De Lawrence: Ambition of the Past
Past Story: The Closing Story

Jessica continued to try to calm her sister who had not stopped crying by hugging her and giving a gentle swab on her arm.

"Sorry, I won't do it. Really!" Jessica reassured.

Jessie's still a mouthful.

"No, I'm not sad. I'm happy" said Jessie.

"Don't lie to me."

"You're lying too!"

"Lawrence—"

"The dream really happened. You're getting married." Jessie took off her arms and grabbed her sister's face with water still running in her eyes, but her lips curled up a smile.

"If it does, it'll end badly!" jessica Sarcass.

"You still believe in that stupid curse? Listen, sis. I'll help you! I remember everything she liked. He'll be smashed at you—"

"That's enough!" This time it was Jessica who grabbed that face with tears. His heart was like it was torn to the sight of that face that was enduring the pain, "I will find a way! Grandpa will definitely listen."

"Sister, I don't care if that happens."

"Don't be crazy! I'm not marrying my sister's boyfriend."

"He's not my girlfriend anymore. You saw his attitude towards me. Now I'm a stranger."

"He can go back—"

"No. The memory is likely to be permanently lost. Her chance. She shouldn't have known me."

"You're giving up?"

Jessie hugged her knees, leaning her head against the corridor wall.

"I'll live with mom in Manhattan. You stay here with daddy and your business."

"Lawrence ...."

"I'd be more relieved if he was with you than anyone else. Just take care of her, I'll come get her back."

"You mean?"

Jessie sighed. "Let me talk to Grandpa before I leave. If it works, please take care of him for me. If not, be happy for me."

Jessie turned to the older sister who was looking at her in disbelief. Not knowing what else to answer, Jessica put her face on her knees. Isakan started to sound with his body starting to tremble.

"Why? Why should we be born in this condition?!" Jessica cried quite loudly, "I just want a simple life. No threat, no conflict." Jessie was only able to stand still with tears flowing gently on her cheeks.

They are powerless.

His sister doesn't know that there are a lot of people out there who want his life. He had been lucky several times to pass through death. I don't know until when they stop, Jessica can't give up.

Jessie never knew that. I don't even know if he can change positions to replace his brother. For Jessica, her sister is just a plain girl who doesn't understand the real world.

That was our last day together. That day I went with my mother to America, precisely in Manhattan to live a new life.

I decided to let Xavier go with Jessica. Although he was very cold, when he fell in love the man would turn into a gentle man. I believe she can love Jessica.

I haven't heard from them since Manhattan. Shortly after, news of Jessica emerged as the new President. It was also the first time Jessica's face had appeared in public, but I didn't understand why everyone called her by my name, Lawrence.

That's why I believe that marriage also happens.

I don't know what happened, I never actually talked to Grandpa. I said it to calm Jessica down. I was stupid and naive at the time. I let her suffer alone without knowing her predicament.

I should have given him happiness in his last moments.

It was my twenty year anniversary. We changed a lot, especially me. I'm not as stupid as I used to be because I hated myself. I am determined to be better and not trouble anyone else anymore.

"I'm in Manhattan. Mom and Dad are gonna follow us at our place of celebration."

The incoming message from Jessica kept me waiting. We will meet for the first time in almost a year. She always wanted to be first on my birthday.

"We'll be there in the afternoon, wait. Remember, don't ever tell your name if you meet one of them." A message from his mother followed.

"Your name is Jessie Millen!" Message from his father.

The messages of the three of them came in as soon as I woke up. A few days ago my mother went back to Finland to check on Jessica. Now they're going to Manhattan together.

But that first day turned into our last.

He came to me in a stiff body and his eyes were closed. No breath or smile. There was no comforting laughter.

I can't move anymore. My body began to numb, but I felt the water coming out of the corner of my eye unable to stop.

Families start to arrive. That's the day I can see them all including grandfather.

We were all gathered at the main mansion where Jessica would be buried. But it's been a while, my mom and dad haven't come yet.

"Brave!" Grandpa gave the order.

"Aren't you waiting for Sophia and Mr Jose?" I want to prevent as much as I can.

"We've waited long enough" interrupted another woman among them. I know him. That is Mrs. Rexanne Lawrence's.

The funeral was over, the figure had left. I was standing alone in front of my sister's grave. I don't know why mom and dad haven't come yet.

That day, my world was destroyed.

After Jessica's funeral, news of my parents' death followed. I remember my sister's last message saying mom and dad would follow. Following to go! Sophia goes looking for Jose but it has to end the same.

That's the last story of Jessica De Lawrence as my wonderful sister. The last story of my parents and the closing story of Lawrence.

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