Hello! This will be the final chapter of this story. Thank you all for the lovely feedback I got from you guys! I hope you will enjoy this last chapter and let me know what you think of the story overall. BTW This story was inspired by Avicii's 'Addicted To You'. Thank's again for liking this story so much!

Addicted To You
Chapter Ten
The Final Chapter

Three weeks had gone by since that day she had said farewell to the woman that held her heart. Now she had to live with the pain. And life was anything but kind to her. Wherever she looked, wherever she went, there was always something that reminded her of Therese. She tried her best to hide her pain from her crew, but they weren't dumb and all knew very well what was going on. Abby did her best and tried to make her days more bearable, but nothing would take her pain away. In the last three weeks, they did one heist after another, but nothing she stole was good enough to fill the void in her heart. Each night she lay awake for hours and hours, wondering if her love felt the same pain. Each day she wondered if the pain would ever go away. She looked over at her alarm clock, it was still early in the morning and the will to get out of bed had left Carol long ago. However, she still had responsibilities that had to be taken care of. Slowly sitting up with her back against the headboard she looked over to the window. Snow was falling silently. Finally getting up she walked over to her bathroom and started her usual morning routine.

Light was shining from beneath the blinds, shining right in the face. Sighing she turned around, internally wishing she could just turn her back to the rest of the world. Three weeks had gone by since she let the woman that held her heart go. Each day she thought about what she could have done differently. What she should have done differently. Each day she tried to find a way to ease the pain in her heart but each day went by without any luck. Looking over at her alarm clock Therese saw that she had to get up or she would be late for work. So she got out of bed and walked over to her bathroom to start her usual morning routine.

„Carol? Carol!"

„Hm? Sorry, what was that?"

„Are you even listening to what I'm saying?"

„Yes, of course I am. I was just... rapt in thought. I'm sorry Abby, please continue."

„Well, as I was just saying, this one will not be easy. The bank is huge, there are overall eight entrances we would have to take care of. Then, there is the security system, this one isn't as simple as the one at the Graff store. It will take a few minutes to destroy the evidence."

„They already know our faces, why should we care about security cameras?"

„That is true, Carol. However, these cameras are linked directly with the police station. If we leave them there the cops know exactly where we are and what we're doing, that would make it impossible to lie about possible hostages. The windows at the very top of the bank facade are also a problem. Knowing these bastards they wouldn't be afraid to use snipers. So we need to find a way to block them too."

„That's not possible! We can't just march in there and cover the windows with bulletproof metal plates. No, the windows won't be much of a thread as long as we make sure to not walk around the main area of the entrance hall. The doors, however, could really be a problem. I fear just blocking them won't be enough. We need to put guards there to keep them out. And I want the cameras to stay on. They shall see that storming in would be a very dumb and suicidal idea."

„That could work. Though because of the high amount of doors almost all of the crew would be busy guarding them."

„That won't be much of a problem, I only need you with me to help me with the vault, speaking of, what could you find out about it?"

„That is another problem. It has a very complicated lock, it would at least take an hour to crack it open."

„Abby you know very well that we don't have that much time."

„I know, the only other way to get the door open is to blow it up."

„Blow it up!? Abby that thing is massive! It would take tons of dynamite to get rid of it! Not to mention that the explosion could blow up the whole ceiling and bury us all underneath!"

„There is no other way but these two options, Carol."

Sighing Carol turned and looked once more at the blueprints that were laid out on a table in front of her.

„Alright. We will blow it up. Abby, please find out how much dynamite it will need to get rid of that stupid door. Meanwhile, I will study these blueprints, to make sure there's no other way for them to get in and surprise us.

Therese had just arrived at work when she heard the news over the office radio.

„Diamond Carol and her crew have entrenched themselves in the City Bank! Hundreds of Police officers are encircling the Bank! Police Director Harald Jones told us in a recent interview that today Carol Aird's heritage will end once and for all! Stay tuned-"

The Bank wasn't that far away from her, however, the streets were full of cars. Driving there would take too long. So Therese ran. She ran as fast as her feet would take her, silently begging whoever was listening to her prayers that she wouldn't be too late.

„Carol?"

„What is it, John? I'm quite busy robbing a bank at the moment."

„Carol, I think you should come and see this."

„Fine, lead the way."

She followed John towards the front of the bank. John lead her to a TV that was placed on one of the office walls. The news channel was on, showing the hoards of Policemen outside of the bank. She didn't quite understand why John wanted her to see this since it was quite obvious that the police would be standing there. However, she did not expect to see the person that got revealed once the camera swung a bit more to the right. Therese.

„Get that stupid Police director on the line! Tell him to let that woman through! Then bring her to me! Understood?"

„Yes, Boss."

The man named John let her inside through one of the back entrances. She followed John through the hallways, her heels clicking on the marble floor. They walked past several offices before John suddenly came to a stop near the entrance hall. She looked around and saw at least 50 men guarding the main doors, all armed with guns. „Please wait here, she will join you as soon as possible." Therese nodded and watched the man walk away. Quiet music was coming from one of the offices.

I'm addicted to you
Hooked on your love
Like a powerful drug
I can't get enough of

„Therese."

She turned around and saw the one person she thought she would never see again.

„Carol."

Therese walked closer to her until they were only a few centimeters apart from each other. Lifting her right hand Carol cupped the younger woman's cheek.

Lost in your eyes
Drowning in blue
Out of control

Their noses brushing, Therese couldn't resist any longer and met Carol's lips in a searing kiss. Pressing her love tight against herself, Carol bent her head down, deepening their kiss. In that moment, all was perfect.

And then it happened.

The sound of a gun pulled them apart. Before she could register what had happened, Carol fell into her arms. The sudden weight pulling her down to the ground. She could feel warm liquid slowly pouring over her right hand that was still wrapped tightly around Carol's waist. She pulled her closer, looking into her eyes.
„Th-Therese." No this can't be happening! What is happening! „Therese I-I love you." Tears started to fall from her eyes. „No please! God please no! Carol please, stay with me. I love you, Carol! Please stay with me!" Therese looked around at Carol's crew, screamed at them for help. But they didn't move. Looking back at Carol she saw that her eyes had fallen shut. No. No! "Carol?" NO! "Carol!"

„She's gone, Therese."

Therese turned her head and looked at Abby, who herself was holding back tears.

„We need to leave, Therese."

„No! I won't leave her!"

„Therese they saw everything, they will throw you into prison!"

„I said no! You can leave for all I care!"

Abby was trying her best to fight the tears but she too, was only human and had just lost the person that was most important to her. Carol was gone. It was over. Kneeling next to her and Therese, she gave Carol a soft kiss on the head. „I'm so sorry, Carol." The tears were now freely running down her face. Carol was gone but she still had a crew to take care of, that much she owned Carol. Standing back up Abby looked at Carol one last time before turning around to her crew. „The Blood Queen is dead." All of the sudden every single one of Carol's crewmen raised their guns in the air and all shot three times at the ceiling. Each paying their respect to their now gone Queen.

Just as they were about to leave, Abby heard Therese's quiet voice.

„Abby?"

„Yes?"

„what is John holding there?"

„A pack of Dynamite for the vault door."

„Give me that."

„This is CNN News reporting live from the helicopter that's floating directly above the bank where the Police- Ah, there she is! Officer Therese Belivet has just left the bank! She's covered in what is assumed to be the blood of none other than Carol Aird aka Diamond Carol who was shot mere minutes ago! Wait-what is she doing? She's running straight towards the police! My god! she's carrying a bomb-"

The next time Therese opened her eyes she was surrounded by bright light. Looking down at herself she found all her wounds were gone and instead of the blood drained uniform she had been wearing, she now was covered in her favorite clothes. She looked around. But it seemed as if there was nothing surrounding her except that beautiful bright light. Therese's feet started walking on their own and after a few minutes, she found herself standing in front of a door. Before she was even able to knock, the door opened immediately, as if she had been long awaited.

„Mommy, who is that lady?"

„That honey, is Therese. Therese Belivet."

„That's a funny name! Is she your friend, mommy?"

„Yes, darling, she is. She is that and so much more."

What can I do?

I'm addicted to you

THE END