Saving The Chef

An Empty Reunion

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Amara

Looking back on all that has happened in my life I couldn't help the outburst of giggles that erupted from my mouth. I stopped abruptly remembering that I was in a crowded elevator. Gosh, these suited folks must think I am a nut and a half. I looked around to see a couple of overly primed people looking at me as if I had just sprouted horns and a tail.

Meh, nothing I can do about it now. I hated being in this kind of environment. I dreaded the look of pity from most and the outright glares of " you don't belong here." from the others. Hopefully, this will be my last time coming here. Where is here you may ask? Well, let me explain. Today is the day that I am no longer a minor yes, it is my birthday and my grandmothers' estate is finally going to be given to me; her soul beneficiary according to her will.

As I get off the 10th floor I see someone who I would move heaven and earth to never see again. The woman who birthed me sat in the waiting room outside of the attorneys' office. She had a grin that could rival the length of the Mississippi river plastered on her face. Oh, to be struck down by lightning, crushed by this very building and mauled by a shark were just a distant hope as anything would be better than dealing with the devil in women's clothing.

"Ms. Wilson, Mrs. Wilson you may go in now." The receptionist announced as she held the door opened to allow us to pass through. I bowed in acknowledgment and walked right into the office.

" Good morning ladies. It's been a while." John, grandmothers' attorney greeted as we took a seat in the two empty chairs across from his desk.

" Hello, again John." My mother purred as if John would ever lower himself to enjoy the company of the likes of her.

I once again bowed in acknowledgment. I wanted to get this over with as soon as possible. Before Noona passed away she had told me that all that was hers was going to be mine. I had made up my mind that no matter what I would donate most of the money any property to helping young people find their way out of abusive situations. I knew a thing or two about neglect and abuse. I didn't care about Noonas' estate I just wanted the only person who ever loved me to remain by my side.

Snapping out of my daydream I tuned in just in time to hear John announce that all the money was gone.

"What do you mean gone?" I asked him finally giving him all my attention.

"I mean gone. The accounts are all cleaned out the only thing left is the house where you reside. Someone had found a loophole and over the last four years cleaned every dime out. The house was untouched because the deed was signed over to you before Mrs. Paulina had passed away. I really do not know how this happened."

I was shocked I opened my mouth over fifty times in the course of thirty seconds but no words would escape. Just then I heard a low laugh. The laughter grew louder and more high pitched. I turned my head to face my mother who was now laughing so hard that she had to grab onto the chair to brace herself.

"What is so funny?" I all but growled at her.

"You stupid girl. Do you think I would seriously let my mom leave every dime of her money to you? A mistake like you?" Her laughter now humorless as she hissed the last part.

" Mrs. Wilson what are you talking about," John said trying to intervene.

" I found a loophole in your ironclad will and gained access to the mothers' account years ago. I only showed up today to see the look on this good for nothing sorry excuse for a daughter's face. It may be too late for an abortion but I can make you wish you were never born." she said directing the last bit to me.

"You are a monster you know that.?? " I screamed at her as hot tears ran down my cheeks. It should have been her who died and not Noona. How could a mother have so much hate for her own flesh and blood?

I spent the rest of my birthday curled up under my big purple fleece blanky with a fatass Cadbury chocolate bar and a tub of ice-cream. "Best birthday ever." I high fived myself as I got ready for bed.

Maybe it was a good thing that the money was gone. I always heard that money changes people. "Ha!" I laughed. Tomorrow is another day I can put all this behind me and never have to deal with my mother again. I was actually looking forward to tomorrow. I did have the best job in the world after all.

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