Page 37 of Tangled Trust

We spend the next hour listening to Sam go on about her fabulous life while Sophie eggs her on. Clearly, my sister is bored. She’s a terrible tease, Sophie. She enjoys taking the piss when it comes to me.

"You’re in trouble," I whisper when Samantha’s distracted. "I’m going to find a way to pay you back for this torture."

"I’m shaking in my boots," she counters.

* * *

It’s time for me to get my revenge. Sophie’s going down, the shitstirrer.

"Come on, gang! I call from the front door. "Let’s go!"

Sophie and I are taking the boys out on the yacht. I’m itching to try out the new selection of watercraft we bought. The jet skis in particular.

Sophie is an excellent waterskier. She used to take part in competitions back in her heyday. Today I plan on putting her skills to the test. She made me suffer last night with Samantha, so now it’s my turn to give her a bit of uphill.

"Alright, hold your horses," she calls back from the living room.

"Come on. The captain is waiting for us."

"Daddy, can I go on the donut?"

"Sure, buddy."

Jagger rushes off and jumps into the car. He loves his water sports as much as I do. He’s been swimming since he was just a pup.

"Ready, Sis?" I ask when Sophie gets into the car.

"What are you planning, Caboose? You’ve got that evil glint in your eyes.”

"Who? Me? Never."

"If you’re planning on getting me back for last night, don’t bother," she grins.

"Come on, Soaps. Never!"

"You’re such a liar," she laughs.

"Feel like placing a friendly bet on who hits the drink first?"

"You’re on, Caboose. No tears when I whoop your butt."

"You wish."

* * *

The holiday is coming to an end. Jagger is saying goodbye to his cousins, and Sophie and I are saying our final goodbyes too.

"Apart from the ambush with Sam, I had a great time, Sis."

"Funny, watching you squirm was the highlight of my holiday," she chuckles.

"Like I said. I owe you one."

"Come here, Caboose."

Sophie locks me in a bear hug.

"I'm going to miss you, Carter."

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