My sister Emily and I have always had a bit of a rivalry, and she always seemed determined to outdo me at everything. She married before I did, and our parents spared no expense for her wedding, lavishing her with all sorts of extravagance, while I had to settle for a smaller ceremony due to financial constraints. They claimed theyd spent all their savings on Emilys special day and simply couldnt afford to support mine.
Emily enjoyed quite a comfortable life with her two children, spending her days at home or heading off to beauty salons, as her husband provided for her every need. Meanwhile, my husband and I had to move in with his gran in Manchester to avoid taking out a hefty mortgage and drowning in debt. Instead, we put our heads down and worked relentlessly, pouring all our efforts into building up our own little businessa shopwhich soon demanded all our time and energy.
Eventually, our determination paid off, and the business flourished. Time passed, and then Emily and her husband ended up divorcing. Mum pleaded with me to offer Emily a position in our shop, as she was now a single mum. Yet, I knew the truth behind their split: Emilys unfaithfulness had been the real cause.
When Emily finally reached out, she tried to wrangle herself a job on her own terms, expecting something cushy despite having no experience. She actually suggested I hire her with a fixed salaryone far too generousand without giving her any real responsibilities! I was truly taken aback by her nerve and outright refused her proposal. I had no intention of becoming the next target of her endless demands and erratic moods, the same fate as her ex-husband. I told her, quite directly, that she ought to look elsewhere for work, as I wasnt about to allow myself to be taken advantage of.
