Chap.2: Turvey-topsey world

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Alice drummed her fingers on the table with impatience and boredom as she waited for the elderly man was trying to find the document that describe's what Alice's mother left her in her will. She had recently survived a car accident that took her mother's life, it was only 30 days ago but it still haunt her in her sleep.

October 27 2006 Alice and her mother Catherine Barrows were returning from their Friday night movie ritual. They had gone to see the movie the Prestige with Michael Caine, Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale. They were both arguring over what cd to listen to, Catherine had only took her eyes off the road for a second. That second became very deadly at the same time a drunk driver burnt a red light and hit the driver's side killing Catherine instantly and sending Alice into a coma for 30 days.

''Here we are, the will of Catherine Louise Barrows!'' the elderly man exclaimed which brought Alice back to reality.

Alice sat up straight in the chair she was sitting in as she prepared herself to hear what her mother left her.

''I Catherine Louise Barrows hereby leave everything I posses to my daughter Alice Jane Barrows. This includes : all my jewellery, all the artwork, the villa in Italy, the Barrows manor in Ipswich and the 88 billion dollar Barrows fortune.'' He started

''Where did my mother get 88 billion dollars?!'' Alice exclaimed

''Stock, bonds, antiques and past inheritance from you're ancesters. In regards to guardianship of my daughter Alice Jane Barrows, Mr. James Knight will claim guardianship over Alice untill she comes of age of 21 years-old. In the case where Mr. James Knight refuses or cannot accept guardianship I leave my daughter to Mrs. Evelyn Denvers and I leave as a bequest a sum of 200 000 dollars to Mrs. Evelyn Denvers and I leave my three Lexus sports cars to Mr. James knight except for the silver Lexus which I also leave to my daughter. '' Mr.Roy finished

''Does the will say when I inherite the billion dollar fortune?'' Alice asked as she was fighting back the tears.

'' You're mother clearly stated that you are to inherite the fortune when you turn 21 untill then Mr. Knight will help you financially. Mr. Knight do you accept the responsibility as Miss Barrows guardian?'' Mr. Roy asked as he lifted his head from the will.

''I do accept being Alice's guardian.'' He answered

''Excellent, we have the forms you'll have to sign the forms accepting guardianship of Alice. Alice you're mother left you a letter she had written. '' Mr. Roy said as he handed Alice the letter that her mother had written her.

20 minutes Alice and James were in James' car driving to the Barrows manor in italy.

''If you're my guardian then were are we living?'' Alice asked as her tears started to slide down her face.

''In ipswich Massachusetts but you will be living in the dorms at Spencer.''

''But why can't I live with you and why am I going to some academy?!''

« First of I live in town and it'S too far from where I live from the academy and second you're mother always wanted you to have the best education. »

« Best education… best education my ass! By sending me to the middle of nowhere-»

« Ipswich is in the states, the North&South pole is the middle of nowhere. »

« Fine I'll go. » Alice answered coldly

James turned the stearing wheel and drove smoothly into the Barrows manor driveway and stopped.

« Who are you and what'S you're business? » the security guard asked from the booth next to the gate.

Alice leaned across James' chest so the securty guard could get a good view of Alice in the car.

« It's all right Tom, it's just james and I. We came back from the will hearing. » Alice exclaimed to the confused security guard

« Very well Miss Alice. » he answered as he pushed the gate button so the gate would open.

« Thank you Tom, you can drive in now. » Alice said as she positioned herself back in her seat while the iron gate opened.

Once James parked the car in the driveway they both got out and went inside the manor. Alice checked her watch 2 p.m. Italy time so it was 8 a.m. in Massachusetts, she walked to the study to use the phone. She picked up the receiver and dialed for a long distance number.

« Hello, denvers residence. » the voice answered

« Yes, may I speak with Evelyn Denvers? » Alice asked

« Can I ask whose calling? »

« Yes it's Alice Barrows. »

« Just one moment please. »

The maid walked to the parlor where Evelyn had been reading.

« Mrs. Denvers? » the maid asked

« Yes Charlotte what is it? » Evelyn asked as she put her bookmark in her book and closed it.

« There's a phonecall for you, it's Alice Barrows. »

« Thank you Charlotte you can go back to you're chores now. » she answered calmly as she took the cordless phone from Charlotte. « Alice sweetheart how are you, a little early isn't it? »

« I know I'm sorry, listen I'm calling about my mother. »

« Yes, how is Tomcat? » (Nockname for Catherine)

« She died a month ago we were in car accident, I've been in coma for a month. »

« Oh no! Oh my dear I'm so sorry. Are you all right where are you going for school. »

« I'm okay I have some stitches but nothing permanent. I'm moving to Ipswich and I'll be attending Spencer Academy. The other reason I'm calling is that my mother left you 200 000 dollars in her will. It's been sent by Fedex. »

« Well you'Re mother was always very generous, when will you be coming to Ipswich? »

« I leave in 7 days so that would be December 3rd. Evelyn I have to go so I'll come and see you when I'm settld amybe for a cup of tea ? »

« That would be splended, have a good flight. »

Alice and evelyn both hung up the phone at the same time.

« To Ipswich I go. » Alice whispered

Author's note : As promised this chapter is much longer than the fist. I hope you enjoy it and remember reviews and future ideas for my fic are welcome.