The Emptiness She Holds

A coincidence?

Chapter 17: A coincidence?...

"Tell me everything you know" Vincent said across from me
I was currently in his study, it's been a week since I exposed my "mom"
I couldn't avoid them anymore so I came here on a mission

"I'm not telling you anything, now that my mother is dead you can get rid of me since you have no reason to keep me around" I said nonchalantly shrugging my shoulders

Vincent's face turned stone solid as if he masked his emotions and radiated anger instead
"Your not going anywhere, I'm still your guardian " he said slamming his fist down on the Mahoney table

"We don't have any blood relationship so send me to an orphanage already" I said rolling my eyes

" don't you know kid? Blood doesn't make us family, loyalty does" he said staring right at me while forming his hand into a fist which displayed his tat loyalty

I knew he was right, that's how I saw Ryan and my team....family.
I turned my gaze to the right avoiding the menacing stare from Vincent and instead looked at the portrait on his shelf

I stood up so quickly the chair almost fell over but I ignored that and headed straight for the portrait

I grabbed the frame and inspected it closely
It was that same blonde woman who I painted...only this time she's real instead of a painting it's a picture

She's with Vincent both are dressed formal, she's wearing a beautiful satin dress with pearls and her hair is down in waves while Vincent is wearing a suit with the buttons open at the top displaying his chest and his hair is styled in a messy way with his blonde hair falling slightly above his greenish and blue eyes

What's more intriguing about the picture is that they're both looking into each others eyes with so much love it made my heart twist in some kind of longing pain

Beautiful I thought as I looked at the unknown woman who haunts my dreams. I knew Vincent was following my every movement.

"Who is she" I said turning around and facing him while showing him the frame.
His eyes took in the picture and instantly softened as he laid eyes on it

"Camilla....my first love, my first everything " he said dragging his finger along her figure in the picture as if he was trying to remember the way she felt

"Why do you ask?" He said taking his attention away from the picture and bringing it towards me, curiosity etched on his features

"No reason just looked familiar " I said rather quickly and placed the frame back down in its respective spot before taking a seat again

What the hell did Vincent's dead wife have to do with me I thought blocking out Vincent's annoying voice

"Blair! Are you even listening to me?" I was snapped out of my thoughts as I saw Vincent's lady hand wave itself in my face

"Right um sorry" I said shaking away the thoughts that still wandered in my mind

I looked up to meet his gaze which surprised me because he was looking at me as if I actually mattered.

"Um I apologize for the bruise from last week..." i said nervously avoiding eye contact at the black and purple bruise that was fading away slowly

He only cleared his throat and smiled at me " don't worry about it kid you throw one heck of a elbow jab" he said slightly laughing

I only offered a small smile in return

"As I was saying,I don't think it's safe for you to leave because I don't know if you remember hearing about this sort of plan Rachel had mentioned before Silas had shot her?" He said looking at me expectantly

I only nodded silently not really listening once again I was captivated by another picture of Vincent's wife this time it's a family picture and she's pregnant

Vincent stops talking probably noticing that I wasn't listening once again

He follows my line of eyesight and confusion comes across his features

"Did....you know Camilla?" He asked with hesitation noticiable in his tone

I looked back at him silently meeting his eyes while looking back at the picture

"...I'm sorry....about what happened to her and your daughter " I said ignoring his question which would only make him curious

His jaw clenched while he shut his eyes tightly, I probably hit a nerve

"Thank you...." He said sighing before taking a shot of his scotch in a glass and gulping it down in one full swing

"Um great talk...can I go?" I said nervously getting up from the soft cushioned seat that warmed my buns

"Yes....you start school after tomorrow don't forget, so take one of the boys cars to get anything you need" he said giving me a warning look

"I've been in juvie for 3 years u really think I should attend that whack and privileged academy?" I said crossing my arms over my chest and giving him that seriously look

He only rolled his eyes "yes now go before I question the secrets your hiding any further" he said smirking knowing damn well I was hiding a bunch of shit

Letting out a huff I exited his office and went down stairs to the game rooms where the rest of the clan was

All the boys were scattered around the lounge area some on their respective bean bags with their legs open and some with their legs sprawled across the couch

Once I entered each pair of eyes looked directly at me

"I need to borrow someone's car" I said sighing hating to ask for a favor

They all looked at each other before yelling "NOT IT!"

Rolling my eyes "never fucking mind! I'll take a cab " I walked out and headed for the door before I heard Elias yell for me to wait

He rushed out with the rest in tow  which made me freeze, I gave them all a questioning look

"We're all coming, give us a few minutes to change " Elias said motioning towards their grey,black sweatpants and white,grey and black tank tops

I only rolled my eyes and nodded while taking a seat in the living room

"Don't forget to do y'all's makeup " I yelled out as they climbed up the stairs

They all turned around at the same time and gave me a glare that did nothing but tickle my attitude

Such babies

My thoughts went back to the angel like woman...was it a coincidence?

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