After the burial, I go back home. I hadn't had much time to think about Charlie's offer. To be honest Charlie and his wife seemed to be a nice person people. I say seem because my parents were friends with them not me. I do not want to seem selfish or greedy but if they adopt me, do they adopt my inheritance? I'm just being cautious.
I really need company but I need good company. I don't want to be scammed out of my inheritance just for the sake of 'company'. At the funeral a ton of people offered to be my guardians. I couldn't tell if they were being genuine or not. These businessman and women can be so shady sometimes. Business is a dirty game just like politics.
Sitting on the couch eating my ice cream still in my all black outfit I groan. I have less than 24 hours to decide whether I go into foster care, move in with Charlie and his family or the other people who offered. When in foster care I could still leave sometimes and go to one of my houses, but I would be alone. There really wouldn't be anyone to come back to. Bottom line is I need to be around people. Being alone can trigger really foul thoughts.
I take out my phone and call Charlie
'Hey Erin is everything okay?' he asks
'Yeah. I was thinking about what you said...you are businessman Charlie, elevator pitch me' I say
'You really are their daughter' he says and for the first time in a while I smile, well smile-ish.
'Well, this is more about you finding a family again. I just want you to be okay, and make sure you are safe and the only way I can do that is if I am the one watching over you. I can't really trust anyone else. Your money is yours. I don't want it. I really don't need it. I just want you to be part of my family' he says
That sounds rehearsed. He had been waiting for this call.
'My wife and I would treat you like our daughter. Allowance and all that we give our son applies to you. When I say you will be part of the family I mean it. Keep in mind that we are not trying and will never try to replace your parents. They are yours and it would be so selfish of us to try take that away from you and them.' he adds on.
'Okay Charlie, come pick me up tomorrow in the morning so that you meet Mrs. Smith and finalize everything. I agree to being adopted' I say
'You can come with Olivier if she wants to.' I add.
'Okay, thank you for giving our family a chance' he adds.
I don't respond and cut the call. I guess I am a Hallow now. My parents trusted him so should I. Parents know best...right?
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I wake up to the sound of someone banging the door. I got out of bed and wore a gown over my pj's and walked to the door.
'Hey Erin' Olivier said with a wild smile.
'Hey' I said back and gestured her to come in.
'I am so happy that you chose us.' She says.
I don't respond. I don't exactly know what to say to that. You're welcome sounds rude.
'So have you packed already?' she asks cheerily.
'I haven't really done anything. I wasn't sure what to pack. Where is Charlie?' I ask.
'He had some work to do so I just came by myself. I hope that's okay' she says softly still smiling.
'Its okay. I am sure Mrs. Smith will be here any moment.' I inform her.
'Well that's fine. Do you need any help packing?' she asks.
'Um no. Why don't you make yourself at home and I will pack my stuff.' I say.
'Okay if you need help just call me' she adds and I give her a half baked smile.
Olivier is nice and she seems sweet. She really is trying to get me to like her, little does she know that I already like her. I change into black jeans and a yellow crop top then pack some of my clothes and shoes. My hair is a mess. I pile all my books and pack up all my gadgets; laptop, phone, tablet, iPad, earphones and my headsets. I walk down stairs carrying the bag with my clothes and I hear Mrs. Smith and Olivier talking. I stop dead my tracks. Yes I was eavesdropping.
'We will take care of her every need. Be it school or home based, we will do our best to love and support her.' Olivier answers.
'Last question, have you or your husband been convicted for any crimes in the course of your lives?' Mrs. Smith asks
'No' she answers unsurely.
'Are you sure?' she asks.
'Yes' she says a little more confidently.
I decide to walk out. Olivier stands up when she sees me.
'Hey honey, are you done?' she asks.
'Yeah. ALL my books are coming with me. I didn't pack all my belongings. The things I left can go to goodwill.' I command.
'Hey Mrs. Smith' I say then she walks over to me and hugs me.
'Hey Erin' she answers
'Okay the car is open just start loading your stuff in.' Olivier says.
'Fine. I was hoping to take my car with me is that okay?' I ask
'Yeah honey, just put stuff in my car and others in yours.' she instructs.
'Okay' I answer.
After I am done loading everything into the cars, Olivier and I leave the house. Goodbye to everything I knew, I am walking into a new territory with no armor. Wish me luck.
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