The Forgotten Queen

Chapter 3

Aston P.O.V.

After hearing what Laurie told me about how the Dawson family, esspecially that Duke and his slut girlfriend Olivia, I'm about ready to explode. I can't believe that such a sweet, innocent girl can be treated so cruelly. Her parents' actions are not her fault. I storm up to the front door of the Dawson residence. They know I'm coming after seeing me storm through the guarded gates. Let's see what excuses they have.

'Knock, knock, knock' I thump on their door. Eventually, Mrs Dawson opened up. "Good evening Aston, we wasn't expecting you tonight, is there something the matter?" she questions sweetly as if she's innocent. "I'd like to have a talk with all of you if that's alright Mrs Dawson. Under my uncles request." I forcefully reply. Reluctantly she opens the door and moves to one side to allow me entry. Walking into the living area, I spot Duke, Olivia and Mr Dawnson all sat on the sofas giving me a questioning look. Mrs Dawson follows me through to the lounge area and quickly becomes a hostess. "Please Aston, take a seat, make yourself comfortable. It must be important for your uncle to wants you to have a word with us this late." She says firmly, making sure everyone else in the room knows that this is serious.

"Mr and Mrs Dawson, you did not inform my Uncle of your involvement with Miss Laurie. You know that Laurie's parents were best friends to my uncle and specifically announced when they died and she was placed in a orphanage that no one in our life styles should reach out or involve ourselves in our lives." I state factually. After not remembering anything Laurie was supposed to be allowed to live a happy peaceful life away from the mafias danger, but under its close watchful eye. The Dawsons all glance at eye other, worry evident across their faces. They know they have been caught out. "We was unaware of Laurie's involvement with this family until recently, this isn't something you should keep hidden from your boss after the terms were put in place over 12 years ago." I continue. "Laurie was in a car accident this evening, and is currently in hospital, it shocks me that not one of you have asked how I know all this information or ask about Laurie's condition." Mr Dawson clears his throat clearly uncomfortable, "Aston son, Laurie usually hides away in her room every evening, we all just expected she was still in there. We wasn't aware she hadn't returned from school." he answers attempting to make himself sound superior. "I am not your son, Mr Dawson, nor will i accept you lying to me about the treatment Laurie recieves whilst in your care. I request one of you go and collect all of Laurie's belongings pack them up and bring them to me immediately." I demand. "Laurie will no longer be staying here with you. You will never contact her again, and think yourselves lucky, my uncle convinced me to spare you all." I finish. Quickly, Olivia and Mrs Dawson run off towards the bedrooms to collect Laurie's belongings. When they return with one tattered beaten up suitcase with a coat on top, that looks to be 10 years old. I stand. Looking at the pitiful amount of belongings, Laurie owes I scoff. "So you receive generous amounts from my uncle through the adoption agency to look after Laurie and provide for her, and you can't even do that. I wonder if my uncle will feel so kind when he hears of this." I growl whilst grabbing the belongings from Olivia and making my way out of the front door.

I storm off back down the driveway to the car I had waiting for me just outside the gates. Usually I would get the driver to drive right up to the door but I knew I had to compose myself before going in there so I wouldn't go against my uncles wishes. As I come up to the car, the driver jumps out taking Laurie's belongings from me and popping them into the boot of the car. By now it is dark outside and there's no one around. I climb myself into the back of the car and sigh with relief. They didn't even put up a fight for Laurie that's how little she meant to that family. They will get what's coming to them. I will make sure of it.