Mother and other siblings have gathered in the main house. A grandfather's confidant was also waiting to read out his will. I'm not at all interested in things like this, because the will grandpa gave to me is something of value. Grandpa's diary and key from the precious room.
"Is everyone gathered? Lord Enzo's children and grandchildren, have you gathered?" asked the reader of the testament in a neat dress, along with the glasses he used to read.
Everyone nodded when all of Grandpa's family members arrived. I sat on the very edge, not listening very well. I held the key Grandpa gave me and became more and more curious about what was there. Then my phone rang which made everyone look at me. I immediately turned off my phone, then sat listening carefully while my mother smiled at me.
"I am Enzo Galert Galahan, hereby granting my entire inheritance, without any division to the descendants closest to me. None of my children will get this inheritance, but the grandchildren I love." The inheritance reader paused for a moment then turned over the inheritance letter from the grandfather and everyone became tensed because the child did not get the inheritance, then the grandchildren got the inheritance. Everyone is waiting for whose name will be announced because there is no distribution, there is only one person who gets it. "To my dear grandchild, who got my inheritance, I hope you take full responsibility for what you get. I trust you, so take care of my belongings, especially the garden behind the castle. I trust you my dear granddaughter, Eiryana Volpusk Jasmine Cornelius, my wish is with you."
Mother turned to me, not even only mother but uncle, aunt, and also my other cousins. Can't believe that grandpa will give all his inheritance to me. I mean why me? I don't excel, I'm not good at things like my other cousins, and I'm not the right person for those things. Grandpa has a lot of business, and I'm not sure I can manage all of them.
"Mother, I ... I," I stammered, not liking the stares of my family who thought I was someone who didn't deserve it. I feel that I do not deserve it.
"Let's go out first, stay away from them."
You understand what I mean. My mother's family didn't like our family. Because my mother married someone who came from an ordinary person's background, my father was just an ordinary person, but an ordinary person with amazing potential. Whereas previously, my mother had been betrothed by her brother and married a rich businessman to strengthen the relationship between her two brother's companies. But, love conquers all. If it wasn't for the obligation to gather, my mother and I wouldn't be here with them.
"Where are you going, Rose? This is still not finished, some things must be done now," said my mother's sister when she saw my mother was about to take me out to get some peace.
"Let it be, his daughter gets the father's inheritance, she must be happy. Especially her husband who died in the sea. They will brag about getting that much inheritance without wanting to share it with their families," said one of the mother's other siblings.
If I was still who I was two years ago, I would have said bad things about their hatred and envy of me, but the current me is more silent in the face of problems. One year without sound, and another year with shocking events, I lost my confidence to speak presumptuously to people older than me. I became a much quieter person than usual, a coward.
"Miss Cornelius, let's finish the papers," said the inheritance reader asking me to come into the room to sign some of the wealth and inheritance documents from my grandfather.
I'm with my mother because I still don't understand letters like this. Mother said that all assets belonging to Grandpa, from rubber plantations, corn fields, castles in the countryside, housing, and buildings, all belong to me, I didn't even know that Grandpa had several other businesses.
"Sign here, and everything will be yours," said the legacy reader handing me a pen as well as the document I was about to sign.
I doubt it, I can't accept this, I feel I don't deserve it, and I don't want to get into trouble with other families. Mother herself looks calm, accompanying me well. Gives me motivation if I can do it. "This is your grandfather's inheritance, grandfather gave this to you because grandfather believed in you dear."
With slightly shaking hands, I went to the paperwork and it was all done in my opinion. It turned out that there was a follow-up notice after I signed this document.
"Master Galahan gave a message that all his inheritance will be given to Miss Cornelius when he reaches the age of twenty-three years, and then I will be the one who will handle all matters related to this myself as Mr. Galahan's confidant. But Miss Cornelius had free access to everything. Then for Mrs. Galahan himself, Mr. Galahan gave a message not to force your child in business matters, let Ms. Cornelius herself decide what to become and what the future holds," explained the legacy reader who is also known as Mr. Noah.
Grandpa has prepared everything, grandfather knows if I get this inheritance, a mother will force me to major in business because I have to learn to manage everything. While listening to my grandfather's message, I only cried a little, my tears had dried up because so many times this year I cried, looking like a fragile woman who would disappear when the water hit me.
"So Miss Cornelius, if there is anything you want to talk about or would like to discuss, please contact me."
Out of the room, all eyes in here were on me. Instantly they smiled at me, a smile that felt awkward. Mother understood the meaning of their smiles and tried to take me away from there.
"Where are you going? Don't be in such a hurry to leave, we haven't seen each other in a long time. Let's get together first, father's death made us all meet. Let's have a family reunion first, reminisce."
"I can't Sis, I have a lot of work to do," replied the mother, refusing it subtly.
"Then what about Eiryana? She's not busy at all, is she? Come with us, then we'll take you home when you're done."
"Sorry Auntie, I have things to do too. Today I can't, sorry," I replied, not wanting to join any reunion with this family. If it's my father's side, I can. Maybe I should visit my father's family this holiday.
"Too bad, then another chance, we have to get together."
Mother just smiled and along with me walked out of the main house which was mine ten minutes ago. He said there would be a lot of paperwork coming in, so I had to wait for further news.
During the trip, the mother did not say anything. I did not expect to get my grandfather's inheritance. They won't stop bothering me like that.
"Eir, if for example they come to you and do good to you, accept their kindness, and don't care about other requests," said the mother finally starting to speak.
"Yes, I understand what you mean, Mother. I won't give what Grandpa gave me. I will take good care of it. Mother, please help me with everything. There are still many things I don't understand."
"Of course honey."