His Unwanted Heiress

Chapter 6

I had to see Mr Laurent, there are a lot of questions I have that needs answers.

I picked my cell phone he gave me last night that had his number.

"Mr Laurent, can you come to the school this evening, I wish to speak to you about a few things" I said.

"Miss Zara, I'm busy this evening, but I'll try to make it". He replied.

I hung up, I'll ask him all about these and see how much answer I can get.

I headed to my next class, I had Piano lessons, I've never been interested in things like this, not like I've ever had the luxury to chose.

It wasn't so difficult to locate the piano class. I entered the hall, and like everything in Vale Academy it was massive.

A few students were already there, and unlike my first class, a little introduction was needed here. I reluctantly introduced myself. And was shown a spot to sit down.

I briefly scanned the place to confirm that none of Vale's golden boys were here, finally luck shinned on me because none was in sight.

I finally relaxed, and actually enjoyed my piano class.

That was my last class for the day, I didn't really have much work load. They were trying to allow me adjust.

I quickly rushed by to my Residential Wing, it was so refreshing to be back to my only safe place in this strange new world.

I had my bath and had just gotten dressed, before a young girl brought my food. I didn't expect to be served like this, but I guess it's the benefit that comes with being the Vale's heir.

I guess it's time I start acting like one, even if I don't know the reason for my new found wealth.

Zade was right, I won't be able to survive here if I didn't start acting differently.

Not too long after my phone started ringing. It was Mr Laurent.

"Zara, I'm here. Come meet me at the garden".

I quickly got dressed and stepped out. It was easy to find the garden.

I immediately spotted Mr Laurent, he was sitting down and gently sipping a drink. "Have a sit Miss Zara. How is Vale Academy treating you?" he asked.

"Everything is so strange here" I don't even know why all these was left for me. You've not told me why my uncle will leave all these to a girl he has never met.

"Who said he has never met you?" Mr Laurent said, with a slight gleam to his eyes. He didn't explain further, and just continued talking.

So there's a high chance my uncle has meet me before, interesting. I thought.

"Have you meet Rhett Valedi?" he asked.

So Rhett's surname is Valedi, and why is it so similar to Vale?

There's really something I'm missing.

"Yes, I have. What does he have to do with all of these, I asked.

"A lot" he replied, "I presume he hasn't been so happy to see you".

"Yes, he really hates me"

" I would do the same if I were him, you stole his inheritance after all."

I was genuinely shocked.

"Stole his inheritance, how?" I asked.

"Technically Vale's estate and everything else should be his". he said.

"So why was it given to me? and why not him, why is all these meant to be his?" I asked.

"Like I said, Mr Alexander is your father's brother, but not his biological brother. He is your father's step brother, and Rhett's mother's biological brother. Therefore he's Rhett's uncle as well." He said.

This is a really shocking news, so I have a kind of connection with Rhett.

"So why did Mr Alexander leave everything to me, why not Rhett?, the whole story isn't clear. I said.

"How was he my father's step brother?, his mother married my father's mom or what?"

"I can't really answer all your questions, Miss Zara" I don't know why everything was left for you".

"All I can say is this, Alexander and Rhett's mother are biological siblings, from the same father but different mothers.

Your uncle Alexander's mother remarried when Alexander was 15, she married your father's father. Your grandpa, and your father was a teenager as well, I can't really say much about your father. I do not have any information on him.

Your Uncle's father already had a mistress who had a child, her child was Rhett's mom.

Your uncle as the first child got most of the inheritance, and it was to be given to pass on to Rhett, but your uncle did the unthinkable and gave it to you. Nobody knows why, including myself. So it's on you to figure it out, but for the meantime stay clear of Rhett and his friends, has a valid reason to hate you. And he might try to make your stay here a living hell, so all I can tell you is to watch your back, and avoid interactions with him as much as possible".

All of these was so confusing, what exactly is going on, why is my life so complicated? What was my so called uncle's reason for leaving everything to me? What exactly did I get entangled into. I thought.

"It's actually quite late to tell me to stay clear from Rhett and his friends, we've already had some very unpleasant encounters, and I don't think he's forgetting that anytime soon." I said.

"I'll try to keep my eyes and ears open, and figure out what all these is about" I said. "Thank you for the bit of clarification.

"It's no bother" he said. "I think that's all I'll take my leave, see you some other time Zara. Take care and keep your eyes open. There are some many things you don't know".