Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

208- Custody and caring

The morning goes by in a rush. Megan and I are constantly on the go with Kiara trailing along with us as we prepare for the last minute dinner plans. I probably could have planned them for later in the week but I didn’t want to wait and it IS doable. Just requires a bit of

extra planning. By one in the afternoon we have had Darien and Bellamy rearrange the furniture and move in a couple of fold up trestle tables to make space for everyone as well as a bunch of extra chairs. Kiara is currently working with Darien to lay table clothes over all the tables to kind of merge them together while Megan and I start prepping stuff for dinner. Thankfully she’s a much more experienced cook than me and has some idea of how to prepare such a large meal. I did suggest just ordering something but she insisted on making it ourselves and I don’t mind trying. Worst case scenario, it fails and we order pizza. Just before three, Alex arrives Bellamy and I leave Kiara with Megan who is in the middle of prepping

some chocolate mousse desserts and head to the office.

“So, I did locate one living relative for Kiara, her grandfather on her mother’s side. I

contacted him and arranged for a meeting: He lives interstate so it will be another video conference call.” Alex explains. I feel cold and sort of panicky. Interstate? I don’t want her to move that far away. I’ve definitely gotten attached, plus I think spending time with Logan will be good for her. Is it really fair for her to move so far away from where she’s grown up so far? Alex sets up the call then excuses himself, announcing that he will go assist Megan with the meal preparations and to call if we need him. The call goes through and I’m surprised to see

a young woman on the screen.

“Hello? Oh good it’s working. One moment.” She swivels the camera around to show an old

man who must be Kiara’s grandfather.

“Thanks Joe.” He tells the woman gently.

“Good afternoon.” Bellamy greets him.

Gale. Did Alex explain the situation to you?” Bellamy asks politely. The

I’m Ray and this is Joe, she helps me out during the day, I don’t move around as well as I used to. And only a little. Your friend Alex explained that there was some issue with my daughter. I’m not sure what you want me

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It’s not safe, and what kind of life

Bellamy says carefully. Ray goes even paler than he already was, which is saying something because he didn’t look all

can’t imagine that she was especially well off.” He considers. My eyes widen and I glance at Bellamy. Does he not know he has a granddaughter? If he cut contact ten years ago

child. A girl named

granddaughter? A little Witch I suppose? I didn’t know.” He admits. He doesn’t seem all that torn up about it if I’m being totally honest. I don’t think I like

not a Witch, she took after her father and is a Reaper. We’re contacting you because you are her only living relative at this point. We are trying to determine what should be done regarding her living situation. Legally, she goes into your

else.” He declares. I have to repress the desire to yell at him. I can see why Kiara’s

her or anything like that. He hasn’t even asked about her wellbeing or wished her any condolences. It’s a good thing he doesn’t want her because I don’t think I could give her up to this jerk. Seeing my frustration, Bellamy takes over

clarify, you are giving up your custody

dismissively.

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is that all? I have an appointment at four and I want to get there early.” He grumbles. Bellamy nods and

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didn’t even CARE! We cannot send her to him, even if he DID want her!” I rant, keeping my voice low enough that Kiara won’t

is so calm. What are we supposed to do? It was already going

actually having S*x.” He says casually, clearly