I arrived for the reading of Mr. Morrison’s will and discovered that I was inheriting an entire estate. My astonishment knew no bounds, as I had no idea who Mr. Morrison was. Adding to the surprise, there was one condition in the will that not only shocked me but eventually changed my life forever.
I sat in my small rented apartment, surrounded by boxes. Exhaustion weighed heavily on me. The landlord had just informed me that I had two days to vacate the premises.
With deadlines looming over me at work, the news hit hard. I glanced at the letter from the school about the play I was directing and the countless notifications on my phone.
“This can’t be happening,” I muttered, burying my face in my hands. “Where am I supposed to go?”
The sound of the mail slot clattering open interrupted my thoughts. The mailman arrived, handing me a letter from a lawyer. I stared at the envelope, feeling far from butterflies in my stomach.
“Who could this be from? Have I gotten myself into another mess?” I wondered aloud.
I tore open the envelope and read the letter inside. It said I was being summoned for the reading of the will of a certain Mr. Edward Morrison. Shock and confusion flooded me.
Inside, in the big living room, I saw him for the first time—the man who would later change my life. He was tall and stern, his eyes narrowing as he saw me. The atmosphere was tense, and I could feel the weight of his gaze on me.
“I’m James, Edward Morrison’s son,” he said, sitting on a white sofa, not even showing the simple courtesy of standing up and offering a handshake. “Who are you, and how did you know my father?”
The house felt warmer, filled with a sense of family.
“This is just the beginning,” I said, feeling hopeful as I took a bite of the delicious meal James had prepared.
“Yes, it is,” James agreed. “Together, we’ll make this place a home.”
As we enjoyed our meal, the mansion no longer felt like a relic of the past but a place brimming with new possibilities. Our shared laughter and dreams filled the rooms, setting the stage for a bright and promising future. We talked about our hopes and aspirations, now as brothe