that the subtle poisoning would show in her hair and it’s been there for at least six months, but her hair was recently cut so I don’t know how long she’s been poisoned and by whom. I’ve already contacted the authorities and your grandmother has been stabilized. I’m sorry to say this, but at her age, it won’t be long before the damage takes its toll.”
“How long?” I asked, fighting the tears of pain and anger.
“A few days to a week.”
“Thanks for taking the matter seriously, doc. I don’t know if it was one or all of them, but I felt something was off when I arrived.”
“I’ve asked the cops to pull you away for some questioning a little gruffly. Since you haven’t been around and the tests show poisoning over a long time, the police asked to talk to you privately.”
“Thanks. I’ll do what I can, but seems I was unaware of a lot.” Just as we were finishing talking when Nick came up to us with his almighty, I Rule the World persona.”
“What are you doing talking to him? I’m her next of kin, not him.”
“Well, where have you been for the last six hours, Evan?”
“I was trying to sleep. Not all of us are used to sleeping like bums.”
“Just admit that you’re a pussy. I understand, but I don’t give a fuck about you and your superiority complex.” I really wanted to beat him to death at the moment, but I couldn’t do that. There were too many flaws with that plan.
“If you’ll excuse me, I have my rounds to make.” The doctor just walked away ignoring Evan. He was pissed, but I turned around and did the same.
~~~~~
Three days passed, and a world of shit came to the surface. The worst was that my grandma never recovered more than to say “I love you, Tim.” She died in the morning while I sat at her bedside. They gave us some privacy, not letting Evan or the rest of the trash see her. Not that they really asked. He only asked for confirmation. It was never made public that she was poisoned. They had told them it was her organs failing probably from old age, and immediately he jumped to asking for her to be cremated. It wasn’t going to happen, but he didn’t know that. Pompous Nick was going to get his just desserts and more very soon.
I called Vanessa because it was her birthday and I wouldn’t be there. As much as we missed each other, we knew it was for the best. Like the family that they are, they all called and planned to come up for the service to pay respect, but I told them to hold off until I knew what the plan was. I didn’t know what the investigators needed or how this was going to be handled.
“Vanessa. I’m so damn sorry, I missed seeing you for your birthday.”
“Tim, how many times do I have to tell you I understand? Your grandma died. You’re going through a lot of shit, and I wish I could be at your side.”
“I’m missing you like crazy, Vanessa.”
“Soon we’ll be together,” I promised.
~~~~
I had to stay at the house for the next two weeks as the cops built their case against my uncle and the rest of the bastards. It was my last day there when I had to go see my grandma’s lawyer.
“Hello, Mr. Robertson.”
“Thank you for coming, Mr. Russell. Please take a seat and we can get started.”
“Is there anyone else coming?” Normally there were many people in the will.
“No, because of the investigation I wanted to hold off. There’s no reason to rush the rest of the family. You have to return back home.”
“Okay, so let’s get this over with. I have a flight to catch.”
“Absolutely. Well, you are the sole beneficiary of all of Mrs. Ellison’s estate. That includes over a hundred million dollars. The home on Beacon Hill passes down to the eldest child of hers at her death per her husband’s will.” I swallowed hard. As much as I didn’t want the money, my grandmother wanted me to have it. I didn’t know if I would still build a company if I don’t have to. That would be something Vanessa and I would
“How long?” I asked, fighting the tears of pain and anger.
“A few days to a week.”
“Thanks for taking the matter seriously, doc. I don’t know if it was one or all of them, but I felt something was off when I arrived.”
“I’ve asked the cops to pull you away for some questioning a little gruffly. Since you haven’t been around and the tests show poisoning over a long time, the police asked to talk to you privately.”
“Thanks. I’ll do what I can, but seems I was unaware of a lot.” Just as we were finishing talking when Nick came up to us with his almighty, I Rule the World persona.”
“What are you doing talking to him? I’m her next of kin, not him.”
“Well, where have you been for the last six hours, Evan?”
“I was trying to sleep. Not all of us are used to sleeping like bums.”
“Just admit that you’re a pussy. I understand, but I don’t give a fuck about you and your superiority complex.” I really wanted to beat him to death at the moment, but I couldn’t do that. There were too many flaws with that plan.
“If you’ll excuse me, I have my rounds to make.” The doctor just walked away ignoring Evan. He was pissed, but I turned around and did the same.
~~~~~
Three days passed, and a world of shit came to the surface. The worst was that my grandma never recovered more than to say “I love you, Tim.” She died in the morning while I sat at her bedside. They gave us some privacy, not letting Evan or the rest of the trash see her. Not that they really asked. He only asked for confirmation. It was never made public that she was poisoned. They had told them it was her organs failing probably from old age, and immediately he jumped to asking for her to be cremated. It wasn’t going to happen, but he didn’t know that. Pompous Nick was going to get his just desserts and more very soon.
I called Vanessa because it was her birthday and I wouldn’t be there. As much as we missed each other, we knew it was for the best. Like the family that they are, they all called and planned to come up for the service to pay respect, but I told them to hold off until I knew what the plan was. I didn’t know what the investigators needed or how this was going to be handled.
“Vanessa. I’m so damn sorry, I missed seeing you for your birthday.”
“Tim, how many times do I have to tell you I understand? Your grandma died. You’re going through a lot of shit, and I wish I could be at your side.”
“I’m missing you like crazy, Vanessa.”
“Soon we’ll be together,” I promised.
~~~~
I had to stay at the house for the next two weeks as the cops built their case against my uncle and the rest of the bastards. It was my last day there when I had to go see my grandma’s lawyer.
“Hello, Mr. Robertson.”
“Thank you for coming, Mr. Russell. Please take a seat and we can get started.”
“Is there anyone else coming?” Normally there were many people in the will.
“No, because of the investigation I wanted to hold off. There’s no reason to rush the rest of the family. You have to return back home.”
“Okay, so let’s get this over with. I have a flight to catch.”
“Absolutely. Well, you are the sole beneficiary of all of Mrs. Ellison’s estate. That includes over a hundred million dollars. The home on Beacon Hill passes down to the eldest child of hers at her death per her husband’s will.” I swallowed hard. As much as I didn’t want the money, my grandmother wanted me to have it. I didn’t know if I would still build a company if I don’t have to. That would be something Vanessa and I would
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