Chapter 22
Saturday Morning
STEWART'S MANSION
The ray of light shine directly on Malia's face as she was sleeping.....she woke up due to the light but decided to close her eyes to get some sleep again.....
She had rolled countless times using the duvet to cover herself, with the way she is acting one could detect that she is trying to find something that will make her forget about today.....
"Wake up, Malia"Miss Moris called her as she dragged the duvet from her throwing it on the floor...
Miss Moris is the only person who has the privilege to call them by their name probably because she was their nanny right from when they were young and they have grown fond of her just like a mother to them also...
"Get up, lazy bone"Miss Moris called her again
"Ummm, is it morning yet," Malia asked feeling reluctant to stand up...
"No... it's still 2:am in the midnight"Miss Moris hissed
"Get up, or don't you know what today is again"Miss Moris added, she continued, "Today is Rose's death anniversary"
"Of course I do, must you remind me, gush, "Malia muttered as she stood up...
"Good morning"Malia added
"Morning to you too, darling, how was your night"Miss Moris said softly...
"My night was horrible, geez, I can't even fathom"
"Malia, I know what you might be possibly be thinking, don't bother yourself, everything will be fine"Miss Moris said hugging Malia.....
"Now I can say I had a blissful night," Malia said chuckling a little...
"Did you just change your words, "Miss Moris smiled.....
"Of course I did, thanks for the hug anyway, I needed that, "Malia said sighing softly
"Just go over and pour out your mind like always, I trust you, Malia"miss Moris said arranging her room...
"But I can't find the necklace," Malia said troubled as she stop walking to the bathroom facing Miss Moris.....
"That doesn't count, be yourself, there's a hidden boldness in you, let it out, whatever that has happened, as happened, let bygones be bygones, alright"
"Sure, thanks Miss Moris, thank God I always have you, you have made my day"Malia Smiled at her...
"Let me prepare your bath"
"No don't it's not necessary"
"But I just want to.....
"Don't bother yourself"
"Alright, then, when you are done, come down for breakfast"
"Alright, then I'll"Malia pecked her on her cheeks.....
"Ok, bye"Miss Moris said and walked out of her room...
Malia proceeded to the bathroom, and to prepare for her outing to the cemetery...
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AFTER 45 minutes
Malia is already done dressing up....she is dressed in a black crop top and black jeans as well parking her hair in a neat beautiful bun.....
She sat down facing her dressing table mirror....she stare at herself in the mirror touching her face...
She sighed, opened the drawer, and brought out a picture of Rose and her smiling together.....
"Rose" she muttered to herself
"How I wished you didn't die"
"Heaven knows it's not my fault"
"It's so so painful"
"I'm so sorry, Rose"
"Please forgive me wherever you are"
She was sobbing as she was lamenting still staring at the picture...
Then after a while, she stopped and wiped the traces of tears on her face with a face cleanser...
She stood up and walked out of her room, downstairs to join them in the dining for breakfast.....
Immediately, she came down, her face met the eyes of her mum.....
Her mum stares at her not removing her eye from her...Her eyes show that she is sad.....
Deep inside Malia, she knew her mum is just acting according to the script played by her dad.....
Sometimes, her mum would want to talk but he, her dad would not give her the chance.....I doubt if Isabel knows this, if not, she would have manipulated her to voice out, the witch herself.....as little as she is beware of her wrath.....
But if her mum had told them or make them know or rather fight for them, it would have been better, after all, she has equal rights over us just like our dad.....
But despite that, Malia still loves her mum unconditionally......
"Good morning Mum" she greeted her mum staring at her as she sat opposite her on the table .....
"Good morning, dear" her Mum answered after diverting her eyes elsewhere so she wouldn't have this pity look on her face.....
Elizabeth was feeling sad deep inside of her..... it's written all over her face.....
She heard the conversation between Miss Moris and Malia in Malia's room and she wanted to knock and enter......she had wanted to be the first person to talk to and encourage her despite her neglected attitude...
She wanted to change this time around but still, she doubt if it will be possible.....
Unfortunate, she was late, Miss Moris was already in her room talking to her, and do you know the most painful part, the praises that she meant for her is given to Miss Moris...
It brought tears to her eyes and turned without waiting for anybody else to tell her what to do, she was happy no one saw her coming here, she returned to her room to continue crying...
When she had stopped, cleaned her face, and comforted herself she went down to the dining room for breakfast.....
"You came down late," Miss Moris said to her as she dished her meal...
Miss Moris sat down with them at the dining table that is because Morgan is not around...
Elizabeth asked her to always sit with them at the dining table, because of how important she is to the family and the kids...
As for Morgan, no one knows where he could be, not like he is important and nobody cares.....
"I'm sorry"Malia mouthed to her smiling...
"Morning, sis"
"Hey morning Isa"
"You look beautiful in every dress, I envy you"
"Isabel doesn't start, I'm not ready for your banters this morning"
"So you hate me too just like the way some people do, "Isabel said eyeing her Mum...
"Isabel stop, apologize"Miss Moris warned her staring at her sternly.....
"I'm sorry, but just know it's not coming from my heart, I was forced to, "Isabel said harshly...
"Isabel" Malia said as Isabel kept quiet...
"Leave her, let her say her mind, "Elizabeth said stopping them from scolding her
"So when are you leaving"Mrs. Stewart asked Malia
"Immediately I'm done with my food, I will"Malia answered
"Ok, be careful," Elizabeth said and Malia nodded...
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When Malia was done with her food, she rested a little and set out to the cemetery....... she stopped at a flower shop to get Rose flowers for Rose because she loves them just like her name.....
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Malia got to the cemetery and entered, she met some people coming over to drop flowers for their loved ones who died on the same day...
"Good morning, Malia" the cemetery keeper greeted Malia
She turned and saw it was the cemetery keeper, she smiled
"Good morning"
"It's been a long I have seen you," he said
"Yes, I have been busy that's why you have not seen me"Malia muttered
"Ohh, I see, beautiful rose flowers you have here," he said staring at the Rose in her hand...
"Yes, you know it's her favorite"Malia said sadly.....
"Alright, you can go on" he motioned for her to go ahead towards Rose's tombstone...
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She got there, bent to drop her flowers on it, and stood up back...
"I got you flowers" she started talking
"You know, it's your favorite, Rose precisely"
"How are you"
"How are you doing"
"It's already two years, you have gone, missing you every day"
" I'm also sorry for not visiting you this day" she said using her hand to dust her grave...
"Also I'm so sorry for losing the necklace, I don't know how it got lost in the boutique"
"I miss you a lot" she sniffed while crying
"Heavens know I didn't do anything that day"
"I can't find words to describe what happened that day"
"But the incident looks like I was the one who did it"
"But since it was pointing at me, there's no evidence to prove my innocence"
"That's why I'm saying I'm so sorry"
"Since you have left, my courage has decreased a lot"
"My drink was spiked at that time, I know that I was not the one"
"I should never have told you to accompany me to the party"
"I have been trying to find out myself, but it's hard to find out"
"But who will want to, believe me,nobody, no one," she said crying
"The person behind it seems to be very powerful"
"But I want you to know I will always love you"
"Wish you were alive, you would have met David because I'm now liking him"
"Even though it's just two weeks he just arrived with his sister"
"And probably be teasing me already just like the way you did with Kelly" she chuckled remembering the past days.....
Malia continued lamenting and crying as she sat down close to the grave.......
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THE AIRPORT
The plane that took off from Canada in the afternoon arrived at 5:pm in the evening just a two-hour journey.....
"Everyone put on your seat belt, the plane is about to land"The pilot announced to them inside the plane...
After the plane has landed, everyone came down one by one from the plane.....
On one side, one after the other, they were going through security checks and will be out in a few minutes.....
While families, friends, loved ones, or rented drivers or owned drivers are all waiting to look utterly nervous to see them and have been constantly been inspecting the passengers from the exiting room...
It took several minutes for them to be trooping out as everyone reconcile with their people...
"Young Master"
"Young Mistress, we are here"
Two young guys looking strong with great body structures are calling out to two young kids, tho the boy is older than the girl.....
"Young Master"
"Young Mistress"
"Come over here, your ride is here," the first one said
"We have been waiting for you," the second one said
"What about our parents," the girl said as they got to their side...
"They are at home," the first one said,h continued, "they are preparing for your arrival"
"How do you feel to be back home, Michel," the girl asked her elder brother
"Not here, Michelle, but if you want to know, I'm feeling bad"Michel said
"Can we go now" he added as he stared at the guys
"Sure," the second one said as he opened the door for them and drove out of the airport.....
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SMITH'S MANSION
Immediately, the car entered the compound, the maids starts to shout to announce their arrival...
Their Mum, Rachel came outside of the house alongside their dad, Louis to welcome them...
"My babies" their mum exclaimed
"Mummy" the girl called as she ran to hug he mum and dad
"Mich" their dad called
"Dad, good evening"
"Don't tell me you are still angry" his dad asked
"No, I'm not, at least sure you did it for the best," he said and hugged his dad
"Miss you all"Michelle shouted to the workers as everyone laughed and repeated the same as well...
"How I wish we can abandon her in Canada, she is full of trouble," Mich said
"Says the grumpy old man, who loves me," Michelle said sending hard glares at him
"Can we go inside, I'm hungry" she added and they entered...
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After lunch, every one of them as retires to their bedroom, Mich entered his and was surprised to meet his room the way he left it before leaving the States...
He remembered what his dad said when they were at the dining table eating...
That they would resume school immediately on Monday in EAST HIGH SCHOOL......
He sat down at the end of his bed, he brought out a picture and state at the girl and he sighed and said
"I miss you, baby bear"
"But I'm back to get justice".
"Just wait and watch, from Monday, the full drama will unfold," he said angrily still staring at the picture...