Chapter21

A picture of Christina appeared onscreen. I felt my stomach twist and my throat go bitter as the bad memories of the ranch returned. "She arrived Los Angeles with her daughters a week ago claiming that Mr Paul Wesley had signed all his property to her to keep till his son was grown enough to take over. But according to her, the little boy had disappeared weeks ago and after thorough search to no avail, he was proclaimed dead by the Sheriff of the town. As you might understand, Christina Welds is the new head of all Wesley dairy Products and all Wesley property." Laury switched off the TV. I felt a lump in my throat. I felt awful. Hatred. My hatred increased on the spot. Christina would regret. "I can't believe this." Laury was as shocked and upset as me. "Now you know why I quitted. I'm not gonna be that witch's personal assistant." I looked at him. "But how will you do, uncle Victor?" "Don't worry, son. I've been investing in another successful company to become co-manager. I'm already gaining enough profit from the investment." "O- okay." "I'm sorry, buddy. You won't be visiting your dad's company no more." I was sad but I knew what was better. I couldn't take the risk of letting Christina know I was still alive. I just couldn't. It was after hearing the bad news that everything changed. ****** Writer's POV: Sheridan began to study even more, determined to graduate with the best of results. Years soon passed, Sheridan grew up to become a very handsome teenager. Victor and Laury had gotten married when Sheridan had turned thirteen and Victor's investment in the other company brought him a lot of profits that enabled him to start his own business that flourished. Until the age of Eighteen, Sheridan was known by all as Ace. He was popular without making efforts. He had completely changed as he grew up with the traumatising memories of High Meadows. It turned him into a quiet and mysterious person. He was always thinking and on his own. He didn't approach people. People approached him, forcing contact and friendship. Other than that, he was friendly when you got to know him well. He talked less but was loved by all, teachers like students. He went from the joyful talkative little boy to a quiet and charismatic young man who didn't smile much. He graduated from highschool at eighteen with excellent results. At that age he'd become independent. When he started his first year in the university, he got the news that Victor was affected to Canada and had to go along with his wife and child. Yes, victor and Laury had a girl. It was hard to say goodbye to the good people who'd raised him but he had no choice. Before leaving, Victor left him with more than enough money in his bank account. "Use it wisely. Finish your studies and get back what is rightfully yours. Call me if ever you need my help." Victor had said. "I will." "And come visit us in Canada soon." "Of course, uncle. Thank you so much uncle Victor. Without you I won't be here today." "No problem, son. Was the least I could do for you." He hugged his uncle one last time. "Take care, buddy." After Victor packed out, he left his house in California in Sheridan's hands. It was his for the keeping. Sheridan left university and made four years in a professional college. He graduated at the age of Twenty two with a Master's degree in Management. ACE POV: I woke up with a smirk on my face. It was a bright Sunday morning. I'd just graduated. The day before. I now had my Master's degree. I got out of bed. The sun rays coming in through the curtains in my room made the entire room yellowish. I got out of bed and made my way towards the window which I opened. I looked down at the campus's streets. I would miss this place. I belonged to a fraternity in the university and we all slept in our own rooms in the frat house. Uncle Victor had given me his house but I believed I wasn't ready to inhabit such a crib. Not just yet. There was a knock at my door. "Yo Ace, open up!" I heard from the other side. It was Keith. We'd been through junior and senior high together. And also university. I could say he was my closest friend. I opened the door for him and he came in. "So??" he asked sitting on my bed. "So, what?" I asked. "Which company will you go to for internship?" After graduating, the chancellor had signed some papers, permitting us to do internships or practicals using the skills we were taught in any company. And it would last two years. The company would sign the paper if you did well or not. After the internship, one could then leave to create either his own company or work in another company. Or, the company in which one did the internship, could decide to keep you. "Um, I'm gonna be doing my internship at Four wheels, limited." I replied. Four wheels was a renowned car producing company. "Hum. Not bad at all. I'll do mine at Smiles. The toy producing company." "And after that?" "I'll assist my uncle in his own business. And you?" I looked at him. "I already have a company." He looked at me confused. "What do you mean?" I smirked. "I already have a company in mind. P.W." "Oh, wow. Good choice. I heard the lady that now owns it has two beautiful daughters." I felt my tummy turn. It'd been very long since I'd heard of Heather. While growing up, I'd always wondered on what she looked like now. The sweet memories I had about her were still fresh at the back of my mind. I always thought of her.