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Slaps: A Short Story

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My little sister runs around screeching and presuming arms. When my sister returned from the hospital that day, I knew my life would never be the same. Whining when she wanted something. Screaming if something didn 't go her way. Yells so loud the house echoes. Slaps so hard they turn your back Crimson red. She would forward the dog leading in a a whimpering type sound. Trying to be the woman of the house. Maybe she needs a nap with those bloodshot

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