Today was my grandfather's birthday.
He's the head of the family, the great KAHUNA. The man can't be taller than 5'3, but he's one of the most imposing men I've ever met. When he has a determined idea in his mind, there is nothing in this planet that will stop him. For this, his 76th birthday, he chose a grand party, like no other. If you've seen "Meet Joe Black", you've got a pretty good idea just how big it was. All of us, all his grandchildren were there.
I personally consider him a great man. He lost his only male children. The oldest son died product of a stroke. This was Leonardo's father. He was supposed to inherit the great Empire of Delton industries. When he passed away, Leo was the one chosen to take over the family business. Leo declined, saying he couldn't care less about all that shit and that he would become a doctor. By this time he had left on his own to Paris. That's where he studied, and that's where he met Caroline, his wife. My grandfather was furious at his actions, but Leo's dad was the favorite child, so when my cousin decided he wanted to open a hospital, grandpa covered everything. He made sure his grandson got the very best (and well, he can't deny it, he admired Leo's determination in wanting to become a doctor).
My aunts (I have 5) don't play much in my life. They're basically plastic, social and well, beautifully. I don't want to go into them honestly.
My father... was the black sheep of the family. He married the wrong women, decided on the wrong career, did whatever he wanted and apparently he also died the wrong way. He wasn't an ideal man, that I'll give to you, but he DID have his good points. My dad was an architect, he spent the whole day designing (thing that didn't go in my grandpa's plans). He met my mother in one of his travels. However, my mother wasn't exactly from a wealthy family and she wasn't either 'normal'. She was from another world... umm... yeah I mean it... literally. She never spoke of it, and I found out rather recently (at their funeral). The whole family had disagreed on the option, but hey... my dad liked his woman. When they fell in disgrace, they wanted to make amends with the man (grandad). That's the reason why they accepted... having my little sister, Ashley. My mom wanted nothing to do with the child and my father soon became pressured on other things. They HAD managed to get on grandpa's good side again and the money came flowing. Things weren't exactly peaceful, though. Mom and Dad were GREAT with Luce and me, but I knew that they didn't like Ash.
Why? I'll never know, I don't even want to ask Ashes. I know she won't tell me, she doesn't talk about the past at all.
Anyways, contrary to Leo, I, Eric DELTON, always wished to become the heir of the Delton Empire. By the time my parents had died in a car crash I had fully demonstrated my ability. My grandfather personally told me he wanted me to take of the family business. When my parents died, all of my aunts and uncles agreed with the decision. After all, my parents might've been problematic, but I was a 'great' child. They wanted to build around me this grand illusion. Eventually, I learned the business and although I'm still at school, I take some mayor decisions for the Industry from time to time.
Fact is. There are still a lot of things I don't understand. Since a long time ago, Deltons have been involved with the 'magical' world. I never imagined I would turn out to be a guardian, BUT I did know my grandfather has some weird connection to all that. Leo's a neurosurgeon, but he also 'studied' something about mystical creatures. He knows how to handle all sort of different creatures... actually has equipment to treat them. What's up with that? How can he know how to treat so many different kind of creatures? How did he learn... when? ... Why? Those are some of the questions that pop up.
Ashley told me she wasn't coming to the birthday. I don't really know if she had been invited.
But she was there. Yeah. In one specific part of the evening, my grandpa retired from the party. I followed him silently. Then there they were. She had appeared from the shadows, and my grandfather was speaking to her. There was a look in her eyes I couldn't interpret, as if she were threatening him or IMPOSING herself above him. My grandpa looked as if he were 'in business mode'. The meeting was very secretive. Some few minutes later they both disappeared and I couldn't follow because Lucy and my other cousins caught up to me.
I'm confused.
Well anyways.... I have to go... they're calling for me...
He's the head of the family, the great KAHUNA. The man can't be taller than 5'3, but he's one of the most imposing men I've ever met. When he has a determined idea in his mind, there is nothing in this planet that will stop him. For this, his 76th birthday, he chose a grand party, like no other. If you've seen "Meet Joe Black", you've got a pretty good idea just how big it was. All of us, all his grandchildren were there.
I personally consider him a great man. He lost his only male children. The oldest son died product of a stroke. This was Leonardo's father. He was supposed to inherit the great Empire of Delton industries. When he passed away, Leo was the one chosen to take over the family business. Leo declined, saying he couldn't care less about all that shit and that he would become a doctor. By this time he had left on his own to Paris. That's where he studied, and that's where he met Caroline, his wife. My grandfather was furious at his actions, but Leo's dad was the favorite child, so when my cousin decided he wanted to open a hospital, grandpa covered everything. He made sure his grandson got the very best (and well, he can't deny it, he admired Leo's determination in wanting to become a doctor).
My aunts (I have 5) don't play much in my life. They're basically plastic, social and well, beautifully. I don't want to go into them honestly.
My father... was the black sheep of the family. He married the wrong women, decided on the wrong career, did whatever he wanted and apparently he also died the wrong way. He wasn't an ideal man, that I'll give to you, but he DID have his good points. My dad was an architect, he spent the whole day designing (thing that didn't go in my grandpa's plans). He met my mother in one of his travels. However, my mother wasn't exactly from a wealthy family and she wasn't either 'normal'. She was from another world... umm... yeah I mean it... literally. She never spoke of it, and I found out rather recently (at their funeral). The whole family had disagreed on the option, but hey... my dad liked his woman. When they fell in disgrace, they wanted to make amends with the man (grandad). That's the reason why they accepted... having my little sister, Ashley. My mom wanted nothing to do with the child and my father soon became pressured on other things. They HAD managed to get on grandpa's good side again and the money came flowing. Things weren't exactly peaceful, though. Mom and Dad were GREAT with Luce and me, but I knew that they didn't like Ash.
Why? I'll never know, I don't even want to ask Ashes. I know she won't tell me, she doesn't talk about the past at all.
Anyways, contrary to Leo, I, Eric DELTON, always wished to become the heir of the Delton Empire. By the time my parents had died in a car crash I had fully demonstrated my ability. My grandfather personally told me he wanted me to take of the family business. When my parents died, all of my aunts and uncles agreed with the decision. After all, my parents might've been problematic, but I was a 'great' child. They wanted to build around me this grand illusion. Eventually, I learned the business and although I'm still at school, I take some mayor decisions for the Industry from time to time.
Fact is. There are still a lot of things I don't understand. Since a long time ago, Deltons have been involved with the 'magical' world. I never imagined I would turn out to be a guardian, BUT I did know my grandfather has some weird connection to all that. Leo's a neurosurgeon, but he also 'studied' something about mystical creatures. He knows how to handle all sort of different creatures... actually has equipment to treat them. What's up with that? How can he know how to treat so many different kind of creatures? How did he learn... when? ... Why? Those are some of the questions that pop up.
Ashley told me she wasn't coming to the birthday. I don't really know if she had been invited.
But she was there. Yeah. In one specific part of the evening, my grandpa retired from the party. I followed him silently. Then there they were. She had appeared from the shadows, and my grandfather was speaking to her. There was a look in her eyes I couldn't interpret, as if she were threatening him or IMPOSING herself above him. My grandpa looked as if he were 'in business mode'. The meeting was very secretive. Some few minutes later they both disappeared and I couldn't follow because Lucy and my other cousins caught up to me.
I'm confused.
Well anyways.... I have to go... they're calling for me...
Damn.
3 Leave a Flying Tip:
Caterina: Eric, sometimes I swear you should've been born a cat. Your curiosity will eventually get you into trouble. I should know. Then again, I guess your attitude is also canine, what exactly are you sniffing?
Caterina: right, by the way, I want us to have a little chat. You up for it?
Eric: Uh... Sure. I have no problem with that :)
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