It's me,your Jean!

Natalie POV

I moved out of the bathroom,my robe fastened firmly on my waist. I tucked on the white towel that covered my dampened locks of brown hair.

I quickly swayed around the room in a fast motion, pulling down the dampened towel from my hair.

I began blowing my hair,then straightening it after, my gaze constantly flickering to the alarm clock at a distance.

I didn't know what was worst,the midnight reverie I succumbed to,or the unfriendly feeling in my pit stomach.

I sighed,now moving to my wardrobe. I plucked out my day's outfit placing it on the bed,racing back to the dressing table.

I gazed at my phone whose lightened skin registered a text.

I checked the sender, pulling up my phone.

'The senator just arrived. He is in his office.' I read aloud,ignoring the slightly fast rate my heart raced in.

I applied my makeup,light and natural as usual, letting my gleaming brown hair, fall mannerly on my bare skin.

I raced to the bed,now getting dressed. I pulled out the black heels from the shoe rack,settling my legs in it.

I had no time to go over anything, as much as I tried to ignore it,I knew I had to dig up the past and experience the pain all over again, one that had repeatedly murdered me in nightmare.

One more round certainly won't hurt,more so this was inevitable. Besides the Senators help was essential.

And I was all done.

I took a final look at myself in the mirror,tilting my head sideways,my lips gently brushed against each other. Something was missing.

My delicately manicured hands trailed slowly over the collection of well arranged lipsticks of various colours that stationed idly on display.

There

I pulled out my choice,applying a couture beauty diamond lipstick of bloody-red color on my lips. Great.

I went over to the bed picking up my phone and black leather clutch which finally completed the v- neck black packet shirt with black and white printed pants and white Jacket.

I dashed out of my room,tapping my heels all the way down the staircase till I was outside the mansion.

"Let's go Calvin" I hopped in my Lamborghini,hastily fastening my seatbelt and the car was now on the road.

I had a lot of thoughts dominating my mind,but I brushed it off. This was certainly not the time.

Now I'm on my way to Senator Rick's office. 'Senator Rick' I stopped a bit,feeling the strange manner the name rolled out of my tongue. I was certainly more used to 'Uncle Ricky'.

Jeanine was.

But right now Senator Rick is rather more appropriate for Natalie.

I picked up my smartphone, punching in some digits,bringing it to my ears.

"Asher." I said softly listening.

"Yes. Who's this?" Asher's dominating,and offensively charming voice sounded.

I could sense from his terse voice that he was indeed busy.

Before I could say something, Asher spoke again. "Natalie" He called, probably having a look at his screen. "Sorry,I didn't check the name. Are you alright?" Asher asked, "Skylar? Is she alright?" I heard him say almost quickly as if a frightful thought crept his mind. I could feel the agitation in his voice and the unyielding love he have for Skylar,something in all sincerity I admired about him,unlike a certain someone who didn't even think twice before ending his unborn child's life.

Rage flashed through as I calmed my self.

"Natalie" Asher called again in distress.

"Skylar is fine." I quickly managed to say,before his anxiety escalated.

"And you?" He asked less calmly, that for an unexplainable fierce moment I was somewhat perplex,catching in a choking air.

I didn't know the reason for my sudden cough outburst, but I instantly felt an uncomfortable feeling seething through.

"I'm good." I say quickly, earning a sigh from his end. "Just wanted to check up on you." I added,realizing I literally had no reason for calling him up. "When will you be back?" I say rather quickly in a hurry,giving him no chance to reply. "Skylar misses you"

"Hopefully in a day or two" He said huffing. Probably from exhaustion. "How's things over there?"

"Good"

"And the Senator?"

"I'm on my way there" I say,getting a hum.

I could hear the ruffling of papers in the background, he was no doubt occupied with a lot of work,so I decided not to waste further of his time. It was enough I had heard from him.

"You should get back to work" I voiced over the phone,but Asher's end was awfully very quiet. I had thought he had disconnected but that wasn't the case as I peered at my screen. "Asher?"

"I'm here." His voice remarkably low. "Take care of yourself and Skylar, tell her I miss her too"

I nodded at his words,"Bye" I dropped my phone, letting out a long sigh after disconnecting. I gazed hard outside the window watching the speedy lights.

"Step on it Calvin" I ordered,my gaze never leaving the window getting lost in nothing.

Soon the car halted right outside the tall and highly intimidating few-story building that stood erectly.

I stepped out of the car, with Calvin behind. The sturdy doors were held out for me,allowing me march through, my black heels rubbing harshly against the granite floor.

I walked slowly, mingling with the sudden familiar feeling of the place that engulfed me.

I strode into the private elevator,my gaze fell on the doors that slammed close. Waiting patiently till it opened on my designated floor.

I held tightly my clutch, stepping out of the elevator,my eyes noting the heavily guarded floor that clustered with well suited guards. I walked straight ahead,I didn't need anyone telling me the way. This was a place I had graced on several occasions but strangely still felt different.

I moved closer to the female receptionist,whose face lit up with a smile plastered on her white soft face. She was unfamiliar, definitely not the one Jeanine was previously used to. "How may I help you miss?" She asked,looking as friendly as possible but one could tell merely by a good look, she was short tempered.

"I'm here to see the Senator" I placed my left hand on her desk,tapping it gently on the desk,holding the sultry female gaze. "Tell him it's Natalie Reed" I added impassively, before the lady could speak.

"Mrs Reed!" I caught her eyes widen a bit in surprise.

The female receptionist scrupulously stared at me,before asking."Do you have an appointment?"

"No at all. But he'll see me" My voice sounding so confident. If the lady hadn't taking a proper look at me and the well suited man behind,there was an unquestionable doubt she could have slurred at me. But the rather cold stare I sent at her,she probably had no choice but repress her sentiments and offer one of her welcoming smile.

"Just a minute" The receptionist picked up the phone connecting to the Senator.

I stared at her as she nodded and mumbled some 'mhms' then finally disconnected.

"Mrs Reed,you can go in now"

I gave a sounding look at Calvin, without a word uttered, Calvin took some step backward.

I made my way down the hall,walking through the stationed guards till I got to the door. I placed my hand on the door knob,mustering enough courage to face him.

I knew I had a lot of explaining to do,right from the top, not missing any detail. Going through the hurtful and tormenting pain that had always succeeded to float through.

Well I needed him onboard, playing a major role in this game that Dave and Emma started.

I sighed,sucking in a breath.

I pushed off every emotion that was eager to rush through. I slowly clutched onto the door knob,pulling it open,moving into Senator Rick's office.

I instantly banished my twitching fingers into my white jacket,taking a halt,when my eyes fell on him,holding a sharp glint of joy.

"And what are you here for?" The menacing,hateful voice of Rick boomed within the office.

'Well that was warm greeting' I mused,offering myself a seat.

"I didn't ask you to sit" The Senator barked harder, it was obvious he was transferring his jolted anger on Dave on me,but I simply shrugged it off. Placing my clutch on his glassy table.

"What do you want?" Rick leaned over on his chair, his disdainful glare killing me. "Don't be mistaken, I only allowed you in because of Asher Reed,who apparently is unfortunate to have a disloyal tramp like you as a wife"

That's it!

As much as I was enjoying seeing his face,the distasteful slanders had got to stop.

He was about to open up his mouth and no doubt utter something that I would most likely hate,so I stopped him. "It's good to see you too..." I said,almost in a soft sob that stuck in my throat. Having no idea how it suddenly formed.

"What are you here for?" He asked again.

"I need your help" I said as quickly as he spoke.

He chuckle hard,brushing his stubble in a mockery. "And give me three reasons why I would help you? You should go to your lover,I'm sure he'll be more than happy to help out" There was a menacing hiss at his words.

"Why you would help me?" I repeated his words,looking straight into his eyes. "Because it's me..." I trailed off coldly, pushing back the senseless emotion clouding in.

"...Because we mutually hate the breathing existence of Dave Anderson..." I watched his glare turning into a confounded gaze. "....And because I need your help, Jeanine Smith need's your help"

I watched his confounded look hardened more sternly that the previous glare he had sent me. "Get out!" He was up from his seat,his fury blazed orbs,were on me.

I sat calmly, "Uncle Ricky" I called out his name,one which I- dead Jeanine often addressed him as,watching his face fall in shock.

"I am Jeanine, your Jeanine, Marcus Jeanine" I could feel the slap my words gave him,but unfortunately I could also feel the pain. I fought back sting of tears.

Rick didn't say anything, he bored into my steamy blue orbs for a second before speaking. "Jeanine is dead"

"Yes she is. I am now Natalie Reed,wife of Asher Reed." My voice cringed in a whisper as I fought the senseless tears that wanted permission. "Dave killed me along with Emma"

He was silent. Terribly silent.

"Do you think this is a joke?Did that swine put you up to this?" Rick slammed the cluster of things which filled his glass table down the floor.

"This is not a joke Uncle. I survived, I lost my child but I survived." My voice managing to balance the firmness,I wouldn't cry but this had made me relive those burning memories.

I slowly narrated everything to Rick,not leaving out a single detail,my burning tears still contained in my blue orbs. I could only watch Rick from the shinning cloud of fog it now formed.

"That swine...That animal..." Rick balled his hands in a hard fist. "I will make him pay for this. He should be in jail,him and that devious wench" Rick snarled furiously, rushing to my side.

"Yes Uncle, he must pay for everything he did to me,along with that backstabbing friend of mine. They must pay for their betrayal, and the death of my baby,including Natalie's. There's no forgiven, never." I said venomously, through my teeth.

"I knew it,and Marcus knew it too. Dave was nothing but an opportunist,a gigolo,he went after you for money"

I couldn't deny it, Rick words slapped me hard,reminding me of Jeanine's stupidity and foolishness.

I could feel my already vengeful body vibrating with emotions of the past.

"They will rot in jail" Rick grabbed his phone,I took in his sudden move and held him.

"I don't want them behind bars...Not yet" I say,my cheeks losing all it's colors,as much as the wait was killing me,it wasn't yet time for the action. "They haven't paid for what they did to me, my baby and Natalie"

Rick placed his hands on mine and I couldn't help but think of my father. "What do you want then?"

I chuckled inwardly at the question. I couldn't begin to list my want. It was a horrifying long list.

For starters,I want Dave to be humiliated, his ego and pride to be bruised in the face of the world,to experience doom at every awaken hour,to feel the same stupidity Jeanine felt for falling for her worst nightmare, for falling for a sick bastard like him.

"For now I need you to organize a party...say a welcoming party just for you."

"A party?"

I nodded at his raised brows. "One sending Krystal Group an invite."

"Whatever you say,my dear. But that would be hard for me"

I understood his hatred, but this was a time to suck it all in. "I know" My hands clasped on his. "Can I count on you Uncle"

"Yes dear,always. I owe this to your father. And I swore to always protect you which I failed to,now I promise those bastards will suffer Jean-"

"It's Natalie" I reminded, a smile blossomed in his lips.

"Yes. I'll help,using everything I have to make them pay. Natalie"