Chapter 20: 20
Hunter's P.O.V.
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I was just stepping into the office when the caretaker just walked out. She's a lady above forties but looks a lot more aged that that.
I should really tell Dad to hire younger people.
Almost sitting on my chair when my door was thrown open and slammed shut in seconds.
Then I was up on my feet again.
" Did you know?" Came Iris's seethed words.
No good morning or your files are ready?
The courage she uses will be the death of her.
" Iris are you really going mad? I'm just walking into the office and that's the first thing you say to me? It's not like that question has a logical base " My arms flailing around in contempt.
" Fine, let me rephrase "
So no apologies from her. Point taken.
" Did you know Mr Reid and Meredith were related?"
So that's what this is all about?
The red hair?
" Did I know Mr Reid and your red haired friend were related? Yes I do. Mr Reid is her father, come sue me " I slumped into the chair.
Of course I had known, you can't work with Mason and miss out on how much he misses the littlest and cutest red hair he had ever seen.
" You knew? Yet you made me go for that event!?" She shouted like that was a bother.
" First of all, do not raise your voice at me. And secondly what does the event have to do with it?"
" Well listen " She took strides till she was directly in front of my table.
" Meredith is my friend "
" And she's not mine" I shrugged
" Of course she's not and she'll never be. Judging by your personality I'd be surprised if you had any at all" She was most definitely primal at the hour.
" Then I'll like to surprise you "
" Why didn't you tell me?" She asked almost breathing fire.
" It's none of your business "
" We're talking about one of my closest friends here!"
" Like I said, that was none of your business and it isn't mine either "
Her breathing shallowed and she stared at me like I spoke Martian.
" Huh?"
So i was right. She is confused.
" Mr Reid and his family is his business not mine. If anyone was to inform you about that it should be him or someone from the Reid family not me. Telling you about it is equivalent to spreading info about a man I want to work with, info which I may add that I'm not sure of" I explained hoping her stubborn skull will open and accept knowledge.
" That's a lie. You know fully well that they sent her away from the family. So you're sure of it" Her skull is really thick.
" But neither you nor I are sure of the reasons she was sent away" I added
" I am. She told me "
" And how sure are you that it's the truth "
She halted for a second. Maybe she felt it was impossible for a friend to lie to her. But sorry iris, you've got to learn.
" Meredith would never lie to me" She finally released after seconds of thoughts.
" How sure are you?" I raised a brow at her naivety.
Meredith may have told her the truth, but she has to be open for the worst.
" What do you know?" She places her hands on her hips.
" I do know that after two years of knowing Mr Reid and his family, he is a good man. So anything on the contrary should have a geniune reason"
She was about to speak again when my door was thrown open a second time today.
Remind me to question my security later on.
And guess who just walked into my office?
If you said Michelle.. You're wrong. But it's still the Reid blood.
Help me everyone to welcome Mason Reid into the show.
Talking about bad timing.
" Yeah I'm not knocking " He said as he walked in but a smile tears across his lips when he sets his eyes on Iris.
" Heyy " He breathes out and starts to walk in her direction, but the girl before me is in no mood for pleasantries.
" Fine!" Iris mutters and only when I look in her direction do I realize she's referring to our conversation.
She turns on her heels and marches out of the room, making sure to avoid contact with Mason on the way.
She opened and slammed the door shut on her exit meanwhile Mason looks like a rejected frosting.
And his face being priceless made me to burst into laughter.
" What happened?" He asked but his eyes still trained on the door my secretary exited like she'll walk back in very soon.
I still found the scene hilarious so I continued in my laughter.
This is the exact definition of an epic day.
" Would you stop laughing and answer me before I choke you on your air conditioning cable " Now he looks to me and his eyes were narrowed.
After calming myself down I released the biggest sigh of my life before speaking.
" To begin with, she's mad at you " I said smirking.
" No shit Sherlock. Any reason as to why?" He hasn't still taken a seat since he entered.
" She may have found out about the missing 'M' in your family "
" The missing wha- shit! You bastard! What did you tell her?" He growled like he was a predator.
" I didn't. Your friend there is also friends with your sister. So can you guess how she found out now?" I intertwined my fingers and watched him unravel a non mystery.
Without another glance he was out of my office and my assumption is to Iris.
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Iris P.O.V
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Hunter knew... He knew but he still let me go to that event like Meredith's feelings don't matter.
I picked up a receipt that was delivered to my table this morning before Hunter arrived
It was from Dwight's Academy. A receipt of confirmation for shares deposit.
I opened my laptop to record the information when my door was opened quick yet delicately.
" Jules I can explain " Mason walked in but I'm happy he knows my mood and maintained a distance between us by remaining by the door.
" I don't have time f-"
" I was never in support of it " He cuts me off.
It was a family agreement?
" I don't understand?" I asked him and my interest in discussing the topic brings him a step closer to my table.
" When they abandoned her I was truly against it. Michael and I "
Michael, her other brother.
" Why didn't you do something?" I asked him. Actions speak louder than words you know.
" I tried everything, including Michael but they were hell bent on their decision so we had to let it go "
" That's bullshit. If you loved her you will fight till the end"
" Of course I love her. I'm the only one who keeps in direct contact with her. Ask her if you don't believe me "
She did mention it though.
I stayed silent for a while honestly not knowing what to really do or say or feel about this.
" Michael has people secretly watching her that she doesn't know of. At least we know she's safe"
They've been guarding her secretly?
" That's..... I don't know " I huffed and shut the laptop close.
" It looks very bad but I'm trying, our parents don't really show emotions and all that but I know they miss her too and are being too proud to admit it " He goes on explaining.
" What of your sisters?" He was leaving a part out.
He reaches to scratch the back of his head then answers.
" Mary is married so we really don't hear much from her"
There's another sister that I want to hear of.
" Michelle?" I fold my arm across my chest and wait.
After a sigh " She doesn't really care and I think that's why our parents are still adamant on bringing her back. To them Michelle's opinion matter"
Is there a reason why I shouldn't hate this girl already?
" Well that's good to know " I said and opened the laptop again.
" Jules I'm sorry "
His presence here is distracting in ways I do not want. I mean come on, he's begging me.
" Why didn't you tell me?"
" I had no idea you knew Meredith. If I did I would have said something to you "
I got up and walked to the cabinet where I keep recorded files and pull the booklet for Dwight.
" What exactly would you have said? Hey, you know Meredith my abandoned sister right? I don't hate her" I stated in a durh tone.
He walks up to me by the cabinet and takes hold of one hand which I don't fight against.
" I would have made it clear to you that whenever you wanna talk about it I'd be willing to explain it to you " He took hold of my second hand and looked me into the eye.
" Jules I'm not a bad guy."
He's not and I know.
I can't believe I was angry at him.
I released a sigh and my shoulders that I never realized were tensed somewhat relaxed.
" But I do admit that I need to keep up with her of recent " He adds as he rests his forehead on mine.
" She asked if you all are okay" I told him but honestly my eyes were just on his lips.
A sad chuckle escapes his mouth before he licks his lips " And what did you tell her?"
" I said you're all fine" My voice was hitched and airy. This contact is not good for me.
" I don't think I'm fine Jules, I'm not fine"
He really does miss her if i judge from his voice.
I slide my hands out from his and wrap them around him in an embrace.
He said nothing else but returned my hug and placed a light kiss on the bridge of my nose.
Gifts
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received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
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