Chapter 26

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G R A Y S O N

When we got home I went straight to our room and opened my MacBook. I opened a document and began writing.

I knew I had a week but I had ideas and I had to jot them down or I would forget.

I told Jean not to bother me one because I didn't want a destraction and two I had Bear on the bed next to me.

I had almost finished my first draft for the speech when Jean knocked on the door.

"Huh?" I asked as I typed away.

"Bear, down." Jean said strictly. Bear obeyed and hopped off.

That's when I looked up, Jean had made dinner for me.

I sighed and rubbed my eyes, "How long have I been typing?" I asked.

"About two hours." Jean smiled, "What do you have so far?"

"An unfinished puzzel." I smiled. I had a bunch of ideas typed out but I didn't have any organization.

Jean chuckled, "You know I can help you organize it if you want."

I smiled, "Thanks, but I think I got it and I want to speech to be a surprise. You aren't going to hear it until I present it."

He smiled, "Alright, I can't wait. Do you want me to leave you alone or are you finished fir today?"

"Actually, I could use your help finding a place to donate to. If you want to help." I smiled sweetly.

He chuckled, "Alright, I'll help. But first how about you come down stairs and eat."

I nodded and followed him down stairs.

I sat down at the table as Jean set the food infront of me.

"So can you atleast tell me a little bit of what you are saying in your speech?" Jean asked as I took a bite of the chicken he had cooked.

I smiled, "Well I guess I could. I plan on telling them about abuse and just how bad some children have it. And of course I'm going to tell them exactly what their money would be going to and what an amazing thing they would be doing by donating... And I... I might tell my story." I said the last part lightly as I looked down at my plate.

"Are you sure? You don't have to tell everyone about what happened. That will be hard Grayson." Jean said kindly.

I looked up at him and took in a deep breath, "But I think if people hear about all of this from someone who has experienced it, then they will have someone to look at, to have an example of what abuse does to some people." I slightly smiled.

"People are going to love you Grayson. You will be on the news, you know that. All the speakers in the opening of La Boussière Inc. will be on the news. So you are sure you want to do this."

I nodded, "I figured. But I'm okay with that."

Jean smiled, "Good, I'm glad."

Once we finished dinner I did the dishes and then Jean and I got started on our search for places to donate to.

After about and hour of that we had found a legit donation place and I sent them an email. Telling them who I was and what my plan was on how to raise money. I didn't expect an email until the next day but I reseved a response almost Imediatly.

They said that what I was doing was a first for them and they would love to help me in anyway.

I told them that helping children from abusive homes was more than enough and closed my laptop.

I looked at Jean and smiled, "They accepted my offer."

"I don't see why they wouldn't." Jean smiled and kissed my cheek, "It's a once in a life time for them to hear an offer like this."

"Really?"

Jean scoffed, "You think that they've heard someone say that they would be speaking in front of millionaries to raise money for their charity?"

I laughed, "I guess not."

Jean wrapped his arm around me and I rested my head on his chest and yawned.

"Night Jean." I whispered.

He chuckled slightly and kissed my forehead, "Goodnight Grayson."

***

I woke up and rolled off of Jean. I woke up and I immediately knew how I was going to organize my speech.

I pulled my MacBook out and opened my document for my speech and started organizing my speech.

When Jean woke up I didn't even realize he left until he came back in with a glass of water for me.

"Did you figure out how to organize it?"

I just nodded, to focused to look up. Jean set the glass of water on the table and laughed, "I'll check on you later."

I nodded and Jean walked away.

About and hour later I had it all organized and I was finished.

I saved my document and printed it. I got up and walked down stairs and smiled at Jean.

"Did you finish?" he asked.

"Yes." I smiled and placed the now empty water glass he gave me in the sink.

"Are you ready to give this speech?" He asked.

"Yeah." I smiled, "For once I actually want to tell people about my scars, I want people to know what happens inside some homes. I want them to help stop it."

"I know your going to do well. I can't wait to hear it."

I smiled and sat down at the bar. Jean slid some food to me.

"I hope so." I said as I took a bite of eggs.

I hope you liked it :)

You will hear/read his speech in the next chapter :)

~Beatrice