Hated In The Shadow Of My Sister

Synopsis

The last time I called my father, he took forever to answer, just as I expected. When he finally answered, his voice was curt. "What is it?" I could hear the loud and festive music in the background. Then Mira's voice rang out, sweet and excited, "I've got a new aunt again!" There was a pause before he spoke again, like he'd just remembered I was on the line. "I got remarried today. I sent you a text." I blinked at his words, wondering if anyone even checks their text messages anymore. After a moment, he added, "If you want to come, I'll have the driver pick you up. You're not too late for the ceremony." I closed my eyes as consciousness threatened to fade. The cold had already crept into my fingertips. Everything felt numb, and I could barely catch my breath. Still, somehow, a bitter smile tugged at the corner of my lips. "It's too late, Dad. Too late." "I'm dying."