Sister's Love - Episode 1

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Dedicated to all older siblings who take care of their young ones. You are truly loved.

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My name is Margaret and this is my story. 

Our parents died seven years back and my sister decided to drop out of school in order to take care of me. She is six years older than I am and by the time our parents died she was seventeen years old meaning I was only eleven years.

She made sure I stayed in school at all costs and as I speak am in my first year at kyambogo university.  It has not been easy especially for my sister to meet my needs however I appreciate every single thing she did for my sake.

Our parents left a huge debt behind and she had to pay it too . I studied in a boarding school and even if I complained my sister wouldn't listen.  I thought she hated me so much and yes I hated her. I wanted to live a free life but she was so strict on me 

I never paid any attention to what she did in order to keep me in school. The good thing we had is that we had our own house so that way she could sleep at times without anything in her stomach. 

For her age I believe she suffered more than anyone I know. Sleeping on an empty stomach and working from early morning to midnight

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.  She's one in a lifetime and she's indeed a hero.

She never complained about anything in her life and whenever I complained she argued that I have to be thankful. 

Is she insane? Thankful for what? For throwing me away in the boarding school while she's enjoying life herself?  I always wished for a day I will complete high school in order to live a free life.

I envied girls who came with more than enough necessities at school and always complained to my sister.  

She knew how much I hated her but still never gave up on me. She always acted like a mom whenever she came on visitation days at school.  She would ask for my conduct, performance and the type of friends I had at school.  

Trust me every girl will hate that . Who likes sisters who are like parents? I at times wished for a brother instead of a sister. 

In my second last year in high school, I came back one day without informing her. I had my own keys and I went straight home. I wanted some scholastic materials and some pocket money for myself.  

It was towards evening time and I knew she would be back soon so that I would go to school tomorrow morning. I waited for her and I fall asleep before she came back.

I woke up when I heard her talking, at first I didn't mind but then her conversation caught my attention and I was forced to eavesdrop. 

."am so sorry sir please have mercy on me. I will make sure to pay in time  next month. I had to pay for my sister's tuition and I got a cut off on my salary this month. Please have mercy sir I will make sure to compete my parents debt by the end of this year. I promise. "

Her voice was shaky and it seemed like she was crying.  What's going on here? Which debt is she talking about . For crying out loud sake our parents died four years now. 

I checked on my phone and it was past midnight.  When she saw me she was startled.  Why are you are home?  She asked in a hoarse voice. I told her why. And why didn't you call me first? Do you think I get money from trees you could've called first . She yelled. 

I was used to her shootings but this time I felt bothered. Who was that on the phone and what were you talking about? I asked concerned.

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.  She was a friend so just sleep its late and you will go back to school on Sunday for I don't have money now. She said walking towards the bathroom. 

But sister today is Tuesday how can I stay at home for all this long? I said . Now sell me and get the money you want. She said and I could sense tears in her voice. Honestly today I don't understand her. She seems so upset . I went to bed but I couldn't sleep. Millions of thoughts were running in my head and I didn't know where to start from. 

Just as I was about to sleep her alarm went on and she woke up . She barely sleeps not even for three hours. Am off to work lock the door and sleep its still dark outside. She put some money on the table for me to use before moving out. 

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