Chapter#4 Family

Mariposa was sitting in the garden of the Walton's Mansion, thinking about her life. A lone tear escaped from her eye. She lost all her hopes. Living with uncle Mason, she only wished that one day her miseries would be ended. She waited for Daniel, so long. Now she was feeling that he wasn't her destiny. But at least she was happy that she got her family, the people who truly cared for her.

A maid came and informed her that grandma and grandpa were waiting for her in the dinning area for the lunch . She gave her a forced smile and made her way towards the dinning room.

Grandma stood up from her place and hugged her. Someone put hands on her eyes.

"Guess who?" a masculine playful voice came from behind her . She squealed and jumped onto him . He hugged her back. Mariposa started crying . She felt like all her miseries had finally ended.

"Bro,I missed you." She said in her crying voice. He was trying to console Mariposa. "I miss you too, butterfly.No more crying . We are together now. Show me your beautiful smile." She gave him a weak smile.

He was Mariposa's little brother, Chase Williams . She hadn't met him since their parents funeral. He was just 14 at that time . Now he had grown into a young handsome man of 19 . She had missed 5 years of his life. But that was only for his good. Only she knew it.

"I want that dimples too." She looked behind her brother just to find the family of aunt Amy . She ran towards them . She hugged aunt and Amelia . They were smiling with tears in their eyes.

"Hey!no hug for me." She turned towards Shane James scott. He was the twin of Amelia. They both were 15 when she left . Now they were 20 . Time is the most merciless thing in this world. She thought bitterly.

"No ,I don't hug jealous people." She said and stucked her tounge at him."Jealous ! Who? Me .Never. But why can't I have those dimples." Shane said sadly . " Looks like girls still don't give any attention to you." Mariposa said in a playful voice and everyone laughed at their antics.

" Huh! Every girl wants to be with me."

"Of course, they want you." Shane gave a proud smile at Amelia's words."Because you have money." Shane glared at her. Before he could reply her,grandma interrupted them. "Ok kids , you can fight after lunch as much as you want."

They all took their seats . " Amy , why didn't tell us about your arrival." Grandpa asked aunty . "After Harper told us about Mariposa. I came running here to meet my lovely girl after so long." She said with a small sad smile. Mrs Harper John, was the house keeper. Her husband,Mr john is the butler at the mansion . They were considered as family members. Mariposa really liked them and share a good relation with them since her childhood. She used to play with Mr .John all day whenever she came to Walton mansion. They loved her like their own child. They didn't have any children but they had spent their whole lives serving Walton.

"Beside that." Aunt paused for a second and looked at Mariposa, smiling . "I want to congratulate you guys for Daniel and Mariposa's marriage." She choked on water and started coughing . Everyone asked her if she was fine or ok . Aunty Amy started caressing her back. She passed them a smile to assure them that she was fine.

"Let's come back to the topic , you guys don't consider to even invite us at your big day. I am upset . Of course , I can't say anything to you but I didn't expect this from Daniel." Amelia too stated in a hurt voice.

"Yeah , I wanted to walk you down the aisle ." Chase words brought tears in her eyes . She wanted to say something but nothing came out of her mouth.

" They had their wedding in Spain . Daniel wanted to bring her back to us from that Mason. We will surely arrange a big ceremony after all that Mason thing is cleared. " Mrs.Walton, grandma, handled the situation and smiled at Mariposa at the end . Only if they knew the real intentions of their grandson. Mariposa smiled back

" I think , Daniel don't want to lose this beauty because he knows that you will choose me over him ." He winked at me.

"Keep dreaming brother." Chase said to him . " Why ? I am telling the truth ...right Mari." He asked Mariposa . "I won't allow it" Chase said who was behaving like a protective brother now all grown up. His words twitched Mariposa's lips into a smile.

"Whatever" Shane said carelessly. " Guys , the main thing is the weeding ceremony now and I am to excited." Amelia exclaimed. " Why wouldn't you be? You are always excited about anything related to shopping." Chase stated . Amelia made a bitter face .

" So where is Daniel?" Chase asked . " He is dealing with some important stuffs and he told me that he will come later." Mariposa replied while playing with her fingers "He is always busy that's not new." Shane said. " Are you happy?Did that Mason hurt you." Chase asked again . " I am fine Chase and of course I am happy after being with my family after so long . And show some respect Chase ,Uncle Mason is older than you." She tried to sound confident . "He doesn't deserve any respect."grandpa said and sighed . What was that for. Mariposa knew he was a monster but they didn 't know anything he had done to her or did they?

"Ok close this topic now , it's boring ......Now that you are with us .I am so happy .At least, I don't have to see these ugly faces all day ." Amelia said while pointing towards Shane and Chase . " Who told you to be with us whole day."

"You don't have friends it's not our fault." Chase and Shane replied together . "Yeah whatever" Amelia didn't give them any attention and turned towards her ." I guess you have completed your degree." " Yup! I have done bachelors in designing." She replied while taking a spoon of lasagna.

" Great , you must join my boutique." Aunt exclaimed happily." No I can't ." She was stunned . " I am not taking this no as your answer." Aunt Amy said which made her more nervous. "I am ____ I am sorry but __ how __ no I can't do that. I am not sure. What if I destroy your reputation ." She took a calming breath " I am not capable" she said looking down " hey honey don't say like this I have faith in you . You are capable of everything you just have to believe in yourself." Aunt smiled at her and looked at her hopefully. Mariposa felt herself nodding in yes at Amy Aunty's words.

" Great! Now we need to do shopping first for you . Of course we will buy some work cloths ,some casuals ,some party wears, make up , shoes and the list goes on and on. Are you in boys" both of them groaned loudly and said "No" while shaking their heads . " Ok then" Amelia said ...." Shane , I will tell Chloe that you were flirting with Clare. And for you Chase, I will tell Daniel that you fought with Jack last week ."

Daniel's name made her heart skip a beat. Mariposa stop thinking about him . She scolded herself. " No ,you won't " Chase said. " Ok we are in." Shane surrendered.

"Yahoo!! Lunch is finished.lets go." Amelia squealed, clapping her hands. That girl was so full of energy. " I am also coming ."aunt stated"because I want only the best for my daughter-in-law." Mariposa gave her a forced smile. The three of them jumped in excitement. "I will be in study . Please bring tea over there,my life." Grandpa said to grandma and she blushed . They all awed at the couple.