More Than One Way To Die

Chapter 12 Finshing Will

Violet's POV

Lights above us keep flickering on and off accompanied by the strong whooshing sounds of the wind and the thundering in the sky and ground of the storm outside.

I know I might sound like a big wimp but this storm is freaking me out.. So I keep finding myself holding onto Kameron's hand and now arm to make myself feel better and I think he can tell that's what I'm doing right now.. Because his hand goes straight to my knee rubbing up and down the length of my thigh and somehow my heart calms instantly.. So happy it calms even if it's just for a little bit.

My Grandmother's lawyer is leading the Will explanation from my grandmother herself and it's overwhelming on multiple levels.

Hearing how much she actually knew and what all she just kept to herself is astonishing in every sense of the word.. and a lot of this was her personal opinion and observations that she has had for years of all of us. I'm relieved that she was able to get all this off her chest before she passed away, to give herself some peice of mind.. I bet that was like a huge weight lifted off of her shoulders to put this all out there for us. I'm sure knowing she was dying and had to do this conversation now, the way she wants, was motivating, mostly because she only had one last chance to do so.

The lights flicker back on again thankfully.. and we will see how long the light lasts this time around.. but by the way it's been so far, it won't last too much longer. I think the lawyer realized this as you can tell she is trying to speed this up for all of our sakes.

"Ok next is Vanessa.. Vanessa my only daughter you have had many internal battles of your own and some you're still struggling with today.. I know you can get past this and become the person you're meant to be. You just need to let your problems go.. you have been holding onto these toxic weights for far too long. So here is the deal that's under contract with my lawyer.. you can have your share of the inheritance as long as you sober up and I mean at least a month straight of no issues showing consistency with being sober and you will be given the money.. but if at anytime you go back to your old ways of any type of addiction, the money flow will be shut off again until you can get sobered up.. these are strict instructions so you can do what you should have done not only for yourself but for your family long ago.. I can only hope that I'm giving you the motivation you will always strive for to get you through this as a better person.. good luck Vanny I love you and I know you can do this." She reads that portion off as she let's a dramatic silence fill the room as the details sink into my mother's head and you can tell by the shock she wasn't expecting that and neither was anyone else. Everyone knows what's kind of a problem she has had for a very long time and how this isn't going to be an easy feet but I really hope for her sake she can do this.

"Vincent and Vance.. You're both amazing at almost everything you do and I couldn't love it more but the problem is that you both know it. You need to get your egos under control. It's amazing to have confidence in yourself, but cocky is a whole different area that not everyone likes.. So please tone it back and I'm sure you both can find someone to make you very happy.. But I am going to say the one you want is not going to happen and yes I know who you really want and you both know who I am talking about. Just leave that idea behind because I'm sorry to say but it won't happen.. it's not wrong to be who you are.. you just have to put your sights elsewhere targeting something else that's better for you both..

What you need, is money to help with that.. So part of the inheritance will be given for each of you to have.. I hope using wisely for your future.. good luck and just remember if you ever have to force anything it probably won't work out." She states as she let's the words sink in and I can see my brothers minds are reeling as well.. Gramma always knew just what to say to get under your skin, that was a special talent of hers.. so of course, something our grandmother said really got them thinking, which is probably a good thing but I wish I knew what she meant and who they were talking about. I have never known my brothers to be interested in anyone so of course that gets my mind racing just at the idea.

"To Kameron the grandson that was never actually mine but always felt like family.. You're such a sweet and genuine man. I have loved the man you have become making so many love you without you even knowing. But you need to be careful.. you have such a strong intoxicating personality that it will bring in more than you want or ever expected.. keep your guard up except takr it down for the one person we both know you really want it down for. Don't be afraid to get what you want because I promise the result will be everything you imagined if not better than imagined.. to you I give a peice of my inheritance as well to make sure you and your other half can have the future you want as you keep your promise to me until your last day." The lawyer states to Kameron, making my eyebrows scrunch, wondering what that's suppose to mean. I watch his gorgeous smile grace his face as he nods to himself before glancing at me and staring for a moment with those breathtaking eyes of his. He bites his lip as he rubs the top of my thigh once more without saying a word before chugging the rest of his whiskey with a throw to the back of the throat..

He sets the now empty glass down to his lap, letting out a deep breathe as he looks over at me and saying. "I love you Vi I have loved you for so long and this is all I've wanted is to be with you, until my last day.. I hope this doesn't freak you out but Gramma is talking about me with you.. I promised her I would look after you years ago.. So I just want the result she is talking about making it better than I ever imagined because so far our relationship has been more than I ever thought it would be and I can't wait to see where it goes. So I'm taking Gramma's advice of not being scared and getting what I want.. So I love you."

My mouth drops open in complete utter shock as I hear, "What the f*#k?!" from both of my brothers in unison.. they look so astonished that Kameron could feel that way about me but who could blame them because I'm in just as much shock not knowing what to say at all.

Before I even know what I'm doing I take his cheeks into my hands pulling him in and kissing him with all my heart and soul put into it. He wraps his arms around my torso pulling me in, making this kiss fill over the top with passion.

I really hope this isn't a dream I will have to wake from because I would be devastated.. this is all I have wanted from him and I don't think my heart could soar any higher than it is in this moment right now. My heart is beating out of my chest as if I'm some sort of cartoon character.

I can't hold back my excitement as I break the kiss and whisper into his lips. "I love you too Kam.. I have felt like this for a long time as well I just never knew you felt like this. You don't know how happy this makes me." I caress his cheeks with my thumbs as he sets his forehead to mine. I can feel his light breath fanning my lips.

"I thought this was going to be something that only temporarily lasted.. just for a little bit until you figured out how wrong she was for you! I never thought you would ever actually commit to her.. this is crazy! You need to think about this before you really commit to her!" Vance yells at Kameron causing him to quickly turn around and spat back. "You don't know how I feel about her, because I have been too afraid to tell anyone but Gramma.. and she knew how I felt about Violet for so many years and obviously it was the right decision to make, so your sister and I can be happy together because luckily for me she feels the same.. I thought as my best friends and her brothers that you would be happy for us.. Please just stop fighting against this and learn to accept it because I'm not going anywhere."

I can't help the smile that is completely spread across my face at his declaration for me and us.. as we hear. "I'm sorry to interrupt.. congrats I bet Mrs.Emily would be proud and happy for you both.. but can I finish reading the Will please? It's almost done." from the lawyer as we both nervously nod for her to continue because at least for myself I completely forgot about the Will after that..

"To my little Letty Bug.. Violet you know how much you mean to me and how proud I am of you. With how hard you have worked and so much going against you, you're stronger than I ever hoped you would be. You don't know how much I envy that alone. You will do amazing things just as long as you believe in yourself and what you deserve in life.. like I already know that you deserve.. you need to fight always, never giving up. We have had this talk loads of times and I meant every word. But there are things that will be confusing for you.. I know you will be scared but try to not be no matter how overwhelming the feelings can be for you.. Everything will work out as long as you don't fight it. You deserve happiness, just make sure to watch yourself because you can't trust all that you think you can.. you have a pretty good idea of who you can trust for the most part and you're mostly right just keep your guard up and your book smarts right at hand and everything will hopefully work out in your favor.. just keep your head up and everything will play out the way it should be. So to you I gift you the vacation home to get away when there seems to be no where else to go to clear your mind.. and of course a share of the inheritance to make sure you will be taken care of no matter what happens. I love you all and remember me fondly.. don't cry for me, just remember the good times we all had together and make sure to stay safe out there for my sake. I love you." The lawyer reads off as she adds. "Mrs.Emily had made a list of things to be auctioned off then the money donated to multiple charities in her name to help her memory live on as well. You're more than welcome to have more to drink if you would like but I'm headed to my room.. have a good night everyone.. and if you have any questions feel free to ask. Thank you.. and I'm very sorry for all of your losses." She says shutting her folders and placing them into her files briefcase as she locks it and leaves us alone in the room.

My Uncle and his wife instantly start to fight at the idea of him maybe divorcing her just like Gramma requested. My mother and father start to argue about who knows what and my brothers are livid and glaring at me as they aggressively drink their whiskey. But I don't care about anything going on around me when I have the love of my life loving me back.

I can't help but watch Kameron's face as he stares at the chaos commencing around us not even knowing I'm gazing at him like some sort of star struck teenage girl.

He looks around the room as his gaze locks with mine instantaneously making my heart skip a beat at that sight alone.

"How about we ditch this party, making our own up stairs." I seductively say as I wink at him.. he vigorously nods his head in response to me and I watch him lean in as he whispers into my ear, "I would like to see someone try and stop me." I giggle at that comment as we both stand up in sync.

But that quickened stance has made my head float in a wave of light-headedness. Hopefully it will go away soon because I'm not missing what he would have to offer upstairs if I can help it.

"So here's to grandma.. the therapist and rock we all cherished until her last day." Vance says from besides us as he hands both of us glasses filled with whiskey. I honestly don't want to drink anything until this nausea passes because there is no way I'm throwing up on my man during any s****l fun, if I can help it.

"To Gramma." Kameron says as we cheers with the clinking of our glasses together but I don't take a drink with the guys. My brothers look almost offended by that sight.

"You can't cheers and not drink.. I'm sure that's considered disrespectful " Vincent lectures as he informs me of this.. but I groan and shrug my shoulders. "Well I'm sorry but I'm feeling lightheaded I think a side-effect from my pain killers so I don't want to mix that with alcohol right now because I really don't want to get sick at all, but thanks anyways." I state back to them.

"It's ok I would love it." I hear as my glass is taken out of my grip without missing a beat, gaining my attention. It's my mother as she chugs a good amount of it in a very small span of time.

"I thought you were suppose to be getting sober I spitefully ask her as she grunts. "I don't know if I could actually do that.. I don't want her sober money anyways.. I think I would rather just have the time of my life the way I want to, before I die.. why not live the life I want? Sounds like a better life than changing who I am for everyone else while not being happy with myself." She states as if it's just obvious. Everyone around groans as we roll our eyes at her comment knowing exactly what this means for any type of healthy relationship with her.

We watch her chug a couple more drinks as she stumbles away from us taking a couple more drinks from the cart, then turning them into shots as she takes a bottle and stumbles out of the room.

"Great that's exactly what I was hoping for." Vincent says sarcastically as he shakes his head staring in the direction she walked away in. We knew what we were getting into when it comes to our mother so we didn't get our hopes up of her being sober for this very reason.

So after sharing a couple reminiscent stories with each other in great memory of Gramma We start to yawn and slowly make our way out of the room. We all groan in distaste at the sight of our mother already passed out in the middle of the floor like we have seen so many times before.

"Great look at that.. takes me back to the good ol' days." I sarcastically spat to them as the groan in agreement. "Don't worry about her I will get her to her room I have done it plenty of times before." My father states from behind us as he sneaks between all of our bodies until he is next to her limp frame.. before he picks her up bridal style then climbs the stairs until he is out of our line of sight.

"Well I hope everyone has a good night, obviously not as great as hers.. but we will see you in the morning. I need to have a very personal talk with Violet, involving our future together and I mean right now." Kameron states as he takes my waist, picking me up and throwing my body over his shoulder making me squeal as he takes off walking away from everyone. Time to have a night hopefully none of us will forget.