The Billion's

Chapter 12

THIRD PERSON POV

"We are going to pay some of the bill we owe and Ash, you and Claire go to your physical therapy appointment. We will meet you after." Ash and Claire both agreed and they went to different directions.

"How much can we pay the bill?"

"Only $300 out of $10,000 but at least its something." They walked into the office to make their payment.

"I just pulled up your daughter's account and it appears that her bill has been paid off. There's no need to pay for any future appointment as well. So here is your $300 back."

Abigail's parents just look at each other in shock.

"There must be some kind of mistake. We didn't do any of that. Someone put that on the wrong account." The Lady looked at the account again.

"No mistake. I have the letter here and it stated your daughter's name specifically. It is being billed to.... oh to Miss Billions."

"Miss Billions?" The lady smiled at the couple who seems confused.

"Follow me Please." She lead them to the hallway and pointed at the photo of a family on the wall.

"This girl in the black dress is miss Iva Billions. This is her family's hospital." The woman smile.

"Is there anything else I can help you with?" They both just shook their heads.

"That's so? Then, have a nice day."

"Thank you." They turned to each other.

"I can't believe this. Should we accept it?" Asked the husband.

"I ... have no idea." The wife doesn't know if she should feel at ease or ... feel guilty for accepting this kind gesture from a stranger.

"Let's go find our girls."

On the way home, Ash's parents had told her about Iva. She couldn't believe Iva did this for her. When they arrived home, they noticed Arnold was standing next to a unfamiliar car.

"Arnold, don't tell me you stole a car..." Ash teased. Arnold didn't say anything. He just pointed at the note on the windshield.

"I'm sorry."

"What did she do to you that made her give you a car as an apology?" Arnold asked.

"She didn't do anything. I mean something unusual happened but it wasn't her fault." Ash's mom noticed her daughter was in pain. Which was normal for her after therapy.

"Ash lets get you some ice. We can figure it all out later."

When they walked inside their home, they all noticed something odd was place all over their home. From jewelry to an entertainment system. All new kitchen utilities and even stacks of food in their cabinet.

Arnold went to the counter and touched a basket that wasn't there when they leave The their home.

"This is a basket with flight tickets! All paid expanses!" Arnold announced.

"No this we cant except. I don't mind accepting the help for medical bills that we were struggling to pay but we don't need this." Their mother said.

"I will talk to Iva tomorrow." Ash offered.

***

THE NEXT DAY

"Are you nervous?" Blanche asked Iris as they walked into the school.

"It is not like we have to go to the academic building. We're just going to meet the principal." Iris chuckled. Walking into her old school really brought back memories while she was a student here.

They made their way to the administration office asked to see the principal. After a few minutes, a woman greeted them.

"Hello, I am the Vice Principal. Please call me Tess." She extended her hand to them.

"Jessica is with some students. She asked me to lead you to the teachers' lounge and wait her there. Follow me, please." They nodded and followed her.

"Can I get you some coffee or water?" The vice principal offered.

"No thank you.." Blanche politely decline.

"If you need anything let us know. It shouldn't take too long for Jessica to be done." They greet the teachers as Tess walked out.

Blanche sat on the bench facing the tables with two male teachers sitting on them and Iris sat on the chair next to her wife's and took out her phone. After a few minutes, Iris noticed Blanche's uncross and cross her legs again.

She was smiling at the male teachers. Iris turned to look at them as they wave at her wife. Blanche wave back and winks. One of the teachers covered his crotch and looked away while he other continue to watch Blanche being flirty.

Iris sighed. She stood up from her seat and meet the teachers.

"If I were you, I would take that erect p***s out of l sight before I have to dismiss your little friend from your body. That woman is MY wife." They looked at her in shock.

"We ... we are sorry m... ma'am ... we didn't know." One of them stuttered. They excused themselves, leaving both Blanche and Iris alone in the lounge.

"And don't call me ma'am. I am not your mother." But they never looked back.

Iris turned and walked back to Blanche who tried to hide her laugh. Iris sat right next to Blanche and put her arm around her.

"Stop doing things that will make my blood pressure goes up?" Blanche put her lips on her wife's ear and whispered.

"Because it turns me on to see you fight for me." Iris wants to say something back but the principal walks in.

"Iris?" Iris smiled at her aunt.

Hey, Aunt Jessica..."

***

"Iva..." Iva turned to when someone calls her.

"Ash?" Ash (Abigail) smiled.

"We need to talk.."

"Okay." She places her unwanted books inside her locker and closed it. Iva followed Ash to the school garden and they both sit on the beach.

"Iva... Did you pay her my medical fee?" Iva nodded.

I did.."

"The car?"

"A gift from me to you." Iva smiled.

"I don't even drive.." Iva chuckled.

"It's ok." Ash sighed.

"The gift inside my house?" Ash asked.

"Oh, that's from Iris." Ash sighed even harder.

"I can't accept those gifts, it's not mine. My parents will bring them back to her. Thank you for paying for my medical bill but the car and the gifts, I can't. That's too much." Iva smiled.

"Work for it then. So you won't be guilty." Iva suggested.

"Work? How?" Iva smiled.

"The first week of summer, that's.. Next week. Ask Arnold to send you to my house on Monday morning." Ash looked at Iva weirdly.

"Why?" "Just come and you will know then... Ciao.." Iva said and stood up.

She leaves Ash alone and confused.

***

IRIS'S POV

I was looking at the window when I noticed Abigail and Iva at the garden.

"Why are you here Iris?" Aunt Jessica asked me.

"Oh, nothing. Just visiting." I smiled. I always know a she's the skeptical one. She doesn't buy it when I told her I'm here just for a visit.

"I know you too well Iris. What's going on?" There's no need to argue anymore.

"I need your permission for my people to be inside this school while Iva's here. I need to watch over her for 24/7." Aunt Jessica leaned back.

"What happen?" She asked.

"The Savoy's, that's what happens." Blanche interrupted.

"Honey..." Blanche smiled.

"So can I?" Aunt Jessica nodded.

"Yes but remember, anything happens to my student especially the female, I will skin you alive." I smiled.

"You have my word.."

After that little meeting with aunt Jessica, I decided to walk around my old school. I wonder if the spot where I used to go to when I skipped classes still exist.

"Where are we going?" Blanche asked.

"I want to make sure of something." When I turned to the corner I heard some student chattering and laughing. I smiled. So the place still existed huh.

I made myself visible and they all startled by my sudden appearance.

"s**t!!" One of them quickly threw the cigarette they were huffing.

"Relax! I'm not a teacher." They all turned to me and one of them fell from the bench.

"Why are you scared?" I asked.

They pointed at my waistband. My gun holster was visible. I laughed together with Blanche. I covered my waist with my jacket and smile.

"Oops... Sorry about that." One of them looked at me thoroughly.

"You look familiar." The girl said and put her fingers on her chin.

"She's Iva's sister. The evil one." I chuckled. I am evil, no doubt about that.

"So you three skipping classes and smoke out here?" I went to sit on the bench next to them. They nodded.

"You're not gonna ranted us out right?" One of them asked.

"Maybe.." I smirked. They all sighed.

"What do you want?" I turned to them and Blanche went to sit on my lap, crossing her legs in front of them.

One of them licked her lips and looked away. It's obvious that she's gay. The other two look normal.

"I don't want anything. I'm filthy rich. I am a Billion after all."

"But we do need a spy," Blanche said.

"Yes. Like she said." They all looked at us weirdly.

"I want you to tell me about the people who seem like trouble or suspicious. Every little detail is important." They all chuckled.

"No need for that. We know who's the weird one. That's Azarova. She's the new transfer student from Russia." Where did I hear that name before?

Hmmm.

"Tell us about this Azarova." I said.

They talked about this Russian girl who's been everywhere Iva goes. I'm positive I know that name before but where?

Where did I hear this name before?

Come on... THINK!

The bell rang and it shows its lunch time. They excused themselves and leave both Blanche and me alone.

"We should go home and have lunch with Zeva before she has a fit." I chuckled. That little girl has always been aggressive. What can I say?

Like mother, like daughter.

I nodded and followed my wife to our car.

***

We parked and went inside just to see Adam and Zeva on the floor, 'playing'.

"Oh... My... God..." I breathe out. Adam's face is filled with lipsticks and so does Zeva's.

Feathers everywhere and I'm pretty sure that that couch was white when I went out this morning.

"ZEVA!" Blanche yelled. They both stopped playing and turned to us.

"It's Zeva's fault.."

"It's Adam's fault.."

They both said at the same time.

I heard someone snore not far from where we stood. I walked to the couch and saw Paxton sleeping soundly with his face covered in lipsticks.

"PAXTON!" I yelled and he jumped.

"I'M UP!!" He yawned and looked around before his eyes widen.

"Shit.." She smiled sheepishly at me.

"4 hours... IN JUST 4 HOURS Pax.." I can't believe this.

"They both monsters I tell yah!!" Blanche was cleaning the messed up when someone gasped at us.

"What in the world?! ADAM!" It's Gemma. Before she walks in, she looked down on the floor.

"I really hope this is pudding.." Gemma said while I try as hard as I can to hold my laugh.

"It's chocolate cake! We let the dog in." Gemma's eyes widen.

"ADAM! You know we don't allow the dog in the house! Where is he?" Adam shrugged.

Suddenly we heard a voice yelling and the dog came running down the stairs followed by Zoe.

"WHO LET THE DOG IN?!" Paxton and I looked at each other.

"Woof woof woof." Zeva barked like a dog. We laughed while Zoe glared.

"HA HA.. Very funny." Gemma let the dog out and came back in.

"Adam... Zeva... Come.." Gemma went to the bathroom to clean them. Zoe called for the maids to help clean the mess up. Paxton yawned and he closed his eyes a couple of times before Zoe pushed him off the couch.

"How can you sleep with them snickering and giggling."

"I'm tired. I was at a fashion show last night." Again he yawned.

"Hey. Let's go out." Paxton said.

"All of us. Tomorrow. Just us siblings.." I actually like that idea.

"And I can babysit Adam," Blanche said.

"Iris need this... Right, Iris?" Blanche glared. I slowly nodded. I can't say no to her.

"Good. I'll let Iva know. And Zoe asks Gemma to make herself free tomorrow." Zoe nodded.

"That goes for you too." Zoe smiled. I'm actually excited for this. It's been a while since we all had fun together.

I smiled at all of them.

***

ABIGAIL'S POV

As I entered my front door, I heard my sister's favorite band playing in the living room stereo. I sneaked up on her when I saw her sitting on the couch.

"Back so early?" She smiled.

"They fired me. I'll look for another job tomorrow." What?! She got fired?!

"Why? You're a hardworking worker! You need to complain about this." She waved it off.

"It's my fault. I deserved it."

"What did you do?" She laughed.

"I pour hot coffee on the boss's thigh." That's so uncharacteristic of her.

"Why?" She opened her eyes.

"She treated me like a slut." Well, he deserved it.

"Looking for a job in LA is tough... Anyway... Where's Arnold?" She asked

"He went to the mall with Alessa." She smiled.

"He's having a great life. To have an heiress girlfriend, he doesn't even need to think about getting a job." She yawned.

"All he has to do is make her happy." That sound so depressing.

"Is that why you're listening to MCR?" Claire chuckled.

"Yes, little baby sister. I need to think about my future even harder now." She chugged the bottle of beer and burp. I walked towards the couch and hugged her from behind.

"I'm sorry. It's my fault we moved from Jackson Hill." Claire patted my hands.

"Don't blame yourself."

"But I am to blame.." She shakes her head.

"No sis. Those bullies are to blame. Not you. Go rest, or do you wish to eat? I did cook something." I kissed my sister's cheek and pulled away from her.

"Nah, I want to rest for a little bit."

I walked into my room and closed the door. I placed my backpack on the floor and went to sit on the bed. After putting my crutches on the bedside table, I laid on the bed.

I was about to fall asleep when my phone vibrated, telling me there's an incoming text. I sighed and lazily reached for my phone in my jeans pocket.

I slide it opened and its Arnold.

"Tell mom Alessa staying for dinner."

I sighed and forwards the message to Claire. With a little note saying its from Arnold. I locked my phone and closed my eyes. Soon, my vision was filled happiness and ... Iva ...

***

A FEW HOURS LATER

A knock on my door woke me.

"Ash.." It's mom.

"It's almost dinner. Get ready." I gave her a faint okay. Perfect timing, I am hungry. I changed my attire but maybe I have my bath after dinner.

I smile when I manage to stand up from

He bed without my crutches help. While at home, I have to try to use my foot to walk without any help from the crutches. It's what the doctor said anyway.

When I arrived at the kitchen, I noticed a familiar person sitting in the dining table.

"Iris?" Iris looked at me with baffled looks.

"Abigail? Why are you here?" She asked.

"I should be the one who asks that this is my house.." She looked at my dad.

"Abigail is your daughter?" Dad nodded.

"Hmm." She hummed. She stood up and leaned into my dad.

"What?! Are you sure? I mean I can p-...." Iris covered his mouth.

"Just think of it as a welcome gift." She smiled and excused herself.

"Stay for dinner?" She shakes her head no.

"No, thank you... *Ciao*.." She turned and went to the door. Once the door closed, dad released along relieve sigh.

"I told yah dad.." Claire said.

"What's going on?" I asked.

"Dad borrowed money from the notorious drug lord. He was about to die before you came out." Claire explained.

I was about to say something when the front door opened and Arnold and Alessa walked in.

"What is Iris doing here?" Alessa asked.

"Long story. Come on... Let's have dinner." Mom said and Arnold went to slide the chair for his girlfriend.

Minutes into dinner, Alessa cleared her throat.

"So.. Ready for St Maarten?" I almost forgot about that.

"I'm ready!" Arnold beamed.

"What about you Ash?" Alessa smiled.

"Ready I guess." Arnold rubbed his hands together.

"I can't wait to ride on the Billion's private plane. It will be dope!" Alessa chuckled.

"Yes, it will." Alessa turned to Claire who's playing with her food.

"What's wrong Claire?" Claire looked up and smiled.

"Nothing much. Just got fired from my job." Alessa took a sip from her drink.

"Really? Will you consider working for my cousin? She just opened a boutique downtown." Claire's eyes show a ray of hope.

"I'll do anything." Alessa smiled.

"I will text you the address and will inform her later about you." Claire nodded and I noticed now she have some appetite to eat.

I chuckled since Alessa was being interested in my parents. They even embarrassed Arnold in front of his girlfriend. Arnold was in a deep shade of red when they mentioned the potty train.

"Oh, Arnold you're so cute." Alessa pinched his nose. I'm glad she's not like other cheerleaders. She might be strict but she's not a bully. nice.

"Oh, I almost forgot!" Alessa said and handed me an envelope.

"From Iva." She smiled and I took it. I took a sip of my juice and opened the envelope in front of everyone. I took out a fancy card from the envelope and opened it.

"You and your family are invited to Los Angeles Elite fair." I read out loud.

"Los Angeles what?" Arnold asked.

"Elite fair. It's basically a party, for the elites. I am invited too and since you're invited, be my date." Alessa said to Arnold.

"I don't even know what to wear." Arnold blushed.

"Just think of it like a prom. And it's this coming Monday. The first day of summer." Then I realize what Iva meant by going to her house early on Monday morning.

"How was it possible for us to be invited in the first place? Ugh, my former boss will there too." Claire said.

"Since the card came from Iva, you can say it's a ... personal invitation," Alessa said.

"And her family is the host for this year fair." She added. My parents and siblings asked Alessa a lot of question regarding this fair.

The only thing I want to know is why Iva want me to go to her house so early?

I mean, according to the card, it all will begin at 8 pm. Why do I have to be there so early?!

What are you planning Iva Billion?