The Story of Grace

Chapter 18

Grace's pov.

I woke up to the sun pouring through my bedroom window. Then I remembered yesterday's events and instantly smiled the concert was in 2 weeks! How was I supposed to find the perfect outfit by then!?

I got out if bed and got dressed, then I walked down the hallway into the living room only to see a note Jace left for me.

Got called into work early today! Youll start school again on Monday! Be home soon! -Jace PS: don't do anything stupid!

I groaned. Was school really necessary? Okay maybe it was!

I decided that since I didn't have anything to do I'd stay home all day and watch Netflix! So much for getting ready. I ploped down on the couch and started watching The Vampire Diaries. One of my favorite shows!

I was on my 2nd episode till I was rudely interrupted by my phone ringing. Thinking it was Lexi I picked it up with a sigh.

"Really Lex! Damon and Elena are about to kiss this is one of my favorite episodes!" I playfully said into the phone.

"I'm sorry didn't mean to interrupt but I was hoping we could talk Grace....." I stopped breathing for a moment. My eyes widened. "Justin?" I whispered. "Yeah its me....I just wanted to say I'm sorry baby it was a big mistake and I'm a mess with out you!" He begged into the phone.

I sighed. Justin is such a sweet boy. He just has some things to work through. Maybe he could change.

"Okay" I said into the phone confidently. "Really you'll take me back?!" I sighed "I never said that I said okay as in I forgive you but you said you never really liked me and what you did was wrong....I can't take you back" there was a long pause.

"Look I made a mistake. And I know you miss me okay! I'm not giving up on us okay Grace..." He said his voice stern. "Well I gave up on us the minute I seen you with that girl! So I suggest you leave me alone!" I yelled into the phone. Then hung up.

Well that was a great way to ruin a perfectly good day.

I continued my episode only to be interrupted by a knock on the door. Ugh.

Jace's pov.

This is just great! I had to leave to meet with a lawyer, I have child services up my ass. I wasn't planning on loosing Grace though. I have to try and find a way out of this.

I left a note saying I'd go to work so I wouldn't worry or scare Grace she's all I have left now. She's only sixteen she shouldn't be dealing with this.

As I walked into the building. I went up to the desk lady and told her my name and the reason I was there.

She said that the lawyer would be with me in a minute. I learned that the lawyers name was Laura.

A few minutes later I was approached by a skinny looking woman with light brown hair in a suit. "Hi I'm Laura what could I help you with today any paper work you need me to look at" she asked.

"Uh no but I do have a few questions and maybe you could help me with something..." I asked hopefully. She nodded and we walked to her office.

I prayed that she would be able to help me.

Grace's pov.

I didn't know who was at the door and I didn't want too. But I got up paused Netflix and got the door.

"Hi I was wondering where Jace Jackson was?" An older woman with blonde hair and blue eyes asked. She was kind of chubby and had a fancy suit on with a clip board in her hand.

"Uh he's not home....who are you exactly?" She nodded "I'm guessing Jace didn't tell you" she said. "I'm from child services, they are concerned that Jace isn't fit to take care of you. You're Camari Jackson right?" She said.

Oh shit. What why didn't he tell me. This is very much something I need to know! I cant believe this. I felt like all the air was knocked out of me. Was I going to be taken away. But Jace was eighteen! They can't do this!

I sat down with the lady watching me closely. "You can call me Grace..." I said and motioned for her to sit.

20 minutes later and after many questions the lady who's name I learned to be was Mary had asked me. Jace walked in. Not even noticing Mary.

"Sorry I'm late Grace I can order take out if you want?" He said on his phone then looked up. "Uh Hi " he seemed very confused. Then it hit him. "Your with child services aren't you?" He sighed and sat down beside me.

"Yes I am" Mary said eyeing Jace. "When will Grace be starting school again?" She asked Jace " Monday " he answered all her questions then she said she'd get back to us soon.

After she walked out the door I looked at Jace waiting for an explanation. "Look I'm sorry I was gonna tell you eventually... I just didn't know when or how" he said.

"It's fine I guess" I sighed I didn't know what to think or do.I was scared and felt bad for Jace this was all my fault. I was his burden his problem causer. Even my mom didn't want me. And my dad obviously hated me.

Why was I even here. I just gave Jace a hug and went upstairs to sleep. Sick and tired of life.

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I wake up to the sound of banging on the door. I don't bother to get it. Instead I get dressed quickly and brush my teeth. Then I walk out side.

At the door is a man and a woman along with Mary and a police man. I instantly was scared.

Jace was at the door with them talking obviously frustrated. None of them seen me so I just stood back and listened carefully.

"Look I'm sorry but we think she should be with someone more fitting to take care of a teenage girl." Someone said. "Look she needs her brother I'm all she has left you can't do this!" Jace yelled. "It's only for a while Jace you can see her whenever you'd like but don't you want a career and life!" Mary said trying to calm him. "Plus shes almost 17 she'll be 18 soon there is no need to freak out but she dose need a stable home." The man said.

With that I knew I had to leave. But before I could run to my room someone grabbed my arm. I turned around. Only to see the man with dark hair and brown eyes. He looked kind, but also determined.

"Look were only taking you for both you and your brothers own good! He should have the opportunity to have a career and go to college just like you !" I stopped.

He did deserve that. Why should I take that away. I started to cry. He was my brother and I loved him, I felt torn inside. I didn't want to leave him.

I could see Jace tearing up as I walked in front of the mystery man with Mary close behind while the woman with the suit and brown hair whispered to Jace. He just shook his head and I couldn't take it so I ran into his arms

He hugged me back and I started sobbing. I couldn't stop and he kept telling me everything was going to be okay. Then someone pulled me away so I cried more. "It'll be okay Grace I'll get you back I promise!" He yelled with tears in his eyes. I hope he was right.

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The drive to this unknown house seemed to go on forever. All I could think of was my mom. Why would she let this happen we could've all been happy even without my dad. I felt alone and I didn't know what was to come next.

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