Chapter Elven

Jason POV

3 year later

It's been two years since her death.My family hasn't really moved on.Her room is a sacred place to the whole family filled with her pictures,box filled with pranks,and her Bluetooth speaker and other things that belong to her.None of her pillows where washed because they where scared her scent would disappear.

Whenever Emma and the twins couldn't sleep they would sleep in her room falling asleep instantly.Lucas and Scarlett got married.

Matteo and Elizabeth also got married and now they have a one year old son Micheal or Mikey as Elizabeth would say it.

The twins turned two years of age 2 months ago, after her passing the twins don't respond to many people only to people in the family.Emma has become more quiet as the passing days passed by.

She doesn't talk much anymore after I broke the news she broke down in tears and that was the last time I heard her sweet voice.

When I thought I was definitely heading into the darkness and that my life was over everything turned around and it was all because of love.

I fell in love again and I'm glad I did because everything is finally coming into place.

Im engaged to the love of my life Jessica Cruz we met on one of my many business trips in Spain.We bumped into each other and started talking then one conversaction led to phone calls then lunch gatherings then dates then now we're here.

The family was not happy with the decision I had made mostly Elizabeth she was the most angriest out of all them.I don't know why they where angry because they should be happy that I gave love a chance again I can't be stuck in my room mourning over someone who wasn't coming back.

So I just threw their comments away in to the bin and continued seeing Jessica now she's living with us.

The twins and Emma aren't so fond with her because she isn't their mother but I'm trying to provide them with a mother who would give them the love they need.

I guess one step at a time.To those of you who are wondering yes I'm still in the mafia I don't even know whether I want to involve my kids in to this world . And it's not like I can just tap out because once you're in the underworld there is no coming out.

Today is the 9th of June which is Cleo's birthday and the day of her memorial service.I didn't want to go because why should I but Elizabeth is already pissed at me so I don't want to give her another reason to be even more upset.

Jessica and I have arrived at the venue which was being hosted at Cleo's favourite theatre hall.

The theatre on the outside looked really nice.Elizabeth invited the media crew as well, some of them are outside waiting to take pictures of the guests while others are inside.

We make our way in right after taking a few pics.The inside was breathtaking.Much bigger inside there where pictures of her around the room.A long table with all her most favourite foods.

While I was busy Inspecting the place I didn't notice Elizabeth had made her over to us.

"Hey Jason glad of you to come and brought her I see" she says giving Jessica the once over look of disapproval.

She then takes us to our seat which is where the family was seated.All of Cleo's friend's where seated on the other side making the center of the room empty.Amd let me tell you Cleo had made a lot of friends a lot of them.

The event has started there some speeches about her from her friends telling us stories about her.

Like how she fought with the school bully and won at the age of 13, how she was friends with everyone including the goth community. We where also told a lot of other funny stories about her.

Last speeach came from my mom Maria her mom.She walks up to the stage then a picture of Cleo and her doing peace signs popped up.She looks at the picture smiling but It doesn't reach her eyes .

She turns to us, "that picture is one of my favourite pictures because has a story behind it one that I will cherish forever but I won't share with you guys now.Cleo she didn't have to go this way she was an amazing person she was a mother to her children,a best friend to all, a role model to the young ones, she was the sunlight to all our darknesses the house was never quiet whenever she was around that's for sure (Everyone laughs) the house was always filled with laughter and happiness even though she had a rough life growing up (starts watering up) she never let that stop her from being happy.you know I would have never forgive me if I was in her shoes but she did even though we wronged her (turns behind her to loil at the picture) my dear you will be deeply missed I just hope wherever you are may your soul rest in peace my child" and with that everyone claps their hands I look around to see some of the women had been crying even Lucas was crying.

Elizabeth walks up to the stage wiping her tears before continuing,"wow that was amazing Aunty beautiful even ,anyways now welcome on stage one of Cleo' s all time favourite singing group the mysterious sensation singing her absolute favourite song Easy by Ella Mai!!"

Cleo loved that group she even made us go and watch their concerts they call themselves the mysterious sensation because they wear hooded clothes so no one knows who they are.

And today they will be unmasking themselves because it was Cleo's big wish to unmask them.The media crew was sent home so their identity remained a secret.My men where guarding the place just in case someone tries to sneak in and attack or to flash a picture.

The lights get dimmed down the lights flashe's to the stage showing the group and then a female voice started to sing.

They were all wearing black cloaks covering their faces.Then behind them a video slideshow with pictures of Cleo's funniest and happiest moments.

Instead of singing the song Elizabeth said they start singing another song this time they where singing Stand up by Cynthia Erivo Cleo's number one favourite song.

The only people who knew it was her favourite were Me,Elizabeth,Scarlett and the teens.I turn to look at Elizabeth asking her if it was her idea and she just shrugged her shoulders.The song was being led by a female with the group as back up.

When they reach to close to the end of the song one by one they each took of their cloaks until it was just the female she turns around throwing the cloak of and then turns around and everyone in the room gasps.

It was Cleo???!!!

Cleo walks down the stairs still singing and smiling at everyone's shocked faces she hasn't looked In my direction once.She looked different very different.

I took the time to study her face there was a scar across her left eye making her look bad ass.

The dress covered a lot of her skin so wasn't able to see if there where more scars.Her usually curly hair was now replaced with really long yellow to blonde like braids.

The song comes to an end.She looks at everyone in the crowd before saying ,"I'm back"

Cleo POV

Hello again I'm back and here to stay hopefully for good.After I announced my return I nod at the dj and he presses a button which changes the whole theme from a mushy sappy sad memorial service theme to a fun exciting birthday theme.

The crowd is still silent so the dj starts playing some music and it seemed to snap them out of it.The first person I walk over to is my mother giving her a bone crushing hug She bursts in tears first.

I do the same to all the guests who came beacuse each and every one of them where apart of my life in many special ways.My longest hugs where probably from my best friends.After they finally let me go.

I look to the far end to see the buffet table which I happily saunter to.I had to taste everything to make sure it was to my liking and also so no one gets any food poisoning if you know what I mean.

While I'm trying the chicken nugget half dipped in ketchup a cough is heard behind me and I turn around to see Bethany the babysitter.Holding Bethany's hand was my little Emma looking around the place probably confused as to what was happening.

She had grown so much.I couldn't hold back my tears anymore and I let them fall.She turns around and spots my eyes she is in shock for a second and then smiles widely quickly detaching herself from Bethany and running into my arms.

We stay like that for what seemed like hours but it was worth it my first born baby was in my arms at last.When we finally detach I see most of the guests where watching us in complete awe.

Emma starts telling me how much she missed me and how she lost 9 teeth in the last two years and other key things I missed in her life.

One pair of eyes where still on me and from the corner of my eyes I could see who it was even though they tried to pretend like they where looking past me.

Still holding Emma's hand we walk over to our destination once there I reach my hand out at the person I came to see.

"Hi I'm the girl in the posters you must be Jessica Cruz the model it's nice to finally meet the person who stole Jason's heart and is to be future step-mom to my kids." she looks at my hand wearily and reluctanyou extends her hands.

"It's nice to meet you I guess" she answers returning me an akward smile clearly confused on how to act with me.

"Hey don't worry I'm not here to bite your head off(laughs a bit) just here to say hello is all, and don't worry I'm a complete girl code follower so you won't be seeing me stalking you or trying to kill you. Surprisingly I'm actually happy for

the two of you (Everyone stopping what they are doing and listen in out of shock. Lucas choked on his drink and Cleo laughs at that before continuing) yeah shocking I know but I really am happy for you guys. Even though it wasn't the both of us that would find true love together. but at at least one of us get to live the "I'm in love fantasy" that's all that matters that at least one of us is happy" after I finished what had to say. I look around to see everyone else with their mouths open.

"So hope you enjoy the rest of my_ the res... o..." all of a sudden I was seeing black spots.I turn to Matteo holding onto his arm seeing as his the closest one to me and he holds me in place before giving me a look of concern.

"I think I'm getting a bit..... a bi" and before I could finish my sentence I fell into mist of darkness not before hearing the cries and pleas of Emma.

Jason POV

After Cleo passed out we ended the party and rushed her back home where she was taken to the hospital wing of the mansion.

It's been 10hrs since she passed out and she we are waiting outside of the room waiting for the doctor to give us the report.

Elizabeth keeps walking back and forth biting her finfee nails occasionally.

After much more waiting the doctor comes out and the look on his is nerve wrecking.

He stands in front of us and we all stand to listen to what he had to say.

"She is fine now she just passed out is all.(they all sigh out of relief) But there where some concerning things that I saw like how there numerous wounds on her body and these we rent your typical accident injuries these looked like they were made by someone like as if she was tortured. A lot of them were very deep and fresh while others were old and small but we attended to all of them"

"Thank you doctor,thank you so much" Matteo says relieved that his sister was okay but he looked a bit unesay probably from the fact that she was injured.

The doctor leaves soon after not before falling us not to go into her room until she woke up.

We patiently wait some more until Zack my best IT guy and Lucas come running in smiling.

Lucas looks at us before showing me the computer he brought along and all I could see was coding rubbish I look at him annoyed and asking him what he was trying to tell me.

"Remember those weird messages we had been receiving?" I nod my head and wait for him to continue.

"Well we were able to construct and piece it all up until we found a coding writing pattern but it was incomplete we needed one last code numbet to unlock so Zack and I pondered and pondered....."

"Get to the point Lucas what did you find" Elizabeth angrily whisper yells trying to avoid waking Cleo up.

Lucas rolls his eyes and mumbles a fine, " I then remembered Cleo teaching us how she sends messages in secret ways and that in every last message she would a key number at the end which is F5 which to get stood for family of 5 so I used it land it unlocked and I found thousands of messages that she has sent to us" Lucas finally concludes and Elizabeth and Scarlett both gasp in shock.

"So in conclusion she has been trying to communicate to us this whole time and we just ignored them not even trying to solve it out" Elizabeth shakily asks as sge tries to hold in her tears and Lucas sadly nods.

"When did she firat contact us" I ask him.

"2 months after her (death)" he answers.

"What does it say" Scarlett asks

"Okay let me just zoom in okay it says ( Hi everyone I hope you all are doing fine, I'm not dead thankfully but I'm stick somewhere and I don't know where but I know I'm far from home and I really miss you guys please come and get me sorry but I can't write everything that's happening but I'm about to get cauget but I'll try to contact you guys as soon as possible love you guys and p.s Matteo you better not touch my biscuits"

After he reads it Matteo rolls his eyes and scoffs. It cleared the tension in the room but not all of it. My mind is clogged with so many questions as to what she she meant by stuck. How stuck was she?. And where was she stuck?.