Revenge Never Knocks

Chapter 14: Knowledge is Power

Present – A Week Later

Jackson has been spending a lot of time with Vivian, they went on official dates and made love. He has been sleeping in her house because he didn't want to face his father. Similarly, Isabella has been staying with Sebastian and spending time with him.

On the other hand, Nicole is leaving the house every day, in the evening to go to work. She works at a café.

'Babe, I don't want to wake up,' Jackson groans and pulls the duvet over his head. Vivian giggles and yanks the duvet off of him and chucks it onto the floor. Jackson groans even louder, 'You're so evil, Vee.'

'Come on, Jack, it's already 3 p.m and we only woke up. You have work, you know?' Vivian rolls her eyes and sits on the bed beside Jackson. They have something for each other, they like each other- Vivian, is supposedly acting. They weren't exactly sure if they wanted to date yet, so they aren't a couple. It's complicated.

'I am not going today.'

'Yes, you are,' Vivian smacks his arm.

'Nope,' he pops the 'p', 'I am the boss, and no one tells me what to do,' he smiles and winks at her.

Vivian raises her eyebrow, 'Is that a challenge?' she smirks.

He grins and kisses her, 'If you want it to be.'

'Accepted,' Vivian replies, 'Now get ready, we need to go see your mother. It's been a week; you need to know how she is.'

'You're right, fine I will get up,' he rubs his eyes.

They both get ready within a few hours. Sebastian and Isabella are still sleeping so they decide not to wake them up and Nicole is at work. They both head out and drive to Julia's flat. They both reach the flat and enter. Julia greets both of them and prepares tea. The flat is quite spacious, immaculate, and subtly decorated.

'It's so nice to have you both here,' Julia welcomes.

Jackson hugs her, 'I am so sorry for everything, mum.'

'Nonsense, Jack. Let's move on and not talk about that,' Julia shrugs.

'I have also prepared some snacks, you both dig in,' she says, placing some biscuits and chocolate cupcakes on the table.

'Thank you for this, Julia, but it is not needed. We came to see if you are okay,' Vivian objectifies.

'I am perfectly fine, dear, and eat.'

They both take cupcakes and begin eating, 'So, how have things been?' Jackson asks his mother.

'Not used to the loneliness of course, but I am getting the hang of it,' Julia replies, 'How are all of you? And Bella?'

'We are all fine. Isabella is at my house with Sebastian,' Vivian answers.

Julia raises her eyebrow, 'You all been spending time together?'

Jackson nods, 'Bella, and I have not returned home since you left.'

'How's your father?' melancholy whirling in her eyes.

'No clue. I haven't seen or heard from him. But I am pretty sure he is drowning his sorrows in alcohol, like always,' Jackson mutters in irritation.

'Jack, he is probably alone, go see him. He is your father, after all.'

'Actually, he is not. I am adopted,' Jackson states. Vivian places her hand on top of his under the table to calm him down. He immediately holds her hand and she brushes her thumb over his knuckles.