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She is beautiful.

How come I haven't seen her, from my past visits here?

I watch as she rushes out the house, all of us looking after her. My brother looks at me, a cheeky smile on his face.

Idiot. How would he believe Francesca of all people.

"Her name is Evernote Dawson."

I look down, at Mrs. Witle confused.
"What?"

"Her name is Evernote Dawson. She's a sweet girl, and if you are thinking of pursuing her, you better be serious about it. Because I will hurt anyone who hurts her." She gives me a stern look before sending me a big smile, walking off towards what would the kitchen. Casey following behind her.

I look towards the door again.

Mr. Witle excuses himself, leaving the room as well. Leaving me and this idoit behind.

"Could she be the one?" He says with an annoying smirk on his face.

"How could you believe Francesca?"

"Touché."

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Walking to my house, my mind runs on the man in the room. It's not like I didn't know who he was. I did. Everyone knows who he is.

Lemuel Rez. The oldest Rez. Successor and owner of The Rez Family business. However just because I know who he is, doesn't mean I have met him. This is the first time, I saw him at such close range.

Walking up to my house I freeze. All my emotions and feelings becoming cold, as I watch the man and woman standing in my yard.

Realizing my presence, they look to me. She comes to me with a big smile and her arms wide open.

I step back, before she can even touch me.

"What are you two doing here?" I asked coldly.

"Speak to your mother and I with respect girl." Him sternly says.

"Why are the both of you suddenly here?" I ask again, disregarding his previous statement. They have no right to be here.

"Can't we just come to check on my mother and daughter."

Is she kidding me? Grandma has been dead for two years now. Two!!

"Leave." I say, going pass them.

"Don't speak to your mother li-"

"You have no right being here!! Leave!!"

"You can't tell us what to do! I can come visit my mother whenever I want to you foolish girl!"

I could feel myself shaking in anger. Folding my hands into fist, I take deep breathes to keep myself from lashing out.

"Leave."

"I want to see my mother." She pushes.

"LEAVE!!"

Why are they suddenly here? They haven't shown their faces in years.

"Listen here gir-" he says advancing me.

"Evernote is everything okay?" I turn behind me, to see Casey, her parents and the Rez brothers walking up to us.

"We heard shouting." Casey says, coming to me. Looking my parents up and down.

"They need to leave."

"Little girl-"

"Jones. You and your wife need to leave." Mr. Witle tells him.

"No!! She has no right to speak to me like this. To kick me out my own mother's house. I have right to see my mother-"

"GRANDMA IS DEAD!!!" She stumbles back, at my words. Shock written on both of their faces.

"SHE HAS BEEN DEAD FOR TWO YEARS NOW!! SHE CALLED AND CALLED, BUT NEITHER OF YOU ANSWERED!!" I felt the hot tears falling from my eyes as I yelled.

"She sent letters. Asking you to come see her." I look to my parents with so much hatred.
"Do not show here again." Not waiting for them to move, I look towards Mrs. Witle asking her to excuse me from dinner, before going inside.

I slide down against the door, tears continuing to fall from my eyes. As if realizing my sour mood, Autumn struts over to me, coming unto my lap.

"How can they show up here girl? They didn't even come to her funeral. Why are they here now?" She meows back at me. Licking my hand, like if she showing comfort in her own way.

Getting off the ground, a few minutes later. I walk into the kitchen, giving Autumn her dinner and making myself a sandwich.

The audacity they had to show up here.

Flashback

I sat on the chair next to my grandmother's bed. Watching as her breathing was a lot slower than normal.

The doctor said, she could leave any moment, and the thought alone pained me. Casey and her parent's were downstairs, offering me the support I really needed and I appreciated it.

My eyes begin filling with tears, the pain in my heart becoming unbearable. I take her hand in mines, laying my head down.

She can't leave. God please she can't leave.

Her eyes slowly open. Her head turning in my direction.

"My Evernote." She whispers, caressing my head.
"Promise me you'll take good care of yourself. See the world. Travel the four Kingdoms, like I did when I was young." I look up to her.

"Grandma."

"They're not worth it Ever. They've made their choice. You make yours. Be happy."

Bringing her hand to my face.
"I will."

End of Flashback

The one person, I always had with me. Who truly loved me...gone.

Memories of the past years. The moments we laughed and cried, passing through my mind.

Looking down at the sandwich in front of me. My appetite no longer there. I stare out the window of the kitchen.

Can you believe they showed up here, after everything grandma.

"Ever!" I look towards the entrance of the kitchen. Casey walking in.

"Do you need me to wash down the front from their slimy shoes?" I shake my head laughing at the peculiar girl.

"I would very much like that." She smiles, coming to sit next to me.

"You okay?"

"For years I've never had to worry about them, and today they show up out of nowhere. And you know what hurts more, the fact that they were shocked when I told them Grandma was not alive. That just shows they didn't read any of her letters."

She looks at me with sympathy.
"They don't deserve you're tears Evernote. You're too precious and amazing to waste your tears on those slimy dolts." I laugh.

"I guess you're right. But let's be honest here, it's about time you and Reid ended up together." She smiles.

"I know right. I can't believe he believed that halfwit." She says folding her arms.
"I should give him a little trouble before giving in." I chuckle.

"I fully agree."

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