Hey, it's been a long while. I would like to say that my inbox is messed up and I should probably switch to another email account, because not everything is coming through, so sorry if I don't respond to something as fast as I usually do.
And if you're wondering, I am feeling better than last time! I had the flu, got better, finished the school semester, wrote a chapter, then got sick AGAIN when my cousins came for the holidays, then my baby cousin got sick with an upper respiratory infection, gave it to my mom and other aunt, and I have a fever, yay for small houses and big families!
FloofiestLaurens: (Have i told you how much i love that name?) tHANK YOU SO MUCH!
CharlesLee: omg you're right! I fixed that, thanks so much!
Guest: ayyye
MoltonStorm: thanks! Here you are!
Ham4Fan: i'm already dead, i died of boredom a looooong time ago. i wish i could write chapters during school, do you know how much more efficient that would be? Here you go! I hope you like it!
Guest: Thanks, i find fault in everything i do tho :(
I finally saw Hamilton! It was so good! I hope you all get the chance to see it eventually!
Thanks to all of you guys for all the love and support, I couldn't have imagined this to happen!
I know i've thrown excuses at you left and right, but i'm stressed about home stuff, I apologize deeply. And on top of that, the writer's block strikes again. NOT TO MENTION I skipped "We Know" and went to "Hurricane" and thankfully i caught it before i published it, but it made me procrastinate THIS chapter, but now I think i have time and can calm down.
AND in my sick headspace, I wrote the newer version of "The Adams Administration" instead of the old one, like I promised, idk if y'all were just being nice bc i was sick and didn't point it out, or you forgot too, or what, but, let me know if you want be to rewrite it bc i'd be more than happy to.
*takes a breath*
That was a lot i'm sorry. Anywho, here's the story! (PS i got a wattpad account, my account name is in my profile here)
Chapter thirty-nine: We Know
Mr. Vice President
Mr. Madison
Senator Burr
What is this?
"Yeah, what is this?" Eliza whispered to Alex.
"Umm…"
We have the check stubs
From separate accounts…
"Shit" Alex mumbled.
Almost a thousand dollars, paid in different amounts…
To a Mr. James Reynolds way back in 1791
Eliza felt the color drain from her face. She unintentionally clung to Alex.
Is that what you have? Are you done?
You are uniquely situated by virtue of your position
Though 'virtue' is not a word I'd apply to this situation
To seek financial gain, to stray from your sacred mission
And the evidence suggests you've engaged in speculation
An immigrant embezzling our government funds
I can almost see the headline, your career is done
"HA!" Thomas laughed, "It's about to get good!"
Madison nodded. "I believe the term the kids use now is 'the tea will be spilled.'"
"Tea? Don't waste the tea!" Theo said in her best British accent.
Everyone laughed. "Chuck it in the sea!" Philip yelled in a Bostonian accent, making everyone descend into a fit of giggles once more.
Thomas even cracked a smile.
I hope you saved some money for your daughter and sons
Ya best g'wan run back where ya come from!
Eliza gasped, "no." she clung tighter to her husband.
"Shh, im not leaving you." Alex whispered placing kisses on the crown of her head.
Eliza jumped slightly, "did i say that aloud?"
"Quietly."
Eliza grew red in the cheeks. But with one more peck from Alex, she settled back down.
Ha! You don't even know what you're asking me to confess
Confess
You have nothing. I don't have to tell you anything at all
Unless-
Unless
If I can prove that I never broke the law
Do you promise not to tell another soul what you saw?
"Alexander, you stupid-" Angelica yelled.
"HUSH!" Peggy squealed placing a hand over her sisters mouth, "you're lucky you're dead and we haven't been kicked out of here!"
Angelica smiled, but gave Alex one last nasty look.
No one else was in the room where it happened
Is that a yes?
Um, yes
"Dear Sir, I hope this letter finds you in good health
And in a prosperous enough position to put wealth
In the pockets of people like me: down on their luck
You see, it was my wife who you decided to..."
Whaaaat
She courted me
Eliza shook her head and covered her ears.
Escorted me to bed and when she had me in a corner
That's when Reynolds extorted me
Alex noticed Eliza squeezing her eyes shut, he leaned down and began to whisper in her ear to help block out the noise.
Eliza longed for the ability to feel his warm breath on her neck as he spoke to her once more.
For a sordid fee
I paid him quarterly
I may have mortally wounded my prospects
But my papers are orderly!
"That part is over, my love." Alex said and regained his posture.
As you can see I kept a record of every check in my checkered history
Check it again against your list n' see consistency
I never spent a cent that wasn't mine
You sent the dogs after my scent, that's fine
Yes, I have reasons for shame
But I have not committed treason and sullied my good name!
"Good?" Thomas asked.
"Monarchist." Aaron mumbled.
"Must we do this again?!" Alex yelled at his former friend.
Aaron's eyes went wide and he glanced at his daughter who now looked back at the pair.
"Certainly not." Aaron said, shifting his focus to the stage.
"See! There are ways to end an argument without it escalating to something as horrendous as a duel!" Eliza scholded.
"Ya hear that, Philip?" Alex hollered.
Eliza's mouth fell to the floor and a tear came to her eye.
"Betsey, no, I'm sorry, I-"
Eliza turned her head, but rested her head on his shoulder. "Save it."
As you can see I have done nothing to provoke legal action
Are my answers to your satisfaction?
My God
Gentlemen, let's go
So?
The people won't know what we know
Burr!
How do I know you won't use this against me
The next time we go toe to toe?
Alexander, rumors only grow
And we both know what we know
Know
Know
know
HEYY! FIRST POST OF 2020! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! Hope you enjoyed!