Emily
After a couple of hours of playing in the park with Jacob. We finally decided it was time to go. I let Maria take him in her car and followed them back to the house on the Raider. Once we were there we opened the door only to find my grandfather walking towards us with an angry expression. He was dressed in a grey Armani suit with his favorite pair of black Giorgio Armani shoes. On his wrist he wore a diamond Air-King stainless steel Rolex that glittered in the light.
"Where have you been. I've been calling your phone for the last two hours". He asked.
"What are you talking about lolo? We were at the park remember? And I cut my phone off so I could give Jacob my full attention. Maria 's phone died while we were there". I said looking at him oddly seeing as he was the one who told me about Jacob and Maria being at the park in the first place.
"Did you forget I have important guest coming over in about thirty minutes". I looked at the clock before turning back to my grandfather with a sheepish look on my face.
"Oh sh…" A slap to the back of my head prevented me from finishing my sentence. I look over to see Maria standing there with a stern expression before nodding to Jacob who was laughing like he'd seen the most hilarious thing in the world.
"What? I was going to say shoot". She just shook her head at me not believing me for a second before taking Jacob upstairs to wash up. I returned my gaze to my grandfather whose expression was no longer filled with anger but with disappointment. I opened my mouth to say something but before I could he turned around and walked away.
Closing my eyes I draw in a deep breath before looking back at the clock. Seeing that I only have twenty-five minutes left I rush upstairs, jump into the shower for a quick wash before jumping out and putting on a black Louis Vuitton suit. Seeing as my hair is still wet I tie it up in a messy bun with a few strands hanging out framing my face. I quickly run downstairs happy to see I have five minutes to spare. Walking around I look for my grandfather finally finding him in the dining room checking over everything. He looks up at me for a second before returning to checking over each setting.
"Lolo…I'm sorry". I said looking down at my shoes. He sighed before walking closer to me. Lifting my chin so that my eyes looked straight into his he replied " I know all these things are hard for you Emily. There are a lot of changes happening, but I need you to be responsible and someone I can depend on. Your actions don't only reflect on you anymore, but on me, Jacob and our business. This time you made it, but what about next time and the time after that…"
As he continues to drone on about my new responsibilities I can't help but think about how I never signed on for these tasks... They always seem to just find me and latch on. I can't remember the last time I was free. Free to be me and not worry about anyone else. Free to make mistakes without the the consequences haunting me. The cold metal of the necklace pressing against my chest reminds me that there was such a time, I just can't remember it. Hearing my name I look up to see my grandfather looking at me for a response.
"Ugh… Yeah lolo I'll do better". He just nods his head apparently pleased with my response.
"Ok. We're going to be meeting with an old friend of mine. He has a lot of influence in this city and the surrounding area so he will be very useful to the Pennsylvania branch you'll be managing". I nod my head soaking in all the information.
"He will be bringing his family along. I think he has a daughter your age so you should feel a bit more comfortable. Tonight is all you Emily. We may be old friends but it is you who he'll be judging. So make a good impression". As he finishes Maria walks up to us with a freshly washed and clothed Jacob in her arms. He is wearing black dress pants and shoes with a checkered vest over a white shirt. He has a tiny tie tucked into the vest. His raven hair is combed back showcasing his brilliant blue eyes with tiny golden flecks.
"Emmy". He says as his arms reach out for me. I take him from Maria giving him a kiss on the head as I settle him on my side. He just looks at me with a big smile. Her smile… Before laying his head on my shoulder.
"You look nice Emmy". He whispers as if he's telling me the worlds biggest secret. I pull him tighter to me. Before I could respond the doorbell rings signaling the arrival of our guests. I put Jacob down and straighten his clothes before rising and doing the same to my own. I hold my hand out which he immediately takes and we walk over to meet our guests. When we reach the door I see my grandfather hugging another man. After he releases him he kisses the woman standing next to him on the cheek before shaking hands with young man next to her. Seeing me approach he motions for me to come closer.
"Michael, this is my granddaughter Emily Fields. Emily this is Michael Hill, his wife Heather and his son Adam" He says pointing to each person. " I thought your daughter would be joining us Michael?" He began guiding us us towards the parlor.
"She already had plans with her friends that she of course couldn't break". We make ourselves comfortable on the sofa and chairs in the parlor. We chitchat for a bit before Heather turns her gaze to the person sitting next to me".
"Now who is this dashing young man". Jacob shimmies off of the sofa. Once he reached the ground he fixes his clothes he walks over to Heather, takes her hand and kisses it just like he's seen lolo do a thousand times.
"I'm Jacob". He said giving her his best smile.
"This one is going to be a heart breaker when he gets older. I know you were." She said looking over at my grandfather. "And can see you hold all the Fields charm." She said looking over at me. I give her my most charming smile in response making her laugh. Jacob makes his way back over to me. I lift him up sitting back in his spot next to me. Michael looks over to me. So it begins...
After Michael and his family left I went to check up on Jacob who fell asleep halfway through dinner and had to be put to bed. After, I went to my room and got changed for bed. Once that was finished I walked to the night stand by my bed took out my journal and began writing.
Dear Gracie,
Dinner seemed to be a success. Lolo had some local big shot over named Michael. I'm taking over a branch of the business and he wanted me to start making connections. Michael seemed extremely impressed about my knowledge and capabilities. I might not like the idea of taking over this company but I am far from a novice at handling business decisions. I'm actually quite good at it. Everything seemed to be going well until they made a suggestion about me and his son hanging out alone. Seeing where that was going I suggested it to be a good idea and maybe a double date with both of our girlfriends. I looked at lolo he just had a small smile on his face. But that was the end of that. Jacob was such a gentlemen tonight. You would've been proud…
I miss you…
I'm trying here Grace... I really am. I'm trying to hold on, but sometimes I just look over at Jacob… And I see your smile, your eyes and hear your laugh and for a second it's like you're here again. Like your with me. But reality sets in and I realize your gone. And it's like I lost you all over again. Do you see me where you are? Can you see Jacob? Are they with you?
My hand starts to shake and I realize that I'm crying. Writing a quick goodbye. I cut the light off and fade into the darkness.
Alison
We were all at Spencer's barn preparing for another sleepover. Spencer had just finished setting up the T.V. and was searching for a movie. Aria was putting down pillows all over the floor, while Hanna set up the snacks. A year ago I would've made a deprecating joke at Aria for her interesting choice in pajama wear, while topping it off with a fat joke at Hanna.
But that was before...
"Alison, are you ok". I look over to see Spencer staring at me with a worried expression. I just give her my best smile letting her know I'm fine. She looks at me for another second before returning to find a movie. Hanna and Aria both finished with what they were doing and sit next to me.
"Why don't we just watch Mean Girls again?" Hanna asks as she snuggles with a pillow.
"I don't know Han maybe because we've seen it 62 times". She responded shooting Hanna an unimpressed. "Now there's this really interesting documentary about the lives of Aztecs and I thin…" She was cut off by a large pillow hitting her in the face.
"HANNA!"
"That's my name try not to overuse it". Hanna says before turning to look at me with large smile. I know that smile. It's the I'm going to be ask a series of questions smile... I hate that smile.
"Soooooo…" Raising my eyebrow I gesture for her to continue.
"That Emily girl seems nice". Hanna says examining her nails.
"Yeah. She does". I say with a small smile. I feel, rather than see, all eyes gravitate towards me.
Spencer, seemingly forgetting her search for a movie, sits in front of me. "You can't know that. We barely know her". Looking at her I was surprised by the amount of passion I see in her eyes though I could see the lingering guilt hidden away in the background.
"Exactly. We don't know her. So you can't just say she's a bad person". Hanna said sending Spencer a tiny glare before looking back at me. "We'll find out soon enough".
"What do you mean by that?" Aria asks from the other side of me.
"Well she's obviously around our age so we'll see her at school". I was suddeny wishing for the weekend to end.
On Monday morning I arrive at school and immediately go to meet up with Hanna at her locker. I can't help but to look for a certain familiar face. Not seeing anyone of interest I continue to Hanna's locker to see Spencer and Aria already there.
"Hey Ali". Aria says noticing me first. Hanna immediately drops, what looks like a muffin, and looks at me with wide eyes.
"Haveyoseenher". She says as bits of muffin fly out of her mouth.
"First of all that's gross". Spencer says handing her a tissue from her bag. "And secondly why do we care so much about this girl again".
"Because Ali thinks she's cute". Hanna says with a large smile, while Aria snickers in the background. Spencer just rolls her eyes landing them on something over my shoulder.
"Well, there she is". I quickly turn around and see Emily entering through the doors. The whole hallway goes quiet as both guys and girls check out the new student. She wore a black leather jacket on top of a tight grey shirt. Finishing the outfit off with a pair of skinny jeans and grey sneakers. She ignores the students looking at her and glances down at a white paper. Looking around at the classrooms she gazes to my side of the hallway when our eyes finally connect. She sends me a small smile before heading towards me.
"Here she comes. Here she comes. Here she comes". Hanna repeatedly whispers. I quickly shush her as Emily stops right on front of me. She looks even more gorgeous up close. Everyone in the hall turns in our direction waiting to see what happens.
"Hey Alison". Hearing her say my name immediately puts a large smile on my face.
"Hi Emily". I say back. We continue to look at one another before I shake my head remembering those around us. "You remember Hanna, Aria and Spencer". She nods her head before saying a quick hello to each. A silence envelops us a we all stare at one another unsure of what to say.
"So what's your first class?" Hanna asks breaking the silence.
Emily looks down at the paper in her hand before replying "AP Literature with Mrs. Snow room 118".
"Oh you have class with Spence here". The bell rings and we all prepare to go to class. I quickly grab Spencer before she could get to far.
"Be nice". I whisper pleadingly.
"Who? Me? I'm always nice". She says giving me a that Hastings smirk before turning around and walking class. Emily gives me a quick wave before rushing after her.
"She's going to kill her". I say looking at Aria and Hanna. They just give me sympathetic looks before we head to class.
A/N: Hello, I don't know if anyone is still interested in this story, but I have found some time on my hands and was able to write this chapter. I won't even go on about my difficulties because it's honestly just too much to explain. I hope you all enjoyed the chapter. I would like to thank everyone who followed/favorited and left reviews. It really means a lot for me see those so thank you. This was a short chapter; the next one should be quite a bit longer. I do have a question. Would you all like to see a chapter or maybe a one-shot from Jacobs point of view or the point of view of someone else? Let me know and I'll try to incorporate it. Don't forget to leave a quick review and thanks :)
