Making It Up As We Go Along

53. Sisters

Lizzie's POV
When we got to my sisters's apartment, Ashley and I went to her office to get started on whatever project she wanted to do for me while Nellie went with my other sister.

"So, what do you want Ashley? I know you're not just wanting to do measurements." "No, Lizzie I just wanted to spend time with you sis." "You sure?" "I'm sure."

I laughed as Ashley went over and grabbed some fabric and measuring tape.

"Okay fine, Lizzie the reason I wanted to bring you to my office was to show you this."

Ashley reached under her desk and pulled out something large to carry with her as she walked back over to me.

"Ashley, what the hell is this?" "It's my machete. Louis got it for me, and I'm taking it on our hike this weekend. We're gonna have some booze and I have my machete. Wanna come Lizzie?"

"No, I'm going to see Black Widow but-why?" "It'll be fun." "Ashley you need help." I laughed as she started to wrap the measuring tape around my waste.

"Maybe when I was younger Ashley" "-younger? Sis I'm three years older than you." "I'm a mom now Ashley, I have responsibilities to do." "I do too Liz."

"Like what? Run around all day working on clothes to get drunk all night? I have to be in charge of my career and my family at the same time. I don't have time to do the shit you do."

"Leave." "What? Ashley." "If you're going to treat me and my life choices like shit Elizabeth, go be with your other sister. Forget me making your Emmy dress!" "Ashley please."

Ashley glared at me. "Lizzie, get out. If you want to mess with someone, go mess with your child or Mary-Kate. I'm done with your bullshit."

I ran out of the room and slammed the door behind me. "Fuck you too Ashley."

As I went to go find Robbie, I ran through the living room of my sister's apartment where Nellie and MK were filming a tik tok.

I heard Nellie's laughter as she had to restart the video because Mary-Kate messed up.

"Mom, is everything okay?" Nellie asked, looking up at me. I wiped my tears away before Nellie could notice them, so, I wouldn't worry her.

"No. Sorry." I tried to rush past but Mary-Kate came over and put a hand on my back.

"Lizzie, is Ashley mad at you?" "Yeah-how did you know?" "Considering you came out crying and she just texted me, it was easy to guess."

Mary led me over towards the couch and sat down, putting her arm around me.

"What happened with uptight Ashley?" I laughed, remembering what my sister always called her twin when we were younger.

"We got into a fight because I said that she does nothing and then gets drunk." "Oof Liz, that's something." "And then she got pissed off and said she wouldn't make my Emmys dress anymore-." "Forget what she says, Lizzie I'll make your dress. Speaking of which, is it okay if I go take Nellie's measurements for future reference?" "Yes of course Mary, go ahead."

"Okay Nellie, come on." Mary-Kate said, getting up and taking my daughter into her office as Robbie cane and sat down next to me.