The Bookshelf
Mrs.Emerson
Leo Stanford.. How I hate him..
Mr.Emerson
Diana, please don't mention his name in this house.
Mrs.Emerson
The Stanfords must all pay for what they did to my little angel..
Diana cried when she remembered the hardships her teenage daughter went through.
Grandma
Time heals all kinds of wounds. I'm sure she's already over him.
It was dinner time. Jenna, Rick and her parents were gathered around the dining table.
Mrs.Emerson
Eat my baby girl. I told the chefs to prepare your favourite food.
Mrs.Emerson
Why didn't Mira come with you?
Rick
My cousin is busy lately. But she said she'll come to A city in a few days.
Mrs.Emerson
Ah, this is good news. Mira is an adorable girl.
Jenna
Why are you asking mom?
Mrs.Emerson
What do you mean?
Jenna
I mean, why would you want to see Mira since I'm no longer abroad?
Mr.Emerson
Jenna dear, what are you talking about?
Rick
Ah! Um.. The food is so delicious!
Mrs.Emerson
I'm glad you like it, Rick.
Mrs. Emerson put on a wry smile. Then looked at her husband with a question mark on her face.
The situation was becoming awkward, so Mr. Emerson spoke again.
Mr.Emerson
Your grandma was hoping you'd stay here longer, Jenna.
Mrs.Emerson
Yes, she seemed upset because you refused.
Jenna
.... I hate this place.
Jenna casually said while cutting a slice of meet.
Her parents exchanged glances as the atmosphere became heavier.
Rick
I'm not sure if I should interfere in this matter, but, Jenna you should reconsider your grandma's wish.
Mr.Emerson
Yes my little rabbit. Your..
He looked at his wife before finishing his sentence.
Mr.Emerson
Your grandmother is.. Sick. And you should stay by her side at times like these.
Jenna
.... I know. I was already thinking about it.
Mrs.Emerson
R-really? You'll stay?
Jenna
.... Maybe. But don't get over excited. I won't stay in this mansion.
Mrs.Emerson
....
I understand.
Mr.Emerson
Well, we can move in to another mansion if you want!
Jenna
There's no need for that, father. I'm an adult now and i need my own space.
Mr.Emerson
... Ah.
Sure. So how about I buy another mansion for you?
Jenna
A mansion is too much, I just need an apartment.
Mrs.Emerson
Of course honey! We'll buy you the most luxurious apartment in A city!
Jenna
Alright then let's go.
Mr.Emerson
Are you leaving ?
Mrs.Emerson
You won't spend the night here? Your room is cleaned up and-
Jenna
It's not clean enough. Come on Rick, let's go.
Jenna and Rick left the mansion in a hurry.
Mr.Emerson
What happened? Didn't you clean everything in the room?
Mrs.Emerson
Of course I threw away all her old stuff..
could it be..
She stopped talking and run upstairs. She opened Jenna's room and headed to the bookshelf.
Mr.Emerson
Why did you run all the way here?
What's on that bookshelf?
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