CHAPTER 10! It's a proud day when a story is popular enough to continue pass chapter 10, I do have plans for more chapters, but do to paused reviews and viewings I've considered the possible problems, such as this beginning chapters being wrapped around a taboo offense like relations with a teacher. Even though if you have read up to this point you know the first twist in the story, but many people skimming for a good read maybe turned away do to the accusation and slow movement to solve it. Some people expressed dislike for Marilyn, but she is the outside source on how the story continues to be interesting, so she will continue to be through out it. But with those in consideration and how the story had traveled away from the original title of "New Teacher" I am in a limbo of either finishing the story after the Oklahoma trip or continuing it in a sequel. I would appreciate input from my readers as I do wish to please the ones who read every chapter, but also for new readers to be interested, so feedback through reviews and messages will bring a smile to face. So enjoy the 10th chapter and any ideas or opinions will be treasured.
It wasn't more than an hour before the door lock clicked open and Marilyn and Beck were standing to greet anyone who entered, but Jade remained seated in a corner chair. An older woman with dark red hair entered and hugged Marilyn and oozed over Beck, she must have been his grandmother. She looked like an older Marilyn, but plump with age and slightly wrinkled, Jade noticed the family's relation their through beauty. Heckling came from the entrance way and out came a very short and thick woman, she looked Native American with tan skin and long black hair "I can't believe you insist on living here." The woman said with a snort. Marilyn rolled her eyes, "I always said I would never sell this house." The older woman glanced at Jade, "I know you can afford bigger and better, Marilyn." Marilyn patted Beck's shoulder, "I only have one kid. I don't need bigger and better, Mom." Beck smiled, "Well, Aunt Tiffany, Granma, this is my girlfriend Jade." Beck introduced as he held a hand toward her. They smiled before she caught Beck's aunt make a face at Marilyn, who stifled a laugh, but his Grandmother was much nicer "Hello, it's a pleasure." She cooed as she squeezed Beck's arm.
But his Grandmother turned to the door as it opened again and Marilyn and Tiffany walked into the kitchen as a large black woman emerged from the hall. She had to be a staggering six feet tall, thick and curvy with lighter skin and long braids with bright colors weaved into them; she had a large tooth filled smile like the rest of the family. She waved at Beck and hugged their Grandma, "Hey" She said to her aunts with a wave too, before she spotted Jade in the corner. She looked at Jade until Beck said, "Jade this is my cousin oldest cousin, Kiatta. Kiatta, my girlfriend, Jade." He said formally, as Kiatta extended a large hand. Jade took it daintily, but Kiatta latched on her hand and shook it; trying to show dominance, which did frighten Jade. "Where's your father, Ki? "Marilyn asked rather loudly, "With Mary." Kiatta said blankly, which their Grandma rolled her eyes before continuing into the kitchen. They chatted softly amongst themselves before Marilyn pulled out her wallet and started to count money "Here, Ki. Go take them to the movies, or something." Marilyn said as she reached over the counter to hand Kiatta the money, which she took, and ushered Beck and Jade out. "They have business to talk about." Kiatta said as they got into her 2013 Avenger, "Their not talking business. I know my mom doesn't to Granma about it." Beck protested, Jade still in a slight shock mumbled, "Business?" Beck shook his head, "We don't know, because we never hear about it." He answered. Kiatta sighed, "You don't even know anything about your Mother's company, Beck, besides the local appearances. She won't talk to our Granma about it and you're okay with that?" Kiatta said, "I'm not nosey about it." He protested. Kiatta shook her head, "I know you heard that rumor that your Mother did get into secretive stuff." Beck scoffed, "She had me and wouldn't have had the time for any training or anything, plus I doubt there is any of that stuff here."
Jade was looking out the windows as they drove through streets that went for suburban dream homes to old more questionable parts with ran down homes, then to a modern urban movie theater surrounded by restaurants. It was hard to believe anything that would be highly secretive would go on in the dry state, "We have military here and it could have happen." Beck laughed, "We're just paranoid and she doesn't like the military." He shot back, with a snarky tone that Jade's never heard before. Jade looked over at the driver's seat to see Kiatta glaring at Beck through the rearview mirror, as they approached the theater parking lot Kiatta passed the entrance and went deeper into a questionable neighborhood, Beck crossed his arms, "You passed it." He snorted, but Kiatta got on to the highway. "Watch that black Mustang." Kiatta demanded and Beck looked through the back window, "We're going down town." She stated, "Watch it follow us, there." Beck huffed, "Sorry Jade, she's being weird." Beck soothed Jade. But as they drove, it followed till they got off the highway and through an area with old warehouses; they entered a nicer part of town and then went to the Downtown canal. They parked and got out to walk about the city area, the black mustang pulled into the parking lot and whoever drove it waited until they turned the corner to get out "So where do you want to go?" Kiatta turned to them as they stopped on a bridge over the canal. "The movies" Beck snapped as he held Jade's hand, Kiatta gave a cocky look, "Okay, just watch that man in the white shirt and kakis." She said as her eyes glanced to the described man. He was on the side walk under the bridge, he wore red sunglasses and was tall, but Beck walked passed his cousin and pulled Jade along just as she had caught a glimpse of the man. They didn't talk until they had to decide on what movie to see, but Kiatta remained quiet; they decided to see a horror movie. After the movie Jade and Kiatta went to the bathroom and Kiatta stopped Jade, "I'm sorry, if I have freaked you out." She said and Jade looked at her, "Is it true?" Jade asked and Kiatta shrugged, "If we manage to get away from the man, Granma calls us to see what we are doing and then normally that man catches back up." Jade frowned, "Are you sure?" Kiatta nodded, "I noticed him a few years ago and he always follows us when Marilyn sends us out." Kiatta looked around as they exited the bathroom to meet back up with Beck. They had made a side trip to an Art district called Paseo for lunch at an outdoor pizza place, Jade still being aware of the man with the black mustang, who had even followed them there. But they watched as the man strolled by and into a pottery store that was across the street; Jade looked at Beck, "He followed us here." Beck huffed and rubbed his face, "Okay?" Kiatta glared at him, "She's keeping tabs on us!" Beck leaned back in his chair, "Okay good, I have nothing to hide." Jade looked at Kiatta, "It's not about that, he's obviously following us as a body guard." Kiatta lowered her voice, "That means someone is out to get or you, Beck." She whispered, which chilled Jade. Beck stood up, "That's ridiculous and you're the only one who thinks that. Aiden and Nick never noticed that guy or thinks my mom is some villain." He stormed off and the girls followed, "I didn't say that! I know she isn't some villian, but you forget I'm the oldest! I remember when she talked about joining the C.I.A. and even moved to Washington for a few months, a year before you were born. She up and disappeared to Canada, then moved back to Washington before bring you back here before you were three years old, Beck."Kiatta caught his arm and was strong enough to stop him, "She's only 10 years older than me and I was adopted when I was 5, Beck. When she brought you back, she had a lot of money and she was different." Beck looked at her with an expressionless face, "She became a model in Washington, she made some money and moved to Canada with my Father and then she had me." He choked and Kiatta let go of his arm, "Then we moved to Washington and lived with Jesse, then the three of us moved back to Oklahoma, and then she and I moved to Holly, because of her career." Beck offered his hand to Jade and she took it quickly. Kiatta put her hands up, "She took you to every modeling thing right?" she asked and Beck nodded, "Then, you must be right. You of all people would know" She huffed with sarcasm, "Now, what?" Beck started in the direction of the car. "Take me home now." He said as he hurried Jade along, Kiatta followed slowly.
It was a long and silent ride back to the house, and as they pulled up they noticed another car. "Who's car is that?" Kiatta questioned, "Jesse's" Beck answered and Jade tugged on his Jacket, "Who is that?" Beck brightened, but Kiatta spoke first, "Marilyn's long-time boyfriend." Beck shrugged, "They were high school sweet hearts, before he moved away for college while my mom went to Washington. He should have been my Father." Beck countered and Jade froze, how blunt. From what inmate knowledge she knew of him, she had thought he loved his biological father even if he rarely saw him. "I like Uncle Austin." Kiatta said as they got out of the car. As they entered the house they heard laughing and saw Tiffany and Grandma in the kitchen as Marilyn stood with Jesse against the counter. Marilyn tapped his arm and he turned around to face them, he was half a foot taller than Marilyn and average weight. He had long brown hair and big brown eyes, "Hey kid, how's it been?" He smiled at Beck, "Pretty good and this is my girlfriend, Jade." Jade waved at him, "I'm not surprised." Jesse huffed before looking at Marilyn, who began to laugh and jab at him. After the scene, Jesse offered a hand and was much less hostile than Kiatta's handshake, "It's nice to meet you." He said graciously, which made Beck and Jade both smile, even Marilyn grinned.
The "Car chase" in this chapter is not the previously mentioned car chase as it is mild. I'm in between making Marilyn a good-doer or rather evil and heartless, but to any other ideas or opinions are greatly appreciated. I do read and consider every review even though it may take a while for the story to be influenced by it as the story is detail depth and slow moving to make it enjoyable and exciting (or I hope it is)
Also the mentioned Aiden and Nick are Beck's cousins through Tiffany's husband (Child from a different mother) and Marilyn and Tiffany's older sister, Tina.
The cousins in a list order from oldest to youngest is Kiatta, Aiden, Nick, (unnamed female), Beck, and 4 (unnamed females) So names suggestions will be very helpful.
Also to clear up any misunderstanding Marilyn's time line is Russian born, raised in Oklahoma, went to Washington at 17, then to Canada half way through her pregnancy and gave birth to Beck there, but soon after moved back to Washington wit Jesse until he was 3, then back to Oklahoma until he was 11/12 then whisked away to Hollywood.