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Dented Perfection
The Jacobs were a fine family, every one of the seven children was responsible and admired, they soon became templates for both their peers and younger ones, sometimes even to those who were by age older. Jamie, the last child in the family however was particularly different; somehow it seemed as though a halo hung few inches above her head, no one said it, but she was the loved of all; maybe she didn’t notice, but even her siblings accorded her so much admiration and respect. For a child of her age, she spoke and reasoned with the intelligence lacked by even some older ones, yet she was humble and respectful, earning her extra points with just about everyone. Maybe the term golden child was most appropriate for her. Things did not take any different turn as she got older, rather, against the projections of some people, she got even much wiser and her physical looks...