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Chapter 14
"Are you gonna see your grandmother?" Jonathan asked.
I shrugged. I've never met the woman and I didn't know what to expect. I still hadn't even opened the box my mother left me. I felt like I should but I was a little afraid of what I might see in it.
"Maybe. I feel like I should anyway. It's something my mom wanted me to do and I don't feel good not doing it, you know?" I ran my fingers across the velvet box. It was smooth and felt old.
Jonathan nodded. "I get it. When you thinking about going?"
I shrugged again. "When do you think I should go?" I was tired of thinking and telling people what should be done. For once I just wanted to be told what to do. And Jonathan seemed to be reading my mind because he nodded, took the letter out my hands and replaced it with the box.
"We can decide when you're gonna go after we see what your mom left you." he smiled warmly.
"We?"
"I told you Addy, I'm here for you no matter what. Even if it means meeting new family members." his green eyes were bright and as earnest as his tone.
I smiled and he smiled back. "Now come on and open this box. Think of it like if we were breaking into Kiara's locker again like we use to." he smirked.
"I hated that chick." I shook my head.
"Well she didn't like you that much either, Adds" he grinned.
"Because I was dating the guy she had a crush on. Silly girl drama."
"It was fun to witness. Especially that day she just got to you in lunch so you poured your lunch on her and started the most epic lunch fight ever." he laughed.
I shook my head as I recalled the memory. I got a week's suspension because of that. "You skipped school that whole week just to be with me." I smiled.
"Couldn't leave my girl." he said softly as he took my hand.
I sucked in a breath as we stared into each other's eyes. Jonathan cleared his throat a long moment later and I took my hand back. I knew my face was red when I saw Jonathan's smirk. Why was he affecting me so much anyway?
"Ready?"
I nodded and took a deep breath. I opened the box. A small creaking sound escaped as the lid raised. Jonathan's eyes widened as he took in the box's contents and let out a low curse. There were four things snug in the box. I swallowed before picking up the first item.
It was a gold heart locket. I opened it and inside held a picture of me, Evelina and my parents. It was a triple heart locket. The gold was as shiny as a newly waxed wood floor and heavy. I handed the locket to Jonathan who put it around my neck. As the weight of the necklace settle in I only had one thought. There was no way I was taking it off. Ever.
The second object was a fancy silver and pearl bow hair clip that looked like it could've belonged to the Queen of England. It looked like something you wore for a wedding. The bow was flower patterned. In the middle of the flowers were small diamonds that passed as seeds. It was beautiful and exquisite, as I suspected my mother was as well. I gently placed it back in the box having no use for it right now.
The third object was a small black key. It looked like one of those old keys you saw in movies that opened wooden cabins or something. Just smaller... a lot smaller. I frowned at it and looked at Jonathan.
He took it from me and examined it himself. "What do you think its for?"
"I have no idea. I was thinking like a wood cabin or something but it's way too small." I cocked my head to the side still looking at the key.
Jonathan laughed. "You mean like in the movies?"
I punched his arm and grinned. "It was my first thought!"
He laughed harder. "It was a stupid first thought, babe."
I blushed a little and turned my attention back to the box after giving Jonathan the finger. That only made him laugh again. I rolled my eyes unable to hide a smile and picked up the last item which had made Jonathan curse earlier and I could tell why. It was a diamond on diamond ring. But not just any diamond. This one was pinkish surrounded by little clear diamonds all forming the shape of a perfect circle. Impressive.
I slowly picked up the ring and was surprised by the weight of it. There was no way a ring this size should have been so heavy. Jonathan whistled and shook his head at the sight.
"How much you think that goes for?" he asked still in awe.
"A lotta thousands I'm sure." I slid the ring onto my finger and held it up. The light was making the little diamonds shine. The big one shone regardless.
There was a knock at the door that made me jump and Jonathan chuckle.
"Hang on!" I called as I slid the ring back off, placed everything back in the box (except my necklace) and hid it under my pillows. Jonathan quickly put the box and my picture on the floor next to my bed.
I quickly checked to make sure everything was back in place. I put my necklace in my shirt and told the person to come in.
Kat peaked in and took in the room. She looked between Jonathan and me a few times before coming all the way in and closing the door behind her.
"What's going on in here?" she asked slowly.
"Just talking." I assured her.
She looked between the two of us again. "What was so funny."
Jonathan let out a small laugh. "You missed it. Addy, jumped when you knocked. It reminded me of old times."
Kat nodded, accepting his explanation.
"Is there something you wanted?" I wanted to sound curious but just ended up sounding a bit bitter.
Kat wasn't fazed. "Dinner's ready."
With that she left the room. Jonathan got off the bed and walked over to the door. When he realized I was walking with him he turned around curiously. "Not coming?"
I shot him a look. "I'm not about to sit at a table with eva and make everything awkward. Besides, I'm not really hungry anyway." I laid back down on my bed. "You go ahead. I just want to- Ah!"
Before I could finish my sentence Jonathan jumped on me. Holding my hands above my head with one hand and his knees straddling both my legs, Jonathan smirked at me. It was a hold he used to use on me when I got a bit out of hand in school.
"You were saying."
I struggled for a while before giving up. "You've gotten stronger, Natey boy." I teased.
"Been lifting 380's at the gym lately."
I laughed. "You wish. Now get off of me."
"Only if you come to dinner." He said.
I scoffed. "Definitely not."
His grip tightened on my wrists. He poised his free hand over my stomach and shot me a mischievous look I knew all too well. My eyes widened and I squirmed harder to get out of his iron hard grip.
"If you even think about tickling me I will end you Nate." I threatened him.
"Now, now, no need for threats, Babe. All you have to do is say you will come to dinner and I will let you go."
"Release me Jonathan." I frowned.
"Say it." He countered with his trademark smirk.
"No. I'm not -"
Suddenly his hands were wriggling into my sides. I screamed out in surprise before tearing up in laughter. Jonathan smiled and stopped. I lay there panting, catching my breath but not giving in. I really didn't want to sit at that table. Jonathan saw my reluctance and lowered his hand again causing me to yell "Okay, Stop!"
Caden burst into my room at that moment. He took in the scene laid out in front of him. So many emotions crossed his face in that moment: Shock, Anger, Realization and finally Hurt. Each one left as fast as they had came. Jonathan eased off of me slowly, amusement evident on his face.
I sat up quickly. "What happened?" I asked Caden.
His face was now expressionless. "I, uh, heard you scream..."
My face burned up a little. Jonathan snickered but shut up as soon as he saw my face. "Nat-Jonathan, can you give us a minute. We'll be right out."
He nodded and stepped out closing the door behind him. Caden scratched his head as I just stared at him questioningly.
"I just wanted to check and make sure you were okay." he muttered.
"Why wouldn't I be okay?" I cocked my head to the side .
He shifted almost nervously. "I don't know. Jonathan could've-"
I held up my palm and stood. "You really think Jonathan would hurt me."
He shrugged and stuffed his hands in his pockets. "I don't know the dude. Who knows what he's capable of."
"I know him. I know him better than I know anyone else in this house honestly! He wouldn't hurt me." I was starting to get pissed.
I guess Caden noticed because he put his hands up in surrender. But I wasn't done. "What's your problem with him anyway? Like you said, you don't know him."
He let out a frustrated sigh. "Can we not talk about this right now?" he had one hand on the doorknob.
"No. Let's get it all out now bef-" my phone interrupted me. Caden used this as his escape.
"We'll talk later. You should answer that." with that he left.
I groaned and answered my phone without looking.
"Hello?" I answered annoyed.
"Hello again darling. It's me, Anne." her cheerful voice said.
"How'd you get this number?" I asked confused. It was on a private line.
She laughed but didn't answer.
"How can I help you, Anne?"
"Oh sweetie, you sound upset. Would you like to talk about?"
I rolled my eyes even though she couldn't see me. "No I'm good. Thanks."
"Are you sure it's not boy troubles? I know it must be hard living with both of your most current exes. Am I right?"
"I said I'm good." I started playing with my locket.
"Well you sure don't sound surprised that I knew that information." she actually sounded upset.
I shrugged. "It's you Anne. You don't surprise me anymore."
It was silent for a while. "Interesting. Have you decided to meet me yet? I'm sure you must be missing your friends by now." her tone was smug.
I took a deep breath. I was tired of this. Tired of everything and I just wanted it to end. But that wasn't going to happen unless I did something.
"Sure Anne. When and where?"
And with that I sealed my fate.
