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Chapter 3: Eighteen years

Jade's POV

The flight from England to New York lasted about seven hours and twenty seven minutes.I just sat there reading one of my favourite books 'I promise' by Joan Johnson. It wasn't easy staying up during the flight and the fact I barely slept last night wasn't helping. After the tragic accident that led to the death of my parents, I cultivated the habit of staying awake during rides or let just say when anything is on motion.I can't recall complete details of that night but I remember falling asleep as we drove back home after the party at the Wayne's residence. Only to awake in a hospital bed. The doctors said our car was hit by a drunk driver. My mom died instantly because where she sat took most of the hit. Myself and my dad were found unconscious and rushed to a hospital. My father however died two days after. While I was in coma two weeks. 

I still carry the guilt of sleeping that night. Maybe if I was awake I would have spotted the drunk driver before his car collided with ours. My grandparents took me in after that accident. They both tried to convince me that I was too little back then and there was nothing I could do.as grandma put it "it was unavoudable" yet I carry that guilt with me.

"Fasten your seat belt we are about to land". Those words jolted me back to reality. I reached out to grandma who was fast asleep beside me and gently tapped her shoulders. "Grandma we are here". She adjusted her sleeping position and fastened her belt.

Getting down from the plane, I drew a deep breath. It was late September so Autumn was near. Turning around, I faced grandma.

"So do we stop a taxi or?" Before she could respond a car pulled up in front of us.

"Just in time George". Grandma said stepping forward to speak with the driver.

"Veronical". The driver whom I just knew as George greeted grandma.

"Come over here". Grandma beckoned me to move towards them. Do you remember George?" I bent down taking a close look at the driver trying to place the face.

"No". I replied.Grandma turned towards George shooting him an apologetic smile.

"It's okay Vero it's been eighteen years." She was little when we last saw". He added smiling my way.

"Get in". George opened the front door inviting grandma in while I walk towards the back seat.

As the car moved the only thing I could think about was New York. The city that changed my life. The city where my parents met an early grave.The city I hadn't been to in eighteen years. The city that holds too much memories good and bad.

I broke my thought looking out the window trying to check if I could see familiar buildings. Grandma said we would put up in my parents house so I tried to see if I could recognize the buildings as we drove.

"See anything familiar?" I turned to the direction of the voice and saw grandma staring at me

"Who said I was looking?"

"The curiosity in your eyes gave it away".

"Well, nothing I remember". I guess that's what eighteen years of absence does to a place.

"New York has changed". George said.

"I noticed. More buildings, more cars, more people walking the streets, more beautiful might I add".

"Yes beautiful indeed". Grandma said.

George made a turn to the right and we were facing a building one I remember too well. We are here grandma said as George drove into the drive way.The building managed to some how look more besutiful. Like it was just built. The painting looked recent for a house that hadn't habited a single soul in years.

"It was renovated last week". George said catching my curious look.

That explains it but why renovate when we are only here for a week at best. I wanted to say but instead I asked "Who did the renovation?"

"It was done by Derick". George said

"Derick?"

"Wayne". Grandma answered. "I called him to say we would be staying here so he made it more comfortable". She explained further.. "Now can we go in?" She added. I smiled and nodded. George helped with the bags despite I and grandma's protest. On getting to the front door he knocked.

Who could possibly be inside. Nobody stayed here. My thought was cut short when a woman stood in front of us.

"Elizabeth". Grandma greeted.

"Veronical!!!.". The woman I now knew as Elizabeth screamed giving grandma a hug.

"Jade". She called seperating from grandma.

"Hello...." I waved my hand feeling a little bit awkward.

"This is George's wife". Grandma said.

"Oh.... I trailed.

"You don't remember me?" Elizabeth asked.

"Nope she doesn't". George said poping the p.

"I'm sorry". I said

"No it's okay it's been years. How about I remind you".

"Sure".

"Do you remember a woman who worked with the Wayne's as their housekeeper?"

"Yeah.... I think so but I can't place the face".

"No problem. Elizabeth said smiling at me. With time you will remember".

"Can we go in now?" To my surprise it wasn't grandma who spoke. This time it was George and the sound of his voice shows he was losing his patience.

"Silly me of course, come in". Elizabeth laughed stepping back for us to enter.

Inside the house wasn't what I expected it was sparkling clean. No dust, no stains, nothing. Elizabeth must have put in so much effort.

"Thanks for cleaning the house". I said.

"Oh dear it was nothing. Would you rather rest before you eat?" Elizabeth asked grandma and I.

"Food first right Jade". Grandma said.

"Yeah sure I'm famished". I said shooting Elizabeth a smile.

"It's a good thing I made lasagne then. Go drop your bags while I set the table. Do you mind Jade I cleaned your old room".

"Not at all thanks".I said.

"Veronical. Elizabeth called out to grandma who was already ascending the stairs. I prepared the guest room for you".

"Thanks so much Liz we are grateful". Grandma said turning to face Elizabeth.

"Not sure you should be thanking me I get paid to do my work. It's Derick and Sage who deserves your gratitude. Save the thanks for when you see them tomorrow". Elizabeth politely told grandma.

"Thanks all the same". Grandma said then turned to face me. "Okay Jade lets go drop our stuff. She said. We'll be down in five". She told Elizabeth.

My room was totally different from the little I remembered. Everything was in white. The curtains were white, the bed was covered with a white sheet and the carpet was a mixture of white and blue , it was perfect. White was definately my colour. A picture of my dad and mom when she was pregnant with me was placed on the lamp stand. Elizabeth must have found it while cleaning. Placing my bag in the bed I went downstairs. The table was already set, Elizabeth and grandma were already seated eating. I couldn't find George so my guess is he already left. A plate of food was set at grandma's right so I went and sat down. Everyone was silent only the sounds of knifed and spoons making contact with the plates could be heard. But it was a comfortable silence.

What time does the reading start tomorrow?" Elizabeth asked breaking the silence.

"By noon". Grandma said.

"You excited on seeing Rachael?" Elizabeth asked me.

"Maybe. I said. We weren't that close". I added. I remembered Rachael she is Derick and Sage's daughter. We were in the same school and both were in the same class back when I was in New York.

"And Greyson?" Elizabeth asked wiggling her brows.

"Greyson?" I asked. Not that I didn't know who he was but I fail to see why he was mentioned.

"Yeah you know Greyson, Rachaels elder brother, your..."

"Elizabeth thanks you for the meal. I think Jade should get some rest now. She barely slept last night and its been a long day". Grandma cut in before Elizabeth could finish. Shooting her a smile.

"Alright then. Sleep tight Jade". Elizabeth said.

Truly feeling tired I offered her a smile and stood up heading upstairs leaving grandma and Elizabeth as they whispered amongst themselves.

I threw myself on the bed and stared into space. What was it Elizabeth was to say before grandma interrupted? Greyson wasn't my anything as far as I remembered I did my best to avoid him. True he was hesrtbreakingly attractive but just the mere sight of him when I was young made me Want to pee. He just had that vibe. Why were the Wayne's even attending grandpa's will reading? they sure were business partiners but they aren't family.

Something doesn't add up. My inner self said for the first time today.

Tomorrow might solve the puzzle. With that thought in mind, I drifted into darkness allowing the shadows swallow me up.

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Chapter 4: The reading

Jade's POV

Grin!! Grin!! Grin!!!

What was that sound? Grin!!!!! Grin!!!! Grin!!!!. 

"That stupid thing won't just stop". I groamed and pulled the blanket over my head.

Grin!!!!!!!!!!!

That thing seem to increase in volume. Reaching towards the lamp stand, I took the object and threw it not bothering to see where it landed. Seconds later, sounds of crashing kissed my ears. "Stupid alarm clock".

"This is the second alarm clock you have broken in two days". My inner self pointed out. Not that I cared though.

"Jade, Jade". The voice of someone calling me disturbed my sleep making me curse under my breath. Since when do alarm clocks talk?

"Go away alarm I'm still sleepy". I said as I faced away from the sound.

"Now's not the time Jade". The voice came again. Wait this couldn't be the alarm I broke it.

No that's definately not an alarm. Lazily opening my eyes, I was met with a furious grandma sitting on my bed. I smiled sheepishly at her. "Good morning".

"You are late. You've got five minutes" . Grandma went for the kill ignoring my greeting and with that she left.

"Good morning to you Jade. How did you sleep?" I replied myself faking grandma's voice. What even crawled up her ass this morning. What was I even late for. Breakfast?

"No Stupid who cares if you starve? You are late for the reading".

Bang.

The reading. I had totally forgotten about it. "If I am late for the reading that means the time is....." I trailed in search of my phone. Where did the damm thing go? It was supposed to be on the lamb stand I kept it there last night before I went to bed.

"You are really an idiot. You threw it across the room". No I didn't I threw an alarm... oh God no no no no not the phone pleaseeeee I begged as I got out of bed to search for the object I ruined earlier. I found my phone scattered across the room completely ruined. It was an iPhone 11 that I received from my grandpa as a birthday present before he died. Bending down I collected what was remaining of it and placed them in a drawer. Now how I'm I suppose to know what time it is.

"Check for a wall clock". My inner mind mentioned. Glancing to my right, I saw a clock hanging on the wall just a little bit above the head bed. 11:45 The time read meaning I had five minutes to ready myself before the will reading. Just great.

Five minutes later I rushed out of the bathroom and hurried towards my closet. The first set of clothes I saw were a tank top in red colour and a blue faded Jean trouser. I quickly put them on, brushed my hair and styled it in a ponytail. I walked towards the mirror to check out my appearance. I wasn't that bad.

"Jade come down the lawyer is here". Grandma screamed from downstairs. I swear that woman screams too loud for an eighty year old. I hurried down stairs. Judging from the sounds that came from the sitting room there were more than one person present. Entering into the room I stood awkwardly by the door observing as people talked amongst themselves.

Grandma turned her head and spotted me. "Hey sweetie come say hi". She beckoned with her hand. Taking a deep breath I slowly walked towards them. Why I was suddenly uncomfortable was beginning to annoy me. I mean everyone present so far were family members I haven't noticed the Wayne's around yet. Maybe eighteen years apart does this to a person. Making you feel so uncomfortable around people you should be comfortable with. After I left New York for England I lost contact with everyone I knew. The only time I saw aunt Rose and uncle Andrew again was when they came for grandpas funeral and theg only stayed a day.Sighing I took my stand beside grandma.

"Jade look at you all grown up. The last time Andrew and I saw you, you were still a child then". Now see how womanly you are. Aunt Rose said. Maybe she forgot she saw me last year.

"Nice to see you Ragina". Uncle Andrew spoke from beside aunt Rose.

"Same here uncle Andrew, aunt Rose you are looking good". I said beaming them a smile.

"Thanks dear. It's a shame Andrea couldn't make it today. You two would have bonded". Aunt Rose said with a smile. "Perherbs another time". She added.

"Good to see you again Jade". A voice said from behind aunt Rose. Looking towards the direction I noticed James smiling at me. Well, everyone seems to be happy today.

"Same here James been a while".

"Okay can everyone have their seats so we can be done on time and carry on with our lives". Grandma said. We all took our seats facing towards James who was to read the will.

"This is the last will and testament of Mr Fredrick Stones dated twenty first of May, 2019. To my son Andrew I leave full control of the company in England and along with the estates I own there. To my beautiful Rose I leave 20 percent of the company in New York. To my lovely Veronical I leave in her hands all the estates I have in New York and my love as well". James paused looking at all of us.

"And lastly to my tender, caring and loving Jade I leave 30 percent of the company in New York. Since it was her father, my lovely son who held those shares before his passing. James locked eyes with me and I offered him a smile. Since she is young and has no idea of running a company, she can only have access to her shares when she's married to Greyson Wayne whose father owns 50 percent of the company. Her marriage to him will merge both companies. Andrew I wish you the best as you run the company, Rose I hope all your heart desires are fulfilled, Veronical my love I pray your remaining days on earth are peaceful, Jade my grandchild you may probably hate me now. But know what I did is for your own good. And finally to my other grandchildren Andrea and Ethan I wish you all the best of life. I may be gone still I live in your hearts".

"That is the will and testament of Mr Fredrick Stones". James said closing the file. 

What the .....

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Love,

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