When Julia and Helga’s father passed away, their family changed forever. Helga, Julia’s older sister, turned what should have been a time of mourning into a greedy, bitter feud. She wanted a bigger share of their father’s inheritance and didn’t care how much pain she caused their mother, Mrs. Hanson. But Julia and Mrs. Hanson had a clever plan to teach Helga a lesson she’d never forget.
The Family Rift Begins
One evening, Julia heard shouting coming from the living room. Her mother, Mrs. Hanson, was on the phone, her voice calm but strained. Julia paused in the kitchen, listening as her sister Helga’s angry voice echoed loudly, even though the phone wasn’t on speaker.
“HOW DARE YOU?” Helga yelled, her tone sharp and cutting.
Mrs. Hanson sighed deeply. “Helga, please lower your voice. I’m only trying to be fair.”
“Fair? FAIR?!” Helga shouted back. “How is it fair that Julia gets almost everything while I only get 30%? I have kids, Mom! I have twins! What does Julia have? Nothing!”
Julia winced, clutching the edge of the counter. The venom in her sister’s voice was shocking.
“Helga, this isn’t about what you have or don’t have,” Mrs. Hanson said, her voice trembling but firm. “It’s about what Julia has done. She stayed here. She helped take care of your father and me. You’ve barely called unless you wanted something.”
But Helga was relentless. “This is unbelievable! You know what? I can’t wait for you to die so I can sue Julia for my rightful share! Goodbye!”
The call ended abruptly, and Mrs. Hanson placed the phone on the table, her hand shaking. Julia rushed to her side.
“Mom, are you okay?” she asked softly, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder.
Mrs. Hanson shook her head. “I just don’t understand how she can be so cruel. I raised her better than this.”
“She’s angry and greedy,” Julia said, her voice calm but resolute. “But we won’t let her win.”
Months of Manipulation
Helga didn’t stop. Over the following months, she called their mother repeatedly, trying to guilt her into changing the will. Every conversation ended in a fight, leaving Mrs. Hanson emotionally drained. Julia watched helplessly, her anger toward Helga growing with each passing day.
“She doesn’t care about anything but the money,” Julia muttered to herself one evening after another heated call.
But Mrs. Hanson wouldn’t budge. “Helga will get her share, but not a penny more,” she said firmly.
The Breaking Point
When Mrs. Hanson passed away, the family gathered to say their goodbyes. At the funeral, Helga put on a dramatic show, crying loudly and acting as though she was the most devastated person in the room.
“Mom was such a saint,” she sobbed, clutching Julia’s hand. “She was everything to me.”
Julia barely managed to hide her disdain. Most of the relatives saw through Helga’s act, but they kept quiet out of respect for the occasion.
After the funeral, the will was read, and Helga was furious when she learned she wouldn’t get more than 30% of the inheritance. She began pestering Julia nonstop.
“Julia, come on! You don’t need all that money. It’s not like you have kids to support,” Helga said during one phone call.
Julia took a deep breath, forcing herself to stay calm. “Helga, I don’t owe you anything. Mom made her wishes clear. But I have an idea. How about this: I’m planning to sell Mom’s house, and I’ll give you 50% of the sale. Does that work for you?”
Helga’s tone changed instantly. “Oh, Julia! Thank you! I knew you’d see reason. Mom was so stubborn, but you’re different. The twins will be so grateful!”
The Plan Unfolds
Julia quickly arranged to sell the house. Located in a prime neighborhood, it sold for a great price. Helga was ecstatic, imagining the windfall she’d receive.
A week before Julia moved to New York, she met Helga for coffee to finalize everything.
“Ok, I’ve set up a bank account for your share,” Julia said casually. “I’ll send you the details once I’m settled.”
Helga beamed. “Thank you, Julia! You’re the best sister ever.”
But Julia knew better.
The Final Lesson
A week later, Julia sent Helga the bank details for a safety deposit box. Helga and her husband rushed to the bank, eager to see their share of the money. But when Helga opened the box, her smile vanished.
Inside were three $1 bills and a handwritten note: “That’s all you deserve.”
Helga’s furious screams echoed through the bank, but it was too late. Julia had blocked her number and left the state. They never spoke again.
The Moral
Helga’s greed and selfishness left her with nothing, while Julia honored their mother’s wishes and moved on with her life.
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