Secrets
1577 Words
Tia's POV
I enter the mansion that once took me in when I was all alone. It looked pretty much the same from the outside but when I entered inside it was like a ghost house. The large fountain that was once filled with flowers was now empty and filled with dry leaves and twigs, the garage was empty and only one car was parked in front of the gate. The entrance which was always decorated by wind chimes and Garland now seemed like they dont have to welcome anyone. The house used to by always bright with all the blinds open and sun rays peeping inside from all the windows. Now its just like those spooky houses we visit on halloween. It was dark and quiet and the one thing I miss the most is the sweetest smell that always made my mouth water. The smell of the treats that always filled the dining table, now seemed to be left all alone to suffer.
As Keya said, I decided to visit Trey's Grandparents. Its not nice to forget people those stood by you in your hardships. I called out
"Grandma, its me Tia. Where are you?"
It looked like the lights in the library was on so I went there and knocked
"Mr.Brent, are you in there?"
"Yes, come on in" he said back.
The majestic Mr.Thomas Brent, the great lawyer and Trey's very energetic Grandpa was now sitting in the chair with a book in his hands. He looked at me through his glasses and recognised me.
"Tia dear, how are you?"
"I am fine Mr.Brent. How are you?"
"I am fine. Its been so long since I last saw you. You have grown so much. When did you come back?"
"I came during Thanks giving, I saw Grandma in church. She told me to come and visit. So I thought I'd drop by."
"Thats nice of you dear. I think she is resting in her room. She gets pretty tired now a days. Would you like some coffee?"
"No, I am fine. Thank you. Its almost time for lunch."
"Yeah. Our cook didnt show up today. We were thinking of ordering some food. You should stay and have lunch with us. Sue will be happy to see you."
"I will stay but on one condition"
"What is it?"
"I will make lunch. Then we can all sit together to eat."
"That is a very generous offer. I would like that dear. If you need anything Frank would be here. He can bring from the super marker. Make yourself home" he said with a smile.
MAKE YOURSELF HOME.
That's exactly what he said when I first moved here. I guess some people never change.
I went inside kitchen and took somethings from the fridge and started preparing lunch. I made Deep fried Salmon with some spices, mashed potatoes, corn salad and some cupcakes. When everything was ready I made the table and opened the blinds. I put on the lights and then went to get Trey's Grandparents. Grandma was awake by now and she smiled when she saw me.
"Tia dear, when did you come? You should have woke me up."
"I came about and hour ago. I was talking to Grandpa and I have a surprise for you"
"What surprise?" She asked all excited.
"I made lunch"
"Woah. There was no need for that. We were going to order food."
"I know but Grandpa told me to join you guys for lunch so I offered to cook lunch."
"Thank you dear"
She came down to the dining table and saw the house lit up.
"It has been so long since this house was lighted up." She said with an awe in her voice and sat in the dining table.
"We should call Frank in too. He will be delighted to see you" told Grandma and called Frank. Few minutes later Frank was inside. First he saw the house and then he saw me. I gave him a quick smile. He smiled warmly back at me.
"Come on Frank. Tia made lunch today. You can eat with us if you'd like."
"I would like that. Thank you" he said and sat down at the end of the table in a corner."
"So Tia, are you back for good now?" Grandma asked
"No Grandma. I came here for a case. I am currently working on that. As soon as it is done, I would go back."
"What case?" Grandpa asked
"The employee in the Mayor's office got killed. I am defending the accused." I said calmly
"You are successful lawyer now?"
"I dont know about successful but yeah, I have a good record. The defendant is my Friend's husband. He is being wrongly accused. So I came to help my friend"
"So you didnt come back because you missed us?" Grandma asked slowly
"I missed you Grandma. Every meal or special treat I had, always reminded of you"
"Then why didnt you come sooner?"
I didnt have an answer for that so I's rather stay quiet
"Its ok. What matters is that now she is here" said Grandpa.
Then we talked about my college and everything. Then it was almost dark so I bid them good bye. Grandma got teary eyed when I was leaving. She made me promise I'd visit them every Sunday. I agreed because thats the least I can do for them and as Keya said its not like Trey is here.
When I reached home it was almost time for dinner and I was pretty exhausted, so I went right back to bed. I heard a knock. I knew it was Preeti
"If I dont answer will you go away?" I asked her in a tired voice
"Nope. You know that so now open the door"
"Ughhhh. The door is not locked. Come in"
"Great. Now spill"
"What?"
"I have been waiting patiently that one day you will tell me everything but it doesnt seem like that day is coming any sooner. So now I am pushing you till you tell me everything"
"What if I still dont want to?"
"Well I looked up a certain mystery person in the internet. I can ask him what happened after I kick his sorry ass."
"You looked up Trey?"
"TREY ALEXANDER BRENT"
She said quoting with her fingers and making faces. It was funny but I was not in a mood to enjoy her regular shenanigans.
"I am still not saying"
She took her mobile and started typing a number
"You're bluffing" I told her. I could hear ringing from the other side and some one picked up the phone. My heart almost hit my throat
"Hello. May I speak with Mr. Treyyyy"
I closed her mouth before she could finish. The person on the other side might think that the caller would be in danger as I cut the call.
"You're crazy." I told her
"I am and you knew that. Still dont wanna say?" She said pressing the dial button again. I snactched the phone from her and switched it off.
"Okay. You win. I will tell you but not now. How about tomorrow? I am really tired and talking about my past is something that needs a lot of .... a lot of me."
"Okay" she hugged me
"He hurt you that much, didnt he?"
I stayed quiet as tears started rolling down.
I didnt know how longer we were talking for but I slept shortly.
NY (Trey's office)
The receptionist entered Trey's cabin
"Sir"
"Yes come on in"
"Mr. Brent, we recieved a call from this number and as soon as she said your name somebody closed the caller's mouth and cut the call. I thought you should know." The receptionist said quietly.
"Hm. Ok. I will give a call back to see if they need any kind of help. Thank you"
Trey saw the number it started with 603. Its a New Hampshire number. Trey thought it must be something related to his Grandparents so he called them.
"Hey Grandma, how are you?"
"Wow. Getting a call from you is really surprising. I am fine. How are you?"
"I am fine too. Is everything ok in there?"
"Yeah, why do you ask?"
"Nothing. Just curious"
Granny's voice was not normal because Trey knew she would ask about his visit to NH, which she did not, yet. Something is not right.
"Is that all it? Grandma asked
"Yes" Trey said and she cut the call.
Ok. Something is definitely wrong. First she didnt ask if I am coming home for Christmas.
Second she didnt ask about random things to keep talking to me, which she aways does.
Third she cut the call with out saying Godbye or Anything.
He called Frank.
"Hey Frank"
"Hi Trey"
"Is everything ok there?"
"Yeah, why?"
"Nothing. How are you?"
"I am fine. How are you?"
"I am good too. Is mom or dad there?"
"No. Just me and your Grandparents."
"Ok. Just call me if you need anything"
"Sure. Bye"
Thats it. Frank was not a big talker. So I assumed thats it. Now time to call the other person. The ring started and it came back as the phone is switched off. Trey typed a message.
"Hi. This is Trey Brent. You called my office to talk to me. If you still need any help, I would be happy to help you. Bye"
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