Things were going great in life. Been sober for most of the year, jobs are great. Life is just great. Everything seemed perfect. Of course.... Things can't always be perfect. Take my brother for example. Drugged into insanity, become a murderer, kidnapped me twice. Life isn't always perfect, but when too many perfect things happen.... Well, it will have to stop some time.
Take today for example. Josh is doing great working at the shop and I've had to leave a message on my door for Nik saying to not hurt Josh ever, no matter what he sees. He agreed of course, he doesn't like upsetting or hurting me, which is sweet I suppose. We also have a memorial spot for Jade since she was loved by many people that came in. When Spencer came in for the last couple of minutes I had offered Josh a ride home which he said was ok since his mother was outside waiting for him.
"So, I can not be bothered to cook. What about you?" Spencer questioned.
"I can not be bothered."
"Take out?"
"Definitely."
"First. The art show." He told taking my hand.
"Hopefully this time, I won't be in a screaming match." I joked causing us to laugh.
Spencer grabbed the dinner from the car to bring it all up while I went to go get the movie set up since we were on date night. I walked into my place and shut the door behind me, before turning round and looking up to see Nik there drinking beer.
"Oh your home! Lovely, was beginning to think you were working a case."
"Nik..... what the hell are you doing here?"
"Well Riv, I come bearing news." He told making me grab my hidden gun from the table next to the front door and pointed my gun to him causing him to hold his hands up. "Really now?"
I aimed towards his leg again and pulled the trigger only for nothing to happen. When that happened his smile grew and he put his hands down.
"You really think I'd never located any of your weapons. John may have been a prick in his life but he sure as hell knew how to teach us to be criminals, and father dearest knew how to teach us how to hide weapons. A family that not only try to be righteous but also break the laws and fight the government! What a family to be born into!" He told making me put the gun back down.
"You have broken into my place! What your gonna kidnap me again?!"
"What no!....Ok maybe depending how things go. But I'm also here for beer, it's hard to get good beer when your on the run from the police or in a mental institution. Think I might be a bit of a light weight though, I never did get to try alcohol till I got out of the institution." He stated looking at the bottle before shrugging and having more of it.
"Nik, Spencer is coming up those flights of stairs and will be here any second." I stated making him hit his head in realisation.
"Oh I know. Date night, took you to that new art show in town." He told as he began to walk around the place. "I like the place, screams you."
"I.... why are you here?"
"I'm so glad you asked that little sis. But before I tell you let me just say, I'm really hurt by the fact you have our picture down." He added pointing to the face down photo.
"Bad memories."
"Look, we both know why I killed Stella."
"It's why you stopped calling her mum."
"Yet you continue to do so."
"Same reason I haven't stopped calling you my brother. Your my family and I love you all."
"What is taking that boyfriend so long?" He questioned.
'Spence.... Where are you?'
The door behind me opened, causing me to slightly turn my head to see Spencer walking in. And it was obvious he hadn't noticed Nik.
"Ok so I was able to grab dinner from the car. But I was thinking we could skip it for now and...." he cut himself off once he looked up.
He dropped the food and quickly grabbed his hidden gun before aiming it at Nick. He quickly raised his hands but didn't remove his smile.
"What are you doing here?" He told as he put himself next to me to make sure he could easily protect me if needed.
"I come bearing news. I'm not here to kidnap Riv unless the situation really calls for it. I'm kinda a go with the flow type of dude you know, so I'm always up for anything."
"What news?"
"Dad isn't dead."
"What?!" We both questioned in shock.
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The Lady and Her Genius.
Fanfic(This is a sequel. Spoilers for the first book will be in this one. Read at your own discretion.) River Finley has had a troubled childhood. Her mother was murdered by her own brother, her father killed himself in front of her, lost her brother to a...
