A/N: double update ;) enjoy!
I sat on the chair across from the couch where Addison Grey was sitting, currently opening up her briefcase.
"I'm sorry but I dont understand why I would be anywhere on Bills will. I havent seen him in 15 years" I said.
"Well he spoke of you often, he actually hoped that you would get curious and come and visit him." Addison said.
"you two were close then?" I asked.
"No we werent close, however he left a letter that I had to read. It's meant for you, but I cant give it to you yet. And like I said, he spoke of you often."
"well why not?" I asked truly curious now.
"because William has requested that you dont read this until 3 years to this date. he was very specific." she said as she looked through a stack of papers.
"okay then, so what else do those papers say then?" I asked with a sigh as I sat back in my chair. Rebekah walked out fully dressed and makeup done at that moment. she smiled at me and then sat in the chair next to mine.
I smiled back and turned to Addison to continue. she nodded and looked down at the papers again.
"well, since William and Stephen werent married and theres nothing in this will that states that anything is to go to Stephen or his Daughter, there is only one name on this...Yours."
My mouth popped open. why would he have not left anything to Stephen or his daughter?
I cleared my throat. "well then im sorry but you must have a very old will, not the updated one." I said with a shrugg "cause like I said I havent seen my father in 15 years."
"nope this is the updated version, he redid his Will a year ago, next month." Addision showing me the date to the will.
"okay" I said with a slight headache.
"Anyways in Basic terms, this will states that you get everything your Father owned...everything. The Cars, Houses, Businesses, plane, money, all of it."
"whoa hold on a bloody minute, businesses as in 'Forbes' clothing line? Is Caroline now the Big Boss of that?" Rebekah asked gapeing.
"that my dear is exactly what im saying, she owns all of them." Addison said smiling brightly "I mean im sorry for your loss but this is very good news for you Ms. Forbes"
"wait so my Dads cabin house is mine too?" I asked finally grasping this.
"Yes, and all his mansions, lake houses, apartments, everythings yours. you can keep them or sell them, what ever you wish"
"what about Stephens Daughter?" I asked its not like I could just kick her out of a home that my father might have owned or leave her without any money. I mean my dad was more hers than mine.
"Stephen was wealthy as well he had a chain of sports stores around the US. he left everything with his daughter so shes taken care of and you wont have to deal with her." Addison said and I nodded thankful.
"thank god" I said but didnt mean to say outloud "its just that I dont get along with her well, so less interaction with her the better." I clarified.
"well your first payments will be starting this friday. how would you like that set up? every friday biweekly, monthly?"
"well how much is the payments?" I asked figuring it would be like a grand a week or something.
"$500,000 every friday, untill 2 months later where it will be $1,000,000 every friday" she said right when rebekah was drinking her tea. She choked on her tea and I looked over at her.
Rebekah studdered "D-did you say a million a week," she asked and Addison nodded "Bloody hell Caroline, how rich are you?" she asked with a small smile "even my father only gave me payments of $100,000 a month"
"lets just say that Ms. Forbes has more money than I think she will now what to do with" Addison said.
"wow" was all I said. I didnt know that my dad was that wealthy and to think of all those times I was eating ramon noodles for weeks at a time. I shuddered at that, that stuff is gross after like two days of nothing but that...and very unhealthy.
"yes well, I'll just let you read this over and then you can sign here, here " she flipped page after page "here and here"
"what no blood ink?" I joked.
both Rebekah and Addison stared at me. "okay. too soon, I suppose" I said even though he was my father.
I read everything over and my eyes widened at the exact amount of my fathers bank accounts. I cant even count that high and it accumilates hourly.
I signed everything that needs to be signed and then she handed me a large/thick folder of copies of the papers and all the information I would ever need about anything.
"now, I hope you do understand that since this is a demanding business im sorry to say that you will have to move to D.C, New York, Chicago or L.A location to start working are some of the top stores just in the US alone." she said and I nodded still in shock. "so after the first payment comes in I suggest departure after that at one of those locations so you can get stuff started."
"can I be annonimous, like one of those people whose employees never seen their boss?"
"of course," Addison said with a giggle, Rebekah rolled her eyes."you will mostly be in the offices and then you can check in on stores and designs have to be checked by you. there will be fashion shows to organize, partys and events. you will be making deals with foreign countries opening up businesses where ever you please. like I said you can do whatever you want, plus you get all the new line of clothes, of your choosing since technically you own it all."
Addison said as she stood up. "well thank you for your time, I must be going. I have another apppointment I must attend " she said checking her watch before looking back up to me "again my condolences" she said and started toward the door.
I followed her out and shut the door behind Addison Grey. As soon as I turned around Rebekah was right infront of me with a huge smile on her face that was contagious. I smiled with her and she broke out in squeals as she jumped up and down and I joined her.
"Omg can you believe this?" she asked and I just nodded as I walked back to the living room.
"I have an idea" I said suddenly.
"And whats your idea, love?" she asked, tucking her hair behind an ear.
"okay this is going to sound crazy but how about we move to New York?" I asked and Rebekahs face lit up with joy.
"Oh thank GOD!" she all but yelled. I raised an eyebrow in confusion.
"did I miss something with in the last five seconds?" I asked.
"No, There for a second I thought you were going to leave me...here in Mystic Falls." she sighed with relief.
My smile widened "so youre agreeing to move with me?" I asked and she nodded enthusiastically.
"This is Fabulous!" I said, clapping my hands. "and New York" I squealed.
"I know right! two single women, one very successful and the other, her friend...going to New york" Rebekah said with a dreamy look in her eyes.
"unless said friend agrees to be my partner making it 'Forbes & Mikaelson' Fashion. and said friend could be just as successful and putting said friends degree to great use." I suggested seriously. I watched Rebekah's head whip around to look at me."and showing said father wrong"
"what?" she asked wide eyed.
"come on, I dont want to do this alone and who better than Rebekah Mikaelson? You can show Mikael wrong too. It will be fun" I said. "you can design your own clothes and have them selling at our store, where people will see it since Forbes is already so popular."
"we are going to be amazing together, thank you so much" She said and I smiled as we hugged.
**1 Year Later**
"It has been a pleasure working with you" I smiled brightly as I shook the hand of Mr. Rizotto who owns a very lavish venue 'Forbes & Mikaelson' will be holding a fashion show at for the Fall Line.
"like wise Ms. Forbes" Mr. Rizotto said his accent thick as he shook my hand lightly with a smile. He turned and made his was back to his office as I pulled out my work cell. I have an assistant to do all this stuff and so on but really if you want something done right...plus I cant just sit in an office all day. I dont care that I have hired people to actually do the work, and Rebekah is actually out on the line everyday.
plus this Fall line was a big deal. it just had to be perfect.
"hello, Claire Painter speaking" Claire said through her phone.
"Hi, its Caroline. I was just calling to make sure my Catalogue is ready to be sent for print and distribution and a copy on my desk for final approval?" I asked as I stepped into my shiny Black limo, smiling a silent thank you to the driver who was A: hot as hell and B: opening the door up for me.
"Yes Ms. Forbes, the Catalogue was sent to your office this afternoon. It should be on your desk and waiting for your approval then you can just let me know and ill give the okay for things to be set in motion" Claire said.
"alright, ill let you know. Bye" I said cheerfully.
"good bye Ms. Forbes" Claire said and hung up.
I sat in the back and looked out the window of the limo and watched as taxi after taxi made its way on the side of my ride and people walking along the busy sidewalks and cutting across streets.
I smiled thinking how much both mine and Rebekahs lives had changed since last year. speaking of Rebekah' I thought as I heard my personal phone ringing in my orange, pink, and yellow purse that matched my outfit.
I had on a yellow V neck blouse with a orange pencil skirt and pink shiny Pumps. my hair was wild with curls today and was held back by my big white rimmed sun glasses with Diamonds on the sides in a decal design.
"hey Bekah" I said answering my phone.
"hey Care" Rebekah replied back and I laughed.
"Whats up?" I asked as I twirled some of my hair on my finger as we pulled up infront of Forbes & Mikaelsons headquarters building where mine and Rebekahs offices were on the top floor, and only our offices. Mine was mostly used since I dealt with more of the business stuff while she the fashion.
"I was just calling it a day and wanted to know if you wanted to have a girls night?" she asked.
"yeah that sounds amazing, my heels are killing me! anyways I have to look over the Catalogue and approve it then im done and Ill be off. Your place or mine?" I asked.
"My place is closer to the Office."Rebekah said and I could hear the humor in her tone.
"Bex your place is only closer than mine because the elevator opens at your place and I have to walk down the hall" I laughed and she giggled.
"so im still closer by like 4 feet" she replied and I rolled my eyes with a smile.
"fine, oh guess what!" I said excitedly.
"what" she asked.
"I said guess" i teased in a hard tone.
"oh just bloody tell me Caroline" Rebekah moaned in the phone and I laughed.
"ok remember that venue with the walkway right above the water and the beautiful scenery?" I asked.
" the one that nobody could get because he is a stubborn man who wouldnt say yes" she grumbled..
"well I got Mr. Rizotto to say yes, we got the venue Bex!"
"OMG, yes! this is going to be Per-Fect! how did you do it?" Rebekah asked as I made my way into my office from the long elevator ride up- thank god for my private elevator.
"well I had a chat with him and found out he has a lovely daughter who is only 6 years old and a wife who is currently pregnant. I told them to come down to one of the stores and ill gift both his wife and daughter with stuff from our new line." I said proud.
"Our Maternity line is pretty damn good if I say so myself" rebekah said snuddily and I giggled.
"because you helped design most of it!" I said laughing harder.
"so..." she said and I smiled as I flipped through the pages of the catalogue. everything looks good, I feel like I was born to do this job. "Matt called again."
"ugh-oh what did he say" I asked. Matt had been trying to get back with Rebekah for a while. He had made his way into the NFL but Rebekah just wasnt interested. But Matt is just so sweet he's your perfect american dream all wrapped up in a football Jersey.
"that he misses me and wants to get back together...the usual." Rebekah said with a sigh as I put the catalogue back down and checked my e-mails.
"he's such a sweetheart" I said.
"do you think im making a mistake not getting back with him?" she asked and I shook my head even though she cant see me.
"not for a second, you and Matt are in two totally different places in your lives. I dont know, I love Matt to death I just dont see it going far." And it was true, Matt was one of my closer friends that I grew up with. from kindergarten to 12th grade me and Matt where good friends. Even dated a little in high school until I met Enzo.
His accent and charm instantly drew me in, but I always felt like something was missing. then my mom died and it sent me closer to him. a few years after, when I was 21 he proposed to me but I just couldnt go through with it so I ended things. Rebekah was so upset she cried for my failed relationship for two weeks and didnt talk to me for a month stating 'you are making such a mistake, he is perfect'.
she got over it, just like I had. then three years later my dad dies and I have yet to date again.
"thanks I needed to hear that" Rebekah said and I smiled. "ill see you when you get here, ill have chinese waiting"
"yeah right $100 saying ill beat the delivery there" I said making a little wager... yes little. the money both me and Rebekah makes is fathomless and by the hour wheither we are working or not.
"oh youre so on." she said and hung up. I jumped up from my chair and walked out to the elevator and pressed the 1st floor button and then got in my awaiting limo to ride home for a much needed girls night.
A/N: Yes a double update. I have like the first 7 chapters for this story done already I just want to see if its even worth it. so make sure you review and tell me what you think. thanks for reading XOXO
