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Chapter 25:
Elizabeth and Draco's family house was of a moderate size, Tiffany noted it wasn't as close to luxury as her former house was. Walking towards the front door, Tiffany saw that several childrens toys had been left in the front yard. Inside was warm and cozy, it looked as if the house had been modified because of the children. In every room whether a bedroom or bathroom there were babies toys or bottles. Elizabeth smiled coyly at Draco as she and Tiffany entered the livingroom. Draco leaped of his seat with shock, it had been a long time since he'd seen her last, and he quickly noticed her face was a bit swollen and purple. Tiffany smiled as she walked over and hugged Draco, "thanks for letting me stay" she whispered in his ear
"It's okay" smiled Draco before he announced "hey look, its the original trio back together again". Tiffany and Elizabeth looked at eachother before laughing, "I'm so glad your here" Elizabeth told Tiffany before they once again hugged. Elizabeth hoped that they could re-establish their lost friendship which she believed they had lost because of Chucky, Elizabeth also still hoped that he'd be captured but she thought she would keep that quiet around the sensitive Tiffany.
"Nancy's upstairs, she's sleeping" Draco whispered as he gestured to the girls to keep quiet
"Okay, okay" giggled Elizabeth before Draco left the room and she asked Tiffany "do you want to see your room"
Tiffany smiled and cheerfully answered "Yeah, that'd be great". Grabbing her bag, Tiffany followed Elizabeth up the stairs, then down the hallway were she passed the main bedroom, the babies nursery and the bathroom before she reached where she would be staying. The room was quite large and spacious, in the far right-hand corner was the bed, opposite it was a small desk which beside it had a closet and cupboards. It was painted in a light pink colour, and the floor was even pink carpet. Tiffany guessed it must be Nancy's for when the new baby arrives. Tiffany turned to Elizabeth and told her gratefully "thanks, it's great, am just going to unpack"
"Okay, just ask if you want something or need something...I'll be downstairs if you need me" replied Elizabeth before she left the room. Tiffany poured out the bag on the bed and threw her clothes into the closet, then turned and glanced at the videos and photograph album. Tears began gathering in her eyes as she walked to the album and began flicking through the pages. She wished she could turn back time, to happier times. Stroking a picture of Chucky she muttered "I love you" before she closed the album then hid it in the back of her closet. The videos she stashed underneath the bed, then she walked into the bathroom and looked into the mirror and told herself "it's time to start a new life, a brand new chapter in my life".
Waking up the next morning, Tiffany was in a cheerful mood even on such a somber day. It was her mothers funeral, but she didn't mind, nothing wasn't going to rain on her parade. She had been awoken by the dreadful noise coming from the next room, the nursery. Nancy had been crying all night after a frightening nightmare, she little girl couldn't even be comforted by her parents who cradled and hugged her all night. Happily skipping into the front yard, Tiffany collected the daily newspaper before rushing into the house. Elizabeth stood in the kitchen, making pancakes for Draco when Tiffany suddenly burst in. She seemed excited and was in a delightful mood as she jumped on a stool, and began reading the newspaper. Elizabeth was startled by Tiffany's mood and the former hostage didn't seem dressed for a funeral.
"You want some pancakes" asked Elizabeth as she flipped a pancake
"No thanks Liz" replied Tiffany before she smiled "am searching for a job, I've decided am starting over new, am getting a new job, a fresh start...am leaving my past behind"
"But your mothers funerals today" blurted Elizabeth
Tiffany's glowing smile suddenly turned to a cruel snarl when she replied sternly "no, I don't even want to talk about it". Elizabeth was shocked by this cold reply, sometimes she wished Tiffany was still the same nerdy, shy girl she'd once been friends with. Suddenly Tiffany's smile reappeared and she shrieked in a girlish squeal "yes, found the perfect job", Elizabeth didn't respond, jumping of the stool Tiffany rushed out.
Elizabeth was worried about Tiffany, she may be possible supressing her emotiones, trying to hide her true feelings by hiding them beneath a happy facade. Elizabeth decided she should help her. "What should I do Draco, I'm gonna' help her but I don't know how" Elizabeth complained
"I don't know, call her sister, invite her over... The family must be suffering so much" suggested Draco as he gently rocked Nancy
"Okay, I will...but after the funeral" calmly replied Elizabeth before she left for the funeral.
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When Elizabeth returned home, she walked straight into the livingroom and announced to Tiffany who was flicking through a magazine "Tiffany, your mothers funeral was beautiful, Nicole had done such a good job with everything"
"Oh yeah" shrugged Tiffany whose eyes didn't leave the magazine
"Uh hum, everyone was there even the press, journalist and paparazzi...They were asking all soughts of questions, but I know what everyone was wondering was 'where is Tiffany'"
"Well I was busy" replied Tiffany
"You should have been there, she was your mother" Elizabeth said in a angry whisper
"So" shot back Tiffany before she remembered she was supposed to be the victim then said "I just didn't want the memories all back, all the bad memories"
"Oh Tiff, I should of thought on...I'm sorry I should have never been so hard on you" commented Elizabeth
"It's okay" insisted Tiffany before she left the livingroom and went to her bedroom.
Pulling out her diary, she opened it, she had bought it that day as she thought she had to express her anger and feelings in someway as any suspcious behaviour could alert the police. Grabbing her pen, she scribbled furiously
Who does that bitch think she is! telling me what I should do, so what if she's my mother! so what!... It's none of their business, it's nobody's business but mine and Chucky's. I can't even believe journalist and paparazzi were hounding the funeral... how stupid!. I should be the one being hounded, am the survivor... am gonna' teach every fucker a lesson. But first I'm gonna' teach this bitch Elizabeth a lesson, stupid cow with her perfect life.
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Beads of sweat rolled down Elizabeth's face as the temperature rapidly rised and she climbed out of bed. When she opened the door, the smoke was all that filled her view, then a bright glint of orange. Elizabeth held back a sob as the fire screamed and roared. It had begun in the bathroom but had moved along to Tiffany's room and the nursery. The tethered drapes had instantly caught fire and she could hear the crackle of the paint chipping. The pictures on the walls had been devoured by the flames and in an instant they had become nothing. Elizabeth clutched her robe as she heroically charged into the nursery. Nancy was safe in her cot were she was lying, she had been whimpering quietly when Elizabeth scooped her into her arms. Where is Draco, where is Tiffany she thought before she ran to the window and looked out. Draco's car was still there meaning he was still in the house, but Elizabeth didn't know were Tiffany was.
Elizabeth's heartbeat was pounding like a steel drum as she stumbled down the stairs clutching her daughter, she was blinded by the flames that seemed to chase her. Suddenly she saw him through the smoke, Draco was lying on the couch. "Draco" screamed Elizabeth then she turned around to see Tiffany coughing she looked up and yelled "I've just phoned the emergency service, we need to get out of here"
"I can't leave him" cried out Elizabeth. Tiffany ran to Elizabeth and took Nancy, "thanks" mouthed Elizabeth before she ran to Draco. Tiffany turned around, hiding an evil, cunning grin before she took the baby and climbed out the kitchen window as the doors were locked. Elizabeth's scream choked in her throat as she scrambled towards Draco, she was shocked at the flames that had began to burst through the windows, shattering the glass and spraying it everywhere. Crawling through the glass, tiny pieces pierced her hands and knee's before she reached Draco. "Wake up" she begged desperately as she stroked his face before clutching his t-shirt and dragging him across the floor. Reaching the kitchen door, she moaned with frustration when she tried to open it and found it was locked. Glancing at the window, she realised the only way to survive was to throw herself and Draco out the window. Then waves of fire shot into the kitchen, suddenly something blew up. Elizabeth lost her grasp on Draco and watched him fly through the air before he crashed through the window, then Elizabeth was thrown into the air and sent flying into the kitchen table. As she smashed into the table, a knife fell from the kitchen counter and stabbed her in the shoulder...
Chapter 25 finished
Authors note: Hope you enjoyed this chapter, jealousy has consumed Tiffany and she'd set the fire, but will she get caught and will Elizabeth survive. Please leave a review.