Speak To Me

(Gabriella)

I lifted my hands, covering my face quickly as a scary ghost popped up on the TV.

"I-Is it gone?" I rushed out, seeing Grant's body shaking with laughter as he tried to hide it.

"Yeah, it's gone..are you sure you don't want me to stop the movie? We can watch Legally Blonde again." He asked for the third time..making me think he had the hots for Elle Woods or something..

"N-no..I want to see what happens." I declared while grabbing a handful of popcorn and shoving it into my mouth.

We were watching a movie called The Sixth Sense, Grant said it was one I needed to see. Like a right of passage or something. Jamie told him no scary movies..and I guess this wasn't supposed to be that scary..but then again, I haven't watched much in general.

Grant has been here for most of the day and I have been actually having a really great time. At first, I was a little nervous that things might seem awkward or something..but nope..I feel more comfortable around him than I ever thought. Maybe it's because we look a lot a like.. I even introduced him to butterscotch..which sounds weird when I say it like that..but he told me he had something similar from Mom. His was a dinosaur though and he kept it in a storage box under his bed.

I get the feeling that Grant still harbors a lot of mixed feelings for our mom..which I can't blame him.

I could never imagine leaving my child behind..no matter what the situation was. Especially if Grant's dad was as bad as he seemed..what was she even thinking?

But he did tell me about what Regina said and how he believes our mother's death wasn't by choice. He thinks she was either talked into it..or murdered. After my dad goes down to visit with Katrina, Grant is going to question her about a few things and hopefully, she will know the answers.

Suddenly Grant's phone started to ring, making me jump and let out a shriek, causing the popcorn to fly everywhere.

"Relax! It's just Jamie!" He laughed, trying to calm me down as my cheeks burned red with embarrassment.

"Let's pause the movie and take a break." He suggested, making me nod my head as the urge to pee suddenly hit me.

Jamie has been calling Grant a lot..I wasn't sure if it was because he didn't fully trust Grant, or if something else was going on..but when I heard Grant whispering as I got back..I knew it was the latter. "Yeah..okay..I will. Shit, she's coming, gotta go." He said hurriedly before hanging up the phone.

I narrowed my eyes at my brother before crossing my arms in front of my chest..

"W-what's going on?" I asked suspiciously, making Grant swallow hard before sighing.

"Look..Jamie wanted to wait to tell you until he got home..but..well..fuck, why is it so hard to lie to you?" He groaned, making me place my hands on my hips now.

"Okay..When I got here this morning, I saw Eva hovering around outside." He said quickly, making my eyes widen before I couldn't help but scoff.

"S-seriously?" I asked, feeling extremely annoyed about this..I don't know if it's the pregnancy hormones or the fact that she once stalked my damn husband..but I was more angry than concerned.

"Yeah, don't worry though..we are handling it okay? Besides..well, she said she was there for me apparently. It's probably a lie..but still." He grumbled, making my face soften as I put my hand on his arm gently. "M-Maybe you sh-should get a bodyguard or s-something..just t-to be sssafe." I stuttered, feeling worried for my brother now..

That crazy girl better not go after him..

"I will, don't worry okay? I'm not.." He added while smiling widely.

I nodded once, before stepping forward and looking up at him nervously.

"C-can I hug you?" I asked, not wanting to be weird but I felt like he needed a hug.

"Oh..uh, yeah, sure." He sputtered out, seeming just as nervous as me now.

I stepped closer, wrapping my arms around his back as we just hugged for a few seconds. Then he started to get more comfortable and began to relax.

It felt nice to hug my brother..I know that might sound weird..but before Jamie, I never received much affection. Only my dad when he would come back home..I would crave that feeling so badly..wanting someone to tell me it's all okay and hug me as a small child. Betty would occasionally..but Regina was watching her a lot of times.

Maybe I should try and reach out to Betty soon..and her daughter Sydney. After leaving the house, I didn't really know how to contact them without going back. I'm sure Daddy has her number though. I should ask him..

"Thank you." Grant said while pulling back and peering down at me. I just smiled up at him happily, feeling extremely grateful to have someone like him in my life now. I can't help but laugh when I think about how it all started..my brother definitely could work on his people skills..that's for sure. But I'm not one to talk..my best friend was a stuffed Rabbit for most of my life.

"Okay, you ready to order some type of real food? I'm starving.." Grant suggested as I nodded and pulled out my phone.

That's when I saw a text from Jamie, making me open it.

From Hubby: I love and miss you, princess..I hope you are having fun..But not too much without me. I

He sent, making me laugh as I couldn't help but shake my head. This man of mine..

To Hubby: I could never have full-on fun without you..only just a little...and I love you too.

I decided not to bring up the Eva thing..because I had a feeling he was stressed enough about it. So I will give him a pass on this one only because he was waiting to tell me in person.

"Okay, I ordered us some burgers!" Grant said as the doorbell suddenly rang, making both of us look towards it in confusion.

"Th-that was fast." I muttered, making him laugh.

"Has to be someone else..let me go look." Grant stated while walking towards the door as we could hear Ray speaking with someone.

"Who sent the delivery?" He asked someone and Grant slowly opened the door.

"Sir..I don't know..I just drop the flowers off. That's all they pay me to do." An older man said as he looked at Ray in annoyance.

"What's the problem?" Grant asked, glancing between Ray and a guy who was holding a large bouquet of red roses.

"It says that these are for Gabriella Sinclair..that's all it says. I can't open the card because it goes against our policy.." The man trailed off and Grant just yanked the flowers from his hands.

"It's fine, I will take them..you can go." Grant snapped, making the guy nod hastily before scurrying back to the elevator.

Of course Ray watched him the whole time just to make sure..

"So what's the problem with the flowers?" Grant asked Ray as they both walked into the house.

"The fact that they are even here. Mr. Sinclair didn't inform me about anything being sent.." He explained making me nod in understanding..it was weird..unless they were from my dad or Jamie's mom..but they would probably inform Jamie first you would think..just because of how worried Jamie gets about this type of stuff.

"Well, why don't you open the card and we can see." Grant stated, grabbing a white envelope before passing it to me. It seemed a lot bulker than it should be, making me think something was inside of it.

I glanced between Ray and Grant, feeling oddly nervous about this as I slowly opened the envelope.

I pulled the card out, scanning it quickly as something small suddenly fell out, making me gasp.

Then I read the words that were written down inside.

"How well do you know your husband Mrs. Sinclair? Watch the video.."

My brow furrowed in confusion as I looked at my brother's hand as he now held what appeared to be a black USB stick.

"V-video?" I asked in confusion..wondering what the heck could be on that thing..

Whatever it was..I had a bad feeling about it..a very bad feeling..