Note: I know she's only 16 and she's getting car and thinking about learning to how to drive. I'm American so that's when Americans usually learn to drive.

Chapter 10

It was now two days after Abby's actual sixteenth birthday. She was having her usual party with her sisters, paternal grandparents, Aunt Charity and her best friends.

"Hey sweetie," Dottie Albright greeted her youngest granddaughter.

"Hey gran," Abby greeted her grandmother.

Dottie Albright was in her early seventies with brown hair and dark blue eyes which Jason had inherited.

"Gaily-bird," her grandfather John Albright greeted his youngest granddaughter lovingly.

John Albright was in his mid seventies with greying blonde hair and chocolate brown eyes which the Albright sisters had inherited the latter.

She blushed at her grandfather's term of endearment as she hugged him.

"Hey gran, grandpa," April greeted her grandparents.

"So, you three doing well?" Dottie asked.

"Yes, we are."

All the rest of the guests arrived. They sat at the table and April slid something towards her sister and Abby's brown eyes widened.

"It's outside, go see," April said.

Abby got up, bolted out of the kitchen and outside to see a bright yellow car.

"April Grace, how could you afford this?" Amy scolded her twin.

"Mum and dad left us money. I know they had been searching for cars before they died."

"You mean before Abby killed them. They were on their way to pick you up from your 'freak' school when they got in the car accident."

"Don't you think I know that it's our fault that our parents are dead," Abby said.

Dottie butted in the argument between her granddaughters. "You know we don't blame you or Jason for your parent's death. It could've happened to anyone your parents were in the wrong place at the wrong time."

"You don't blame us?" Abby asked.

"No, we don't, gaily bird," John assured his youngest granddaughter with a hug.

Abby sighed in relief as she buried her head in her grandfather's chest.

"Just because you don't blame them doesn't mean I don't," Any said.

Jason glared at his oldest sister. He knew Abby blamed herself for their parents death especially at the beginning.

Lila defended her best friend. "You know I've never liked you. I was taught to like everyone."

"You freaks have to stick together. I'm glad I'm normal."

"Mostly," Malcolm deadpanned.

"Amy, you are my twin but you just insulted our little sister and her friends. I've always been proud of Bebe of being a witch. I can't wait until she turns seventeen and she's able to show me some magic."

The oldest Albright sister just stormed out of the backyard.

"I'm really sorry you had to witness this on your sixteenth birthday," April apologized.

Abby was finally out of her grandfather's grip. "It's fine. How are you doing? I know twins are supposed to be inseparable."

"Not all twins are inseparable."

Abby nodded. "Okay. I can't say I only know one other set of twins at school. They are inseparable and pranksters."

"So, you must get along with them?"

"I'm not really close with them but I'm friendly with their best friend Lee."

April nodded as they walked back in the house. There was a knock on the door.

"Oh, hey Jerry," Abby greeted the slightly older boy.

He smiled at her. "I haven't seen you out at the park today."

"Oh, I'm celebrating my birthday with my family and best friends," she explained with a smile.

"Happy Birthday," he said his smile widening showing his perfectly white teeth.

"Thanks."

"I'll see you later."

"Bye."

The other boy left.

"Who was at the door?" John asked.

"Just a boy I met at the park last month."

Jason smirked at his sister. "He also happens to fancy her."

"How did you meet?" Malcolm asked protectively.

"We played Frisbee together for awhile and he walked me home."

Malcolm nodded.

"So, do you need me to teach you to drive?" Mr. Lowry asked.

"Malcolm suggested that you could teach me to drive."

"I could also help you," April said.

James said. "I could also help you, gaily bird."

Abby nodded. She'll decide who will teach her to drive. They continued opening presents.

"I know this isn't as good as a car but this is a tradition that we give our granddaughters a necklace on their 16th birthday," Dottie explained.

Abby nodded as her grandmother handed her a necklace with her initials 'AHA' written in a fancy script. The Albright family crest.

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It was a couple days later there was a knock on the door. Abby answered the door to face Jerry and a familiar face.

"Hey Jerry."

He smiled. "Hey Abby."

"What's up?"

"You want to go for a walk or something?"

"Sure, I just have to be back before April gets home from work."

Jerry nodded. Abby walked out of the door and closed it behind her and locked it.

"Oh, this is my cousin Matt."

Abby smiled. "It's nice to see you."

"Wait, you two know each other?"

Matt smiled. "Yeah, we go to school together and we dated briefly. We were each other's first kiss."

Jerry blushed. "I suppose we have a thing for brunettes, don't we cuz."

"I suppose so."

They began walking around the neighborhood.

"So, why did you have to move in with your sister?" Matt asked.

Abby frowned. "I haven't told anyone besides Malcolm and Lila."

"What's going on?"

"My parents died in a car accident on the way to pick me and Jason up from school," she explained.

"Oh, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine losing my parents."

"My mum died immediately but my dad lasted a few days."

Matt gave her a hug.

"I got a car for my birthday. Everyone is pressuring me to learn to drive but I'm not sure if I want to learn."

Matt nodded.

"It's understandable that you have a fear of cars now," Jerry said.

"You really think I'm afraid of cars. I wasn't even in the car."

Jerry nodded. "It's still possible."

"It is?"

"Yes, I know because my mum is a psychologist," Jerry explained.

"Okay."

The trio continued walking around the neighborhood until Abby had to go home.

"Thanks for the walk."

"No problem, I'll see you at school Matt," she said hugging the shorter brunette boy.

"Bye, Abby."

She hugged Jerry and walked back in the house to see Jason sitting on the couch watching the telly.

"Hey sis, where did you go?"

"I went on a walk with Jerry and his cousin."

Jason smirked. "So, there was no snogging?"

"It probably be awkward since I dated his cousin in my third year. He was also my first kiss."

Jason nodded.

"Anything interesting on?"

"An old episode of Doctor Who is on," he said.

Abby sat next to him and they began watching the episode.

"I'm sorry that I didn't defend you from Amy at your birthday party," Jason apologized.

"It's alright, Jay."

Before he could respond April walked in.

"Just where I left you two," she laughed.

"What's for dinner?" Jason asked.

"Jay, she just got home. Let her breathe," Abby scolded half-heartedly.

"What can I say, I'm a growing boy and I'm starving," Jason said as his stomach growled audibly adding effect.

The two girls chuckled at their baby brother and Abby ruffled his blond hair lovingly.

"So, what's for dinner?" he repeated removing himself from his sister's grip.

April said. "How about a nice spaghetti and meatballs?"

"That sounds delicious," Jason said licking his lips.

"Okay, I'll go start dinner," April said kicking off her heels and walking towards the kitchen.

The two siblings followed her.

"So, what did you guys do today?"

"I worked on some schoolwork, I wish they'd let us enjoy our summer instead of forcing us to work."

April nodded. "Aren't you going to Diagon Alley with Malcolm and his family tomorrow?"

"I am. You're welcome to join us. I know you came with me for my first two years."

"I did, but sadly I have to work tomorrow. What else did you do?"

"I went for a walk with Jerry and his cousin who turns out to be my ex-boyfriend."

April nodded as she began cooking. At seven, dinner was ready and the siblings began eating.