Runaway Girl...

Chapter 18 - Why Didn't You Tell Us Before?

Dad's pov

So, everyone found out that Grandpa Harold is actually alive. No one could actually believe tis but it is very true. The people who took Grandpa Harold to the hospital, are actually friends of Shania and the grandkids of Mrs Meadows. We invited them to dinner this evening to say thank you for bringing Grandpa safely to the hospital and informing us. Grandpa told us everything that grandma did to him and all of us were in shock, but we are glad that he is back which family and that is all that matters. But we still need to talk to Mrs Meadows about all of this and why didn't say anything about this to us. She is coming over with her 3 grandkids, who's names I have forgotten, but I will learn them from Shania, if she will talk to me. We had another argument yesterday. I was at fault because I keep pointing out that she needs to start being independent and as I kept telling her, she got angry at me, she won't talk to me now. But I need t find out if she will forgive me.

As soon as we reached home, Grandpa told us what happened and then we got started on dinner; well the ladies got started dinner. As it is 5pm, the men went shopping for drinks. For dinner today, there is spaghetti bolognese, macaroni cheese, potato salad, pasta salad, and cottage pie. That is a lot of food but it is worth it.

'Jai, don't forget to get some cheese.' Dad says. My dad, Uncle Sam and Grandpa Harold are getting drinks, whilst me, Josh and Harry are getting snacks and desert. As soon as we got inside the supermarket, each group went of to get the required stuff.

*30 minutes later*

Me, Harry and Josh went to get all the stuff and we then paid for it. We went outside and waited by the car. We waited for my dad, Uncle Sam and Grandpa Harold for about 40 minutes. They are taking their time.

'How long till they come out? We have been waiting for them for a very long time.' Josh moans.

'I know right. It doesn't take that long to get the drinks.' Harry says.

'Well, we did bring 2 cars, so maybe we can take one car and go home, they can come home whenever they are finished.' I said.

'That does sound like a legit plan! Let's go!' I said. We got into the car we originally came in and we went home. I got Josh to call Uncle Sam to tell them that we left to go home.

'I am so glad you understand that dad. See you when you get home.' Josh says on the phone. The boys fell asleep, whilst I was driving. It is now 6:20pm, it is kind of getting late but we still got 20 minutes until we reach home because it is rush hour, meaning people have finished work, so there is a lot of traffic. I hate going out in traffic, it annoys me so much.

*6:50pm*

We finally reached home after what felt like an hour worth journey. It was such a boring journey. I couldn't even put music on because Harry and Josh were sleeping, and music would just disturb them, so I just drove in silence the whole journey. I am so happy to be home but there is still no sign of my dad, Uncle Sam and Grandpa Harold. They must have been stuck in the traffic we were in. Me and the boys went inside the house and went to put the snacks away.

'Smells really nice in here!' Harry says.

'Thank you. Where is your dad, Uncle Mike and Grandpa Harold?' Mom asked asked Harry.

'Oh, we don't even know what is happening but there is a lot of traffic, so they must be on the way.' Harry says.

'Okay, don't worry.' Mom says. As soon as my mom finished talking, my dad, Uncle Sam and Grandpa Harold walked through the door. They looked so annoyed.

'Hey, you are finally home.' Mo says.

'Yeah, we are home. There is a lot of traffic and these 3 just left.' Dad says.

'Yeah, we got bored waiting for you 3, so we just left.' I said.

'Oh okay, well, whatever the case, the guests should be here by now. Why are they not here yet?' Dad says.

'You're right dad, Mrs Meadows and her grandkids should be here by now. Shania, call one of your friends now!' I moaned.

'I don't have to because they are already here. And, don't yell at me or even talk to me.' Shania says. She gave me an evil look.

'How do you know they are here?' I asked.

'Because there is something called texting and Tony texted me saying that they are outside our house.' Shania replied. She went over to the door and opened it. Mrs Meadows and her grandkids were standing on the other side of the door.

'Hello, Shania, how are you?' Mrs Meadows says.

'Mrs Meadows, yes, I am fine thank you. Please come in.' Shania says.

'Hello everyone!' Mrs Meadows says.

'Sharon, hello!' Grandpa Harold said.

'Harold? You are here?' Mrs Meadows says.

'Why are you surprised Sharon?' Grandpa says.

'It is just you are here. But I didn't know that Katrina let you go.' Mrs Meadows added.

'Mrs Meadows, can you please tell us why my dad was locked in one room in your house? And why did you keep my dad for so long?' Dad asked.

'Okay, fine, I will tell you everything.' Mrs Meadows says.

'Thank you Sharon. Come in and please have a seat.' Grandpa says.

'Okay, but can I just say that, as the rest of you know, I have had nothing to do with Katrina and her plans.' Mrs Meadows added.

'We know that Mrs Meadows. We just want to know why dad was kept captive at your house for so long?' Mom asked.

'Well, Harold must have told you all about Katrina killing some guy instead of Harold.' Mrs Meadows started.

'Yeah, he told us about that.' Aunt Amelia says.

'Okay, so as soon as Katrina made Harold unconscious and killed tat guy, she put Harold in my car and told me to put him in the spare room in my house, whilst she took the dead man and buried him somewhere. She told me to treat Harold badly and let him die but I didn't. I let him live healthily in my house. I also let him know that Shania is his son's child, he was happy but didn't want to meet her because of Katrina. So, he didn't come in Shania's way.' Mrs Meadows explained.

'Oh my god! But why didn't you ket him come home to his family?' Mom asked.

'Katrina had had my 3 kids and my 5 grandchildren captive. She abducted them all and kept them all captive. She said that if I told him to go home, then she would hurt my family. I didn't want anything bad to happen to my best friend.' Mrs Meadows continued.

'Oh, Mrs Meadows, we are really sorry for what she did, but you don't have to worry about mom because she is with the police ad is getting the death sentence soon.' Dad says.

'That's good.' Mrs Meadows says.

'Now, no more talk about Katrina and let's make our way to the table. Dinner is ready.' Grandpa says.

We all went to the table whilst the ladies went to set everything in place, well, the table is already set, the food only needs to come out to the table. The food started to come out and I noticed Grandpa is annoyed by something. When everyone leave, I shall ask him then.

'Dinner is served. Please help yourselves.' Mom says.' The ladies sat down and they started to eat. Mrs Meadows's 3 grandkids looked like they are enjoying themselves. I don't remember their names, it really bugs me. I to ask Shania.

J: 'Hey, what are Mrs Meadows's grandkids names again? :) x'

S: 'Jack, Gareth and Tony! Now, don't message or talk to me!'

J: 'Thanks! I'm sorry. Can't we just talk about this please? x'

S: 'There is nothing to talk about. Sorry!'