17: Not my fault

ASHLEY

I was awake all night. The music playing in the living room did not go off for a second. While some guests got tired and slept, some were up, partying all night.

I felt extremely dizzy. I really hoped that the triplets would be utterly knocked out so I could have some time to myself in the day.

I was grateful that the guests left quite early. I quickly cleaned the living room and set everything in order before any of my step brothers came out of their room.

I was doing the dishes in the kitchen when Axel shouted my name like his life depended on it. I shook my head in frustration. It was just 8am and I was already being summoned. I fucking stayed awake all night, tending to them in their drunken state.

“Ashley!” he called again.

I went out to the living room to meet Axel. He was seated with Brody. It was evident that the alcohol from the previous night had really dealt with them. Brody looked like his head was on fire. It was good seeing him too tired to even speak.

It served