Melissa 's Rebirth

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Melissa looked at his nervous uncle and Jason who was on tender hooks. They were throwing daggers at each other.

" Hello, I'm Mel. It's very nice to meet you. " She said breaking the tension.

" Hey, I'm Jason. Your uncle's....." He stopped midway.

" Husband? " Melissa said with a smile.

" Yes... Huh? How did you know? " Jason responded with a dumbfounded expression.

" You guys are wearing matching wedding bands and uncle has a picture of the two of you kissing as his screensaver. " She replied with a smile.

" Oh right. " Jason said.

" I hope you didn't paint my room pink. " She said.

" Oh, that's so niche. Your uncle said that you like earthy colours so i decorated it with those. But you are welcome to change anything. " Jason said.

" Yeah, i know you'll be going to school in a few weeks but this will be your home from now on. " Timothy said.

" I know uncle. I have a bit of a headache so I'll freshen up a bit and join you guys later. " She said with a smile. They both nodded and left her to her own device.

" She's a good girl. " Jason said hitting Timothy on the shoulder.

" She is. So much like my sister. If she had or is still alive, she would be so proud. " Timothy said.

" You still don't believe she's dead? " Jason asked as he pulled Timothy to their bedroom.

" Something recent came up. Mel handed one of my sister's belongings . She left records dated back to that incident. I don't understand them but John did. He believes that unknown team leader was framed. My sister somehow got ahold of the real records and left the research team. She and that husband were ambushed and somehow he disappeared while she reappeared pregnant a month later." Timothy said.

" And... " Jason asked.

" I went to the auditorium when she was buried and just as i was about to leave. A nun pulled me aside and told me that she was looking for me for ages now. The casket opened by mistake and she saw that the person inside didn't match the picture on the obituary. The person inside was a middle aged woman with a bullet wound. The thing that stood out was that the corpse didn't look like it was frozen. It was fresh.

She was new at the time and asked her fellow colleagues who told her to stop asking questions. I asked grandma before she passed two weeks ago and she said she was the one who took the unclaimed body and placed it inside the coffin. When she went to collect the body, my sister was missing. And found out a year later that she didn't die from the doctor.

Someone paid them to fake her death and she went into a coma. She had ovarian cancer and it was in the late stages. The condition at that time was bad and it didn't matter what she took or did. She found out by chance that she was pregnant and decided to keep it regardless.

She had planned for everything. She didn't tell me because she knew i would talk her out of it. She had arranged for everything for her. Then those people got involved when she was weak and couldn't defend herself. " Timothy said.

" You usually don't talk to me about this so what's gotten into you? " Jason asked.

" I'm telling you this is because the same person responsible for that incident is now the head of your research team. I know your identity is special hence the reason why we had to keep our relationship low key. That person is well connected and from what John discovered, none of the people he worked with had a good ending. You told me that he's been asking for your project, so i had to let you know about it.

I don't understand your nature of work so the best solution is to show you those documents. John said that you might understand. But I'll show them to you later, I'll go prepare something for you guys." Timothy said.

" Okay, i am not in a hurry. My mentor had also told me to be careful. My project is under the research institute so it's not up to me whether to hand it over or not. I don't want to be used as a scapegoat either. " Jason said as he followed Timothy. They talked a few more and Mel joined them later.

A week later.

Brandon looked at his mother without a smile on his face. They were at the lawyer 's office to finalize the paper work for getting the inheritance. His mother stopped talking to him for a while now since the fall out from the funeral. To make matters worse, his mother showed up with old man Drew at the office.

" Did you hear what i just said? Dahlia is a fantastic young lady and I've organised everything for your engagement. As for the shares, transfer them to my father. " Tilly said.

" I heard you. Do you want me to hate you so much? " Brandon asked instead.

" What are you talking about Brandon and watch what you are saying!! I am your mother. " Tilly said in a stern voice.

" You do realise that your inheritance won't be released until i signed the documents right? " Brandon asked.

" Boy, that's no way to talk to your mother. " Old man Drew said.

" My mother stopped talking to me because of my dead father 's Will. Was i the one who made those children outside? And the nerve to try and control my life? I was raised by grandfather and no one has the right to decide my marriage. As for the shares, the going rate is 750 million. Whoever wants them can put on an offer like everyone else.

I was planning to make sure you are taken care of and making sure noone tried to take advantage of you. I want nothing to do with the family business or the drama involved but i am not a saint. I've already told my uncle's that. 5% of White Group may ensure that i am well taken care of.

Whatever deal you have with Dahlia, that's upto you. If i hear another word about my marriage, i will legally cut ties with you mother. I am an adult mother and marriage although not on my plans now, will be entirely upto me.

You haven't had the right to make decisions for me since i was born, what makes you think that you will have that right now? The number of times I've met the Drew family can be counted in less than five fingers. Don't try to use the family card on me. " Brandon said and got up to head to the boardroom. His best friend will be there in a while and he needs to be calm to face him.

" You brat!!! You are just a kid . Don't meddle in adult things. " Old man Drew said.

" I'll handle my adult things and my mother will handle hers. I still have to deal with those illegitimate children and the person who was supposed to be by my side disappeared and reappeared delusional. My grandfather is still alive and he won't meddle in my affairs. Who gave you the guts? You are her father, not mine. My surname is White not Drew. " He said as he sat down.

" Brandon, why are you acting like this? " Tilly asked.

" I should be asking you that. You have a son who needed you the most this week but you weren't there. " He said. He wants to protect his mother but with her like this, there is less he could do. The Drews never left them alone for a minute even when he asked.

" I had to deal with your father's betrayal. " She said resigned.

" You never asked about the letter he left for you and for me. " Brandon said.

" What good will it do?" Tilly asked

" Well for one, you would have understood that the last child he mentioned was the one you had secretly. Mom, i didn't know i had a sister will disability. I think you should stop with all the pity card, dad knew that you also had affairs. You thought my three year old sister isn't his and you his her. But he knew and he played you and the hidden man. " He said with a smile that wasn't his. He was shocked as he read the will. He never knew he had a sister in the last life or his mother's affairs. They hid it so deeply.

" How did you know about that? " Tilly was petrified.

" Did you not hear what i just said? " Brandon asked.

" You mean the mystery fifth child is Danvers? " Old man Drew exclaimed.

" No that's not possible. " Tilly said.

" Dad wrote on the will that he looks like my great grandmother. He would have shown you her picture but to punish you for making him cuckold multiple times, he chose to withhold that information. He did do a DNA test when he was born thanks to your best friend. He's been looking for specialists for his condition and one of the reason for his recent trip. Call me when Brandon turns 18. Only he can claim his inheritance or it will be donated to charity. " Brandon said.

He had mixed feelings about this brother of his. Despite his environment, he remained kind. He was born with a heart condition and was partially blind. He died when he turned 17. He wasn't supposed to live upto that age. The man they told was the father looked everywhere for cures and was heartbroken over it. The current president of Derma Country.

" Wow , this is messed up. " Tyrone said at the door.

" I thought you weren't going to show up. " Brandon said with a smile that wasn't a smile as the assistant led the other three inside, including his cousin.

" It is my right. " Tyrone said. Friendship was friendship but money is important.

" Big brother. " Mona , a 19 year old girl greeted Brandon. Mona had his father's eyes and chin.

" Hello. Now that everyone is here. In front of you is an envelope. choose one. Inside is the deed of a house. Father didn't specify which one i should give you and i don't want to be accused of favouritism. Then there is five boxes in the middle. It contains a car key. All of them are of the same value buy different brands. As you can see, there are six. The ones left behind are for the little brother hidden away somewhere. The transfer documents are here and will be notirized immediately. Any objections? " Brandon asked. no longer in the mood to deal with these people.

" Okay, as the second eldest son, I should choose but why aren't you choosing? " Tyrone said.

" Mine were specified and transferred before he passed. As for my mother, this house is compensation from father. She will know the reason once he takes the letter written. Each of you have a letter. " Brandon replied.

" Okay. As the eldest. I'll go first. " Mona said and chose middle envelope and last box and set down. The rest including Tyrone chose as soon as she chose hers, including Tilly. Soon they were handed bank cards and share transfer documents to sign.

" Oh, grandfather invited me to the residence. " Tyrone said smugly.

" So? " Brandon asked while writing the last document.

" Are you not coming? " Tyrone asked.

" He didn't just invite you, he invited all of you. My father's illegitimate children. If you behave, you might just be added to the family genealogy tree. " Brandon said with a smirk.

He handed the documents to everyone and left after saying goodbye to the lawyer.

" Son, Dahlia is a good girl. " Tilly said.

" I told you to stay in line. If you interfere in my business and life again, I might just post the video of you and the president in the Bahamas. Dad held so many evidence of your cheating. I was planning to destroy it but it looks like it's my amunation . He was planning to divorce you anyway. " Brandon whispered in a voice only the two of them can hear.