The Siblings

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The Siblings

By Bob D. Caterino
Sept. 20, 2005

There once was a kid named Bill. Bill was one of four siblings. Throughout Bill's childhood he always kept to himself, he had to the others been gobbling up all the mom and dads attention, especially around thanksgiving time. Bill didn't mind as long as he had his records to listen to. The others would always get there way. The others would always get money to go to the store and get anything there hearts desire. The others developed self esteem and attitude.

Bill was now in his teens and still, keeping to himself made the attic his room. The room was his domain. Bill took a few guitar lessons and after a while he played very well. Now, sitting in his domain he played for two hours a day. The other siblings were very jealous and would turn off the circuit breakers so Bill would have to sit in the dark. They also planned trips to far away places and as you may have guessed Bill was not included in the plans. The parents were complacent in the deal the siblings orchestrated it all.

Now Bill turns twenty one. He finds the love of his life. Oh the others, older and so much wiser get married also. One of the siblings said "Damn it Bill, Your wedding date is so close to mine. It will take away from my presents, so change it." Bill being a man stood up to the sibling and would not change what is his very own special day. The parents, three siblings and there whole clan decided to move. They decided it would be a great idea to move far away from Bill. Bill really didn't care because he now had someone that loved him unconditionally. Bill stayed where he was, in an apartment on top of a store front was. The two would stay there until they were ready to start a family.

Some one once said that time wounds all heels. Bill met relatives along the way. Lots of them died over the years but Bill was none the wiser. No one told him due to the lack of communication. It is now twenty nine years later and Bill gets a call. It seems that his dad is sick, so Bill gets in the car and moved his family to be by his bedside. Now having three children, two of which are on there own moved into his mothers home. He sets up a small sun porch for his family which now consisted of his wife, son and two dogs. The room was a meager six by twelve room. This room was also used over the years to house some of the other siblings from time to time. Bill was settled in and although a tight squeeze it was all for the sake of the ailing father. The siblings would make harassing calls making Bill's eleven year old as well as his wife cry at times. They acted like they hated them even more then Bill. This was probably because they brought Bill happiness.

From the first day he arrived, Bill was treated like the outcast he was. The father's feelings were of non concern to the siblings still living around town. Bill now being older and much wiser takes a step back. He doesn't see concern but more like a plot for money. The father takes a turn for the worse. The mother asks Bill for advice. Bill tells her to call 911 and have them take him to the hospital. The mom turns to the others for there advise and she is persuaded not to call 911. Bill convinces her to at least call the doctor and his advice was to call 911. The siblings would arrive to talk her away from that idea. Bill makes the call himself and from the mouth of babes, the ringleader, the most controlling sibling says "Damn this may just put a damper in our plans.

The eleven year ole grandson now known as "The Kid" was one of nine grandchildren. The others were called the loves of there lives. Bill's wife now suffering from Panic disorder as well as a few other syndromes was called lazy and constantly under bombardment from the siblings. She was at the end of her rope. Just in the knick of time the Father passes away from lack of food and water and healthcare. He received a veteran's funeral and it was beautiful. Of course the siblings took all the credit for the whole thing and trust me they were all too busy making plans what they can use the money for. This was the plan for the past ten years.

The next week Bill knew his job was done taking care of his dad for the past year. He packed up his family and moved out of the home. Still bitter that Bill was even born the siblings continued to harass. A letter came to Bill's new home. "Dearest Bill, if you don't comply with our every wish you will be cut out of the will. " One of the siblings is named executor of the will. Bill ignored the letter and lived his life for his family. The others are all enjoying the plans they have made for themselves. One took a nice trip to Italy; the other is getting the house putting the mother somewhere, who knows where. The others are getting there cut I am sure. Bill just smiled and turned to his wife and said "Time wounds all heels." Bill was the bigger person and knows from living through it all that there will always be people like that out there and all we can do is ignore them and live on. Bill made peace with his dad while he was alive. The others just saw green.

Bill went on to become very successful and still married for almost thirty years now. One sibling is on his second wife, another in a loveless marriage and the others; well they just do as they are told. Beware people, with success comes hatred. There will always be people out there ready to knock you down. Just ignore and love and be happy. The others will fall to the wayside eventually.

If anyone thinks this story is about them then so be it. I am claiming here and now that this is fiction and in no way portrays anyone living or dead. If you still think this is about you then you just may be right on the money.

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About the author: Bob D Caterino is a writer that we all either hate or love. His work can be found at http://www.ebookmall.com/ebook/163906-ebook.htm. My website: www.geocities.com/bdcaterino

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