JC Angels Second Law: You must have passion, passion for us and life. Without passion, there is no trust.

June's POV

There is a knock at my door and I groan. 

"June, bonfire," Cory says. I get up and smooth the wrinkles out of my dress. I walk to the door and open it. Cory looks like he is about to laugh. 

"Your hair," He points out. I growl and head to my private bathroom. One glance to the mirror and I cringe. Cory follows me and sits on my counter. 

"I think that your hair would look nice if you braided it loosely over your shoulder. It would look nice on you." I tilt my head he is right. I undo my half-up, half-down hairdo and run my fingers through the messy mess. 

"Cory, why don't you go into hairstyling?" I ask. Cory chokes. 

"I can't June and you know that. Instead of listening to people talk about their sad lives I rather be riding on a motorcycle with the gang." I turn my back to him facing away from the mirror as he grabs my brush and starts gently brushing out my hair. 

"And think of what everyone would think." I nod. 

"I guess you're right. I just wish life wasn't like this." I say. Cory sighs. His hands wander through my hair, braiding it. After sitting in a comfortable silence Cory taps my shoulder. 

"There, you look nice." He wraps his arms around my neck, my back still facing the opposite way.  I grab his hand and lean my face into it. 

"Thank you, I couldn't ask for anyone else to be my brother." He lets me go and I turn to look in the mirror. My hair is beautifully placed in a braid as little strands of my hair frame my face.  

"Come on, mom's gonna be pissed if we don't show up." He says grabbing my hand. I follow him to a group gathered around a fireplace in our backyard. I look around and smile at my little bush of roses that I planted. I walk over to them and smell the bitter aroma of flower and pollen. 

"I remember how much you begged us for this bush." I jump and turn to see my mom smiling at me. 

"Hi mother." I greet and hold my arms out to hug her. She hugs me and runs her hand over the braid. 

"Cory did your hair again. He has a gift." She whispers admiring the braid. I smile. 

"Yes he does. The bonfire is about to start, we should be there for the toast or dad will not be a happy person." I say. Mom sighs and pulls me along to where Dad stands smiling at the crowd. He winks at me and I grin. 

"Smile, grinning is going to look rude." Mom whispers. I nod and plaster a fake smile on my lips. Mom nods. Be perfect. My dad clinks a wine glass to get everyone's attention. 

"Good evening, tonight we are celebrating our businesses success." Everyone cheers and I clap along. 

"Tonight my daughter will light the fire, she will take over my place as CEO of the company." I look at Mom and she points to her mouth reminding me to smile. I try, but I just feel shocked.  Dad walks over to me and hands me a a match box. I grab the box and search the crowd for Cory. I see Jason with his arms crossed with an unreadable expression. I tear my eyes away from him and find Cory looking how I feel on the inside. Shocked. 

"You just need to smile and light the fire. Give a little speech and you're done." Dad instructs me handing the wine glass over to me. I take it with a smile and a shaky hand. 

"Good evening, I hope that everyone enjoyed our dinner. I am honoured to make a toast and light the bonfire tonight. Now will everyone raise their glasses." I watch as everyone raises their glasses and I do the same hand still shaking. 

"Congratulations to my hardworking Father, he took the time and effort to create a successful business. I am thankful that he is passing his life's work onto me. To hard work and the business." Everyone repeats me and cheer. I hand the glass to my mom and grab a match. I flick it against the rough side and watch the flames snap alive. I drop the match into the fire and watch the fire grow. Everyone cheers and claps. My stomach churns but I maintain the smile. Thomas Dixon and his son Jason walk up to me. 

"Congratulations June, I am glad to be calling you my business partner in the future." Thomas says giving me a warm smile. I smile back and hold my hand out to shake. He gives my hand a firm shake and turns to Jason.

"I do believe that Jason will be taking over my place too, I hope that this business grows while it is in our youth's hands." Thomas smiles and pats Jason on the back. 

"I am sure that we will expand and create bonds over this business." I keep my voice light but inside I feel like puking. Thomas nods and walks away. Jason holds my gaze. 

"Little Miss Perfect, you have a dirty secret. How are you going to juggle both lives?" Jason asks. I open my mouth to answer, but he turns away and follows his father. I frown. 

"Congratulations Ms. Conners." Mrs. Jensen says. I smile. 

"Thank you Mrs. Jensen." She sighs. 

"I see you look at Jason, I hear some rumors about him. I am so happy that you and darling Harvey are together." My heart stops. 

"Yes, Mrs.Jensen. It is quite late and it is a lovely evening." I say looking up at the moon. Mrs. Jensen sighs. 

"Sweet June, you have the same eye for beauty as your mother." I nod and she walks away to go bother some other poor lady. I look around and see Cory waving to me. I look around me and excuse myself. I walk towards my brother. 

"Dad, he just. I can't believe-" 

"I know, I can't either but hey at least you get to be whatever you want." I say with a tight smile. Cory sees right through me. 

"I may be a boy but I am also your twin. I see that sadness." Cory pokes my stomach. I grab his hand. 

"I know, everything will be fine. The only thing I worry about is Jason and Mrs. Jensen finding out about you know." I say clearing my throat. Cory nods. 

"Yeah, Harvey didn't show up tonight. It might raise some rumors, be careful now I am tired and I have a test tomorrow so I'll see you in the morning. Do not drink too much." Cory warns. I giggle. 

"Right, because I am like you and drine four glasses of wine." I tease. Cory fakes a heartbreak, but laughs. 

"Goodnight sis." He pats my head. 

"Night." I say and he walks away. I turn to walk over to my parents. I prepare myself for what is coming next. 

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Jason's POV

"Jason, if you keep running off you'll reveal our secret." Thomas sighs. I ignore his words and continue towards my car. 

"Jason, you have to be more careful. Someone could have looked through your car windows and seen that." I snap my head up to see where Thomas is pointing. I see my jacket slung across the backseat in the open. I groan. 

"I know, I was in a rush." I say. Thomas glares at me. 

"I did not raise you to be so careless." I unlock the car and we both get in. 

"Mrs. Jensen would have been all over that like a moth drawn to a flame. I would have destroyed everything I worked to keep secret." I close my eyes and send out a silent prayer. Oh God, if you are out there please make him stop. We ride home in an uncomfortable silence. 

"Jorden texted me. Congratulations on becoming the Blue rank." I smile, but every slightly. 

"Thank you." I say glancing over to him. 

"I never ranked up from Black to become a Sliver. I though you would do the same, looks like the King had other plans." Thomas lets out a laugh. 

"I have never even met the King so, this makes no sense to me. Shouldn't a Gold rank become Blue?" I ask. Thomas thinks for a minute. 

"I'd assume so but you are smart and better then any of  the Golds." Thomas says. I nod at his words. We make it to our house. It is not a mansion, but it isn't a normal house either. The garage door opens and I drive in and kill the engine. 

"It is late, I believe you have school tomorrow so get to bed. I'll talk to Annie about your rank. She'll be over the moon." Thomas says. I unbluck my seatbelt and follow suit. I walk into the house and Little Andy runs and hugs me. I pat his head. 

"Hey squirt." I laugh. Andy smiles up at me. I pick him up and sit him on my hip. 

"Say goodnight Andy, it is bedtime. You can visit with Jason tomorrow." Annie walks into the mudroom and takes Andy out of my arms. Andy waves at me and I wave back. 

"I'm going to bed Annie, Thomas has news to share with you. I think you'll be happy about it." I say. Annie smiles. 

"Jason, when are you going to stop saying our names?" Annie asks. Her eyes reflect a little hurt. 

"I don't think I am ready to say Mom and Dad yet." I say. Annie smiles. 

"I understand, now get to bed. Andy here already fell asleep and you should do the same." I glance at Andy who's eyes are closed and his mouth is making sweet child breaths. I head up to my room and close the door. I peel off my suit from tonights dinner. I picture June's shocked face when her Father announced her to be the next in line for the family business. She is amazing to be holding up that smile throughout the whole thing. No I can't think that way. I flop onto my bed and close my eyes. 

"Tomorrow will be different. No more June and my life can continue like normal." I whipser. I drift off letting the darkness consume me. 

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June's POV

All the guests clear out and I feel like I can breath again. The maids start to tidy up the place taking empty glasses into the kitchen. I decide I am not going to be standing around so I start to help. 

"June Diana Conners! What are you doing in your party dress?" I look over my shoulder and see my mom's shocked face. 

"Oh yeah my party dress." I give the glasses that I picked up to a maid. She surries off into the kitchen. I start to head up stairs to my room. 

"No, June Diana Conners come here." I close my eyes and put on a smile.

"Yes Mom?" 

"Come here not stop in the middle of the stairs." I sigh and walk towards her. I stop at an arms length away. 

"I am proud of you my dear." She hugs me. 

"Thank you Mom." I hold her and nuzzel my face into her neck 

"Now go to bed. Big day tomorrow." She pulls away and starts to instructs the maids on what to do. I go to my room and take my dress off. I slip into sweatpants and a tank top. I shoot a text to my best friend Khloe. 

June

Hey, test tomorrow!

Khloe

Ik 

June 

Congrats 

Khloe 

Thx, u made me cool :)

June

No you made yourself cool, it was all you 

Khloe 

whatevs, gn

June

Good Night <3

I turn my phone off and smile. This has been an eventful night and I am thankful for it. 

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The End (of this chapter) 

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