My Place In This World

Episode 1 - The Woodstocks

The novels start at the VVIP Wing of the Christ General Saint Laurent Hospital, the best hospital in

the country and also one of the top hospitals in the World. Even though the VVIP is very exclusive to its own country’s rich and famous business elites but for some reason today even this exclusive wing seems a little crowed. But that some reason is the Man sitting outside of the labour room, Albert Iris Woodstock. He is the first-born son of the Woodstock Industries Matriarch Christian Woodstock and his wife Margaret Iris Woodstock who comes from royal bloodline of the Iris family in Wales. Woodstock Industries is the top five richest business families in the country. Christian Woodstock born as Christian Wood came from poverty, but his hard work made him a millionaire.

Then Margaret Iris fell for Christian in no time. Christian also felt a Margaret was what he needed to grow more. As Christian was already a success the Iris family didn’t have many objections, but they told Albert in order to succeed the right honor, teaching and reputation is needed to make best of life.

From that day Christian Wood Became Christian Woodstock and Margaret Iris became Margaret Iris Woodstock. Christian knew the best person to handle the household and to teach his children will be Margaret, and she proved it by being the Head of the socialites in no time. Then the couple were blessed by two boys. The first-born Albert and the Second-born Adam. They were given their mother’s family name as well, as that signify power and inheritance from their maternal family. That become a tradition of the Woodstock Family. This also showed Margaret influence in the family. She also played excellent Matchmaker for her Children to find them good matches.

Now when the couple are in their late eighties, all the Company operations is handed over to the two sons. Christian has not yet revealed his will. So, Albert is the Vice-Chairman of Woodstock and Adam is the General Manager. The position of the Chairman remains be Christian Till date. But everyone in the company and also Adam seems to know that Albert is his successor as he has been excellent in business and taken the company in many new sectors.

But Today Albert Woodstock is here because his Daughter-in-law Elizabeth Langford Woodstock, Wife of his First-Born son Charles Windsor Woodstock has gone in labour after 8 months in pregnancy. So, there is a lot of stress in the air. The wing is guarded by many bodyguards even the main house butler John is here to keep the elders updated at every step. This unborn child is the first child in its generation.

Everyone is anxious, seated beside Albert is his wife Juliana Andrews Woodstock. She is the second wife of Albert. Albert’s First Wife Katherine Windsor Woodstock died 2 years after giving birth to his Second-Born son William Windsor Woodstock. Albert

loved his wife a lot but as the family responsibilities fell on him, his mother found him another match 5 years after Katherine’s death.

Albert treated this marriage purely as a arrange marriage. Later Albert asked his mother Margaret to take over all the matters related to Charles and William, so they are not mistreated in any manner. Thus, the boys have grown up under their grandmother. The grandmother also showered them with love and care, they barely missed their mother but when they did Albert always told them stories about her. Albert told them Juliana is not their mother and she didn’t need to be because they had a mother, and she might be dead, but she is very much alive in their memories. The boys acknowledge Juliana as their dad’s wife, so they addressed her as Aunt, Juliana was okay with it because she knows that Albert has still not let go Katherine because she knew this is a arrange marriage and this is what it’ll ever be. She has made peace with it. Later she had two boys too, Albert’s Third-Born Son Nelson Andrews Woodstock and Fourth-Born Son Pearson Andrews Woodstock.

Albert might not be a good husband to Juliana, but she knows he is a good father. He provided them with everything Charles and William ever got, so she has made peace with this situation.

Amidst the tension in the air, you can see Charles by the door in the labour room. His face has already turned pale. Consoling him is his brother William and his wife Daisy Jane Woodstock. Despite being a newly married person in the family Daisy has become very close with Elizabeth. Her worries can be seen on her face.

Daisy: Do not worry brother-in-law ! Everything will be all right. Both Sister-in-law and the baby will be all right.

William: Yes brother, don’t worry. Both of them will be alright.

Charles: How can I not worry? She started having labour pains in the 8th Month of the pregnancy. What if something is wrong ?[ panic is visible on his face right now ]

Daisy and William Don’t know how to console him they could only watch him.

Albert: Charles you are about to be a father. You can’t panic now. Everything is okay. She has the best doctors and care this country can provide.

Charles: Yes, that’s right ! Please everything be okay.

[This seemed to have calmed his down a little bit. and he focused on praying for his wife and child]

Even though Albert said this, this hands on the beads he was holding didn’t stop for even a second. He had an unexplainable feeling towards his unborn grandchild from the moment he heard the news his son and daughter-in-law were expecting. But the wait for the child to be born was exhausting. But he didn’t want anything to endanger the child so when heard his daughter-in-law has gone in labour at 8 months he couldn’t stay still and followed them to the hospital. Amidst all these thoughts, a sound came …

[ Through the closed door, the baby’s muffled cries were audible. That sound attracted the attention of each and every one in the hall. ]

Charles:(fell on his knees with tears in his eyes) You heard that right ? the baby is here !!!

William: Yes, we heard, we heard (joy in his eyes)

Daisy: That seems like a very healthy and beautiful cry! (bright smile on her face)

Albert: Yes, the child is Woodstock blood. There is no doubt it will be strong. (Happiness can be seen on his face)

[Footsteps can be heard right away, everyone came Infront the door to hear new news about the mother and the child]

(The labour Room Door Opened)

Doctor: Though the delivery was a little difficult at 8 months, but both the mother and child are okay. They are healthy.

(Sigh of relive was obvious in the air)

Doctor: And it is a beautiful healthy princess.

Charles: I have a daughter. (saying to Albert)

Albert: Yes, you do. And I have a granddaughter. (With the biggest smile ever seen on his face)

Doctor: Let us meet her, shall we ?

[The nurse was dragging a stroller with the baby]

Doctor: (Lifted the baby up and handed the baby to Charles) Its daddy’s time to hold the princess.

Charles: (Extra Carefully lifted the baby) Hi baby ! (noticed her eyes, they are blue just like his) It seems you have grandmum’s eyes just like daddy does. (kissing her hands) Thank you baby, for making me your daddy. I love you so much.

[Click…Click….Click]

Butler John: (Crying and clicking pictures)

[Everyone attention turned towards Butler John]

Butler John: Elder Madam and Elder Master has heard of the news. They want picture ASAP!!

Albert: Yes, send those pictures to our group. So, everyone in the family can see.

Butler John: Yes master.

William: Brother its my turn. Hand me the baby.

Albert: (Smack William on his back) It’s my turn before.

William: Yes Father.

Charles: (Did not want to give the baby to anyone. But have to give to his dad) Here dad.

Albert: (Taking the baby carefully.) Come to Grandad.

Juliana: (helping him hold her properly) Now hold like this.

Albert: (Had the most amusing look in his eyes) You ...You...

Charles: What’s wrong dad ?

Albert: Its My Kathy! My Kathy has come back.

[Juliana Heart started Trembling Violently at the mention of the name. Only the name was enough to make her restless and now his man wants to say she reincarnated]

William: Mom ? What do you mean by that ?

Charles: Yes Dad? What do you mean by that ?

Alberts: She has your mothers’ eyes and the moles on both her collarbones are same as the one she had. Its your mom. She is back.

Charles: Really? That means she is really lucky for me.

William: It nice to believe that I can watch mom grow up as I never got to have her beside me.

Charles:(Hugged William) Don’t forget she is your niece, which means half daughter already. (chuckling)

William: What rubbish. She is totally a full daughter to me

Daisy: (coughing) To Us!

William: Yes, to Us. That is what I meant dear.

Butler John: Do we have a name yet ?

[Everyone turned their attention to Charles]

Charles: (Taking the baby back) Yes, we do ?