Chapter 4: The reading
Jade's POV
Grin!! Grin!! Grin!!!
What was that sound? Grin!!!!! Grin!!!! Grin!!!!.
"That stupid thing won't just stop". I groamed and pulled the blanket over my head.
Grin!!!!!!!!!!!
That thing seem to increase in volume. Reaching towards the lamp stand, I took the object and threw it not bothering to see where it landed. Seconds later, sounds of crashing kissed my ears. "Stupid alarm clock".
"This is the second alarm clock you have broken in two days". My inner self pointed out. Not that I cared though.
"Jade, Jade". The voice of someone calling me disturbed my sleep making me curse under my breath. Since when do alarm clocks talk?
"Go away alarm I'm still sleepy". I said as I faced away from the sound.
"Now's not the time Jade". The voice came again. Wait this couldn't be the alarm I broke it.
No that's definately not an alarm. Lazily opening my eyes, I was met with a furious grandma sitting on my bed. I smiled sheepishly at her. "Good morning".
"You are late. You've got five minutes" . Grandma went for the kill ignoring my greeting and with that she left.
"Good morning to you Jade. How did you sleep?" I replied myself faking grandma's voice. What even crawled up her ass this morning. What was I even late for. Breakfast?
"No Stupid who cares if you starve? You are late for the reading".
Bang.
The reading. I had totally forgotten about it. "If I am late for the reading that means the time is....." I trailed in search of my phone. Where did the damm thing go? It was supposed to be on the lamb stand I kept it there last night before I went to bed.
"You are really an idiot. You threw it across the room". No I didn't I threw an alarm... oh God no no no no not the phone pleaseeeee I begged as I got out of bed to search for the object I ruined earlier. I found my phone scattered across the room completely ruined. It was an iPhone 11 that I received from my grandpa as a birthday present before he died. Bending down I collected what was remaining of it and placed them in a drawer. Now how I'm I suppose to know what time it is.
"Check for a wall clock". My inner mind mentioned. Glancing to my right, I saw a clock hanging on the wall just a little bit above the head bed. 11:45 The time read meaning I had five minutes to ready myself before the will reading. Just great.
Five minutes later I rushed out of the bathroom and hurried towards my closet. The first set of clothes I saw were a tank top in red colour and a blue faded Jean trouser. I quickly put them on, brushed my hair and styled it in a ponytail. I walked towards the mirror to check out my appearance. I wasn't that bad.
"Jade come down the lawyer is here". Grandma screamed from downstairs. I swear that woman screams too loud for an eighty year old. I hurried down stairs. Judging from the sounds that came from the sitting room there were more than one person present. Entering into the room I stood awkwardly by the door observing as people talked amongst themselves.
Grandma turned her head and spotted me. "Hey sweetie come say hi". She beckoned with her hand. Taking a deep breath I slowly walked towards them. Why I was suddenly uncomfortable was beginning to annoy me. I mean everyone present so far were family members I haven't noticed the Wayne's around yet. Maybe eighteen years apart does this to a person. Making you feel so uncomfortable around people you should be comfortable with. After I left New York for England I lost contact with everyone I knew. The only time I saw aunt Rose and uncle Andrew again was when they came for grandpas funeral and theg only stayed a day.Sighing I took my stand beside grandma.
"Jade look at you all grown up. The last time Andrew and I saw you, you were still a child then". Now see how womanly you are. Aunt Rose said. Maybe she forgot she saw me last year.
"Nice to see you Ragina". Uncle Andrew spoke from beside aunt Rose.
"Same here uncle Andrew, aunt Rose you are looking good". I said beaming them a smile.
"Thanks dear. It's a shame Andrea couldn't make it today. You two would have bonded". Aunt Rose said with a smile. "Perherbs another time". She added.
"Good to see you again Jade". A voice said from behind aunt Rose. Looking towards the direction I noticed James smiling at me. Well, everyone seems to be happy today.
"Same here James been a while".
"Okay can everyone have their seats so we can be done on time and carry on with our lives". Grandma said. We all took our seats facing towards James who was to read the will.
"This is the last will and testament of Mr Fredrick Stones dated twenty first of May, 2019. To my son Andrew I leave full control of the company in England and along with the estates I own there. To my beautiful Rose I leave 20 percent of the company in New York. To my lovely Veronical I leave in her hands all the estates I have in New York and my love as well". James paused looking at all of us.
"And lastly to my tender, caring and loving Jade I leave 30 percent of the company in New York. Since it was her father, my lovely son who held those shares before his passing. James locked eyes with me and I offered him a smile. Since she is young and has no idea of running a company, she can only have access to her shares when she's married to Greyson Wayne whose father owns 50 percent of the company. Her marriage to him will merge both companies. Andrew I wish you the best as you run the company, Rose I hope all your heart desires are fulfilled, Veronical my love I pray your remaining days on earth are peaceful, Jade my grandchild you may probably hate me now. But know what I did is for your own good. And finally to my other grandchildren Andrea and Ethan I wish you all the best of life. I may be gone still I live in your hearts".
"That is the will and testament of Mr Fredrick Stones". James said closing the file.
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