More Than One Way To Die

Chapter 11 Will Confessions

Kameron's POV

Everyone eats their desserts in an awkward silence. This whole dinner has been awkward but I think knowing that no one may leave after enduring this awful dinner with people that none of us expected to be around with no warning whatsoever, in itself is a little unnerving. What's worse is the dessert time is taking longer than any of us want with the lights turning off then on above us taking away any comforting feeling we had about this old place.

The lights start to flash on and off over and over above us again as James makes his way into the room again to inform us of the problem at hand. "There is a bad storm passing overhead bringing so much rain, wind, thunder and lightning around us so we will deal with the electricity problems as the night goes on but do not be alarmed.. We are aware of the current situation so we have put candles and wind up flash lights into everyone's rooms just in case this storm lasts all night. Thank you for your time but don't be alarmed." We watch him leave the room as we finish up the desserts.

A couple drink carts are rolled out past us and into the next room containing a whole bunch of different types of alcohol. This gains a lot of attention as most the people quickly stand and follow the carts into the next room as if they are in some sort of a trance. It's headed to Gramma's office that's huge and can hold everyone comfortably.. hopefully.

As we finish up our desserts, I help my lady stand as I swiftly swoop her up into my arms once more so she doesn't have to try to walk on her own in that uncomfortable looking cast and also because I love holding her of course, So I'm using this injury to my advantage as long as I can. I will have to try to figure out other reasons besides my want to hold her when she heals so I don't look desperate by any means.

Holding her this much lately has helped me to realize that I'm really just obsessed with her natural scent she smells so good especially when I have her this close because I get to smell her without looking or feeling weird.

I readjust with her in my arms as she gets a look of concern on her face. "Kam you don't have to carry me especially if I'm too heavy for you or your arms are tired." I laugh at that comment that she makes causing me to shake my head in response. "I would do anything for you for one thing, and secondly you're not heavy at all I just had to adjust my grip.. but I really like holding you as much, if not more than you like me holding you." I reply to her as she smirks up at me and I can't help but stare into her eyes just letting them take my breathe away like they naturally do without even trying. They really are stunning almost sparkling under the chandelier lighting above.

"Seriously stop with this disgusting outwards affections it's making me want to throw up all that great food I just ate." Vance says with so much spite intertwined in every single word.. but I don't care they can say what they want about us it doesn't change my feelings for her, not one bit.

So they can hate or be jealous or both, who knows.. I don't care. My feelings don't feel wrong, not in the slightest, they feel more right then I have ever felt in my entire life. So I'm going to hold onto these feelings for dear life as if it's my only lifeline to happiness. Because as of right now that's how it feels.

I hold her tighter into my chest letting her silently know that I don't care what they say and she shouldn't either. By the smile on her face as she stares up at me, I can only conclude she feels the same.. luckily.

I walk into the next room following the lead of the alcoholics who need a drink after that awkward meal and conversation to give them the last boost of motivation to stick around for this meeting to come.

The room is covered with old beautifully glossed dark wood, gold trimming and burgundy velvet giving it a very old fashioned but classy look. It's accented in library tones with so many book shelves filled to the brim with as many books as you can think of, about anything and everything.

Candles cover every open surface of the room just in case of the storm above, taking out the lights once more, which at this point is a big possibility.

We can hear and also feel the vibrations of the roaring storm around us through the walls and floors.. This must be some sort of crazy storm to be able to shake this huge mansion like it's a leaf dangling on a tree. Scary to even think about, imagining what kind of storm it is that can have that effect.

I observe Gramma Emily's lawyer sitting at her old huge wooden desk awaiting everyone's arrival to start this meeting. I watch the drinkers of the group go to the carts first to collect the drinks needed to make it through the next discussion, before taking an available seat on the couches and chairs scattered around the room.

I take Violet directly to a couch that's available as I set her down gently and take the seat besides her. I can feel the couch cushion bend in as I look to see my friends taking a seat besides me. Vance is sitting next to me as he silently lifts his glass offering some of it to me and I quickly take him up on his offer.

I take a sip and realize it's whiskey on ice that's it.. but the cooling of the ice along with the toned back taste of the whiskey, thanks to the melted ice, makes me take one more sip as Vance smiles big at me before taking it back to have a drink of his own.

"Thanks Vance." I say softly to him as he shrugs and states, "That's what I'm here for." if you want more I can get you your own or you can just have the rest of this one if you would prefer?" He suggests as I smile and nod taking the drink from his hand as he gets up and grabs another for himself before he sits back down next to me.

"Vi did you want a drink? I'm only going to offer this once to go out of my way for you.. and that's because I'm being generous and a good brother.. sometimes." Vance spats at Violet as she shakes her head then replying, "Thanks, but not right now maybe later.. I just want this 'meeting' to start already." We all groan agreeing with that statement. It's already taking way too long for our liking just because of the awkwardness of the night as a whole.

We observe the lawyer stand up before announcing, "Ok since everyone is here I would ask that you all take your seats so we can just go over everything because it's a long explanation she has wrote for you all in her will." You can hear the echoing sounds of everyone walking around the room, pulling out chairs and taking a seat so this can commence. I think everyone wants to get this done and over with just as bad as we do.

"Ok thank you for your time and patience and most of all showing up for this.. I know not all of you are on the best of terms with each other for one reason or another so this must have been hard.. but just know this is what Mrs.Emily wanted most.. was to get you all together again even if it was just for a night to do dinner dessert and drinks before her funeral." She starts as she looks around the room and nothing is being said but grunts can be heard along with nodding of heads agreeing in understanding with that statement.

"Ok so first.. Lydia, Mrs.Emily in here has stated she wants to thank you for your years of dedication to her estate but she has made it very clear in this, to not thank you for taking care of her.. She says despite your years of being around she has known the whole time of your money laundering but the only reason she let it continue on throughout all these years is because she saw it went to your little brothers hospital bills helping him in the inky way you couldn't.. and she is happy to help out with that.. hence why the money got declined everytime you tried to use it for yourself.. next time use honesty and she would have helped you out with your brother no questions asked.. So you will not be recieving anything from Mrs. Emily except for her one of gift of me not calling the cops on her behalf. She just hopes you learned your lesson because you didn't hide it as well as you thought you did." The lawyer states to Lydia as her eyes go wide in shock at that statement but no denial following it at all.. which shows she really is guilty.. wow who knew.. that's too nice of Gramma to not get the law involved after years of her stealing from her. Lydia gets multiple glares from everyone around as her face reddens and she sinks into her seat trying to be forgotten but I promise, no one will forget that.

"Next to Chad and his wife Samantha.. Mrs.Emily states in here.. I have never once been against a relationship that has a big age gap because the heart wants what the heart wants and who am I to say otherwide or judge.. but I have never once approved of your marriage with Samantha because everyone knows she is just using you for your money.. she has made that openly clear to anyone man with a d**k between his legs that comes around her.. mostly my grandsons.. which makes me livid beyond belief. She needs to not only learn respect for herself but for others around to get her life under control.. and you're just being an i***t by staying with a toxic leach like her. So until you can finally take that leap and break it off with her like you both need.. I will have your share of your money stored into a bank account with my lawyer ready to give it to you when you get that divorce you both deserve.. but until then you cannot touch your funds. My lawyer is under strict instructions and won't give you it otherwise because she is also under contract as well." The lawyer reads as she swallows the lump in her throat.

Gasping is heard by Samantha as she groans and states for everyone to hear. "That is bullshit!.. you can't possibly be considering this are you? Chaddy? Chaddy? Really? You're SO not getting s*x tonight.. we are having a long talk about this when we leave here!"

You can see everyone's eyes glancing back and forth between each other looking nervous now because grandma is calling everyone out being ruthless and man it is entertaining but dramatic so far.. I can't wait to hear what happens next in this family drama filled will.

"Ok next is to Brad.. Mrs.Emily says, Brad my son I am so proud of your achievements in science and literature.. but because of your dedication to your career and only your career.. not to yourself personally, you have lacked in any social aspect and started to really turn yourself into a despised recluse. I will give what you want most since I know you don't need any money.. but a smaller share of my inheritance along with the library books, science tools and my small museum exhibits throughout the house. I know you out of everyone would appriciate these as much as I do.. giving them the appreciation and understanding they deserve.. just my last wish from you is to give yourself a chance before it's too late and give a relationship a legitimate chance.. Think of it as some sort of experiment because you never know how it will result without actually trying. I just want you to be happy in all aspects of your life and I know how lonely the scholars life can be if you let it suck you in like this. Please just try for me." She reads then stops staring at Brad for a moment as he nods but doesn't respond otherwise.

"Now to Peter.. You have always been like a son to me no matter if it's not by blood.. I have always cared and respected you despite the fact of you ditching my daughter and grandbabies when they needed you the most.. I will never forget that nor will they.. and the one card you send them every other year will not make up for it or even make you feel better about the situation.. But I'm so proud of the internal battles you have faced and overcome to get the happy ending you always deserved. Not making the same mistakes twice really is a hard feet that is easier said then done.. So you don't know how proud I am of the father you have become.. but I do think you should try to have a great relationship with ALL your children and not just some before it's too late. So to you and your family I'm giving the boat, fishing equipment and kayaks because I know how much you all love the water." The lawyer finished that part of the will as Peter nods to himself and glancing our way obviously thinking about her request.. we will see if he even tries, but I don't want my girl to get her hopes up just to be let down again.. so let's just hope as we wait and see. I can feel Violets hand holding mine tighter at the explanations in the wills I'm assuming. So I just try to be the rock she needs as I caress and rub the back of her hand.

A boom fills the surrounding area shutting off the lights above as the candles take over like they were intended to do, keeping the whole area lit as much as they can.. Which is good enough so the lawyer continues.

"Now on to Richard.. Oh Richard the man I never deserved.. you honestly deserve the world because you were nothing short of amazing to me and my family.. loving them all like they were your own and I'm sorry for ever making you feel bad with my love for my late husband.. I was never able to get past my love for him and I'm sorry for that for your sake. I have always loved you which is why I had to let you go knowing that I could never give you the happiness you wanted and deserved.. Please keep your head up and I hope with all my heart you get the happiness you deserve in life.. So to you I give a share of the inheritance to help you on your endeavors of traveling the world like you always wanted and hopefully you will finally get your happy ending during those travels." She reads then glancing up at Richard who is smiling and nodding. At least we know this isn't a complete roast from Gramma and that there is some good in this will.

"Next is Dennis.. Dennis you are a rare breed of man and always went toe to toe with me no matter what the subject. I always liked that but your insufferable attitude makes it hard for anyone to like you so please just ease up on the dreary attitude all the time.. I would love to know you got some type of happiness out of this... but I do have to say I always hated how you treated my family no matter how many times I asked you to try to have a relationship with them.. I always respected that you were never fake but hated that you never even tried. That honestly broke my heart making me push you away, the closer I got to death because I just wanted more time with my family before I left this earth not less time.. so to you I leave my fun sports cars in hope you can get out of the house and enjoy the beauty of the world with the wind in the little bit of hair you have left." She states as he groans and nods in understanding but not wanting to acknowledge any of it as he abruptly gets up and goes to the cart grabbing himself another drink.

It's probably hard to hear the truth and not being able to say anything about it because who are you going to talk with to explain your side to? A dead woman? No she has already made up her mind about you and you can either just take it or leave it that's it.

The lights flicker back on over us, lighting up the room once more as the lawyer doesn't let this stop her as she continues on.

"Next is Barbera.. Barby my best friend for God knows how many years, I have honestly lost count because there have been too many.. but as they say, time flies by when your having fun and with you I always was having fun. You knew how to make me smile no matter what made me frown and you won't ever know how much that honestly meant to me.. I give you and James a fair share of my inheritance so you both can get the happy ending you both deserve because you two are the most loyal light hearted people I have ever met and you deserve each other.. I have known about your relationship for years your not hiding anything.. I saw straight through your explanations everytime. Just know I love you both and completely approve.. thank you both for always being you." She finishes as everyone's eyes go wide because no one knew about that relationship except for Gramma I guess.. but I could see that being a fun and amazing realtionship.. they really do seem great for each other now that I think about it.

We look at them across the room as they take each others hands holding on tight while smiling at each other. So sweet.

The lawyer clears her throat before the lights shut off once more with a louder boom than before. Shaking the house and quieting us down if only for a moment.