Cass and Cami were arguing.Nobody was in class except the both of them.โWell find somebody else to do this for you,I can't do it,โCass said.โWhy not? Do you want to help me bring her down or not?โShe asked.โI have done my investigation and she is really a good person,โhe said.โThats bullshit.Why don't you want to help me.Is this still about dad?โshe asked.โNo 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,โhe said.โShe is your friend? Wow,I feel betrayed.I am your twin sister,โshe said in disbelief.โI...I...I really think I like her.I can't hurt her.I have to stop.I am sorry I won't help you,โhe said just as Cheryl and Winter got into class.The atmosphere was tense.โWell you have picked your side.I now see dad's point of view and I side with him.You are just another embarassing looser,โshe said.
He looked down.Not
Yvette had gone back to school as soon as Mr.Brickley left.โI 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,โshe said.Cass looked at her hopelessly.โI don't know,I just don't want him to find out we lied.I can't dis...โhe said.She stepped closer to him massaging his shoulders.โMy God,relax.You are so tensed up,โshe said.โYou should be too.You don't know my dad,โhe said.Her mind rushed back to the journal at the mayor's study. โCan I ask you something,why did you lie to your mum about collapsing the other night?โhe asked.โWell,uuumh because you know how parents are.I would just make her worry for nothing,โshe said.He turned to face her.โThat wasn't nothing,โhe said his voice taking a serious note.โIt was nothing.I blacked out maybe because the party was hectic,โshe said looking away.He shook his head.โCheryl 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. โI 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?โhe more of asked than stated.โYes,she is out with a friend,โCass confirned.He'd made sure Yvette took her out to avoid her presence.โSo it will be just us three tonight,โhe said.โIts no problem.Thank you for having me,โshe said.One of ths house maids served them and left. โSo,how long have you been dating?โhe asked.The interrogation had began.โTwo months now,โshe said.โTwo months and Cass here denied
โDad are you okay?โCass asked when he kept on coughing, choking on his own saliva.โYes...Yes.Sorry about that.How old are you Cheryl?โhe asked.โSixteen,โshe answered.Sixteen years old.That was the exact amount of time Hermione had left town or less.His heart was racing.โThats great,I don't know any Hermione from that time though,โhe said.โOh,I don't know,โshe said smiling.โAnyway 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,โhe 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
Cass had decided to officially ask Cheryl to be his girlfriend before the small couple's party started.โCheryl there is something I have been wanting to ask you,โhe said.They were alone at the balcon.Other couples were inside waiting for the rest to arrive.โYes sure what is it?โshe asked.She looked at his brown eyes.So intense.โI really like you.And I know its fast but I would to court you officially,โhe said.Cami had just arrived and was watching them.She felt furious at Cheryl.She didn't know why but she wanted to blame Cheryl for everything.โCass,I think its too soon.Why don't we just go with the flow for a few months and see where this leads first,โshe said.Not that she didn't want to date him.She did.She just wanted to know him better first.Besides his family seemed to have alot of secrets. โGuys over here,โthe host called on to everyone.Cheryl held his hand and led him inside.Cami rolled her eyes.Like mother like daughter.C
Hermione drove to hospital as fast as she could.Winter had informed her of everything that happened.Well,not necessarily everything.Just the part about her nosebleeds and later collapsing.โWhat happened before she started nosebleeding?โshe asked her.Cass,Winter,Cami and Yvette were there.She looked at the kids.Nobody was answering.โDid somebody beat my daughter up?...Winter?...Cass?โshe asked.There was anger in her eyes.โNo Miss Jones,she was just upset,โCass said.โAbout what?โshe asked.Winter started explaining but the doctor interrupted her.โI am her mom,how is she?โshe asked. โShe is awake now but I have to ask,what is her health background?โshe asked.โShe has underlying serious health conditions.Can we talk somewhere private?โshe asked.โOfcourse, this way,โshe said leading her into her office. Cass turned to Winter.โDid you know about this?โhe asked.โAbout what?โshe asked him with hostility.โHer mum
She honked at the Brickley's gate continuously.The gate was opened,she drove halfway in and left the car blocking the entrance.Both Peach and Jim stood at the door.The commotion had forced them to get out.She alighted and approched them.Anger was written all over her face. โWhat in God's name are you doing Hermione?โJim asked.โAnd why all the commotion?โPeach chimmed in.โYou think you are so smart sending your twins to hurt my daughter,right?I came back here quietly and peacefully but you are really pushing me,โshe said angrily.โWhat are you talking about?โJim asked.โYou know damn well what I am talking about Jim Brickley,โshe said.โI am afraid I am not on the same page with you.I would never hurt your daughter or send my children to hurt her,โhe said.She slapped him.Peach stood infront of her pushing her back.โDo not put your hands on my husband woman,โshe said. โOh you mean the husband I
Cheryl woke up to find Yvette and Winter seating on both sides of the hospital bed.โYou are awake,โYvette said.She looked around confused.โYou fainted at the party.How are you feeling?โWinter asked.โI am okay.Can we get discharged now before my mum knows I am here,โshe said as her mum got in.She avoided eye contact with her.โThank you girls for being here.How are you feeling honey?โshe asked. โI am fine mom.When can I get discharged?โshe asked.Her mom rolled her eyes.โWhat mom?โshe asked.โHoney please please,stop exposing yourself to stressful situations.Your condition is getting worse and I am worried,very worried.Can you atleast love yourself for me?If you are going to start beh...โshe was saying.โMum,stop it.Just stop.I am okay now.No need to make this a big deal,โshe said.Winter and Yvette were uncomfortable.โIt is a big deal to me okay? You are my only child,my only family.Have you forgotten how bad you were before w
Jim found Peach screaming to somebody over the phone.He waited till she was done.โHermione 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,โhe said.โWhat witnesses?โPeach asked.โI don't know Peach.You told me your family took care of that groundsman.What did you do to him?โhe asked.โWe 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,โshe said.โNo,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,โhe said.โAre 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!โshe said angrily. โPea
Jim found Peach screaming to somebody over the phone.He waited till she was done.โHermione 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,โhe said.โWhat witnesses?โPeach asked.โI don't know Peach.You told me your family took care of that groundsman.What did you do to him?โhe asked.โWe 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,โshe said.โNo,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,โhe said.โAre 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!โshe said angrily. โPea
โWhat?โHermione asked.โYes.Why didn't you tell me?โhe asked.He signalled for the bodyguards to leave.โTell you what?โshe asked.โAbout Cheryl,โhe said.Whole time he didn't stop looking at her straight into her eyes.โWhat about my daughter?โshe asked roughly.โShe has hht,โhe said.โYes,so what?โshe spat.โHermione,the girl is sixteen.Exactly how long you've been away.And you know I have hht too,โhe said.โWhat are you trying to say?โshe asked taking a step back.โThat Cheryl is my child, that's what I am trying to say,โhe said sternly while taking a step forward.โWhat makes you think my child is your daughter?โshe asked.โStop playing dumb.I wanna be part of her life,โhe said with finality.โThe girl is mine,mine and mine alone Jim Brickley.Whatever nonese...โshe was saying.โI don't believe you.She even has a bit of familiarity with Ellie,โhe said.โBecause 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.โMa'am I think you should read this,โhe said handing her the newspaper.On the front page was her photo and the titleโWho Hermione Jones really isโ.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.โWhats going on?โCheryl asked.โUumh its nothing important.I'll get you discharged hunnie,โshe said.Cheryl closed the door.โMum I asked what the hell is going on,โshe insisted.โIts nothing important baby,โshe said.โDoesn't seem like it.Look at your face.I wanna know the truth and I wanna know right now,โshe said.โThe truth about what exactly Cherry?โshe asked.โWhy 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.โWhat do you want Peach?โshe asked.โYou need to get your daughter out of this hospital,โshe said.โWhy would I do that?โshe asked looking down upon her.โBecause 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,โshe said.Hermione turned to the owner of the hospital.โI'll pay twice my bill,โshe offered.โNo thank you,I just want you out of my hospital,โshe said. โI have paid my bills,you cannot just make me discharge her for no valid reason,โshe said furiously.โActually 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,โPeach said.Hermione looked at Peach sternly.The woman had a satisfied crooked smile.โYou think you got one against me?โHermione asked her.โI 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