Chapter 4 - Cursed Will
Austin Smith sat us both down and poured us some of my grandfather's favourite tea.
It's quite a strong blend, but it's an acquired taste.
I sipped on it gently while my mother nearly spat it out the moment her lips touched the cup.
Jenny Andrews
What is that?
Mr Smith simply smiled before taking out a document from his briefcase.
Austin Smith
I shall cut to the chase since the lady seems to be in a hurry.
Austin Smith
Here is the last will and testament of Alistair Taylor Andrews.
Austin Smith
To my daughter, Jenny Alistair, I leave this watch. To show her that time doesn't always run through her fingers.
Jenny Andrews
That old watch?
Austin handed her the watch, which I knew to be one of my grandfather's most prized possessions.
Why is he giving her that watch? She's likely to sell it the moment she passes the threshold.
Austin Smith
And to my grand-daughter, I leave-
Austin Smith
Please leave your queries for after the will reading.
Just as Mr Smith was about to resume, my mother quickly interrupted him again.
Jenny Andrews
But you've forgotten something.
Austin Smith
Forgotten something?
Jenny Andrews
Yes! My inheritance!
Austin Smith
You have received your inheritance.
Austin Smith
Your name isn't mentioned in the rest of the will.
My mother did NOT seem pleased by this turn of events.
Jenny Andrews
B-But I'm his daughter!
Mr Smith turned towards the document again and continued reading.
Austin Smith
"To my only grand-daughter, my bright sunshine, I leave all of my monatary assets, including my holiday home in Belleport and "The Harbouring Rose", including the total amount of money in my account."
Grandfather... left me everything?
Jenny Andrews
You b*tch...
Jenny Andrews
You ungrateful b*tch, you ASKED him to leave me out!
Jenny Andrews
After I gave birth to you and raised you? How dare you do this to me!
Alyssa Andrews
I didn't do what you accused me of, but I would have liked to.
I stood up, my fists clenching again.
Alyssa Andrews
I've had enough of your attitude towards me.
Alyssa Andrews
You always say that I've had a rotten personality since childhood, but you're the one here who needs a reality check.
Alyssa Andrews
You are the hypocrite who wanted Grandfather's money despite treating him like dirt.
Jenny Andrews
The man was unwell, Alyssa!
Jenny Andrews
He hallucinated things, he was too stubborn to go into a nursing home so I took the initiative.
Alyssa Andrews
Keep telling yourself that. The only unwell person here is you.
Jenny Andrews
So that's what you think of me!
Alyssa Andrews
Yes, that's exactly what I think of you!
Alyssa Andrews
You've never cared about anything in your life other than money.
I got out of my chair, straightening myself up.
Alyssa Andrews
Good day, both of you.
Jenny Andrews
Alyssa, I carried you for 9 months! You are my daughter, I own you-
Alyssa Andrews
That's where you're wrong.
Alyssa Andrews
You don't own me.
Alyssa Andrews
Today is the day you stop using me as an outlet for your insecurities.
Alyssa Andrews
I don't want anything to do with you anymore, until you apologise.
She slammed her hand against the table.
Jenny Andrews
Apologise? I'll apologise when you're dead, you ungrateful-
Just as she was about to raise her head to slap me, the table moved in front of her and she tripped, face planting onto the floor.
I gasped as I watched her get up.
Austin Smith
Now, please remain civilised.
Jenny Andrews
You must be enjoying this! Ripping someone's money right from their hands.
Jenny Andrews
That was my money! I was owed it, after all I've done for that man!
Austin Smith
Mrs Andrews, I need to ask you to leave.
Jenny Andrews
Leave? I'm not leaving until I slap that ungrateful wench!
Jenny Andrews
Wipe that smirk off of your face!
Jenny Andrews
One day, you'll regret ever taking that money, do you hear?
After that, security of some kind came and took her away as per Mr Smith's request.
Austin Smith
Now that we have some peace, here's a letter that your grandfather wrote in the hospital moments before his passing.
Alyssa Andrews
He wrote this... for me?
I looked at the letter, and hugged it against my chest.
Alyssa Andrews
I'll... read it when I get home.
Austin Smith
Of course. For now, the will has been set up in a way that you will receive monthly payments on this card from your grandfather's account.
Austin Smith
Please use the money on this card responsibly.
Alyssa Andrews
Thank you, Mr Smith.
Alyssa Andrews
I'll honour my grandpa's wishes.
Alyssa Andrews
No matter what they might be.
Misty Plume
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Comments
🗿🕸️SPIDEY🕸️🗿
And that's the last time we'll see you... Ta ta, bye-bye!
See you in hell.
2022-08-14
5
ComicAddict!☺️🩴
And i will chopped your hands like a meat. 🥩🪓🤬
2022-08-13
4