Dissension Affection

Chapter 1

Van, Dell and Reid were approaching the red ribbon. Inches away from cutting it when a sudden commotion grasped their attention. Turning around the brothers saw a group of people forming near the entrance of the launch party.

Struggling over the heads. Van finally saw what was happening, "He's going to light himself on fire!" He warned the crowd and his two brothers.

At once Van sprung into action, leaping off the stage and taking his blazer off as he ran towards the man who was planning on burning himself alive.

Van's brothers followed him, as they too leaped off th stage to save this stranger's life. Van noticed his brothers running to aid him so he stopped and pushed them towards the bodyguards to prevent them from coming in harms way.

Dell and Reid struggled against the vice grips of the bodyguards, but it was futile. Fear shone in their eyes for their eldest brother, their fear doubled as the shreaks of the man in flames grew.

Van threw his blazer on top of the man and tucked and rolled with him on the ground. A guest had enough sense to use a nearby fire extinguisher. Soon the flames were out, and the unknown man's shrieks had also come to a halt. Van checked the stranger's pulse and bowed his head.

"He's no more."

~~~~~~~8 Hours earlier~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Today we are all gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ross enterprises and my late Grandfather's birthday. Ross enterprises had begun with my Grandfather in 1967 and er-....erm"

"Go on dear. You can do it. Just believe in yourself."

"Grandma I can't do it. These things are best left to the boys or our parents. I'm no good at this."

"Ah. Mia, why do you think that? Your just as capable, if not more capable than those three rascals!"

"Gramms you know I can't handle the media and the press. They make me nervous and I'm already nervous although I've taken my medication. I'm worried I'll forget everything when the media arrives and then I will just tarnish the Ross name."

Mia Ross was the only grandaughter of the family and often felt like a burden on her family due to her constant breakdowns. Her family treasured her and supported her, yet she always suspected that she was the rotten apple in amongst their thriving success.

"Oh child don't look so dejected. This is only a practice. And during the real thing I will stand right behind you. Come here now child. Sit next to me," she stroked Mia's hair. "We all have weaknesses my child, that's why we are made in pairs. If you have a weakness your pair will make it your strength. Want to know how I met your grandad?"

Mia curiously says, "I don't think I actually know how you two met," she places her head on her grandma's lap, basking in the comfort her grandmother had to offer.

Gramms pats Mia's head, "I was flying a kite and your Grandfather was also flying a kite. Our competitive race, to see who's kite reached the highest, lead our kite strings to get tangled together. Next day your grandfather reached my house gates acting like Romeo. I warned him about my father who was extremely protective of me and in those days your Grandfather's acts of affection and expression of love would be deemed inappropriate, but your grandfather didn't give up and he won over my father and my heart."

Mia queries, "what happened next Gramms?"

"Well love teaches us how to live life dear. Life has not been lived until a little bit of love has been experienced. It awaits for everyone. I hope you and your brothers find your other halves soon Mia."

Mia affectionately kisses her Grandmother's cheek, hugs her and asks "Gramms will you make Grandpa's favourite dishes? And can you record a video diary of our family, as a tribute to Grandpa?"

"Ah dear. It's been 30 years since he has left us, but even today I remember his favourite dishes, favourite colours, favourite tie. Of course I will make his favourite dishes. And a video diary? Why not?"

"Thank you so much grandma!" Mia hugs her grandma.

Her Grandmother chuckles. "Alright. Alright, child let me breath now."

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Author's note:

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Pic of Mia