The Lesson We Cannot Forget

Daily writing prompt
What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten?

The most delicious meal I’ve ever eaten is the meal I had after I found out the truth about my sister. 

My parents adopted her when I was eighteen and she was sixteen. I never asked for a sister. She was terrible. She borrowed my clothes without asking and we fought about almost everything. 

One day, I asked my pharmacist uncle for some help. I wanted to get rid of my sister, but I wanted to do it slowly so no one would suspect me. He agreed to help and gave me a bottle of poison. He reminded me to administer it in small doses with each meal so no one would notice.

Of course, I didn’t want my sister to suspect a thing, so I became extra nice over time. If she wanted to borrow a sweater of mine, I let her, and said I didn’t really like it anyway. And when her nasty pen-chewing habit got on my nerves, I asked her to drop the pen and watch a show with me.

Months later, our parents noticed and complimented us on how well we were getting along. I really did start to like my sister. “Sara,” my parents said to me, we’re happy to see you’re such a good role model for her.” 

I wanted to cry when I heard those words. I went to see my uncle and begged him to give me an antidote for the poison. “You don’t want her to die now?” he asked.

I shook my head. “No. Please save her.”

My uncle simply told me to throw out the rest of the poison and my sister would be fine. I had been serving her small doses of fruit juice. 

I was so happy to hear the news. I rushed home and found her helping with making dinner. I helped too. It was a simple meal but it was the best meal I’d ever eaten because I was filled with a feeling of peace and contentment at having such a great sister.

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61 responses to “The Lesson We Cannot Forget”

  1. Jayashrita Avatar

    It was a pleasant read! Thanks for sharing

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  2. curious 🌎 Avatar

    💗💜❤️💚🧡 NICE

    Blessed and Happy afternoon 🌞

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  3. Belladonna Avatar

    Aawww this is how it tends to be with siblings. Great ending.

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thanks. I hoped the ending would be meaningful.

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  4. De todo un poco. Avatar

    💝🩵💝💓

    Blessed and Happy afternoon 🌷

    Greetings 👋🇪🇦🌻🪻🎇

    pk 🌎 David López

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  5. Eustacejah Avatar

    How do I get along?

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  6. Nicole Marcina Avatar

    A beautiful lesson at the end 💙💙💙💙

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thank you for reading!

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      1. Nicole Marcina Avatar

        You’re very welcome 💙

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    Anonymous

    damn!!….these emotions we never know from where they come and go….

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  10. ireayoaboluwade Avatar

    wonderful story

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  11. cristinmalao Avatar
    cristinmalao

    Great story! i almost cry

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thank you. Glad the story had an impact!

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  12. Ilene Avatar
    Ilene

    This a wonderful story!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thanks for reading it! Glad you enjoyed it.

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    Anonymous

    Great story!! I love it

    Thanks for sharing

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thanks for reading my story!

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      Anonymous

      nice story

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  14. Audrey Li Avatar

    Thank you for sharing ❤️

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thank you for reading!

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    Anonymous

    😃

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  16. budnrip Avatar
    budnrip

    U had a delicious meal when u found out ur sister is adapted

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  17. Pooja G Avatar

    That is such a sweet ending, really enjoyed the story.

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

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      1. Pooja G Avatar

        My pleasure!

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  18. Skyseeker/nebeskitragac Avatar

    You wrote a good story Vanya. 😊

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thank you for reading it!

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      1. Skyseeker/nebeskitragac Avatar

        You’re welcome 😊

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  19. bridge2nature Avatar

    What a great story

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  20. LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙 Avatar

    Lovely story, Vanya! ❤️

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  21. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar

    Wah interesting!!

    I didn’t expect this.
    It was lovely

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thanks! Yes, I was hoping the end would be a surprise.

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  22. KK Avatar
    KK

    A lovely story!

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  23. equipsblog Avatar

    Fascinating story and lesson, Vanya.

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thanks! Yes, I was hoping to add a meaningful lesson to it.

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  24. motivación pk🌎 Avatar

    💗💜❤️

    Blessed and Happy afternoon 🌞

    Greetings 🏵️🌹🌸💮🫂

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  25. Freddie Avatar

    Very nice story between you and your sister, may the love will continue ever after.

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    1. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar

      Thanks for reading, Freddie!

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      1. Freddie Avatar

        My pleasure Vanya.

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      2. Freddie Avatar

        You’re welcome Vanya.

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