Making her mine

The Kristiàns

We reached the airport in no time,and I knew it was finally time to say goodbye. My dad spoke to me for about Five minutes which is the longest in about five years,but I felt no need to complain. I already understand fully that there are somethings I cannot have no matter how rich or beautiful I am. Cleo walked towards me slowly and I kept a neutral expression on my face, making it obvious I did not wish to speak her. I've always been pissed at her for hurting me the way she did,and I don't see myself forgiving her in the nearest future. I do dream that she will someday apologize to me,but it doesn't seem like it will ever happen. Her bold expression faltered a bit,and I can swear that her eyes look glassy.

"Everything isn't what it seems. You'll understand all of it in due time" she said shakily and turned away as soon as she was done with the sentence.

All the anger I've held unto seems to vanish for a second because of the memory of the look on her face. But my brain quickly reminds me of all the times I needed her and she wasn’t there for me.

Every single fibre of fury I've been holding unto comes back to me.

Ah that’s it, the hate I have for my sister.

I felt a hand on my shoulder and I turn around to look into Alaric's worried gaze.

"Are you okay? You've been standing here for almost five minutes"

I smiled reassuringly at him and nodded

"I'm fine. Was just breathing in the air around us for the last time.'

Alaric rolled his eyes at me and I glared at him.

I shook my head at him before tugging his hand.

"Come on,I think it's time we get to the jet,besides your dad has urgent business to attend to when he gets back to Norway. Oh and I hope the weather is warm presently? I can't stand to see snow right now" I complained

That is one thing I'm very good at. Complaining. I am so damn good at nagging and complaining at anything I feel can inconvenience me or when I do not appreciate something at all. Most times it could be change,but some other times it's when I have a problem with extremely pompous people. At the end I do end up adapting or living with it but that's in exchange of my complaints.

I know I will always be fine, but I have to be dramatic about it first.

"It's not really cold presently. It's probably going to start snowing in December and end in April so for now we are good" He reassured me.

I smiled at him and we headed towards the jet where I spotted Aunt Brigette and Uncle Jeff.

I climbed into the jet but turn back to smile at my family for one last time. When I see Khadija's face my smile instantly turns into a smirk. No more bullying from you stupid old cargo. She narrowed her eyes to slits while the door is being shut.

My stomach rumbled and I decided that I really need to put something in my belly.

As if on cue,Alaric arrived by my side with a plate of mouthwatering waffles.

"Apryl please drop that plate now and go to your seat and buckle up so we can take off. I don't want anything bad happening to you right now" Aunt Brigette called out worriedly and I soon hear the pilot say that it's time for the plane to depart so we should please put on our seat belts.

I groaned but didn't drop the plate though. Instead I take it to a convenient passenger seat and buckle up with the waffles on my thighs.

Everyone does the same and then it's time to take off. Finally! I have dreamt of this day for a very long time that seeing it unfold feels very overwhelming. I smiled in relief and took off my seat belt when the pilot announces it's okay to do so and continue stuffing it all into my mouth.

The Kristiàns are all looking at me with amused expressions and I shrugged.

"Why are you all staring at me like that?" I say with the waffles in my mouth.

Uncle Jeff shook his head and refocused his attention to his laptop while Aunt Brigette came over to sit beside me.

"We are all so happy to finally have you with us" she says,giving me a bone squishing hug.

"Now we can finally have all the quality time in spas,shopping malls.l-"

Alaric and I groaned at the same time while Uncle Jeff chuckled but did not take his eyes off his computer.

"Mum do you ever give people a break with all this quality time nonsense you speak of?" Alaric complained while Aunt Brigette gasped in mock hurt.

"Do you know how many people are dying to have my time? And I am one of the most fun people you can ever meet in your life. As Apryl always says, I'm a total vibe! How can you not want to have time with me?"

"Because we see you all the time" Alaric answered easily while I laughed and told him to be nice.

"Anyway, I would love to have that time with you Aunt." I smiled easily at her when I'm done eating my waffles. She smiled at me and made a face at Alaric while I wonder how these two aren't siblings.

"Anyway,who wants to have a party!"Aunt Brigette says enthusiastically while music begins to suddenly blast from some speakers in the plane.

I frown and looked at her with confusion.

"Party for what?" I ask.

"For rescuing you from that evil witch's clutches! I've been on this for years!" Aunt says and pops a bottle of wine that is no doubt expensive though I don't drink.

"I really wonder why you all call her evil. It's not like you live with her at all"I chuckled darkly.

"We are Kristiàns Apes-"

"We have inner eyes" I complete and rolled my eyes.

The Kristiàns are extremely rich people in Norway. Their name is basically like royalty to everyone and gold on the streets. I heard the lowest net worth of any Kristiàn in the whole world is 12 million kroners,which is a lot if you ask me.

Like the Kardashians in fashion,the Kristiàns are a family of doctors,having medical breakthrough in history. They all come from a medical empire that has existed for over 200 years. So their money goes way back. They aren't originally Norwegians by blood, because they were all from Britain but decided to move one day and make Norway into what it is now. In every state in Norway,there is a luxurious hospital,a Vet clinic and free checkup clinics owned by them. They also got involved in Pharmaceutical companies about 50 years ago,making them all the more wealthier. There are possibly 30 families bearing the Kristiàn name or being married to one, each having relations to other rich families,so I have a lot of cousins. Some I really don't plan on meeting. The Kristiàns are also known for their massive donations to the World Health Organization,and albeit their name should already be in history.

"You know I'm part Kristiàn too,I don't get why you keep saying like it's all on you" I nagged and rose to get a chocolate bar.

Aunt Brigette looked at me intensely,and I think back to what I said,hoping I didn't hurt her feelings.

"You are full Kristiàn Apryl,no matter where you are,no matter what you do and no matter what you become"

Those words touched me deeply,and I can't help but smile.

"God knows I hate all this emotions. Can we now get to the part where we have some cake?" Alaric siged like the big jerk he is but I can tell he is joking.

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A few hours later we were all indulged in funny conversations that made my stomach hurt from all the laughing.

"Can you remember that time when Alaric had a crush on Stefani?" I asked and Aunt Brigette bursted out laughing.

When we were younger,Alaric was practically in love with Stefani. I can never forget the extremely soppy letter he wrote Stefani. But Aunt had to call him and tell him that it wasn't okay to have a crush on your cousin.

Alaric was furious and wanted to elope with Stefani,though I still don't understand how he knew what it meant to elope. Alaric was caught trying to drag Stefani away from the family house and Uncle Jeff was furious. Aunt tried not to laugh,but she ended up rolling on the floor with my mum. My mum and Aunt Brigette are twins,so it's hard to see her and not think of mum,but I eventually got used to it after years of seeing her all the time.

Anyway Alaric has avoided Stefani like the plague ever since,and Stefani is too shy to also confront him,so I guess that's just the way things are.

Alaric smirked at me after I had a good laugh and I raise my brow questioningly.

"Remember that time you became a woman"

I furrowed my brows and Uncle Jeff does too from his laptop, thinking of what he must mean but I come up with nothing.

"What do you mean by that?" I asked confusedly.

Alaric chuckled darkly and takes a bite from the red velvet cake.

"I mean the day you first got your perio-"

"Oh shut up" I yelled and tried to cover Alaric's mouth but he's having none of it. Uncle Jeff laughed and shook his head remembering the incident too.

Aunt Brigette looked at me apologetically before laughing out loud and I huffed at how embarrassing the memory was.

"You were actually being stupid too you know,if anything I believe this was your stupid memory too' I point out.

Alaric raised his brow and smirked but I continued.

"You were the one that flung me on your shoulders and wouldn't stop screaming that someone shot me on my butt"I stated as a matter of fact.

"But you were the one that was panicking" he said in his defence.

"That was because I didn't want you to see me like that" I argued.

"Well you were screaming Apes,how could I not notice you?"

"I was screaming for you to put me down" I cried out.

Everyone laughed and I smirked at Alaric before yawning.

"I'm really tired" I said and try to cover my mouth.

"There's a cabin dear,you could go rest. On the other hand Alaric and I need to have a little talk on panic drills" Uncle Jeff said kindly while I giggle.

I don't know why I feel so sleepy because I never sleep for over three hours a day. This is extremely weird but right now I'm just so tired.

I stood up and walked towards the cabin sleepily and immediately plumped down the bed.

It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this sleepy so I am quite confused.

But remembering I’m with the Kristiàns makes me understand I feel safe enough to let my body get tired.

"I think she's asleep now. We need to get into her head and see what's been going on. I couldn't risk an accident on her life. If we didn’t pick her up by Ourselves I am positive Khadijah would have killed her before she got to the airport”

I debate whether I heard that really or if it's in my sleep,but I don't really know if I'm even conscious anymore.