what if we never meet again?

I could feel my heart thudding against my ribcage. I sat there biting my nails. I don't know, what is happening in the living room.

Peter and Kristina  are there with Uncle Raj in the living room. They are waiting for my Dad's lawyer. I thought to sneak downstairs  and listen to them.

Yes, I could go quietly, sneak into the empty guest room adjacent to the giant living room. I hope they are in deep discussion and wouldn't notice me.

I still can't understand why Kristina asked me to stay in my room. I have every right to know what they are talking, it's my life they are discussing right?

I slowly tiptoed into the long corridor, passing Jason and Ryan's rooms. I ducked myself so that I can't be seen, I walked till the staircase and hid behind the white porcelain angel sculpture with wings spread and holding a cage with its hand.

I tried to hear what they were talking, But I couldn't hear anything, I was contemplating the thought whether I could go down on the pretext of grabbing a snack from the kitchen. I felt someone tap my shoulder, which scared me and made me jerk.

And with the sudden movement I knocked the statue, which hit the floor in millions of pieces. I turned around to look at scared Ryan, who is in a similar position to me. We both looked at each other, laughing and glaring at each other at the same time.I sighed a relief that it's Ryan but it's short living when I saw Kristina walking up the stairs.

"I told you kids to stay in your room. Go inside. And Amy I will come myself to call you downstairs. Till then no more peeping or sneaking." she chided me

I gave hera sheepish smile but thennodded like a good child and walked back towards my room. Ryan followed me.

A maid came running there and Kristina asked her to clean the place.

I sat down in the hanging glass bubble chair which is having lots of pillows, while Ryan pulled the onion pink bean bag and sat across me.

"Sorry Amy, you know I was just curious to what they were talking and I didn't even meant scare you."

"I know. It's okay. Now there is nothing left other than to wait for your mom to call me." I told him.

"Let's play monopoly" he said

"Nah, I'm not in the mood."

"Just say that you are scared to lose" he is hurting my ego knowingly.

"I'm not scared idiot, I don't want to see you down after losing."

Who is he kidding, that guy loses everytime in monopoly and halfway through the game he realizes it and stops playing saying it's boring.

"You know what if you have to go to India with your uncle? What if we never get to see other again?" Ryan asked me with a serious face breaking the silence.

"That's not possible. He can't take me against my wish. I already lost my family, I can't leave you and go."

"Amy, come dear" called Kristina standing by the door.

I walked down the magnificent spiral staircase with Kristina by my side. She squeezed my hand gently. But still the nervousness in my grew with every step that I took. I notice that Peter,  Uncle Raj and Mr.William Quinn dad's lawyer are sitting in the living room. Everyone is in their own thoughts and I could feel the tension in the air and it made me involuntarily gulp with anticipation.

Mr.Quinn is the first one to notice me. "Amelia,  how are you doing? I want to come and meet you. But I'm busy with so many legal issues with the company. I'm so sorry," he said, giving me a hug.

I could see Uncle Raj's lips tightened and turning his gaze away from me. "It's okay Mr.Quinn. I can understand. And what happened to the company? Any problem?" I asked him after breaking the hug.

Not that I can understand if he will tell me, but that company is my father's hard work, and the thought that my father's company is in problem made me anxious. It may not be a big company like Brown's  Elite Constructions but still Limelight Interiors is my father's dream.

"We will look after Limelight Interiors Amelia, there is no need for you to worry about. You have to take care of yourself and your studies." This time Uncle Raj spoke before Mr.Quinn could answer me.

I nodded my head at him. Everyone is quiet, may be contemplating who will break the decision for me. I don't want to bite my nails in front of them, so I find myself gnawing on the inside of my cheek.

Mr.Quinn broke the silence.  "Amelia your father called me to the hospital and changed his will before his death, he stated that your full custody will be given to Peter and Kristina Brown. And Mr.Brown will manage Limelight Interiors till you get married and after you get married, you will inherit it once you turn 18. And once you finish your education and are fit for running the company then the complete power will be given to you."

My mind stopped processing the information after I heard that my custody is given to the Browns. I felt a flush of happiness through me.

I glanced at  Kristina. And she was bursting with joy. I can't help but notice the tears of happiness on her face. I turned to look over at Uncle Raj and saw that his face looks dejected, his shoulders slumped. I immediately felt sorry for him. I can see that he is hurt.

"It's totally fine Amelia. I thought I can take you with me, back to India and look after you. I thought I could wash the guilt that I didn't let my sister meet her own family, didn't let my aging parents see or talk with their only daughter. If I look after you, I thought Priya will forgive me. But it's okay. In the end, I want you to be happy. I can accept your parent's last wish. But you have to promise me one thing, you have to come and visit us whenever you get time." he said choking.

He immediately  stood up and turned his face to the other side so that he can hide his tears from us.

I went near him and placing my hand on his arm, "I will definitely come and meet you and everyone in the family in India." I told him with my voice choking.

After lunch, I went to Uncle Raj's room, we made a Skype call to the family in India. My grandma had tears in her eyes seeing me. And cried remembering mama, and then grandpa scolded her for making me cry, he asked me how I was doing and asked me to come meet them soon. He was so much fun to talk. I spoke with Aunt Seema and then my cousins Diya and Arjun, Diya is around the same age as me and we totally hit it off. Arjun is 10years old naughty and chubby boy.

After talking to all of them for an hour, I felt happy,  mama always wished that I would meet her family and bond with them.

"I'm going back to India after 2days Amy." Uncle told me.

"Can't you stay for a few more days?" I asked him.i really wanted to bond with him.

"No dear, there is no one to look after the business in my absence. I have to go."

"It's okay within a few months, I have my winter break.  I will come to India for a month."  And this immediately puts a smile on his face.