“Sign it”

**     Episode- 62 “Sign it”              ** **   Alisa’s POV:** I looked at those papers in hurry and my hands were trembling as I was holding them, tears were falling and my heart was hurting for some reason, I wanted divorce but these papers hurting me in the I way I never imagined….. no, I shouldn’t feel this, he is a monster. Grandpa said, “Alisa my dear, sign these and come with us, I know he will try to take you, it’s safer in our home.” Maybe he was right, but I never felt home in that place. I replied, “Grandpa, I can’t. mom, dad, grandma and Ruth won’t be pleased to see me. I will go to my apartment, and my stuff is still in Edwin’s palace.” This time Grandpa said with little anger, “Alisa, that is my house, you are my granddaughter, you are staying there…. You have every right to stay there, and about your things, I have asked Peter arrange everything, he is done with his work… if you go back to his mansion, it will be more difficult.” He was right returning to Edwin’s place would be dangerous. I nodded but demanded, “I will stay in our house for few days then I will return to my apartment as soon as things get normal…… can you please protect my staff, he is too dangerous. I don’t want them to be hurt.” Grandpa nodded then he smiled and said, “You are really like mother, you think of people related you more than yourself… I knew you will say that so, we already arrange them to have vacation of a week in our private resort,…. Don’t worry they won’t know you who you are.” I hugged him as I said, “Thanks” he really care for me, I wish I knew it before, he just appears cold from outside but he is the sweetest. He added, “But you are not staying in your apartment, that place is not good…. I will arrange much safer place.. (Alisa opened her mouth to oppose) and I don’t want any arguments. Ok?” I nodded. Then he said, “Sign these and lets go home.” I said, “I will sign and send them tomorrow, I will ask someone to take them to him.” Grandpa nodded with a sigh. My heart sunk as I took the pen, maybe I was willing for this but doing this in real breaks my heart. I took a deep breath but my hands refuse to move, tear roll down. Grandpa patted by head and said, “The things which hurt you should be abandon weather it is a person or a memory… you deserve being happy.” I nodded and gathered my courage and sign these papers, couldn’t help but cry. I cried as grandpa was patting my back, Uncle Peter was there all the time. After like 15 minutes I was back to normal from outside. Uncle Peter said , “You are brave miss. (passes a bag) your Aunt, I mean my wife, gave this gift she got for you… it’s from your store but still counts as a gift right?” he smiled. So, the lady was Uncle Peters wife. I nodded and thanked him. We all were heading home,  I called TINA and told her that I was going to my family so keep the store closed for few days, she said she was also going on holiday, seems like grandpa was well prepared,,, but deep down I know Edwin holds more power than Grandpa but this doesn’t mean grandpa is too weak to give up, he is a strong man just has few grey hairs. We entered the living room of my parents house, correction Grandpa’s place, Grandpa will always be in charge. Dad entered behind us he was surprised as was mom, grandma and Ruth. Dad said while loosening his tie, “Are you here for dinner?” I didn’t get to reply, Grandpa replied, “She will be staying here,… she is part of family and a capable lady, remember that…. Let’s go for dinner.” Everyone was looking at me with wide eye, Ruth was most effected, she was angry and it was visible in her eyes. I can’t stand this anymore, I asked, “Grandpa I am not hungry… I will go to my room… I am tired.” Grandpa nodded, I walked as fast as I can holding my bag close to my body. I entered my room, which I used to stay before I move out. I locked the door and walked to the bed and sat there. I removed the papers out of the bag and was still unable to believe I sign those papers…. I am getting divorce,,, no, what am I thinking? He is a devil. I should be doing this, right? I went to my wardrobe, it was not empty, grandpa told me already he arrange everything. I put  the papers in the locker and walked into the shower after stripping, it was a long day. After a long relaxing shower, I changed into comfortable shorts and shirt, I heard a knock, I opened the door and maid came with food, she told me grandpa asked me to eat it. I sigh and took the food. After locking the door I sat on the sofa and started eating, I have no appetite but I tried to eat. I didn’t even finish it half, I gave up on it. I feel depressed and empty. This is really bothersome. I went to bed and decided to check social media.