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Everyone has that one sibling who seems to be a constant source of irritation. For Kimana, it was her younger sister, Nurita. While Nurita hadn't always been so entitled or immature, her behavior had started to spiral after high school. Kimana was well aware that some people peak in high school, and unfortunately, her sister was one of them.
Once high school was over, Nurita found herself without the luxury of being the center of attention with a group of adoring followers. The real world, as Kimana knew all too well, required effort and responsibility. It was a world where you had to work hard for what you wanted and manage your own affairs.
But Nurita seemed to have missed that memo. Instead of adapting to the demands of adulthood, she clung to her teenage mindset, expecting others to handle her responsibilities. She still acted as though she were a princess, expecting others to clean her home and cover her expenses. Kimana had drawn firm boundaries; she had refused to let Nurita move into her husband’s estate, and she had made it clear that neither her son nor her grandson would be treated as free labor.
Nurita's constant complaints were always the same. She argued that Lu Ten was old enough to live on his own. After all, he was married with a child. Why should he get to live in a luxurious estate that spanned an entire block while she was left out?
Kimana’s response was unwavering. Unlike Nurita, who had failed to take care of her own home or secure a job, Lu Ten and his family contributed meaningfully. Lu Ten helped out at his father's tea shop, and his wife, Ursa, supported the family by working at the flower shop. Lu Ten paid the water bill, while Ursa managed the cooking and grocery shopping.
Her young grandson Zuko, though just a child, did his share of chores without complaint and even took care of everyone's laundry.
Kimana had no issue with someone who pulled their weight. Furthermore, her son’s family didn’t live there for free; they paid rent. In contrast, Nurita, who had never held a job and had only recently begun living independently after being kicked out by their parents for freeloading, wasn’t about to move into the estate.
Nurita argued that she was family and therefore deserved to live in the mansion. She even suggested that Lu Ten’s family should vacate their home to make room for her.
Kimana was furious. She reminded Nurita that she had never demonstrated the maturity or work ethic required to live in such a place. Kimana told her that if she wanted to live in her own house, she needed to start acting like an adult.
When Nurita’s demands persisted, Kimana finally lost her temper and told her sister in no uncertain terms that it was time to grow up. She went no contact with Nurita and installed additional security cameras around her property. She also secured a restraining order against her sister.
Dealing with an entitled, immature sibling was never easy, but Kimana was determined to protect her peace and maintain her boundaries.