“Good job with that new rich bitch,”Cami told Cass.He rolled his eyes.“So what have you learnt about her so far? Any dirt I can use to blackmail or expose her and make her life miserable?”she asked excitedly sitting on the table.They were at lunch.“No nothing yet,”he said still texting on his phone.She hated when he did this.“Did I do something wrong or what?”she asked.He looked up.“Incase you haven't noticed I have my own stuff going on.Excuse me for not carrying out your plans to destroy somebody you are just jealous and afraid of,”he said and with that he stood up to leave.“Whats this about?You are being edgy with me for no reason.If you had a fight with mum or dad or one of your hoes, don't take it out on me,”she said seeming very hurt.He looked at her.He didn't know why he was particularly irritated with his sister today.“You think everything is always about you? Get off your head Cami.Not everything is about you,”he said then left.She stood tr
Yvette was the mayor's daughter so as expected she came from a posh home.She was at the door to personally welcome everyone."Oh you made it.Damn ice queen,you came dressed to kill,"she said looking her up and down.She had worn a plunging V-neckline that dropped all the way to show enough of her chest.The black bodycon dress went down to her thighs with panels of mesh placed in strategic location to keep the thirsty needing more.She'd won knee length laced shiny black heels."Where are all the servants?"she asked to divert her attention."Not home today.But honey let's take a photo tonight.Even I can't resist you tonight,"she joked.Cheryl smiled at her.She held Winter's hand and they got in.Cami was the first to see them.She rolled her eyes."Girl did you think this was the red carpet?"she mocked."Oh Cami,I don't have time for you tonight.Compliment her girl when she's in style,"she said sweetly."Excuse me,"Winter said uncomfortably and started to walk away.Cami held her hand and
She saw it.Brickley circled a couple of times.That had to catch her attention.The book looked like an old journal.It was a scribbled contract.The name Diana Hernandez was there too.She read through.It seemed Brickley had bribed this Diana lady into selling him or her something.She took a photo of that page.She read a few more pages until the last page where there were writings.There was a phone number there and the words threat and Newvalley High.She took another photo.She looked at the papers on the desk.Copies of a title deed.The school's title deed with two different names on each.She took a photo of that too.She looked at some scribblings on a clean sheet just laying there.Brickley .Ellie Brickley dead.Affair.Coverup for murder of own child. Her hands were shaking.“My God,are you okay?”Cass asked.She jumped.The paper fell down.“I...yeah...I am..I need to leave,”she said still struggling to gain composure.He put th
Hermione was doing some digging.She wanted to find all the dirt on the Brickley's before she could open up cases against them and so far so good.She particularly wanted them to pay for her daughter's death.She had the money now.Jim and Peach could not twist the law not when she could buy justice at any price.She hadn't met Jim yet and that was a good sign.She hoped he would never figure out Cheryl was his.Cheryl had never asked about her dad,ever and she could only hope she never does.She didn't want to have to lie to her.She was very concerned at how close her daughter was becoming to Brickley's son.She wanted to make sure nothing happened between those two,she just didn't know how to make it stop.She didn't know if the Brickley's would use their children to hurt her or her daughter.She didn't want to involve the children at all.Her phone rang.It was her secretary.An appointment had been set yesterday by an anonymous person.The person had arrived
Cass and Cami were arguing.Nobody was in class except the both of them.“Well find somebody else to do this for you,I can't do it,”Cass said.“Why not? Do you want to help me bring her down or not?”She asked.“I have done my investigation and she is really a good person,”he said.“Thats bullshit.Why don't you want to help me.Is this still about dad?”she asked.“No its not.She is my friend.And by doing what you are asking me I'll be hurting her.I love you Cami and I don't want to be in the middle of this when it explodes,”he said.“She is your friend? Wow,I feel betrayed.I am your twin sister,”she said in disbelief.“I...I...I really think I like her.I can't hurt her.I have to stop.I am sorry I won't help you,”he said just as Cheryl and Winter got into class.The atmosphere was tense.“Well you have picked your side.I now see dad's point of view and I side with him.You are just another embarassing looser,”she said. He looked down.Not
Yvette had gone back to school as soon as Mr.Brickley left.“I think we should just say we have been dating for the past few months and we've been keeping it a secret because of Cami,”she said.Cass looked at her hopelessly.“I don't know,I just don't want him to find out we lied.I can't dis...”he said.She stepped closer to him massaging his shoulders.“My God,relax.You are so tensed up,”she said.“You should be too.You don't know my dad,”he said.Her mind rushed back to the journal at the mayor's study. “Can I ask you something,why did you lie to your mum about collapsing the other night?”he asked.“Well,uuumh because you know how parents are.I would just make her worry for nothing,”she said.He turned to face her.“That wasn't nothing,”he said his voice taking a serious note.“It was nothing.I blacked out maybe because the party was hectic,”she said looking away.He shook his head.“Cheryl did you see how concerned your
She had tried not to overdress.She'd done her make up lightly and held her hair up in a bun.When he picked her up he had trouble hiding how impressed he was.His dad was waiting for them so gloriously.Cass was surprised he'd remembered and even more surprised at how well he was treating him tonight.Actually he'd been treating him well since Cheryl lied that they were dating. “I am sorry my wife won't be joining us tonight.She is out with the mayor on business.My daughter is also out with a friend I assume?”he more of asked than stated.“Yes,she is out with a friend,”Cass confirned.He'd made sure Yvette took her out to avoid her presence.“So it will be just us three tonight,”he said.“Its no problem.Thank you for having me,”she said.One of ths house maids served them and left. “So,how long have you been dating?”he asked.The interrogation had began.“Two months now,”she said.“Two months and Cass here denied
“Dad are you okay?”Cass asked when he kept on coughing, choking on his own saliva.“Yes...Yes.Sorry about that.How old are you Cheryl?”he asked.“Sixteen,”she answered.Sixteen years old.That was the exact amount of time Hermione had left town or less.His heart was racing.“Thats great,I don't know any Hermione from that time though,”he said.“Oh,I don't know,”she said smiling.“Anyway it was very lovely having you over.I'll invite you next time when my wife and daughter are around too.Cass,make sure she is home safe,”he said.He hugged her,patted Cass on the back then watched as they left.Hermione Jones.She took up her father's name again?He should have guessed.A 16 year old daughter.He had to meet her.Tommorow.He'd set up an appointment twice and both times she'd declined to see him.He had to see her whether she wanted to see him or not.__________________________________ Hermione was in her office working on some
Cheryl and Cass had been hanging out together alot.Nobody had thought that they would.Cass had changed alot over the past few weeks.He stopped flirting with girls.He was finally on good terms with his dad.Infact his dad treated him as well as he did Cami.That had everything to do with Cheryl declaring to be his girlfriend.He'd started falling for her but couldn't tell if the feeling was mutual.Cami thought he was doing it for her,to get back at Cheryl. Winter was getting very close to Cami and Yvette didn't like it at all.Not that she showed.She wasn't mean to Winter anymore because of her friendship to Cheryl.But it bothered her anyway.Mainly because she felt Cami was ready to come out of the closet.What bothered her more is that she wanted to do it with Winter or she was simply getting back at her for being friends with Cheryl. They were having lunch at their usual spot.These days Cass and sometimes Yvette joined
Jim found Peach screaming to somebody over the phone.He waited till she was done.“Hermione is having that Ellie case done again and she claims to have witnesses.And she is taking it to the press too.In three hours time,it will be public,”he said.“What witnesses?”Peach asked.“I don't know Peach.You told me your family took care of that groundsman.What did you do to him?”he asked.“We paid him well,he lives a good quiet life.All the other workers had left when we found Ellie.She is just bluffing, Hermione just wants us to be scared,”she said.“No,she is dead serious.You know she never bluffs.Peach we are fucked,I think I am just gonna confess when she takes proceeds with this,”he said.“Are you insane? Confess to what? If you confess you go to jail and I go to jail and my father goes to jail too.Then who will help Cami get out of jail.Who will take care of Cass? Jesus Jim don't you ever use that thing inside your head!”she said angrily. “Pea
Jim found Peach screaming to somebody over the phone.He waited till she was done.“Hermione is having that Ellie case done again and she claims to have witnesses.And she is taking it to the press too.In three hours time,it will be public,”he said.“What witnesses?”Peach asked.“I don't know Peach.You told me your family took care of that groundsman.What did you do to him?”he asked.“We paid him well,he lives a good quiet life.All the other workers had left when we found Ellie.She is just bluffing, Hermione just wants us to be scared,”she said.“No,she is dead serious.You know she never bluffs.Peach we are fucked,I think I am just gonna confess when she takes proceeds with this,”he said.“Are you insane? Confess to what? If you confess you go to jail and I go to jail and my father goes to jail too.Then who will help Cami get out of jail.Who will take care of Cass? Jesus Jim don't you ever use that thing inside your head!”she said angrily. “Pea
“What?”Hermione asked.“Yes.Why didn't you tell me?”he asked.He signalled for the bodyguards to leave.“Tell you what?”she asked.“About Cheryl,”he said.Whole time he didn't stop looking at her straight into her eyes.“What about my daughter?”she asked roughly.“She has hht,”he said.“Yes,so what?”she spat.“Hermione,the girl is sixteen.Exactly how long you've been away.And you know I have hht too,”he said.“What are you trying to say?”she asked taking a step back.“That Cheryl is my child, that's what I am trying to say,”he said sternly while taking a step forward.“What makes you think my child is your daughter?”she asked.“Stop playing dumb.I wanna be part of her life,”he said with finality.“The girl is mine,mine and mine alone Jim Brickley.Whatever nonese...”she was saying.“I don't believe you.She even has a bit of familiarity with Ellie,”he said.“Because they are both my children.They have my looks.I am issuing you with a lawsuit,I want you far away from me and
Cheryl ran to the Brickley's home.Peach got out angrily."You've got some nerve showing up here after everything.Aren't you supposed to be in hospital?"she asked."Please ma'am,I just wanna talk to Cass,"Cheryl said.Jim got out too."Peach,I'll handle this,"he said."I don't want you near my son or daughter or my home,do you understand me?"Peach said.Jim covered the rest of the distance between them."Cass isn't home yet.How are you feeling?"he asked.Peach rolled her eyes."I am okay,uuumh thanks,I'll go find him.Its aaah urgent,"she said stammering and rushed back into her taxi."That girl doesn't look any bit okay.I don't want her dying near my home,"Peach said."I am not sure Hermione knows she is out of hospital.I am following her and getting her home safely,"he said rushing in to get his car keys."Oh yes,any chance to see Hermione.She could be holding the gun ready to kill us all and you would still find any excuse to jus.. "she was saying."Last I checked, whatever Cheryl is suffering
One of the bodygusrds opened the door.“Ma'am I think you should read this,”he said handing her the newspaper.On the front page was her photo and the title‘Who Hermione Jones really is’.Hermione stood up.She read through it quickly.This was all Peach.She highlighted how she left town with nothing and came back years later rich and with an illegitimate daughter.The article claimed she had married an old money who died later and she took the money and came back home.The article also highlighted about how Cheryl had on several occasions attacked Cami.This was all Peach.“Whats going on?”Cheryl asked.“Uumh its nothing important.I'll get you discharged hunnie,”she said.Cheryl closed the door.“Mum I asked what the hell is going on,”she insisted.“Its nothing important baby,”she said.“Doesn't seem like it.Look at your face.I wanna know the truth and I wanna know right now,”she said.“The truth about what exactly Cherry?”she asked.“Why we came back to your hometown for start
Cheryl was getting better.She was very stable and awaiting the go-ahead to be discharged by the doctor.She was tired of just sitting in her room.She wanted to go out and take a walk.She stood up slowly and walked to the door.Hopefully her mum wouldn't be around to scold her or stop.She opened the door slowly and was shocked to find three very huge men outside.She was confused."Uuumh excuse me?"she said politely just as Winter arrived."Yes ma'am,"one of the guy said."Who are you?"she asked."We're your bodyguards ma'am.I am Richa..."he was saying."My what?!!"she asked shocked."Whats going on?"Winter asked."I think you have the wrong room maybe,"she said to them."Miss Jones,right?"the bodyguard asked."Yes,"she answered."Then we are in the right place.Your mum hired us to protect you,"he said."Protect me from what exactly?"she asked."Incase of any danger,"he explained."Thats kinda cool,"Winter said smiling.She looked at her sternly.She pulled her inside."You seem to be doing great,"Wint
Cheryl was getting better.She was very stable and awaiting the go-ahead to be discharged by the doctor.She was tired of just sitting in her room.She wanted to go out and take a walk.She stood up slowly and walked to the door.Hopefully her mum wouldn't be around to scold her or stop.She opened the door slowly and was shocked to find three very huge men outside.She was confused."Uuumh excuse me?"she said politely just as Winter arrived."Yes ma'am,"one of the guy said."Who are you?"she asked."We're your bodyguards ma'am.I am Richa..."he was saying."My what?!!"she asked shocked."Whats going on?"Winter asked."I think you have the wrong room maybe,"she said to them."Miss Jones,right?"the bodyguard asked."Yes,"she answered."Then we are in the right place.Your mum hired us to protect you,"he said."Protect me from what exactly?"she asked."Incase of any danger,"he explained."Thats kinda cool,"Winter said smiling.She looked at her sternly.She pulled her inside."You seem to be doing great,"Wint
Cheryl had being doing well.Hermione was talking to her doctor when Peach and two other people approached her.“What do you want Peach?”she asked.“You need to get your daughter out of this hospital,”she said.“Why would I do that?”she asked looking down upon her.“Because I am a shareholder of this hospital.This is the owner,my best friend.I can't have you here while you are suing my daughter,”she said.Hermione turned to the owner of the hospital.“I'll pay twice my bill,”she offered.“No thank you,I just want you out of my hospital,”she said. “I have paid my bills,you cannot just make me discharge her for no valid reason,”she said furiously.“Actually I can.This is a private hospital and I can decide if I want your money or not and I am saying I don't.You have two hours to get her out,”Peach said.Hermione looked at Peach sternly.The woman had a satisfied crooked smile.“You think you got one against me?”Hermione asked her.“I got your message from Ca
Peach's bail had just been paid.Jim sat next to her on the way home.There was awkward silence between them.The lawyer sat at the front seat driving them home."I have six charges against both of you.With either witnesses or strong evidence for each.And one murder case against you both,its looking especially bad for you Brickley,couple charges for bribery too,"he said."Murder,what do you mean murder.I have never killed anyone in my life,"Jim said angrily."There is a mix up,Cami is the one with attempted murder charges, attempted,"Peach clarified.They had gotten a new more experienced and better lawyer."Its murder for Ellie Brickley and Hermione Jones is the one opening the case again.She has two witnesses that were in the crime scene and evidence too,"he explained."Hermione!Fuck yes,this is all Hermione.All these charges,she is behind everything,its all her fault"Peach said.Jim sighed."Its not her fault, this is all Cami's fault and your fault,you infuriated her.Didn't she clea