Secrets you Keep.

Hey there! I'm Alexis Chesterfield, and I'm a 24-year-old Editor-in-Chief of Chesterfield Empire Magazine. I know this might sound strange, but I can hear your thoughts. Don't look so surprised, imagine how I felt when I found out myself!. Anyway, let me take you back to where it all started. And no, this isn't some supernatural sob story. From the very moment I came out of my mother, they knew something was wrong. The doctors had this horrendous look on their faces. Normal kids would cry, you know, wail a little. But not me, I came out with a huge smile on my face. The smile soon transcended to laughter when I began to hear what they were saying in their minds. I'm not sure I understood the words, but it was funny regardless, so I laughed. As for my parents, they were unfazed. Turned out it ran in the family. It was still a rare gift to have since it came to a stop in my family during the 70's. Guess I brought it back. It's a blessing and a curse to be able to invade people's thoughts. For example, when I was in the third grade I helped my family uncover the plot of a man who had evil intentions against the Chesterfield Empire Magazine. I could hear everything he plotted in his head and exposed him later on. Due to the disgusting nature of the mind of some humans, I tried to shut it off completely. Having heard this, My Father, Dwayne Chesterfield, resolved to help me control it. He didn't have the gift; his grandfather did, so he picked up a few tips from him, which he taught me. I remember asking him if I could learn how to communicate through my mind and he refused to give me an answer. If there was one thing my parents were good at, it was leaving their minds blank, thus making them unreadable. This made it difficult for me to know the reason for his refusal, and it got me so pissed. I don't tell people what I hear from them because those are the Secrets they keep but I employ new strategies to deal with them and get what I want. It's also one of the reasons I've been able to take our magazine company to the next level by making precise deals with men of integrity. This telepathic ability of mine is the main and only reason I've never been in a relationship. I never got to experience the moments of heartbreak and sadness due to the untruthful nature of the male species. Whenever I got approached by them, I would pay less attention to the lies coming from their mouth and listen to what I could hear from their minds. As you would guess, a greater percentage filled their minds with how beautiful and endowed I was, also resolving to 'hit and run' at all costs. The remaining percentage just were not looking for a serious relationship and I've always believed in dating to marry because that's the sole purpose of it. I'm a busy lady; I don't have time to make investments that won't yield profits. I don't have any friends. Yes, you read that right. No relationship, no friendship. Ain't that a lovely life? Most times I crave ignorance. I believe ignorance is the key to a happy life because what you don't know can't hurt you. This makes me feel less of a human. Instead of going through all the hardships, emotional trauma and pain a normal person should go through, I sense them and avoid them. Thus, my seemingly cold-blooded nature. I also wished people knew how to shut their minds off completely like my parents did. I've never seen anyone else do it. Y'all should learn because you guys make me sick to my stomach... "You're writing in that Journal of yours again? You're gonna be late for work Alexis". My mum announced as she swung my door open. I know you're probably wondering why I still live with my Parents at 24. Well, it's probably because they're the only ones that truly get me, I guess. I'm filthy rich, by the way, if you haven't gotten that already. "It must have skipped your mind that I'm my boss, Mother. And I'm ready, I'm just filling up my journal". I replied as I stood from my desk and grabbed my coat. "And I guess it must have also skipped your mind that just because you're in charge of the family business doesn't mean you can't get fired, sweetheart". My mum stated sharply with a sly smile on her face. "Ouch mum! That was a low blow. Learn how to take a joke sometimes". I replied as I hurriedly left my room. I took the elevator down to the porch where the chauffeur waited. "Good morning, Mr.Bellingham, Did you have a good rest?" I inquired with a smile. Mr.Eric Bellingham was one of the oldest and most trusted family staff. He was also my partner in crime. I loved the fact that he was British too. His cockney accent never ceased to put a smile on my face. "Most definitely Alexis. I see you had a splendid one too. Where are we off to today? The company or on one of your adventures?". " I'm afraid I'm headed straight to the company today. I lost track of time and my mother is all up in my business already. We'll do that after work". I stated with a smile as I skipped happily to one of the cars that matched my joyous mood. When Mr Eric entered the car, I felt it. He was troubled. I didn't want to invade his thoughts because he was like a grandfather to me. I just thought I should ask him. "Is everything alright Mr.Eric?". "I'm afraid not my dear. My obnoxious son is at it again. His sisters are all successful and happily married. But only James can go to jail five times a week". He narrated with a sigh. That was it. That was all that bothered him. Well I, couldn't have my partner in crime all sad and depressed n, ow can I? "I changed my mind. Let's go pay a visit to James". I said with my usual sinister smile.