Twins With Benefits

15

Gigi

Another week passes by and Roger is still searching for Alex. the tension is very heavy on me as I have to look after my sick mom and to worry about my stepbrother. Also this Tiffany is getting on my nerves. She has been crying for the past one hour and I am now done with throwing sympathy at her. Leaning back on the couch, I close my eyes for a moment until I hear my mom’s weak voice.

I quickly open my eyes just as soon I hear her voice. “Gigi, she is she crying?” with the help of the nurse, my mom slowly walks over to the sofa, having a seat by my side. Tiffany sobs, she begins to talk to my mom. “Amber, Alex is missing.” I gesture at her to not tell al this to my mom so that her health wont be affected yet tiffany doesn't listen to me, her attention completely diverted on my mom.

“What do you mean, he is missing? Since when?” My mom frowns in confusion, her expression becoming concerned. After Tiffany had informed her of everything, my mom tried her best to comfort the woman, who gradually left the mansion. Now it is my mom and I and she throws judging looks in my direction. “Why haven’t you told me that before, Gigi?” Anger begins to simmer on her weak face and to defend myself, I utter, “Mom, you are not well. It's better if you stay out of it.”

Scoffing at my face, she exclaims, “Stay out of it? Alex is my stepson, Gigi. How can I stay away from this matter, knowing that he could be in danger?” Just at the right moment, Roger approaches us and interrupts, “She is right, Mrs Knight. I was told not to bother you with anything.” my mom becomes the confident woman who commands Roger, “and now I am fine. Roger, I want you to find my son as soon as possible. Any trace of him yet?” I am impressed by her temper.

Roger and I sit with my mom as he informs us about the loss in the business. “According to facts, Miss Genevive is supposed to take over the business and look after it until Mr Alex returns.” Exchanging shocking looks with my mother, I am unable to process for a moment. “What? Me?” I blurt out, almost not believing my ears. “How am I supposed to do all that? I know nothing about business,” once I finish speaking, Roger carefully responds, “I will guide you, Miss Genevive. Also, your stepbrother has already mentioned your name in the will.”

Surprise is mixed with shock on my face as I think about it. Alex had already put me in the will/ but why? Was is because of the moment when I asked him if he is going to kick me out if my mom dies? With a sharp breath, I say, “Roger, I don't think i can do that -” my mom tries to hype me up. “Of course, you can. Prepare yourself for it. When Alex is back, he won't be disappointed in us.” Roger leaves and my mom tries to explain to me that a family sticks together when in need.

“Alex has been so kind to us and he hasn’t kicked us out, Gigi. Its time we take a stand for him. I hope he is fine and will be back soon.” I take a deep sigh as my mom’s words echoes at the back of my mind. Pacing back and forth in my room after so much chaos for the past week, I am now having a conversation with my friend as she sits on the edge of my bed. “So, you are saying that you won’t attend college because you are joining the Knight Corporations?”

“Yes, Heather.” I give her a single nod. My mind is disturbed with the thoughts and I cannot process however, I feel like talking to my friend will make me feel better. “That’s amazing!” she cheerfully exclaims and I roll my eyes. “And how is that amazing?” Resting my hands on my waist, I hear her say, “See, you don’t have to attend the boring college. Also you get to meet handsome men in the office. You know what I mean?” her wink as she finishes speaking makes me want to throw a chair on her face.

However I jump onto the bed before I sit down and say, “I want to study, Heather. I wish to become an interior designer.” scoffing at me, she utters, “Bullshit. You can do it without studying for it. Just simply adjust the colors of the walls, put on furniture and you're an interior designer.” Talking to Heather doesn’t make me feel better, instead, I am now much more concerned about my future.

Roger and I have a meeting where he explains everything to me. “You also need to take care of the private business -” just as the moment he informs me, I scowl in bewilderment, asking, “what do you mean? I have to become a criminal now?” he shakes his head, trying to explain to me that if people come to know that there is no one to look after Alex’s business, they might try to take advantage of the situation and this is not what we want right now.

“Alright, what do I have to do?” I ask with a deep sigh and hear him saying that my stepfather’s business can be handled from home. However its the illegal business that I have to work hard for. “And what do you mean by working hard?” My question brings me to my surprise when he informed me that I have to learn how to use a gun. I am having a feeling that this is not going to end well for me.

Deep in my heart, i am starting to get scared however I think of this as an opportunity to fight against people and my stalker. I can shoot him in his heart without showing any mercy and this way i will get rid of him.