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Chapter 8 - Flame on

Christian came with flowers and problems. My family called him the walking Richter scale. He is a Playboy and he always gets in trouble with the husbands or dads of his pursuits. It is hilarious when he hides with us for a couple of days. GG considers him the most confused man in the world. I am friends with him because he is from one of the political families who are against my power-hungry grandfather.

Chris hates politics just like me and like me, he lives by his own rules. He walked in just as the war table was set for the epic snowstorm. He arrived and helped us with laundry and practically everything. He always says he likes me and that he only goes out with other women to find someone who can make him happy. They all have the same problem they are not me.

I sat by the fireplace and roasting marshmallows. They were for s'mores I was making for the triplets. They love it so extensively. We would eat them and take turns telling hilariously silly stories. As I finished the first batch I heard the radio crackle to life. "Sasha has arrived. Repeat Sasha has arrived. Open the garage and brief her security on the current situation. Over" It was Adam, my head of security declaring the arrival of Shash. She came and gave every one of us hugs but mine lasted a few extra seconds. She was walking to do her laundry when the power went out. I pulled out the inverter I invented and attached them to car batteries. We got temporary power long enough to do laundry and ironing. After that, it was lights out.

When the storm passed we sat to eat breakfast. I made them bubble and squeak. Foaming tea and eggs on toast cups. They ate delightfully as they reminisce the days they used to go to school and I would cook them this. We were chatting merrily when I got a phone call from HIM of all people. I felt the toast in my mouth taste like cardboard the second I heard his voice. He said he was coming to see me. He is accompanied by his best friend's grandson. I told him to take a hike. He promised that I would pay.

He kidnapped me when I was in the farmer's market. But my family was one step ahead of him. They had inserted a GPS tracker in my arm. So the moment I was taken. They called SWAT and surrounded them. They had to return me and allow the authorities to cuff them. Even my grandfather was arrested. He tried to play innocent but I recorded the conversation we had. I started recording the moment I heard his voice. He was dumbfounded when he realized that he lost his position in the senate.

He had a fit of rage. To make things worse he had a drink and set the room on fire. Which was a big mistake. He forgot that he was not in his house but the FBI building. The fire was extinguished and he was arrested for the destruction of Federal property and attempted kidnapping and possible murder of me. He swore that he will come back and I will suffer serious consequences. Sasha was the one who answered on everyone's behalf. She gave him the one-finger salute and told him to get a life. We asked the Feds to interrogate him and find his associates too. Because they are just as troublesome as he is. They gave us their strongest oath that these criminals will found and thrown in jail where they belong. My family walked away feeling a sense of relief. They were certain that this creep is a cat that lands on its feet. He will be back and we will be ready. If things get worse I can marry Christian. It was GG's idea and everyone including Christian was on board with this plan. I asked the agent in charge how he managed to get here so soon. He explained that I was one of the most respected women in America. I have sincerely helped more people than all the celebrities and elite put together. I had my doubts and he ushered me to the window. I was shocked to see the street was covered with people who wanted to know if I was unharmed. I walked into the crowd and they cheered like I was a pop star. I greeted them one by one and managed to reach my car. Lionel was able to drive me to my townhouse without hassle. I took a bubble bath and hopped in bed.

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