So things with Zhang Hua didn't work out, which really shouldn't have surprised me. But I still had my health, my son, and another baby on the way. I spent alot of time in my garden, thinking and purposely avoiding my family.
I went into labor at home and had my baby at home since the sitter couldn't get there in time for me to go to the hospital. I had a beautiful baby girl! I named her Li Li, which means "beautiful" in her father's language. I pretty much became a hermit and avoided society in general for the next two years. Finally Zane insisted that I come to a party at his house. Reluctantly I hired a sitter and went.
I was so glad I went! I ran into my stepfather Phoenix right before he headed out. He hugged me tightly. "It'll get better, sweet pea. Just stop avoiding your family...we all miss you." I nodded trying not to cry. "Parker's here for once, you should go say hi." I agreed.
"Parker, how are you I haven't seen you in forever!" Parker is the spitting image of Phoenix and although alittle rough around the edges, he also has a very fatherly personality. "I'm doing good. How are Han and Li Li doing?" I smiled, "Fine, their really good kids." He nodded. "I need to ask you a favor."
"I have a friend of mine finally moving back to the city and he really needs a place to stay and I'm sure the extra money would help you out as well." It was no secret that money had been tight for me lately, I even sold Elkana to make a few thousand to build Li Li's nursery. "I don't know-" Parker spoke. "Sis, I wouldn't let just anyone stay with you and my nephew and niece. He's a great guy, I roomed with him at culinary school." What was I to say to that? I really could use the extra money and was on the verge of having to ask my mom for it, so atleast I could keep my pride this way. "Okay, sounds good. You have my address?" Parker rolled his eyes. "I know I work constantly but I still do know where my siblings live. "
Parker took off and I decided I should leave, the few bachelors in the room were jerks at best (I knew this because I went to high school with most of them) Two of them started making cat calls, "Hey Honey", "I know you like Chinese food, but come on, give a guy a break!" OH NO HE DIDN'T!
"Oliver Grubb and Bobby Sargent you ought to be ashamed of yourselves! This is the first time I've gone out in public for years and possibly the last. Shame on you both, your momma's raised you both better than to make ignorant comments like that!" I turned on my heels to leave, but was stopped by my niece Andrea.
"How dare you, Aunt Sydnee! I want to date Bobby Sargent and you completely humiliated me! Now he'll never come to another party here!" I threw my hands up. Andrea was on the verge of becoming a wild teenager so I let her have it. "Okay three things, darling. First, Bobby went to high school with me. That makes him WAY too old for you. Secondly, he just insulted me, and your cousins...family is your blood so by default he insulted you too. And thirdly, that scum doesn't feel embarrassment I can guarantee he will be at the next party!" I turned but decided to add one more thing. "Oh, and fourth, if your dad thought for a moment you were thinking about Bobby, he would ship you off to boarding school so you might want to keep that to yourself." I turned and left, deciding that maybe internet dating really was the way to go.
The next day I was shocked when I heard a knock on the door, I completely forgot about my conversation with Parker and that the renter was coming today!
My, he was good looking! "Sorry, I'm Jack Knowles, Parker said I should come to you about renting a room?" I nodded, "Um, yeah, yeah...sorry I'm abit distracted today. "I'm Sydnee Bentley, Parker's sister." He raised an eyebrow. "You look nothing like him, no offense." I laughed. "I'm a stepsister technically but he's definitely my brother."
Han ran into the room, "I heard the doorbell, is Grayson here." I shook my head. "Uh, no he's not. This is Mr. Knowles, he will be staying with us for awhile." Han shook his hand. "You can call me Jack, kid, its easier to say." Han nodded. My phone rang. "Be right back, make yourself at home."
It was Parker. "Hey sis, did he get there okay?" I giggled, I couldn't help myself. "Yes, and I had no idea how good looking he was!" Parker sounded surprised, "You find him attractive?" I put my hand on my hip. "Well, Jack Knowles looks better than most movie stars so yes, yes I think he's cute." Parker paused, "Jack Knowles? I gotta go sis!" He hung up before I could even reply. If I wasn't so focused on the McStud in the other room, I might have paid more attention to Parker's concern.
Unknown to me, Parker was already calling Jack. Jack talked quietly but forcefully (again, I was off daydreaming here)
"Yes, Parker I'm here. Who did you expect Kane to send? You really think he would let Justin leave like that? Especially after what he pulled in Vancouver! You don't get out ever, that's his message to you. Don't worry. I'll take good care of your little sister, just as long as you hold up your end of the deal.... I'm getting a call from the boss. Later, Parker."
"Hello? Yeah he got the message. I'm sure he'll be calling you soon, to protect his family. Speaking of, you told me no kids were involved! I don't care if you do own me, I am not hurting her or the kids, you got that?"
Kane: Then do your job. Click.
"Hello? Dang it."
At this point I finally entered the room, although hearing either of those conversations might have saved me alot of trouble if I had just been listening! "Welcome to our home, Jack. This way to your room."
End of Part 4
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