It was Tuesday and Edina and Alastair were on their way down form Aberdeen. They were going to identify their daughter's body and then return to Scotland on Thursday with the body for the funeral on Friday.
Ange waited at the airport for her parents on Tuesday. There hadn't been much more movement in who had murdered Clemmie other than Pete was now missing. There was now a national hunt on for him as she had missed his bail conditions as well. This worried Ange as she didn't want Kisaiya to get hurt. Too many things were pointing in his direction as a suspect.
Ange had allowed Kisaiya to stay off school today and she was waiting at home with Chloe. Chloe had the day off today and Ange had taken the week off due to family circumstances so she could help her parents before returning to Scotland. Ange had had a big talk with Chloe and the girl had expressed that she didn't want to go to her Aunt's funeral. She never say Clemmie has her aunt and was very busy on Darwin. However, when Ange expressed that perhaps it might help Kisaiya if Chloe was there the girl had a change of heart and offered to come up with them. They would all be returning on Saturday so Chloe only needed 3 days off work.
Ange parked the car and went in to wait for her parents. She had been tracking their flight and as it was an internal flight, they wouldn't need to go through security.
Within 5 minutes of arriving, Ange spotted her parents. She smiled at them and gave them a hug. Her relationship with her parents were challenging but had improved immensely since Chloe was born. She was independent and once she had graduated university, Chloe was in her full custody and she did not rely on her parents for childcare like Clemmie had.
Edina and Alastair were relieved to see their daughter and Edina burst into tears. She still couldn't comprehend that she had lost her daughter. Clemmie had been her baby, her surprise. Whenever Clemmie had come to them needing help, Edina had always ensured that she gave the woman the help she needed. As Kisaiya got older Edina and Alastair struggled with their older age to look after Kisaiya which is why she went back with her mother full time. Edina still curses herself for letting the girl go.
Once all the exchanges had been made, they headed to the car and Ange explained how both girls were back at the house. Edina was excited to see both her grandchildren yet nervous at the same time. Kisaiya had been very upset about going into custody with Clemmie and she hadn't see the girl often since then. Only a few times a year if that when Clemmie would come to them with an issue. Yet Edina and Alastair always gave their granddaughter a birthday and Christmas present.
They arrived at Ange's house and she let them both in. Neither of her parents were aware of Fletch yet and although Ange was not embarrassed about her relationship with Fletch. She just didn't think it was an appropriate time to bring him up. Especially as she was unsure how her parents would react. She had warned both girls not to bring any of it up.
Chloe and Kisaiya both stood up when their grandparents walked in. They both smiled at them and brought them into a hug.
"Kizzy, you are so grownup now" Edina said looking at her granddaughter who was now taller than her. Kisaiya glanced at Ange pleadingly.
"Ah mum, she goes by Kisaiya now" Ange said and Edina nodded.
"Okay, that will take some getting used to" Edina said "You've done so well with her Angel"
Ange smiled and pulled Kisaiya into her arms.
"Now how are you managing at storming up that career ladder?" Alastair asked Chloe and Chloe smiled. They all sat down and caught up. Ange made them lunch while they caught up with information about their granddaughter's lives and how they were doing.
At four o'clock they were going to identify Clemmie's body and sadly this time came very quickly. Ange had asked Chloe to stay with Kisaiya again while Ange took her parents. Chloe agreed.
Once Ange, Edina and Alastair left, Chloe and Kisaiya snuggled up on the sofa.
"So how are you feeling?" Chloe asked softly. She felt bad that she hadn't been around to see her cousin much lately especially with everything that was going on. Kisaiya shrugged. She honestly couldn't comprehend everything that was going on.
"Is it bad that I don't know how I feel because so much is going on?" Kisaiya asked softly as she played with the strings on her sister's hoodie.
"Of course not" Chloe said. Hearing that reply was enough for Kisaiya to burst into tears. She turned and hide herself in Chloe's chest. Chloe pulled her sister as close to her chest as she could. It had been a while since Chloe had seen Kisaiya cry and it broke her heart all the same.
They stayed like this for a while, until Ange and her parents arrived. Ange was surprised when she walked into the house and saw Kisaiya's tearstained face. She knew not to draw attention to it while her parents were around. Ange gave the girl a close smile and showed her that she noticed, and she would speak to her later. Kisaiya just turned away slightly. She wasn't ignoring her mum but just wasn't sure how to react.
Ange took her parents to the kitchen noticing that they were still visibly upset. She made them a coffee before going to check on the girls. She softly asked Chloe to go and see her grandparents leaving her and Kisaiya together.
"Do you want to come and get some hot chocolate?" Ange asked and Kisaiya nodded.
"Do you want to speak about it?" Ange asked softly and Kisaiya shook her head. Ange trusted Chloe and knew that she would support the girl in whatever way she felt most suited.
"It's nothing, I just got overwhelmed. We didn't actually talk about anything" Kisaiya admitted and Ange nodded. She snuggled up with the girl. She was glad that the girl had cried as she felt like she hadn't cried enough and holding it all in worried Ange.
They headed back to the kitchen where everyone else was and joined in on conversation. They had dinner before all watching a movie together. They all had an early night as it had been a long day for everyone. Hopefully tomorrow would be more relaxing before heading up to Scotland for the funeral.
Hope this is okay :) I'm not too keen on this chapter but I wanted to have Ange's parents come in shortly. What do you want the next chapter to be? The funeral? Returning? Fletch and Ange? Christmas?
