The proposal

Chapter :24

Third person P.O.V

We entered to chaos

My mother trusted staff scattered like insects before a heavy rain fall. This is not a good sign. Zander whispered to Lacey. Lacey marveled at the beautifully furnished rooms. Your mother has a great eye for interior design. Zander mumbled something under his breath. They entered the the dining room. There is an emence table that took up the space there had to between twelve to twenty chairs .that were neatly spaced on each side. Lacey watched in silence as A maid carried plates and silverware . She arranged them swiftly and efficiently .As she had done the task millions of times she knew the order.

Janet entered in her Sunday attired button down white blouse with peach colored slacks. Beige pumps finished off her flawless ensemble. "Hello Janet" Zander said.

For once in his whole existence tears formed in her eyes "Alex.. can you for once call me.. mom. Please." She pleaded

A stupidified Alex only nodded. Her eyes wrinkled as she smiled morphing her slightly into a older versions on Janet.

The boys loudly entered they all looked at Janet perfusely whiling her eyes. They stood in shock as she composed herself. " take a seat boys" they all reluctantly sat down Lacey sat between James and Gabe. She didn't want to be too close to alex . Due to them breaking up minutes before their arrival. She should be comforting him but he had enough on his emotional plate at the moment. Janet cleared her throat .. boys y'all are here because your all family." James gasped and Alex stiffened"Alex James are biological brothers from their father . . Gabe , chad and Paul. Are biological sons of miles. Simone's me and mile's daughter. Tiffany and James are the taylors biological children."Her eyes glistened again "I'm so sorry son for your sister and nieces death."

At this point tears streamed down James face at the mentioning of his sister and niece. Lacey held his hand in comfort.

Alex face darkened at James and i's contact. I shot him a deadly " don't go there" glare. Alex stared lacey down for a mere second. The butler tried aimlessly to keep the doors closed. We heard a angry shouting minutes before the doors opened Chantel and Paul entered . " hello mother I wasn't invited to this family reunion and I brung a guest . Chantel took a seat next to Alex. " hello lover"she batted her fake eye lashes at him. James grasp her hand. Before , I leaped over this wide table and beat her to a bloody pulp.

Janet stood " than take a seat Paul. I was just explaining how everyone is related. Your their step brother." He smirked " I have been knowing since mikes told us before he suddenly died."

Lacey face was beet red as Paul . blew her an invisible kiss in her direction. He hoisted his feet upon the table scattering the silver ware in all directions.

Janet seemed oblivious to Paul's callous tone and Blatant disregard for manners. " boys and girls no matter if were blood related or not we are family."

Paul's malicious laughter rang out " family I am not family with a bastard!" Pointing directly at Alexander. " now ,that is in called for Paul" Janet said as alex clinched his fists. " in called for he shouldn't have the company my father built Gabe should he's the oldest son. Were his real sons."
"Paul stop this madness" chad and Lacey said in unison. " well..well.. the mouse found a voice. Everyone eyes turned from Paul to Lacey. "You didn't tell everyone your secret .. you beat your ex. And left him I mean ..,me for dead."

" It was self defense and you know it." Lacey screamed back .gazing in Alex direction as Chantel caressed his arm. Why don't you stop her! Lacey mentally screamed. So we were just a game in this twisted game . So be it you picked your side.

"You now have my left overs Alex. Shame the mighty have fallen." Paul smirked. Lacey felt with the verbal slap at what Paul had just uttered. Alex jaw muscles worked as he clinched his teeth together.

Janet tried to diffuse the tensions within the room. "Lacey dear I'm so sorry for all of this I really wanted to meet you Simone , Alex, and Jame all rave about you ."

"Thank you ma'am" Lacey said
" Oh dear call me Janet or momma jay as the grand babies like to call me." She beamed as she stirred her tea. " Ok janet"

That's when Chantel " accidentally spilled her tea in lacey' s direction" spilling it all over her lap. The cold seeped into her white jeans distorting it to a drowned out brownish color. Lacey stood up as both Gabe and James tried to help Lacey with the cold liquid.

Janet followed Lacey out of the room . At this moment away from all prying eyes she became more motherly. " You about my size but tinier I will give you a pair of jeans til yours are
washed ."
Lacey fallowed her to a simple designed room of pale green with accents of grey and and off white . She went to the closet carrying a pair of jeans. "You can have these dear"

Thank you janet.
She patted her hand " Alex always shuts down when furious so please don't take it that he is enjoying that skank's touch."

Lacey looked in shock" honey I maybe polished but I have a fowl mouth when the time presents itself. She laughed as she left the room.

Lacey's P.O.V

The jeans fit like a glove the material soft touch but extremely durable. I have to find more like this.she made a mental note. Two hands wrapped around her as she existed Janet's room. Paul's harsh voice sent chills down her spine. His touch made her skin crawl. " mouse I will have you even though that bastard has touched you .. your always mine. As he grasped my throat TIL I seen stars . I elbowed him in the gonads. As he hunched over in immense pain I looked into his pain glazed eyes. I am not your mouse and I will never be yours.
Punching him in the nose I knew it wasn't broken but bloods gushed even though. I whiped my bloody knuckles upon his fancy white polo . He screamed out " you bitch"
As one hand cupped his balls and the other held his nose. "That's ms. Bitch to you" I said in a sassy tone as I walked away.

I entered the dining room announcing " Janet thank you for the clothes and hospitality. I regretfully have to say that cannot stay for lunch.oh, your son is by your room he needs two bags of ice. Gabe or James can I get a ride to the gym. Staring Alex down as i asked them. His lips thinner into a thin tight line as he stared into my eyes. A look of " please help me"
Crossed his face. " sorry you lie in the bed you made". I walked out with a miserable James and a quiet Gabe." Is all your family events that exciting" I tried to lighten the mood.

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