IT WAS ALWAYS YOU(complete)

CONFRONTATIONS

It's been 2 weeks since the funeral and Aunt Clare had taken the twins back to Eastport and Sarah and Jordan went back to New York. I had stayed behind because I had decided to move back home. For 2 weeks, people have asked who is now the new CEO of the hotel. The staff were all very loyal employees, most of them had been with the hotel for 10 years and some even more. Manager Kim made everything possible from the party that Carter and his company hosted to the new changes that were made. When the staff held its weekly meeting every Friday, I showed up to one meeting but stayed hidden while listening to them voice out their opinions and concerns about things in the hotel and their usual talk. The staff members voiced their thoughts with love and warmth that I realize that the hotel is in great care. I slipped out of the meeting and decided to visit the house my parents left me and the twins. I got dressed in an army green tank top with jeans and combat boots. 

*outfit for the day*

I went to the lobby and asked the concierge to leave any messages for me with them unless its urgent then contact me. I went to the front got in my truck and drove to my parents house. I got out of the truck and stood there looking at the house that I grew up in, the house that sheltered me all those years growing up, the house my parents bought with their money, turned it into a humble home that raised me into the woman I am now. I opened the front door and stepped in. I walked around the house and took in all the familiar things that I grew up seeing and using.  I walked around the house and went to my room. I opened the door and took in the all too familiar view that brought back memories. The house was still in good condition despite it's 40 plus years. I contacted Manager Kim for help to find a contractor that can make sure that the house is still okay. She said she'll send a Jake Hardy and a Cameron Bilt. I asked her who they were and she said that I've seen them before. She later said that they work at Carter's company but were well known to be good carpenters and have helped rebuild the boardwalk at the beach. I thanked her then asked her to give them my number and set a day for them to take a look at the house. We said our goodbyes and I sat their thinking about the twins.

A few days later, a unknown number called me and I answered and a mans voice said, "Is this the number for the Millers?" "Yes, may I ask whose calling?" I said. The man chuckled lightly and said, "My name is Jake Hardy, and Manager Kim contacted me about your house?" " Oh, yes can you set a date to come see if my house is still in good condition?" I asked him. He replied back saying, "My partner and I are free today, will it be okay if we meet today to take a look at the house?" I thought about it for a few seconds then told him "I'm free. How soon can you guys get to 245 Modesto Drive?" He paused for a few seconds then said, "were around the corner, we'll be there in a few minutes"  I stood up and walked to the front of the house. I sat on the porch but then fought against it and went back inside.

 I changed from the dress I was wearing to black jeans, a white tank top, converse and a beanie. 

When I came down, I heard a loud knock at the door. Opening the door I came face to face with the same two security guards I saw at the beach. They were both sported surprised faces when they saw me standing there. The one who came and talked to me looked at me and said, "Is this the right address for Miller?" I was so shocked that I just stood there until the man asked me again, "Ma'am are you Miller?" I snapped out of my trance and  nodded my head and said " I'm Ms. Miller" The man offered me his hand and said " My names Jake Hardy and this is my colleague and brother Cameron Bilt. Can we take a look?" I stood aside and let them in and said, "I would like for all the rooms to be checked please and if you have trouble with any of the doors please call me I'll be in the backyard. Theres beer in the fridge and please don't hesitate to ask if you guys need anything.Alright, I'll leave you guys now." I turned around and walked to the fridge grab a bottle of orange soda and walked to the backyard to look at the swimming pool. I sat down in one of the chairs and laid there trying to relax, but my mind was with the two men who were currently inside my house. I remembered that these were the same two men who I saw were standing next to Carter at mom and dads funeral. I shook my head and just laid there until I feel asleep. 

*Camerons POV*

When the owner of the house opened the door, Jake and I were both shocked to find the same girl who was at the beach opening the door. We stood there until Jake asked the girl and when she finally let us in, my mind was thinking of a million things as to why this girl was baffling us both. When she left to go to the backyard, I told Jake that I will start from the second floor of the house while he goes through the first floor. I walked up the stairs and reached the first room and noticed that it looked like a master bedroom belonging to either the girls parents or her. I started from the bathroom and then as I was about to close the window next to the bed, I noticed that there were pictures on the nightstand. I closed the window and picked up one of the pictures and I was surprised that it was one of the girl and an a couple who looked to be in their 40s. The couple I noticed were the same couple we had the funeral for a weeks earlier. I remembered that Carter mentioned at the funeral that the couple were the parents of the one that got away. I put that picture down and picked up another one. This one was of the same couple, the girl and two bundles that looks like baby bundles, one pink and one blue indicating one boy and one girl. I picked up another and this one was of the girl and the two kids but the kids looks like they were 2 years old.  I was shocked that I picked up another picture and this one was of the kids only but they looked like they were 3 to 4 years old. I looked at the kids closely and the more I looked at then, the more I see that both kids resembled a very familiar blue eye man that Jake and I had learned to care and call our brother. I put all three pictures down then I continued doing my job thinking that I will ask Jake later. After I finished with the top floor, there was nothing wrong with any of the rooms. I walked back downstairs and and went to the kitchen to grab a beer from the fridge. When I looked outside I could see Ms.Millers lying on one of the chairs outside talking on the phone. I couldn't really  hear what she was saying but I was able to make out the last thing she said, "I know, mommy loves and miss you guys too. I'll see you guys really soon after mommy finish up here, okay? " I turned around and walked to the living room where Jake was finishing up. I sat down on one of the couches and Jake stopped what he was doing and said, " I found this under the bed of one of the rooms and I think its the girls room. " Jake handed me a picture and it was one of the girl and Carter except in this picture, they looked young and in love. He sat down across from me and we sat there silently looking at each other and at the picture on the table in the middle of us. 

* I couldn't get a picture of Colin and Kat so you can imagine Carter as Dominic Sherwood* 

*whichever works for you- remember you can change the characters to whoever you want*