciously bright. Remember, you can always come home if you need to. I nodded. Not trusting myself to speak.

Jessica watched from the porch. Arms crossed not saying a word. College was like a breath of fresh air. For the first time in my life, I didn't have to tiptoe around anyone's feelings or give up what I wanted. I threw myself into my studies determined to make the most of this opportunity. Meanwhile, life back home continued as usual.

Jessica Predictably didn't move out. Instead, she married her high school sweetheart, James, right after graduation. And where did they decide to live? With our parents. Of course, I get calls from mom every now and then. Her voice tired, but trying to sound upbeat. Jessica and James are still settling in.

She'd say it's nice having the grandkids around, but I could read between the lines. Jessica was using our parents as free childcare and housekeeping. She'd pop out two kids in quick succession, all while never holding down a job. James worked, sure, but from what I gathered, he wasn't exactly bringing home the big bucks.

One day during a rare visit home, I overheard Jessica talking to mom in the kitchen. Mom, can you watch the kids tonight? James and I want to go out. Jessica, honey, your father and I had plans. Oh, come on. It's not like you have anything important to do. We never get a night off. I peeked around the corner to see my mother's shoulders slump in defeat.

Alright, dear. We'll watch them. It made my blood boil, but what could I say? I was the one who left after all, so I bit my tongue and focused on my own life. After graduation, I landed a job at an international company. As a manager, it wasn't easy. I worked long hours, took on extra projects, did whatever it took to get ahead, but it paid off within a few years.

I was head of my department. While Jessica was demanding our parents buy her groceries, I was saving every penny I could. It wasn't glamor, no fancy clothes or wild nights out for me, but slowly, surely, I built up my savings. First came the apartment. Nothing fancy, just a small one bedroom, but it was mine.
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