CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

MADELINE'S POV:

I was sitting at airport waiting for the flight to departure. My uncle and aunt convinced me that I need to come New York with them to meet my other relatives.

They told me that I don't have to worry about the payment of flight or anything. They were literally taking my care like I'm some fragile baby, asking every minute if I want to eat anything and I was politely telling them no.

But after an hour they both forced me to eat despite my protest while rambling about how essential it's to take at least three meals a day. They think I'm too thin and need a fattening up.

I know it's there way of showing love and care but I still feel little on the edge as I'm not used to people treating me like a priority. No one ever came this close to me except my friends and I miss them.

I haven't talk to Milly for two days because she's been asking me which university i decided to go. I know I'll not be able to hide a truth of my love from her for long and I really don't want to spoil her happiness by making her worried for me.

She's really happy in Australia and got a apartment near campus where she's living with Mac. They Skyped me three days ago and showed me their apartment. I was extremely happy for them and become overwhelmed by just looking at them.

My eyes landed on my cellphone and my hands itched to dial Brandon's number and talk to him. I just wanted to hear his voice that I haven't heard for two and a half weeks. I wanted to tell him that he need to stop fighting with me on petty things. I want to hug him and tell him if he doesn't feel anything for me except friendship then I don't mind one bit. It'll hurt me to see him with other girl but I'll cope because that's what I've been doing all my life, coping when people decide to leave me all alone.

I picked the phone and searched Brandon's number feeling tears brimming in my eyes. Will he receive my call this time or I'll get the same response I got last time I tried to talk to him.

I'll have to call him and hear his voice before I leave Boston for how long I don't even know or if I'll ever come back here.

I touched his contact name and his  photo appeared; he was smiling at the camera while trying to choke me because I'd eaten his Kitkats. He and I both love chocolates. We're in love with all kinds of chocolate and anything that have chocolate in it. So when he found out that I've stole his chocolate from his bag he came to murder me.Me and Milly were sitting on bleachers waiting for him to come so he would drop us home. But when he came he started choking me without using much force but his firm fingers around my neck send the tingling sensation in my body making me blush and Milly thoughts it's really funny to see my face red due to the the lack of oxygen so she snapped our few  pictures.

There was nothing especial in the picture except the mischievous smile that's stretched on Brandon's face reminding me the day when first time my eyes landed on him on the first day of our kindergarten.

Just thinking about that day making me smile that how jealous my four year old self to see Brandon sitting beside Laura and when he kissed her I felt like punching both of them.

I don't know why my four years old self find only Brandon attractive out other thirteen boys in the class but from day first he'd some kind of a effect on me and he still have it after fourteen years.

With the blurry vision I finally get the courage and dialed his number to her that my calls can't be connected until I'll pay my last month bill.

I laughed after hearing the operator and a single tear rolled down my eyes. Shutting off the phone I threw it in my pocket and stared at nothing particular.

I felt the hand on my shoulder and I turned around to see my uncle.

"Are you alright?". He asked me.

I nodded my head telling him that I'm fine. Then an idea popped in my head.

"Uh can I use your cellphone? I need to call my friend before I leave". I asked Nick.

He smiled at me and said "Sure, here it is".

He handed me the phone after unlocking it and I took it. I remember Brandon's number so I hurriedly punched his number in the cellphone and dialed.

He didn't pick at the first ring I waited, the second ring went and he still ignored at the third ring the airport started announcing that the New York flight is ready to departure.

But I kept my attention on cellphone.

Pick up the phone!

Pick up the phone!

"Madeline we need to leave". My uncle said.

"Uh sure". I said ending the call and giving him back his phone.

He gazed at me for few seconds like he's solving a math problem but then shook his head walking ahead of me.

Nina and I sat beside each other in the plane and uncle Nick has to endure the company of rambling old man.

Nina and me giggled when he gave us a puppy face asking us to save him. But we both were so busy in talking about the family.

She told me their names by showing me few pictures and shared many stories. I already love my relatives they were all exceptionally beautiful in looks department and what I've learned from Nina they're all friendly.

She told me how much they all missed me at every family dinner. I asked her why they didn't come for me when my parents died but she said she's not the one who should tell me this.

When we landed in the New York the car was waiting for us outside airport. Nina and Nick told me that they've their own apartment in the city but right now we were straight going to my grandparents house.

After half an hour drive we finally stopped outside a large double story house that's painted in white.

Uncle Nick pulled out our bags from the car and Nina started dragging me inside. I was amazed at the beauty of the house staring at everything with mouth agape.

Wow my grandparents are rich I guess

The main door opened by a lady who's dressed in long grey skirt and white shirt with the apron tied around her waist.

I looked at her and Nina decided to introduce her "She's Mrs.Grace the care taker of this house".

I nodded my head and smiled at her.

"Mrs.Grace she's Gabriel's Daughter". Nina said making woman froze like a statue and stared at me like she has just seen the ghost.

Ignoring her Nina dragged me more deeper in the house and Uncle Nick also joined us.

So many people were sitting on the couch, few were from the pictures Nina showed me in plane and other's were teenagers and small kids.

The smile I was sprouting earlier vanished leaving me nervous. Everyone eyes was turned to me, staring at me with love, tears and happiness.

I was internally freaking out and wanted to made a run from to hide.

A petite woman dressed in knee length dark grey dress with white streaks in her hair's was the first one to move towards me.

"Is she Madeline?". The woman asked in surprise.

"Yes". Nina said proudly.

The woman hugged me and I'd no other option but to hug her back. She started crying on my shoulder as I was taller then her and she was barely reaching to my shoulder.

She pulled away and said "I'm your grandmother. Pamela".

I nodded my head at her with the smile

"Hi". I said nervously.

The tall man came to me and hugged me. He looked a lot like my father but a very old version, his hairs were mostly white and he was dressed in business suit.

"I'm Frank your grandad honey". He said sweetly and pulled away from the hug.

Then my other uncle and aunts came to hug me.

"She's so beautiful like Bella but she got her father's height and features". My aunt Lisa said. She's my uncle Matt's wife.

I blushed at her compliment and said "Thank you".

"Hi, I'm Marisa and she's Jasmin". Two redheaded girls said instantly I knew they're Nina and Nick daughters. They were beautiful.

"Hi". I said extending my hand towards them. They shook it lightly with broad smiles on their pretty faces.

The boy with dark brown hairs and black colour eyes, he looked around my age extended his hand and said "Hello I'm Darren".

"Hello". I said shaking his hand.

"He's my son ". Nick said patting Darren's shoulder.

"Oh nice to meet you". I said looking at all of them.

They smiled at me and then my uncle Matt said "We were really excited to meet you when Nick told us he found you. At first we thought he was joking or something but he assured us it's you,our Madeline that he found. Mother was going crazy and Bella fainted".

The words registered little late but when they did I felt the ground tremble.

The shock of his words not only left me horrified but other's in the room too. They were glaring at Matt while he looks at them with the sheepish smile.

But my world just tilted upside down and asked "Be..Bella?".

They stared at me with their lips shut tightly averting their eyes.

Did they named someone after my mother or does it mean she's here?

But it cannot be possible. What the hell am I thinking?

I was busy talking to myself when I heard the voice that has been preserved in my memory all these years called my name which only happened in my dreams but this time it was reality.

I was not ready to turn around and face the owner of the voice. Even after fourteen years the voice still holds the same warmth and love for me.

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BRANDON POV:

After dropping Jake I went back to home defeated. She was so close yet I wasn't able to find her, demand the answers that why she's leaving me.

Have I really done something wrong something that have hurt her so much that now she really wants to leave me.

I entered in the house with th e grime face and closed the door to make my way upstairs to my room when my mom voice stopped me.

"Brandon where were you all day?". My mom asked me.

I turned around and faced her.

"Mom I was out with, Jake". I told her half truth.

"Brandon". She said while giving one of her glares that clearly says cut the crap.

I don't if it's a mom thing or her talent but she somehow get the hint every time whenever I hide something from her.

"Yes Mom". I said feeling drained.

"You know you can tell me anything". She said softly making me close my eyes and think.

"Mom I know. I'm just tired and going to my room". I said opening my eyes.

"Okay I can understand".She said with the nod.

"Go rest I'll call you down for dinner". Then she added.

"Thanks Mom". I said.

"For what?". She asked me .

"Everything. You're the best mother in the world". I said hugging her.

"Really?". She asked me looking up at me.

She's petite hardly reaches to my chest.

"Yup. Love you mom". I said pressing my cheek to her head.

Noah came in the lounge and saw us.

"Mom how can you forget me?". Noah said with the fake pout and I rolled my eyes.

"Can I join in a hug?". He asked.

"Sure ".Mom nodded.

Noah came and enveloped us both in a hug. He's slightly taller than me so his arms were draped around our shoulders while he was pressing us on his chest.

"Ehhm. Can I join too?". Dad said coming in the lounge.

"No Dad sorry. It's mother and son moment you're not allowed to interfere". Noah teased making him pout.

"Oh Really?".My little sister Elena came and said.

She looked at us then she glanced at my dad's sulking face.

"Then it's daughter and dad moment. What do you say?". She said hugging to dad.

"My princess, " dad said placing his arm on her shoulder.

"Now I'm going to the kitchen," Mom said untangling herself from our arms.

"Shit ! I need to reply a very important email". Dad cursed at put Elena down on her feet.

"You can't type dad". Noah snickered.

"Dammit". He cursed again glaring at his injured hand.

"I'll help". Noah said.

"Then follow me to my study". Dad ordered him.

When they were out of my sight Elena glance at me and then asked "Where were you?".

I rolled my eyes and replied "With Jake".

"How's he? Is he like alright?".She asked me hesitantly and averted her eyes.

"Yeah He's fine. Why are you asking?". I asked her narrowing my eyes.

"Nothing". She said shrugging her shoulder.

I give her the scrutinizing glare.

"I've a home work to do". She said and run away.

I sighed and took the step towards the stairs to go to my room but the door bell interrupted me making me groan in annoyance.

Mom is busy in the kitchen. Dad and Noah are in the study. It means that I'll have to see the door.

Grumbling I made my way to the door and opened it to see Laura standing there.

"Brandon I want to talk to you". She said.

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Hello lovelies!

I hope you all enjoy and vote!

Why's Laura here all of sudden?

Did Madeline really left him and doesn't plan to come back ever?

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I'm super tired and going to sleep while I'm staying at my cousins house having a sleepover kind thing.

It's not night but I stayed all night up to write the chapter for you guys so I'll have to sleep when the day is just starting.

Well thanks for reading!!😘😘

Published Date:16/04/17

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