Tasting Him

Sarah: I’d always kind of accepted the fact that I’d never be anything special. I think it’s something you learn to accept quickly when you’re growing up in foster care. It never bothered me, though. I did well enough in school and my home wasn’t one of the worst in the states, so I didn’t have much reason to grumble. It was okay. I was okay with the fact that I’d probably never be adopted. I figured I’d start my own family one day, so it wasn’t a big deal.


Then one day everything changed. I was adopted into a family who had more money than they could ever spend. I found myself living in a mansion and going to a private school. It felt surreal. It felt as though I’d

won the lottery without even having to buy a ticket. That is, until I started my new school and realized just how twisted the rich kids could really be. Of course, I haven’t done anything to help myself. I’ve fallen for the sexiest guy in the school, which wouldn’t be a problem if wasn’t for his psycho girlfriend—and the fact that he’s now technically my brother.


John: My dad always wanted a daughter, but after my mom passed, he couldn’t face the idea of marrying again. I thought that was the end of his dream, but apparently not. I got called into my father’s office one day out of the blue. He didn’t ask me if I was okay with it. He didn’t ask me for my opinion at all. He just told me that I would be getting a sister, and that she was moving in at the end of the week. It sent my head spinning, but I dealt with it. I was lucky enough to have my friends around at the time, and they helped me to take my mind off of the fact that my dad was bringing a stranger into our home. Sammy and Steven, my friends, started making jokes about what I’d do if the girl was hot, but I dismissed them. I had to. I had Sophie to contend with, and she was enough. I couldn’t believe that my entire life was about to change, though. I was too old for my father to be bringing a sibling into the family. We would have no chance to bond. I didn’t tell him that, though. I guess I was just kind of happy that he’d finally found his happiness, even if it was a bit late in life.