The Abernathy

Abern Hills Dining Room Mr. MacKenzie POV Finally, those huge wooden oak dining table in this house fill again. Simple Scottish style, just cover with green tartan cloth. This house usually empty. Old Master and Madam prefer to dine their private quarter. But now all of their offspring come, grandchildren’s and their respective spouse, along with their offspring, Family friend, relative. Their all gather to celebrate upcoming Old Master and Madam 70th wedding anniversary. They married in their 20’s. Old Master said He feel very blessed that he still able to celebrate their love for 70 years. Along with their grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s. Sadly, their only son not able to present for passing at the age of 28 years old 1 month before the twin birth. After that his spouse passing on childbirth of the twin. Sorrow seemed to haunt the family's past, but now, only happiness remained. The doorbell rang announce guests arrive. I go to the door and open to welcome. Reply with “Hi Mr MacKenzie, Mommy said I can have a scoop of ice cream after I eat all of my veggie tonight. I want strawberry ice cream please “said Lord Abernathy’s daughter. “I want to Mr MacKenzie, please.” Said Lady Raphael’s son. “Yes yes. I will ask kitchen to prepared it for tonight dinner.” I spoke. The place that usually empty became full house. Lord Abernathy family just arrived. “Is everyone arriving?” “Not yet my Lord. Only Lady Raphael, your brother calls to inform will be late to arrive or even not able to come due some circumstances.” “I’ll make a call to him later.” “Yes Sir. Do you prefer to have your afternoon tea at swimming pool along with other ladies or in solar room My Lord? My Lady?” “I want to swim also. Let the tea sent it to there Mr MacKenzie. Thank you,” said Lady Selene. “I still have some matter to attend. I will join you later. Sent my tea to my office Mr MacKenzie.” “Yes, My Lord, My Lady.” Swimming Pool Fey POV “Mama!!!” “Aunty!” Oh no the screaming balls already arrive I said inside. My sons and his cousin run along come to the swimming pool. “DO NOT RUN!!!” I yell. But they wouldn’t listen well I voice not even be heard and covered by their scream. They just throw away the towel they bring and jump to the pool. We not usually stay in here. I prefer stay with my mom in the city outskirt to make easier to come and go to the office. The one that stay in Abern Hills only Gramps and Grans. We agreed to come 3 days before the event to enjoying our family before crowded will all the guests that will come and stay the night before the event. My older children not yet arrived. I heard my Grans ask the butler that my older brother already arrived and Mr MacKenzie inform her that Selene changing clothes to join us here and Michael still working at his office. “Maam, I have urgent and emergency news to relay,” said my assistant. “What is it?” “I got new that Ms Cassie been sent to dormitory by the Mc Donough.” “WHAT!!!” I directly blow-up hearing that. “I don’t care the procedure. I need you to pick her up right now and need to be arrive at dinner time. If the McDonough later complaint it you prepare with the legal for another round at court”. Cassanova Rachel McDonough is my fourth child. Not by birth but by right. She’s the daughter of my best friend. Both of them trusted me as her Godmother and legal guardian. Ben was only child and Ruth was orphan. Usually, Cassie will stay with us with time to time come to visit her grandparents. But 2 years ago, both of the grandparents die on the accident. After that distant relative of theirs just pop up and claiming that Cassie should be in their care because she is McDonough. That time I feel foolish why I’m not make it official by adopting her. After that the time that we can spend with her been restricted more and more. That is why we try through legal way to take her officially as our daughter. Well luckily, I have very considerate husband that agree with want I take. Well, if not considerate and very fall deeply in love to me how can he accept me. When we meet again after all those years, I already have 3 children with me. People only see that a single woman have 3 children that’s means she have a messy life. I’m not differentiate between blood or no blood. They all my children. My mommy bear mode will always take over whenever my child having in justice even the slightest. “Maam, but Ms. Cassie already on the way here. She will arrive around 10 more minutes. I just inform you so you not surprised when the McDonough make trouble later. Because Old Master invite them to the event.” “Double your bonus this month” I said. He’s not just my confidante but also my cousin from my foster parent. People think we are items before I married. 10 minutes later. “Fey, Cassie already arrive.” “Wow… how come from Maam to just Fey?!” “It’s already off work hours. Now I’m just another guest and family member here.” He said cheekily. “Then dear cousin of mine please take care my sons in here. I need to see my daughter first.” “You betcha, hi boys your fun uncle arrived…!”. The crowd just livelier afterward not to mention someone yell along “Don’t forget your beautiful Lady in the house already.” I shake my head see the lifelines and the foolishness my family can be at getting fun. I go to the Rose Garden and move up to the second floor on the cottage in Rose Garden. The door open I look inside and see the heartbreaking scene. My daughter lost in thought with sorrow showed in her eyes. “May I come in?” I spoke. I sit next to her and put my arm around her. Hug her tight and speak “If you want to cry it alright. Let it out. But one thing you need to always remember. I’m here. Your Daddy, your brothers and sister. They all are will be there for you. Don’t hear other people said.” Then she just cries in silent which make me heartbreak even more. After while she calms down and spoke “Mommy, why they do like that? They said they love me because related by blood but after that they sent me away,” “I have to apologize for that. Your blood uncle and aunt want to have access to your inheritance from you parents and grandparents. But since I been appointed as your legal guardian and trusted to handle that till you off age. I rejected it. They still playing card of blood relation. But we will fight against it again at court. You my dear the one that will be hurt more. So, I will tell you this. They maybe after your inheritance. We all in this family fighting for you. But it you who can decide what to do? Do you want to share them your inheritance or not. It’s not fair for us to question 11th year old girl for this kind of thing. It will scar your heart. But whatever you decide we will always have your back.” “They want the house then give them but not the inside. All of it have memories from my parents and grandparents. But not any other thing. Everything left for me are legacy from my parents.” “Alright we’ll do as you say. We’ll prepared all the legal document right away. Along with the adoption paper.” Cassie a bit surprise hearing that. I say “Well your daddy and I think that better be binding by legal paper then we have to deal with your distance family again in the future. We don’t want them to disturb your life anymore. Not because we want full access of your inheritance.” “Mommy, I know that. I just surprise and touch for how you and daddy and whole of your family do for me.” “Oh…. Baby girl. I’ll do everything for you. Now rinse your face all the bunch already waiting in the swimming pool.” The carefree Cassie my baby girl back again.