Chapter 4

What happened last chapter:

Well Sofia let me get straight to the point, something happened. An accident. The police officers behind you are Mr. Velrose and Mrs. Mosby.' and with that the female officer started to talk and I turned to look at her.

Both of them were standing next to John to his left. The young man was on his right, sitting on a small couch beside the wall. Next to him was a shelf full of books. The guy was wearing a dark grey almost black suit. I was still confused

What does an accident have to do with me being here?

' Ms. Tsitak it seemed like your father has been in a car accident ''

'When?' was the only thing I could push out my mouth. Now I was shocked.I wasn't even able to correct the women, as she adressed him my father and not stepfather.

Unsurely she looked at her partner who nodded and continued ' The accident was at 9.37 AM. He was driving when He crashed into another car. That resulted in him swerving into a tree, which then ended up falling on top of the car. He had already died before the medics arrived '

I took all of the information in and asked  ' What about the car?'

He looked at me as if I was mad and took a moment to collect himself 'As I said a tree-' I interrupted him and said ' I meant the car he drove into, that one which caused him to swerve. Was anyone injured?'  He took a moment but answered 'Well, ah, uhm in that car was a group of five. After the crash, three people were injured. Only Two of them mildly while one, was to our knowledge, supposed to be in surgery.'

'Why? I asked. 'Umm, we don't know, since he was still in surgery and we hadn't had the time to ask the family yet. and the doctors are under confidentiality,' he answered.

After a long moment of silence, I decided to speak up 'What's going to happen next?' Everyone was baffled at my lack of reaction and statement and went silent, till Mr. Velrose spoke up again 'Well since you're a minor you need a guardian. Do you know of any relatives who could take you in?'

'None, of whom would be able or willing. Dravik- my stepfathers' family- didn't like him marrying my mother who had been divorced and with child, but he still did. So, they cut him off. And my mothers family lives in Europe. They are also far too busy and overwhelmed to even just think about trying to take me in...'

'What about your father? Do you know him? Couldn't he take you in?' asked Mrs. Mosby. My face grew slightly darker. Though this would've gone unnoticed if I wasn't the Center of attention currently. ''My mother and my father divorced, when I was a little baby. I think I was about 4 months old. She did tell me a few things about him, but since I was quite young, I don't remember a lot.

I think she did mention that he has a big company. But since she divorced him, I have never met him. I'm not even sure that he remembers her or me, since it's been at least 16 years. I'm not sure if he would take me in as he has yet to show a speck of interest. Especially as he refused to pay child support when asked to.'

'Well, I think you can stop guessing since he is quite eager to take you in.' said a voice from the left side.

It was the man in the suit. He was standing up from the couch as he gave a small smile. He looked older, maybe 24 or more. Younger than 30 at least.

What? How would he even know? Who is that?

My face stayed emotionless. I couldnt let my thoughts run free.

Ignore it, you can think about it later.

Diverting my attention from the mysterious young man I turned to Mr. Velrose, who got my intentions and started. Well, I think an introduction is long overdue Ms. Tsitak meet your brother Martino Accardi.'

The only thing showing that I had reacted were my slightly wider eyes, looking at Mr. Velrose. I kept my expression still emotionless and turned to look at the man who turned out to be my brother.

How? Why is he here? What did he mean by he's eager take me in? Does he mean my father?

I began to examine him, just like he stared at my face. He had lightly tanned skin and unlike me short dark brown hair. I glanced at his light brown eyes shortly. His hair cut shorter at the sides than at the crown. The top half was brushed back. It was not long enough to reach his eyes though. He wore a dark blue almost black turtleneck underneath his jacket and paired his outfit with a pair of black shoes.

There was once again an awkward silence.

They probably think I need time to progress this and are waiting for a reaction. Well nope, not going to give yall one. Now go break this silence, youre wasting time.

'And?' I asked to particular no one in the room. Again, everybody was stunned at my lack of reaction. I havent looked back at my br-the young adult again.

Get it together! Focus.

Mrs. Mosby coughed, probably to get control of her reactions again and explained 'Well, ehm, as you have no relatives, other than your father, who are willing to take you in, your father is going to be your guardian.

What?!