& Family
It was almost intriguing – watching the chaos unfold within the Parker household. Watching the destructive nature that a few words could have was simply fascinating. With the simple statement that had left Dan’s mouth, the room had stilled, almost as if time had stopped for a moment. Justin Parker becoming deathly silent, Natalie Parker’s mind slowly piecing together what Daniel had just said, and Jezebel slowly falling apart. Daniel looked towards his maid, ushering her over as he whispered a few simple words in her ear – watching as she ran off to the kitchen to do as he said.
Once the woman had left, Daniel turned his attention back over to Jezebel who was struggling to get the words out – though it was so entertaining watching her try. Perhaps there was a part of him that felt bad for her – but it was almost as if the past few months had been leading up to this very moment. Daniel watched as she gave him a look, him equally challenging the one she gave him before she looked to the floor and begin talking some nonsense about how her mother didn’t tell anyone, blah, blah, blah.
A smile met Dan’s lips as the maid he had sent away soon returned with a bowl of popcorn, Daniel thanking her as he watched the three people sitting around the room – plopping one in his mouth ad Jez continued to talk. “God this is taking too long. Mum, dad. Meet Jezebel Sloane. My half-sister. Surprised?” Daniel questioned the two parents who weren’t at all happy with the abrasiveness of the reveal… not to mention Daniel eating popcorn in the situation was probably not helping either. “Oh, I was surprised too. Trust me, I almost didn’t believe it for months. But two DNA tests later show that she is indeed father’s daughter – not to mention she lied to me about it since the moment she met me… actually, it seems the only reason you became friends with me was because we were related.” Dan sighed. “Sorry I should share… does anyone want popcorn?” Daniel asked, ushering the bowl towards his parents and Jezebel who seemed to be crying at the table. “No? More for me then.” Dan stated – watching as his mother looked at Justin for a second before slapping him, which only raised his eyebrow. This truly was primetime entertainment. With that, Natalie-Cole stood up from the table and walked out of the dining room doors.
Justin Parker, however, stayed for another few minutes. Unmoving after the sting that was left on his face – staring at his daughter almost as if he was going to say something. Though he didn’t. He stayed silent, looking at the girl. Face brimming with pain before he stood up, leaving through the same doors that Natalie had gone through moments earlier – likely to go talk to her.
And then there were two. The two that Jezebel Sloane had likely expected it to be. Daniel watched as when the door of the living room was left open, Scout came rushing in – placing his head on Jezebel’s lap which only caused Daniel to roll his eyes again as the man ate a few more pieces of popcorn. Yes. Daniel Parker had truly hit rock bottom and no longer cared who he hurt. Even if he was hurting himself in the process.