Sickly Maya

In the Cypher's family mansion, a crash was abruptly heard. The sound reverberating around the living room, all the maids and servants shuddered and held their breath, afraid to breathe.

The young miss was at it again!

However, in the spur of the moment, Madam Cypher and Phony dashed out of their rooms holding their breath.

They looked at the mess on the floor not knowing what to do. Broken pieces of a plate and a dark substance that looked like medicine on the floor.

They raced towards a sickly figure seated on a soft chair, in an attempt to check if she was injured. From the recliner to the footrest of the chair, the seating aid was designed to be supportive, comfortable and relaxing. It could be seen that the chair was made with care specifically for the occupier.

"What is wrong Maya? Do you want to scare mother? What if you hurt yourself? You know you can't hurt yourself my child" Madam Cypher said in agitation, tears flowing from her eyes. Her words obviously directed at the figure on the chair.

Madam Cypher reached out to caress her daughter's face but was snapped at instantly.

"Don't touch me! Why does it have to be me! Why can't I be healthy just like Phony? Why do I have to fall sick?! Mom I don't want to die, I don't want to! I'm afraid of dieing" She said flustered. Picking up a teacup beside her, she smashed it fiercely to the floor.

Phony and her mother jumped at the sudden act from Maya.

Phony was upset and spoke without thinking

"What exactly are you fussing about?! Didn't mom and dad say they were going to make sure you don't die?! Since you came back, no one has ever had a moment of peace in this house. We all literally have to tiptoe around you, afraid we might make a noise prompting a lash out from you, venting your anger on us won't solve anything"

Phony had had enough of this sister of hers. She wasn't even allowed to laugh because her sister was sick? Was she the only person to have fallen ill?

Madam Cypher was stunned witless at her last daughter's words. How could she say such a thing to her own sister? However, before she could bring herself to react, she heard Maya's painful voice.

"What? Mom, did you hear that? Since when did I become a burden to my own family?" Maya wept, she was really tired too alright. "Do you think I love being sick Phony?" her beguiling pale face looked upset at Phony's words.

Madam Cypher couldn't control her hands as she hit Phony in the face making her turn ninety degree from her original position.

"Mom!" She stared at her mother in disbelief. She couldn't believe her mother had hit her because of Maya. Her body shook with rage, turning to look at Maya's smug expression, Her own expression turned a little maniacal.

"What! Did I say anything wrong?! Has she not been a nagging old woman, wouldn't it be better if she dies?! so we can have a moment of peace huh?!" she laughed so loud her body radiating hostility.

She didn't care, she just wanted to vent her frustration even if her fury was directed at her favorite sister. She just wanted her to make her feel bad.

Maya's face froze as she stared at her little sister in exasperation.

She felt happy anytime she saw people around her having a hard time, she was sick! So she was irritated when someone around her was in comfort.

So she deliberately made things hard for everyone. Phony felt a hint of joy seeing her sister's frozen expression. She deserved it!

At first Madam Cypher regretted it after hitting Phony. However, listening to the vicious remarks she threw at her sick sister made her displeased gazing at Phony in dismay. She shouted,

"Get out!"