Only At Night

The night he walked into my house was the night I  smoked more then five joints. My mind was in a magical trans.
I was soaking myself real good in a bubble bath full of lemon scented candles around me. There was a ring outside. The door opened and slamed.

I heard myself yelling that I'd be downstairs in a minute. I groaned and rose from my comfort zone. Dried my body up and fitted myself up in a nice hoodie, tights,  and sneakers.

I hopped down feeling light headed because of the stupid staircase or was it the giant crystal chandelier that made my eyes burned bitterly from my eye lids.

I made it down the stairs and strolled to the dining room. I sat down next to my brother and mother said grace.

We all ate in silence but there was something nagging at me to look up from my scrumptious plate. I sighed and gave in. I glanced up and saw two people l. One of them was my step uncle, if thats a real thing considering  that my grandmother was my step uncles step mother. The other was unrecognisable. He wore black from hair to toe. He kept his eyes on his plate and his hands played with his food. My step uncle nodged him and he swallowed the cucumber from his salad.

The more i stared the more i wanted him to look up and the more my eyes burned from keeping my sockets up.
I gave up and turned to my food.

Dinner was done and Sam and me took the liberty of preparing tea and biscuits.

We brought the tea and biscuits to the fire place. We all sat down and father cleared his throat.
"Jade, Sam. Your uncle and his son have some issues at the moment so we've decided to help your cousin Edward out. He will be staying with us for this last semester while your uncle sorts some of his issues."

I don't know what to think of this. My parents having someone to stay with us. My mother glanced my way and raised her brows. Which means we'll have a private discussion. She turned towards my step uncle.
"I hear Edwards a bright student. I think this will be good for both my children. Lately Jades been strange and Sam's been distant. I need to know what my children are up to every day of their lives but i don't have the time nor energy. So do i count on you, Edward?" Mother looked pointedly at Edward.

Finally he looked up and nodded. " Yes Mrs. Grande." I turned to look at his features but he dropped his head to his tea mixing. Mother smiled.
"Just call me aunty Madeleine."
Tea was done for and we all headed to our rooms.
Edward took his belongings and settled in the left wing which was way over at the other side of the house. Lucky him.

I layed on the cool tiles in my room and waited for my mother to call me. A few minutes went and my phone buzzed. I opened my eyes and checked my phone. To my hypothesis mother wishs for my audience.

I groaned and dashed past my room then turned a left for the master bedroom. Finally I strolled towards my parents door and knocked. Dad opened the door for me and let me pass him.

We gathered in my fathers study. My dad took his chair ,mom sat on an armchair and I leaned against his shelf needing space from them.
My dad stared at me and sighed.
"Lets just get to the point. We're only letting Edward stay here for a little while because uncle Jack had to get in trouble with Mr Moore."

I rolled my eyes. "The local kingpin? Is uncle Jack in depth or something." I said without care.
"Thats none of our business. We called you in here  because we are weary of the influence Edward can have on you and your brother." Father promted

I raised my brow. "Lets just say he's got dirt on him." Mother sighingly pressed out.
I looked at them and smiled. "Well I don't give a damn. All teenagers have dirt on them, wether their parents know it or not. Besides you both put so much on my plate that i don't have time to look at the menu. So that gives me an excuse to not even bother with the kid or any other person" I snorted and hopped out humming some nursery ryhm.

I went straight to my room and crashed into my bed. I shut my eyes and hoped my mind could whip up something good for the night.