When My Sister Stole My Life

My sister's birthday fell on a National Day of Mourning.

I bought a big cake and came home to celebrate with her.

She made a wish to become a famous journalist like me.

I joked that saying wishes out loud makes them not come true.

The next second, my mother shoved my face into the cake.

"How can you curse your sister like that?"

I knew there was no point arguing with my mother, who always favored my sister, so I stood up to wash my face.

But my sister grabbed my arm.

" Madison, Mom's just joking. Getting some cake on your face on a birthday is good luck!"