The truth in the flames Ch 1

The truth in the flames Ch 1

The truth in the flames 

Chapter

My dad croaked saving his precious 

princess’s butt from a fire

I rushed to the hospital that night, and the 

first glimpse I got of him

I could barely keep a straight face

A staffer kindly told me, Keep the giggling 

down, please.” 

But when I got my hands on his ashes, I burst 

out laughing even harder

Oh, Daddy Dearest, you could have at least 

left a will

Leaving me with a hundred million bucks

You shouldn’t have

Dad died saving Brittany from a blaze, and 

the news sent me straight to the hospital

He was lying on a slab in the morgue, his face 

a charred mess, practically skinless

I just couldn’t help myself

A worker nearby nudged me, saying, Try to 

laugh a little quieter.” 

I mumbled an apology but practically skipped 

to get the death certificate

As soon as I had it, I rushed Dad off to the 

crematorium

While waiting for the ashes, I called his lawyer 

and confirmed my suspicions: no will

Dad didn’t have a wife, no secret love 

children, and I was the only one on his 

records

The inheritance was all mine

I wasted no time transferring everything into 

my name

The mansion in West Hills, the company he 

owned, the garage full of luxury cars

Oh, and the house Dad let Brittany live in

I hated the thought of my place being tainted

so one sunny afternoon, I went over and 

asked her to move out

But as soon as she saw me, Brittany slammed 

the door in my face and called the cops

The moment the police showed up, the door 

magically flew open. 

Brittany jumped out, pointing at me

“That’s her, officer! She’s trespassing!” 

I quickly chimed in, Officer, don’t listen to 

her. I just knocked. I didn’t break in.” 

Knocking? You were about to break down 

the door!Brittany clung to one of the cops

still pointing at me. Officer, arrest her!” 

Ine omcer gave ner a look and snook ner 

arm off, then turned to me

What’s going on here?” 

I played innocent. Trespassing for knocking

Is that even a thing?” 

It’s not trespassing, but you’re getting close 

to harassment, you know.” 

Brittany smirked

But officer, this is my house. Is it illegal to 

knock on your own front door?I pulled out 

the deed and my ID from my purse. 

One of the officers compared the ID to my 

face, confirming the house was mine

He frowned, This is your place? Where are 

your keys?” 

I pouted. Someone’s squatting in my house

Isn’t that illegal?” 

Brittany piped up, It’s not her house. It’s Mr. 

Johnson’s. I’ll call him and he’ll come sort you 

out.” 

Brittany dialed Dad’s number over and over

right there in front of us

After several unanswered calls, she started to 

panic

Stop calling,I said, chuckling. He’s not 

picking up.‘ 

Don’t get cocky, Stacy. Mr. Johnson is 

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probably busy!” 

I snickered. Yeah, busy kicking back in the 

afterlife.” 

Brittany’s face went pale. What do you 

mean? He’s your own dad! You can’t just 

curse him like that. I’m telling him! He’s gonna 

kick your butt when he finds out!” 

Oh, I’m shaking in my boots. Too bad he 

won’t hear you complaining.I crossed my arms, acting completely unbothered. Did you forget? The fire at your school? My dad was dropping off something for you, heard about the fire, and ran in to save you. Didn’t find 

you, got burned to a crisp.” 

I sighed dramatically. What a waste. My dad cared more about you than his own flesh and 

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blood. You didn’t even get to say goodbye.” 

You’re lying! You’re cursing Mr. Johnson!” 

Brittany went ballistic, trying to hit me

I hid behind the police officers

Help! She’s trying to kill me! Arrest her!” 

The officers had been observing the drama 

and finally stepped in

One restrained Brittany, keeping us apart

They advised Brittany to calm down and gave 

me a verbal warning

They knew better than to get involved too 

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After taking us to the station to make 

statements, they let us go. I overheard one of 

the officers telling Brittany, Since the house 

belongs to her, either be nice and ask to stay

or pack your bags.” 

I was so grateful to that officer, I wanted to 

give him a medal

As soon as we stepped out of the police 

station, Brittany’s mom, Karen, showed up

She plastered on a fake smile when she saw 

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