~With Rose~
A deep voice sliced through the night. "So this is where you have been hiding, my little princess…" he gazed through me. "Yes…grandfather…why are you here" speaking through my teeth, trying to keep my anger in check. He gave a mock, hurt face. "It hurts me that you ask such a question. I came to check on my lovely granddaughter…" with fake sincerity in his words.
My mouth formed a thin line *Really?! You haven't had contact with mom or me for years!...* closing my eyes, I took a breath. "Now that is a fucking lie. Do NOT try and act like you are concerned for me!" balling my hands into fists as my knuckles turn white. "You couldn't give a damn, so I'll ask once more, grandfather…what is it you want? You only ever appear when it's beneficial for YOU" opening my eyes into the coldest glare I could muster up at the old man.
His concern vanished as he gripped his can tighter, casting his head down with a smirk. "Just like your mother, you are…" finally looking straight with his dead eyes to me. "Yes, just like her…so stubborn and to the point. Fine then…I'm here because it is time to stop this nonsense!" with no emotion in his voice.
Keeping eye contact *This nonsense?* as I cross my arms "Thanks, I am her spawn," smirking proudly. "Since you are older now, it is time for you to take over the family business…" he continues to go on about how I am the only child and that I must step in. "…I have some great suitors who would be beneficial to help the business grow when you marry them," acting like nothing he said was a big deal.
My eyes widen *Suitors! Marriage! What the fuck? I am only in high school!* at the information "NO!" with panic and anger cutting him off mid-sentence. As my body begins shaking, "I may be THEIR only child, but my dad has a son, my brother who wants to take over the business because he is great at it and loves doing it…while I don't. Also, who the hell do you think you are giving me to strangers like it is a business deal! My parents nor I wanted that life!" as I felt my nails dig in, drawing blood from my palms.
His eyes held fury and went to speak, "No…this is my life! I will live how I want it, and I will not bend to your will…this discussion is over now leave!" as my voice and eyes sharpened. Grandfather shut his mouth, forming a thin line into a frown. "Fine…if that is what you want, I will leave," turning to get back into his car.
The driver was there already waiting with the door open when Grandfather stopped. "Just remember, Princess…this WAS the easy way. This is not over…far from it" then he climbed in. the driver shut the door and sent me an apologetic look as he went back to his seat.
I planted myself in my spot as I watched the car disappear into the night. My shoulders drooped as I let out my tension, moving back into the house quietly locked the door. Checking that everything was how I left it, I went to the bathroom. Flicking on the light, I see an ashen and drained girl with hazel eyes carrying a storm of emotions in them as they drift to my hands.
The palms each had some blood with slight indents in them from my fingernails. Turning on the faucet, I slowly washed my hands to see that they weren't as bad as it seemed with the blood gone. Splashing some water onto my face as drying off, I left the bathroom. Outside the door laid Ludwig, who lifted his head, staring at me.
Kneeling to pet his head, "Hey, I'm alright, buddy" Ludwig licked my arm in comfort, causing me to smile *Thanks Luddy…* holding back some tears as I stood to move back to the living room with him in tow. Reaching the fort, I crawled back in to see Bella curled up to Lily while Ludwig mirrored her with Harry as he plopped down.
I shut my eyes for the events to replay again. *Just when the light shines the brightest, the shadows will always follow after* frowning when I felt something big lay on my chest. Opening, I see two bright green eyes reflected in the dark staring down at me. "Hey Starlight," whispering before shutting my eyes once more. Drifting into slumber, I heard a soft 'Meow' and purr before I completely let myself go to dreamland.
~With Grandfather~
After leaving that senseless girl's house, I was furious. *Just as stubborn as her mother…she can't see that she would be the better heir to the company than that bastard* gripping my cane tighter as I remember her words. "My dear sweet granddaughter, this is only the beginning…you will be the heir, allowing me to control you and that company. You will have no choice…" smirking as the window *We all have weaknesses…and I will find yours* chuckling as we pulled up to the hotel I was staying at.
Getting out, I pulled out my phone and dialed a number. "Hello, I need you to find out everything about this girl. Rose Night…yes, you will be very well paid. I will be looking forward to your call," hanging up with a grin as I move into the lobby.
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