Omnipotence

Chapter Twenty Nine

UNEDITED

Veronica's pov.

After getting dressed I headed downstairs. Riley was interrogating Xavier and my uncle sat at the coffe table smiling at the comedic scene that was I front of him.

"My little Lilly!" Exclaimed my uncle. I saw the mischievous smile on his face.

"Not a word." I said walking passed him and over to the coffee machine. My whole body was feeling like fuck and I was exhausted. I was not sure if it was because I was sliced open so many times, not being able to climax or the fact that my period was on its way. Each reason seemed to be a hell of its own. My uncle sat at the barstool and his expression turned serious.

"Lyllith." He said looking me starlight in the eye. His tone was serious and rather scary, uncle Alexander is hardly ever serious. "We will be taking you home today." I paused everything, even my breathing at that moment. "Father has now lost his patience and there is still the matter of that disgrace." Uncle Alexander's face looked disgusted at the mere thought of him.

"Understood." I said taking a sip of coffee.

After about an hour I told Riley that I won't be home for a while, it broke my heart to see her reaction. She was completely terrified and at the same time she was angry. I could completely understand why she felt that way.

"You better come back to me!!!"

Her words rung in my head all throughout the ride over to my grandfather's place. I knew that might not be possible for a while, as I knew not of why my grandfather was calling me over. I haven't seen him for eight years, from before I was Veronica. His relationship with my mother wasn't the best, I guess that is why she never wanted my brother and I to see him.

Luka was with my father, he and I have been in contact ever since the whole bar situation. He tells me that our father is getting worried, he still doesn't know that I am the one buying up all his land. Poor fool, I love my father but he wasn't always the brightest bulb. When mother was alive she looked over the plans for anything before my father signed off anything... What if?... No no, it couldn't be. Right?

"Xavier Black." Xavier answered his phone, pulling me out my thoughts. My uncle seems to be quite fond of him. I am actually shocked that they get along. I smiled at the thought of us being an actual family. Me married to Xavier and uncle Alex coming over for family suppers at our home. A gilt can dream.

"Lyllith?" I tired to face Xavier. "Are you ohk?" He asked holding my hand. I smaled at this notion.

"Yes." I nodded. I could see doughy written all over his face.

"You don't always have to me so strong." His words hit like a ton of bricks. Yes I do. I have to be strong for everyone else, I cannot allow anyone else to be hurt because of me.

"If I don't, who will?" I asked honestly, I pulled my hand out of his and looked out the window once more. Not wanting to continue this conversation. Another ten minutes of complete silence and we were t my grandfather's place.

It was still as I remembered it to be, it still had a cold and stiff feeling. The brick walls stood three stories high, Elizabethen styled. I loved the gragoils that sat on the roof, when ever I was here but didn't want to be. I would always go climb the roof and sit behind them until the sky turned black. Mother was furious.

Mother...

The anniversary of her death was today, it just made everything seem so different today. I miss her, at times like this I wish she was here with me. Meeting with my grandfather was a hard thing for me, the man knows nothing on being a parent. He is harsh and rude, always wants the world at his feet. No doubt that he is a very powerful man but sometimes he reminds me of a dictator. Although he takes care of his men, in this line of business family is everything and his men where his family. This means that Skylar punishment will be executed in front of everyone. This was going to be ohk hell of a day.

Upon arriving at the door, Gilda the head maid stood waiting for us. Along side her was David, my grandfather's butler. Both smiled at me, they alway took care of me when I was here. Saying that I didn't miss them would be a huge lie. Dropping my bag I hugged them both.

"Miss, we have missed you." David said patting my head.

"Oh Honey, look at how you have grown." Gilda said holding my face. "You are so beautiful, your husband must be very happy." She nodded to Xavier, who I didn't realise was standing behind me. My face heat up and I almost chocked on air.

"Oh no, Gilda." I shook my head and cleared my throat. "This is Xavier Black, one of the head managers of my company." I stepped aside and Xavier extended his hand, which David took smiling.

"Pleasure to meet you, Mr Black. I am David, Mr Rodriguez head butler. And this is Mrs deGrey, our head maid." David introduced. Gilda grabbed his hand and pulled him into a hug. "Behave Mrs deGrey." David warned before turning to me. "Mr Rodriguez is out for the night, he will be returning in the morning but has instructed that we have you settle in and he will meet with you tomorrow."

As expected, I must wait for him. It's always been like that. I sigh and simply nod. Gilda takes me to my room, which is still the same as I felt it when I was fifteen. Posters of Tokyo Ghoul, Another, a whole bunch of other anime and Harry Potter. My books still on the shelf above my bed, my stuffed animals layed across the whole bed. I couldn't help but smile. I missed being that young.

"Diner with be at seven dear." Gilda said sweetly. I smiled and nodded, once she left I fell fade first onto the bed. I was so not ready to deal with this. I didn't even bother to unpack as my wardrobe was still filled with clothing. Most seemed to be new but the teen clothing was still there and I have to say, I wore alot of black. This was going to be one hell of a reunion.