DANGEROUS SIBLINGS (complete)

CHAPTER 11

Grace sat with her husband having dinner since the kids weren't back from their friends' place. It was better that way because she knew her husband's temper well.

'If you have something to say, just go ahead love,' Henry said catching her off-guard.

'You know me well love. I am just wondering if it is the right time to tell you about this.'

'Is it the kids? What did those two do this time?' Henry asked looking stressed. It wasn't a secret that his last two children were a nuisance.

'It's them and this time they have done something we never thought they would,' Grace said sighing.

'You are scaring me now. They didn't get expelled or something like that right?'

'They will never dare. Our babies are dating and they are in love,' Grace finally spilt the beans.

'Oh!' Henry exclaimed upon hearing it. 

'That is your response?' Grace asked looking at her husband.

'I am not really shocked about it. I mean it was obvious, i am just shocked that it took them this long that's all,' Henry said with a smile on his face.

'You aren't mad about it? They are still siblings after all.'

'I know what you are worried about love but they aren't blood related at all. I just want to see them happy and i know Ruby brings out the best in Harvey. They compliment each other so well and i am happy that they came out,' Henry confessed.

'So you suspected all this while and still had Harvey receive that arrangement?'

'I was hoping that they will come to their damn minds and be open about it,' Henry chuckled.

'So you did all this, for this outcome? Love, you are one scheming bastard,' Grace said not believing how cunning her husband was.

'If i hadn't done that, do you think that they would have confess?' Henry asked and Grace let the question sink.

'They wouldn't have,' she answered nodding her head in agreement.

Knowing her daughter well, she wouldn't have let it slip at all.

'You see. So since the kids had confessed, its time for us to cancel the arrangement we made. But first i need to see the children,' Henry said sipping his wine.

'You aren't going to scold them right?'

'What fun will that be if i don't?'

Grace smiled understanding her husband well.

'I will call them back right away, just tone a little bit down,' Grace pleaded.

'I won't scare them away, i promise,' he promised her and she blew him a kiss.

Grace took her phone from the table and called her daughter. She could hear the noise and Ruby's friends in the background.

'Hey baby, you need to come back home. Your dad want to talk with you,' Grace told Ruby.

'I will be on my way.'

'Drive safely,' she said and hung up.

Grace smiled already seeing how this play was going to end. Henry was a loving man but he also has a nasty temper that matches well with Ruby. Although the two had never went head to head, she could imagine what will happen if they ever did. She didn't want to see that at all and hoped that they will all be civil.

Henry sighed as he thought it over and over again how he was going to scare the children when they came. He was happy and ecstatic when he heard about their relationship. He wasn't shocked especially when he saw how close those two were ever since they were kids. He had caught his son giving those kind of looks to Ruby ever since he was a teenager. His son finally grew balls and landed Ruby. Harvey was a really strong young man, to love and desire such a woman like Ruby. It wasn't a secret that Ruby was different and she had a nasty temper and violent at some times. His son was surely in love to go for her and he wasn't going to stop them. He was going to install some fear for a few minutes and give his blessings.

There was a knock at his door and his beautiful wife came in.

'The kids are here,' she announced.

'Send them in,' he said and watched as the two walked in. Grace smiled at him before she took her leave. She understood that this was his moment.

The kids sat down opposite him, he didn't know where to begin.

'We are sorry dad,' Harvey apologized before he looked at Ruby and gave her a reassuring look. Those two were in love, he could see it and he was touched.

'Why are you apologizing?'

'You can do anything you want, but please don't tell us to end our relationship. We can't do that,' Ruby voiced out and expected from such a female warrior she was fierce. She was his tigress and he was not worried about the future of the company as long as she was around. Ruby had guts and he admired that. She reminded him of his eldest son. Having thoughts of sending her away as someone's daughter in law always panged him but now she was going to remain in the family then all was working for the best for him and the family.

He wasn't going to make them anxious anymore. It was a fight he was not going to win so he decided to to get answers.

'So what are your plans son? And don't tell me such crap answers,' Henry bellowed at his son.

'What do you mean dad?' Harvey asked wanting some clarity.

'You are dating Ruby and i want to hear from you where this is going,' Henry explained further.

Harvey looked at Ruby and Henry saw the affection in his children's eyes. He didn't need to be told, those two were madly in love with each other. If he was going to separate them, he will definitely be punished for being cruel.

'I want to spend the rest of my life with her, have a family together and love her for eternity,' Harvey confessed while he stared deep into Ruby's eyes.

Henry could see Ruby tearing up, shocked with the confession Harvey had just said. Henry could tell that these two had never spoken about the future yet and this came as a surprise to Ruby.

'You shocked Ruby there son,' Henry couldn't his smile from his kids.

'I am serious about this though. With your permission dad and mom. I want to marry her and we are ready to face whatever consequences that will rise,' Harvey said confidently.

'I heard you son but give us some time to think and process this whole issue. As for the proposal, you will have to direct that towards your sister there. But for now concentrate on your exams and if any of you fail then forget about all of this,' Henry threatened though he knew deep down in his heart that he was just joking.

He wasn't surprised to see his children smiling at him. They were genius and they had never failed him.

'We won't let you down,' they both answered in unison before looking at each other.

'Okay, you may leave now and call your mother for me,' Henry said dismissing the two love-birds.

'Okay dad. Goodnight,' Harvey said as he stood up.

'Goodnight dad,' Ruby said as she joined Harvey on her feet.

The kids left his study and he couldn't stop himself from smiling. His family wasn't normal and he wasn't going to start to care about what others think now. He still remembered when Harvey was in a slumber because of losing his mother. How lonely he was, he saw how his siblings just left him there but he was also grieving and he had work to do. He saw change in Harvey when Ruby came in. The lonely soul found someone who had eyes for him. His son wasn't lonely at all. They were inseparable and it made him ease his mind. He thought Grace would be the one to bring a smile on his son's face but it was Ruby. He was grateful for that and no one will be a better choice for him than her. 

Grace came into the study and closed the door behind her. She walked towards him and sat in one of the chairs.

'I just saw the kids. They look happy. You did good,' Grace praised him and he smiled at her.

'I just couldn't do it. They are so much in love, how can i scold them?'

'I saw that too. To even think that the mighty siblings cried for each other, i don't want to see that ever again,' Grace said emotionally remembering the scene she witnessed that broke her heart.

'I wouldn't too. Now i have to meet the Wilsons and cancel what we started,' Henry sighed.

'That is a good idea. You better do it fast before the young girl catches on some feelings towards our boy. I don't want it to be nasty,' Grace said now worried. She just hoped that Janet will not hold onto her anger.

'Don't worry about it. Just leave it to me.'

'So what did the kids say?'

'They want to get married,' Henry told his wife and laughed remembering what happened earlier.

'I guess we should start preparing for a grand wedding!' Grace said her face lit with happiness.

'That will be a good idea but not very fast. They still have to finish exams love. Lets take it slow,' Henry implored his wife.

'Fine, i will do as you suggest. It's late, let's go to bed now. I miss you,' Grace said seductively and he chuckled.

Henry stood up and walked towards his seductive wife. He knew exactly what she wanted and he was going to give it to her. He embraced her taking in that lovely scent from her body.

'I am going to keep you awake the whole night love,' he whispered against her ear and she blushed.

'I don't mind love,' she said in reply and he knew it was game on.

Janet Wilson sat in the club drinking her third glass of margarita, she was hurt but above all she was heartbroken. She just couldn't just let it sink that the guy she had loved all her life didn't love her but actually dump her before things began for his sister. She was more beautiful and younger than Ruby. She was even more elegant and polished than Ruby and yet he chose Ruby over her. How dare he tell her that she was in love with his sister? How dare he tell her that as if it was normal?

She still remembered the day her parents told her about the arranged marriage. She was so happy that her dream was bout to be fulfilled but little did she knew that Ruby would squash it. Helen really liked her and she was going to help her out once she arrives.

'I can tell i came a bit late,' Helen said as she sat down next to her.

'I just couldn't help it, it's too much,' Janet confessed.

'So what exactly happened?' Helen asked and Janet could tell that Helen had no clue about it yet so Janet explained exactly what happened to her and she saw the disgusted look on Helen's face upon hearing what she said.

'I have always suspected that those two were up to no good but never thought they were so daring to be in cahoots together. How dare they tarnish our family's name? I will expose them to dad. Don't worry about this. Harvey is yours,' Helen assured her but she knew that he will never be hers. He had made it clear to her that if he can't be with Ruby he will be with no one else.

'He loves her Helen. His eyes sparkled when he talked about her. He will never be with me,' she said crying without a sound.

'Don't shed any tears. He is just confused. They have been stuck together for long. I will seek justice for you, so wait for my call,' Helen said and she felt better. 

Janet could tell that Helen wasn't a fun of Ruby and she will surely find justice for her in whichever way she can.

'Thank you.'

'I have to leave now. Take care of yourself and don't get too drunk,' Helen said.

Helen patted her shoulder before she left the club. Janet ordered another glass again and drowned herself.

Janet wondered if Helen was going to win. She knew Ruby so well at least. She had anger issues even back then. She was a violent person but was vey protective of Harvey. She had always envied Harvey for having such a sister. 

How she resented her for coming into his life and snatch him away from her. She was going to drink until she forgets about everything and get over her first love.

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Helen had never really liked Ruby from the second she had met her. Her father remarried early and she hated the woman and her child that joined her family. She hated that her dad had replaced her mother that fast and that he never loved her. Ruby became close to her younger brother and she was jealous. She wanted to be the sister Harvey can rely on and yet he became closer to the new addition of the family. Ruby had a lot of flaws but she envied her still. Her dad wanted total perfection from her and yet spoiled Harvey and Ruby a lot. Ruby was a problematic child and yet they let her go each and every time.

Unlike her, Ruby was a free spirit and did whatever she wanted. She wanted to have at least a fraction of that but it was impossible. Seeing her hurt was her only joy and yet Ruby just kept on befriending her. She hated her for that, she didn't know exactly what was on her mind and it bothered her.

Helen drove into the family compound and parked her car. She was welcomed by the butler.

'It's nice to see you again, Ms. Moon,' he said with a smile.

'It's nice seeing you too Luke. Is my dad around?'

'No, he went out with madam earlier.'

'So, is anyone home?'

'Ms. Ruby is around and studying in her room,' he said.

'What about Harvey?'

'He left in the morning.'

'Okay, i guess i will see Ruby then before i leave.'

'Should i have the chef make something for you?'

'No, i won't be staying for long,' she said and went inside.

Helen took the stairs and stopped right in front of Ruby's room. How could she read when she was causing a lot of commotion like that? Helen knocked slightly at the door and let herself in. She found Ruby buried in textbooks and her laptop right in front of her. She wasn't playing at all, no wonder why she passes like a madman and maintained her position as the student council. Ruby finally noticed her and smiled at her as she always does.

'If i had known you were coming, i would have welcomed you warmly. Please make yourself comfortable,' she said directing her to the couch that was in her room.

'I won't be staying for long. I just need to talk to you,' she told her directly and Ruby looked at her with a sad face. They haven't really saw each other alone in a long time after all.

'Is everything okay?' Ruby asked concerned.

'I wish it was so i will get straight to the point. I want you to stop seeing Harvey. Your relationship is a disgrace to this family and i will not allow you to mar our name,' Helen told Ruby flatly but she didn't even flinch.

'How come i am not surprised to hear this from you. After all this time, i thought you came here to see me since we haven't talked in a while,' Ruby said looking at her.

'You are leaving me with no choice here Ruby. I will tell dad about this,' Helen threatened Ruby but she only chuckled.

'I dare you to. I wonder how he is going to react,' Ruby scorned her and she felt so furious, she wanted to rip her guts out.

'You are freaking siblings for crying out loud. Harvey is my little brother and i will not let you corrupt him or be a laughing stock to the world!'

'So you know that you are a sister. I thought you forgot about it. You neglected him for all his life and now you are all concerned. I love Harvey with all my heart and i will not tolerate anyone who tries to part me from him even if it is you Helen. Don't you dare try me. If you have nothing more to say to me then leave my room. I have exams to prepare for and i won't sit here and listen to you blabber such nonsense to me!' Ruby yelled at her.

Ruby had never raised her voice to her before like that. She had seen how she becomes when she was angry but she was never on the receiving end of it before. Now she experienced it. She was scared, afraid of what might happen. After all Ruby sent a number of people to the hospital in her life.

Nervous and angry at ruby, Helen stood up and looked at Ruby with hate.

'This isn't over. I will tell dad about this and make him see what kind of spoilt and rotten daughter he raised. What an ungrateful wretch you are?' Helen screamed at Ruby but Ruby let out a laugh and she shivered. It was like a scene in one of those movies with some dark and evil witch.

There was no way she was going to stay there and suffer the angry girl's wrath. Helen left the house ignoring the staff and drove her car out of the compound. She wasn't going to let this slide after all the embarrassment she had just went through. She was going to make her suffer.