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Cj's POV

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Cj's POV

Johnny b docks the boat on the sand he runs back over to us and help Sarah and then me "ow"I say "sorry" her grabs the two empty gasoline container as we walk towards the town "hey, listen we're gonna get some gas, find a phone and get out of here"he tells us I've been keeping my distance from them every since they got "married" "how are we gonna pay for the gas"Sarah ask limping "don't worry about it. We'll figure it out"he says "cj you ok"he asks I just shrug

Kiara's POV
"they're fancy people. They've had three governors in the family they've run Charleston for,like 300 years." I tell jj and Pope, jj has been distant from me since we kissed last night but I just have to give him some time "these kook's make our kook's look like pouges you sure this is the place,pope"jj says looking out the window as we park outside a big mansion "pretty sure."he said taking the keys out of the car "all right"jj says getting out first with me going after him "twenty-seven king street.yeo this is the place"Pope say holding up the letter me and JJ move closer to the gate "talk about home security. Are those spikes to keep people out"jj says turning around "no"I say "the slave quarters are over there"Pope says "these were to keep people in"Pope says with a sigh

John B's POV
We're walking around when we see a man eating a sandwich "so good I'm starving"I say as we watch him it Sarah pushed me forward as we walk up the stairs "we gotta get some food.follow my lead"I tell them "ok"Sarah says I turn to cj to see her spacing out I push her shoulder a little bit

"cj you good? Did you hear what I said"I ask her "yes John I did hear what you said"I stop in my tracks now I definitely know something is up she never calls me John b or John we walk past tables seeing people talking and eating I accidentally bumped into some waiter making him spill drinks on this rich guys tucks "I'm so sorry"the waiter says

"you idiot"he says "I see cj look at him stepping back "oh my god you shoes"Sarah say as he takes off his truck Jacket "this is a 1,700 jacket!"the guy exclaims "I am so sorry"Sarah says "a hundred percent on me I'm sorry. I bumped into him"I tell him "is there anything I can do?"Sarah asks the lady while she takes the money

"so your saying your gonna pay for it"he asks "we don't have any money.im broke"I tell him "of course you don't"he says "sir--"the waiter starts "pathetic!"he says looking at me "let me talk to my manager ok"the waiter says "I'm sorry"I say starting to walk away cj and Sarah follow behind me "you and me need to talk later"she nods "did you get it"I ask Sarah

"what are you talking about? You mean this"she ask me holding up the money "oh my god"I whisper while she smiles "I'll sugar mama you"she tells me "I was hoping you'd say that"I tell her as we continue walking

Jj's POV
Pope knocks on the door before standing back with me and Kie "you think that was too much?"he asks us "it echoed the entire house. That's for sure so they definitely heard it" I say looking at him "maybe nobody's home"Kie suggest he knocks on the door louder this time the door then opens making Pope step back a man opens the door looking at us "you must be Pope"he says pointing at Pope Kie looks at me

"umm...are you Mr.limbrey?"he asks "Ms.limbrey was expecting you yesterday."he states "oh. I'm sorry...my car broke down on the way up here"Pope explains"carburetor blew up in the middle of nowherevile."I cut in "sorry about that" he looks at me "yeah,she was real upset when you didn't show up yesterday"he says "we tried to call but there's no number in the invitation"Kie says showing the letter I clear my throat

"we got here as fast as we could"she says "she also expected you to come alone"he says me and Kie look at each other "I mean these are my friends. They helped find the merchant too. I --"he starts ",the instructions were explicit you friends can stay outside"he says "we'll were kinda I package deal,man"I said in the same tone as him

"jj.its ok I got this"he tells me "I'll be good"he says "yeah we'll be right here"Kie tells him "keep the car running"he tells her "yep"she says with holding his hand with a nod as he walks inside the door slams on our faces "what is up with you"Kie asks

me "what do you mean?"I respond "you've been distant"she says "well first of all your not my girlfriend I don't need to explain myself and second I'm not in the mood ok I miss my cici and I'm never-"I sigh "you're never gonna get it"I tell her she grabs my hand "so help me understand jj I'm here for you when she wasn't"I scoff and pull my hand away "no Kie were friends nothing more nothing less"she nods "fine"

Pope's POV
After the guy closes the door I look around to see one of the most kookiest house I've ever seen he walks me too an office he sighs heavily "just wait in here. Ms.limbrey will be right with you"he says walking away I observe the room I look at a picture on fireplace I walk over to a book shelf I see a book called divine miracles I hear clanking behind me and see a lady who i think is Ms.limbery I see her walk towards me with crutches attached to her arms

"mr.heyward"she says looking at me with a chuckle "I'm varla limbrey."she says walking towards me "uh.pope people call me pope"I say as she sits on one of the couches "have a seat"she tells me "thank you so much for everything this really means a lot to me."I say as she places her crutches down "can I offer you something?"she ask pouring herself some tea

"I'm ok thank you"she nods "well you look thirsty"she says she passes me a cup I quickly grab it as I see her hand shaking "I think a toast is in order.to finding the unfindable"she says picking up her cup and toasting "against all odds, you and your friends managed to beat everyone to the royal merchant, including me, and Lord knows I tried I also know you've since lost the gold to ward Cameron"she says looking at me

"how do you know that?"I ask her "ward Cameron and I have a long and tortured and history. I funded his first development project."I cut her off "but he wouldn't--" I start "he wouldn't need to ward and I we're partners in the search for the Royal merchant I'm afraid that big John Routledge was not the only one that ward double-crossed"she tells me

"ok"I say looking down "what else do you know"I ask looking back at her "I know that rafe Cameron killed sheriff peterkin. I have proof of it"she says "so you can clear John B's name?"I ask her "easily, at any time"she says she turns on a tape "...of the gun. He's protecting his son. It was rafe Cameron who killed sheriff peterkin"I listen to the tape

"Gavin"I say "I know exactly what happened on the tarmac."she says with a creepy smile "so you have the evidence,and you know him and our other friend our innocent so why don't you,just go clear his name it's the right thing to do?"I ask her

"other friend?"she asks "yeah her name was Ciara"she nods "my friend, the limberys did not maintain their position in the lowcountry for these last 300 years by giving away something of value for free. Yes,I can exonerate your friends, but first, there is something that I want.its a little thing, really, I think you know what it is I want the key"she says "a key?"I ask confused

"like a truck key? I have house keys. I'm sorry...I don't know-- a key"she scoffs "I'm afraid our relationship won't be very productive if we aren't honest with each other. Denmark's key"she says I still have no idea what she is talking about "as in Denmark tanny?"I ask "yes" "ms.limbrey,I'm sorry,but I have no idea what you're talking about" but for my friends I'll go find it I'll do what I need to do. I'll find one if you need it but I don't know what your talking about,"I tell her as she grabs her crutches and stands up angrily

"come now"she says she walks me to a room with papers on a desk she picks up a picture of something "do you recognize this?"she asks handing me the picture I look at it "ring any bells?"she asks again "no I'm sorry it doesn't"I say shaking my head handing it back to her "hmm you can keep that"she says taking it back with a chuckle

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