Daddy James novel Chapter 3

Sarah's pain and anger had doubled while she spent five years in hostel. Her story was simple and boring, no one had time for her since her father died a cowardly death of suicide when she was thirteen. But now she knew very well how to seek attention and revenge from her mother and James.

Her mother was her biggest culprit for having priorities bigger than family and James was responsible for ruining her family further by taking her dad's position. She never liked her mom but the hatred began to evolve once she married James , a man ten years younger to herself just after her dad's death.

Sarah stood there staring her mother while she downed another glass of wine,'' This looks more like you are mourning end of your rule instead of celebrating your daughter's birthday!'' She taunted Jenna keeping her clutch aside.

Jenna looked up and matched Sarah's gaze,''Birthdays come and go sweetie there's nothing to celebrate.'' Jenna paused to have couple of sips from the glass again,''But this Birthday of yours definitely needs to be mourned.'' She taunted Sarah keeping her chin up.

Jenna's words hurt Sarah directly in the heart. Whatever the relation had been but Sarah always wanted Jenna to think twice before letting out harsh words against her own daughter.

Getting back to normal Sarah pasted a confident look again on her face,'' Your rule has come to an end Mrs. Jenna Anderson. Now kindly go to hell!'' Sarah raised her tone while walking towards the staircase.

Sarah paused after rising one step. She turned flipping her hair over the shoulder,''So tonight it would be only you and Daniel at the dinner right?'' She asked looking at Jenna straight in the eye.

Jenna stood up from the maroon stool kept near the bar counter and made sounds by continuously clicking her white gold ruby ring against the glass while Sarah rolled her eyes on her irritating behaviour.

''James would be there too.'' She chuckled out of her senses before finishing off the glass in one sip and letting her fall back on the stool while butler Joseph tended to her needs of alcohol.

''Joseph, fetch her some lime juice.'' Sarah commanded the middle aged butler with a beer belly who rushed towards the kitchen obeying the command,''Jenna, I agree he is your husband but keep him away from my things.''Sarah snarled shooting a glare at James still standing on the entrance waiting for the scene to end.

Being mentioned in the conversation James felt it better to approach Jenna sitting in the bar,''Don't be afraid darling I am perfectly okay if you want to marry.'' He said softly leaning on the counter of bar as Jenna shot him a murderous look to which he responded with a pitiful smirk.

Sarah continuously stared at the gorgeous blue and violet antique vase avoiding any more eye contacts with James,''I think it's your personal life and you are an adult now; go ahead and marry if you want to do so.'' He added shocking Sarah further.

Sarah thought he would be more interested in creating troubles for her but he was ready to get her married with Daniel,''Whatever...'' Sarah muttered before turning and moving up the stairs,'' Be ready he would be here around eight.'' She yelled so James and Jenna could hear her clear.

The day was special for Sarah and she didn't want to spoil it for people who don't even care for her.

She had every detail in her mind and she felt it better to keep it in her mind till the execution time arrived next morning.

She knew that her upcoming surprise would definitely shock James and Jenna and how she enjoy seeing their shocked expressions.

Sarah marched towards her bedroom rewinding her plan in her mind trying to stay focused. This time she would leave no opportunity for both of her enemies to flee, she swore inwardly.

Finally the day arrived when Jenna Anderson was sitting helpless empty handed. How much James's waited for the day to arrive but better late than never. James was excited for the dinner as Daniel's rejection will be his first victory in this game.

He would never sit back calmly till he gets what he wants and the dinner was nothing but trumpet blowing ceremony before a big battle to start.

A battle which was decided to be one sided and winners were declared before it'd started and the winner could be none other than James. He won't let anyone else win this game.

James uncapped the wine bottle and poured it in glass,''Have you signed the file of that new contract Mrs. Anderson?'' He questioned sarcastically knowing very well what he was doing.

''Don't call me that!'' She snarled,''I haven't signed that yet.'' She said concentrating on Joseph offering her some lime juice.

James adjusted his waist coat and loosened his tie looking continuously at her with narrowed eyes,'' You better sign it quick otherwise from tomorrow every official document would be needing Sarah's autograph.'' James taunted once again making Jenna pause.

Jenna turned towards him while he unbuttoned the collar button of his plain white shirt totally unaffected by her looks. Jenna showed him the finger right under his chin.

''Don't forget James you are just a mere.'' She trailed off as James caught her finger and signalled her to shut,''I don't need anything to be reminded but since you are aging Mrs. Anderson.'' He paused raising a brow at Jena in a mocking manner,''You might need me to remind you that Sarah has not just turned eighteen but she has turned dangerous, seriously very dangerous.'' He passed her sly smirk throwing her hand away.

Jenna clearly knew where James was coming from,''Oh please don't remind me of that shitty Will again!'' She warned him raising a hand in air signalling him clear dismissal.

James stood straight on his feet and slid his hands inside pockets of his trousers,'' As you wish!'' He hissed from clenched teeth while Jenna rose from the stool standing right opposite him. She was visibly short to match his six feet height as she stared him with her green eyes keeping her chin up.

''You were nothing James.Just remember that before reminding me of anything.'' Jenna poked his chest with her forefinger mocking him,''This status which you currently flaunt was given to you by me on a silver platter, remember Mr. James Anderson?'' She used her fingers to flip her hair over the shoulder.

Jenna never missed an opportunity of reminding James about his mistakes committed in past but this time it was James who fetched the time to remind Jenna about her bad time knocking on the door.

''You helped me for your own benefit Jenna.Forget my past just worry about the skeletons you've hid up in your cupboard.'' He threatened Jenna while she knew very well about which skeletons he was talking about.

Jenna would never let anything and anyone come between her and freedom but this time she knew she couldn't do anything.

'' Use your brains ,Jenna, otherwise you're doomed and you know how much I'll rejoice your funeral.'' James taunted her passing a chuckle as he fetched Sarah's clutch from the bar counter and rushed upstairs.

''The idiot thinks I'll let Sarah take everything from me like that only?'' Jenna talked to herself in an inaudible whisper.

Jenna never let anyone win over her be it her husband, business or rivalries and this time also history was going to repeat. She thought as she planned to make Sarah bite the dust.

''To my daughter, Sarah Mount, I bequeath fifty percent of my property.'' Sarah read the last line of her father's will once again.

It mentioned Jenna as her guardian till she turn eighteen and it also mentioned Sarah will have fifty percent of the property, houses,hotels, state agencies and construction business but in the very next sentence it mentioned all the decisions would be made by Sarah when fifty percent of property was bequeathed to John, her elder brother.

The will seemed quite confusing to Sarah even after she read it thrice. It seemed like the attorney failed to email her the full attachment.

Sarah flipped the lid of her laptop shut and dialled the number of the will attorney, Michael Clarke.

''Hello, Can I please have a word with Mr. Michael Clarke?'' She spoke to a man on the other end.

''This is Michael Clarke talking; Can I ask who is this?'' Sarah heard a distorted voice letting her judge him as a fifty year old man.

''Sarah, Sarah Mount here.'' She paused for a moment,''I am Christian Mount's daughter.'' She said formally.

''Of course we just talked few hours ago Ms. Sarah Mount.'' Sarah thanked her stars for at least making that old man remember her,'' I have emailed you the will and if you really have the password to Mr. Mount's secret account you can scan the will.'' He added.

''Yeah I got it....But I'm bit confused.'' She complained softly.

''What is confusing you young lady?'' He asked her briskly.

''I think some parts of it are missing...Secondly I am unable to connect to the executor of my father's will, Mr. Chaulcey Gardner.'' She drawled emphasising on each and every word so the attorney could understand it equally.