-Chapter 66- Letter-
-Alex pov-
It's been a few days since the shooting. Everyone has been given somedays off from school. We have some work crews working on covering the bullet holes. We finally got the fatality count from the shooting.
Two.
That sick son of a bitch and a student. The student that wanted safety in the library and was killed. They say it's not my fault but I can't help feel responsible. I could've unlocked the doors on the way to Emma's office. I could've saved him.
Emma is currently making sure Angela is ok. I'm not sure where she has been since being taken from her Uncle's care. I hear some knocking and leave the kitchen. I open the front door and see Angela with Emma.
"I was told to bring her here" Emma holds up a bag "Shelby said to"
"There you two are!" I turn and see Shelby "Come on in!"
The duo walk in and Shelby takes the bag "So" Emma looks at me "You ready for you meeting?"
"Uh sure" I look at Shelby "You gonna be ok?"
"Yeah you can go to the office to talk" Shelby looks at Angela "Why don't I go show you the room?"
I watch as Shelby walks away with Angela. When they go upstairs I look at Emma. She smiles and I sigh. I lead her to the office and we sit in the extra chairs.
"You know what I wanna talk about right?" I nod and look away from her "Take your time"
"I looked through the box of Rockys stuff" I look over at Emma "There was so many things we used to own together...and a ring"
"So what kind of ring was it?" I show the necklace I've kept hidden "Engagement"
"We were in love" I feel the tears start to fall "I was so ready to marry him..to start a life with him...then when he wanted to leave for me..they killed him"
"So it wasn't your fault" I look at her confused "He made a choice"
"His choice was because of me!" I feel my sadness get replaced with anger "He left because of me! HE left because he was stupidly in love! He left because he let his heart speak! Love is a trap that kills people! You know where Maribel is?! She's fighting! She's fighting to live because that son of a bitch came for me! He came for me because...because..I don't really know why"
"Maybe something in this envelope could explain" Emma pulls out a orange envelope "I was given it by the cop"
I take it and open it. It's Rocky's handwriting.
'I'm writing this for the love of my life. This little trade may be my last. I mean it is for sure but still. This trade may be a set up. I told the gang I was gonna leave. Someone isn't happy.
It doesn't matter to me though. I wanna be with you. But if you're reading this then...well I'm dead and the gang found my things. I hope the gang finds things to make them better. Love I know when you find this letter you'll have the ring.
SELL IT! It's a gold ring and can be sold for a bunch of money. Find someone that makes you happy and full of love. Do it for me. Because you deserve the best.
I had to give a reason why I was leaving so I explained. I hope no one goes after you. I have James hopefully protecting you. He's a good guy.
I'm gonna finish this letter off beautiful. I love you so much. Be good and find love. Goodbye.'
I wipe the tears from my eyes "I never was the reason" I stand up and look at Emma "I gotta go"
"Of course" She smiles and stands "I'll see my way out"
I walk out of the room and go upstairs. I walk to the free room and see my girls with Angela. I run up and hug Shelby. She laughs and pulls back some.
"What's all of this about?" I push myself back into her "Are you ok?"
"I've never been better" I let go and look at Judy "Now it's your turn!"
I run over and hug her too. After a few minutes I let go and see her smiling. I pull back and look at Angela. She looks like a younger me.
"I'm ok on not getting a hug" Angela smiles "So it gets better?"
"Not better sometimes but life comes with lessons" I look at Shelby "I'm gonna go over to see Mari"
"Alright" She looks at me worriedly "You gonna be fine?"
"I'll be fine" I give her a kiss and then Judy one "I'll be back later"
I run downstairs and grab the car keys. I head outside to the car and start it. I pull out of the drive and head on my way. To the hospital I go.
-Time skip-Maribel pov-
There's not been much happening today. I've had terrible lunch, Santana came for a bit, I got asked if Angela could live with us, Had to sign papers, and now I'm just watching t.v. I sigh as I scroll through the channels. There's nothing to watch!
"That bad huh?" I turn toward the door and see Alex "Hey"
"Hey" I turn off the T.V. "There's absolutely nothing to watch"
"I know" She walks over and sits in the chair "Hospital Television sucks"
I smile seeing her look free "You look happier" She looks at me confused "You look Freer than I've ever seen you look"
"I feel Freer" She smiles "I had some realization hit me"
"Good" I hold my hand out "Wanna hold my hand and sing me a song?"
She chuckles and grabs my hand.
-Alex singing-
Now I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
She tied you to a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
You say I took the name in vain
I don't even know the name
But if I did—well, really—what's it to you?
There's a blaze of light in every word
It doesn't matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I did my best, it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you
And even though it all went wrong
I'll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah
"Perfect" I smile as she blushes "You should sing more"
"I'll try" She looks at me "Now can you sing?"
I chuckle and nod. I wonder what I'll sing...I got it.
-Maribel singing-
Beauty queen of only eighteen
She had some trouble with herself
He was always there to help her
She always belonged to someone else
I drove for miles and miles and wound up at your door
I've had you so many times but somehow I want more
I don't mind spending every day
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
Tap on my window, knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I know I tend to get so insecure
Doesn't matter anymore
It's not always rainbows and butterflies
It's compromise that moves us along, yeah
My heart is full and my door's always open
You come anytime you want, yeah
I don't mind spending every day
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
I know where you hide alone in your car
Know all of the things that make you who you are
I know that goodbye means nothing at all
Comes back and begs me to catch her every time she falls
Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I don't mind spending every day
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
[In the background]
Please don't try so hard to say goodbye
Please don't try so hard to say goodbye
I don't mind spending every day
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Please don't try so hard to say goodbye
"You should sing more too" I smile and squeeze her hand "I love you"
"I love you" I raise her hand and kiss it "I love you so much"
We talk for a bit and she eventually leaves. When she leaves I sigh and look back at the T.V. I hope she stays this way. I enjoy seeing her happy. This Alex is my favorite Alex so far.
I'm gonna do whatever it takes to show her that she's loved.
