The second last chapter and this is one long chapter but it is needed. There is some violence in this chapter but nothing too gruesome. I will post the next chapter in two weeks' time and it will be the last chapter and I am actually glad that it is finished because I have been itching to continue with my other story, and just one more thing. I know up until now I did not bother about asking for reviews but for the two last chapters, can you guys please just leave a review about what you thought about this story please; I would really appreciate it a lot and thanks in advance. It will really mean a lot to me.

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Chapter 29 – Coming of age and so much more

Sunday afternoons in New York City are just like in any other city: nice and quiet. The birds are singing, faint sounds of children laughing and playing, enjoying their excessive amounts of energy that can make any adult jealous; no traffic and no constant honking of horns. A Sunday afternoon is seen as the only time where you may walk around lazily in your pyjamas without anyone saying anything and it is probably the only time where one can be completely and utterly useless by law. So many enjoy Sunday afternoons because it is the only time they can relax and just forget all about their problems, even if it is only for a few hours. Everyone has their own thing planned for Sunday afternoons; some just go to the beach, some just sleep the afternoon away, those who have kids take them to the various parks to play in, others take their pets for walks, many decide to go watch a movie with friends or their significant other, and there are even those that decide a nice and quiet picnic somewhere secluded is the perfect way to spend their Sunday afternoon, especially young lovers, lovers like Ciara and Jonathan for example.

The two has decided to drive to a very quiet and private park in the city, a park covered with thick bushes and trees, shielding them completely from everyone and everything in the outside world. Jonathan was lying on his back, resting his head on a pillow, just reading a book. Ciara was resting her head on his stomach and the two almost looked like the letter 'T' if one should look from an aerial view. Ciara was just resting her eyes as she listened to her music, while she also enjoys the peace and the presence of her boyfriend, both acting like they have no cares in the world right now, which is actually true.

Three weeks have already passed since that very special Friday night between the two young lovers, and those three weeks have been quite eventful for so many reasons, mostly involving Ciara.

Since that Friday night, it is like a new side of Ciara has been awakened, and that new side of her just wants to have sex all the time. The only reason why she and Jonathan aren't doing it right now is because she is on her period, or as she likes to call it, 'The calendar virus', and she is really very upset about it; Jonathan on the other hand is actually very thankful and grateful for her period because now he can rest for a change, not that he will ever say this out loud to anyone. The poor young man has had his hands full since he and Ciara have slept together; ever since she has discovered how pleasurable sex really is, she has been wanting to do it all the time, even Jessica told Ciara to calm down otherwise it won't be long before she ends up a sex addict; the young Hiwatari just laughed it off as if it is nothing. Jonathan loves doing it with Ciara, but even a man can say enough is enough, and now that Ciara also knows where her g-spot is, she just wants to do it in all possible positions which will hit that spot constantly. The first time the two slept together she did not have an orgasm through intercourse, only through oral sex, but after the fourth time of sleeping together, she finally felt how it felt to have an orgasm through intercourse, like the ones she has always seen in movies where the woman screams her brains out, and she still cannot decide which one blows her mind the most. At first it felt very weird and uncomfortable for her with the whole 'her full bladder' effect, and she was on the brink to tell Jonathan to stop until she felt her body explode and she being lost in total euphoria; poor Jonathan's ears went almost completely deaf when Ciara screamed that orgasmic scream only a woman can do so perfectly. Luckily for the two, they were alone at Jonathan's place when she screamed like this.

Ciara has been looking up all types of sex positions on the internet, and even bought a few books which she keeps hidden away deep within her room; Jessica also gave some tips, and Jonathan has been teaching her all that he knows. The two have also stopped using condoms because Ciara went to the school to go and see Nurse Betty about contraceptives and the nurse was all too happy to help Ciara, and now the young woman is officially on the pill. Cindy still has no idea that Ciara and Jonathan are sleeping together, and Ciara really tries her best to not make her mother suspicious about anything. Jonathan is also secretly very thankful that Ciara is not attending school right now because he knows that she will easily skip class, kidnap him and just drag him to the closest cubicle to have her way with him, although he can only enjoy his freedom at school for two more weeks, because then Ciara has to be back at school on the Monday morning in two weeks' time. Ciara does not seem to be bothered about her wanting to have sex all the time; Jonathan is not sure whether it is just raging teen hormones, or whether it is genetic, seeing as how horny her parents were all the time.

Ciara has also been feeling very strange the last two weeks, but she has not said anything to anyone, not even to Jonathan. For some unknown reason, Ciara has started to have the urge to have her father's axe with her every day, and she ended up hiding the thing in her room, up until a couple of days ago, where she started to keep it in her truck underneath her seat; she just wants to feel the dark power that is being radiating off of it, and she really has become addicted to it. When she is at the hospital, she takes a break every hour or second hour, and just goes to her truck to just sit there and to hold the axe in her hands, just relaxing completely and enjoying the power coursing through her body. Ciara has no idea what it could all mean, but all she cares about is having the axe close to her. She can feel, and also admit, that she has changed; whether it is for better or worse, she is not completely sure about; for now is stays her own dirty little secret.

Her 18th birthday is also drawing near, in about three weeks' time it will be the big event, and both she and her mother have finally decided on a venue, and she cannot wait to start decorating it. All the invitations have been sent out and it is going to be a huge party. About plus minus 500 people are going to attend so the venue is very big which they have booked, and there will be more than enough room to party properly. She has decided that her theme for the party will be a Russian winter ball and Cindy has agreed that it will be perfect. Ciara decided that she wants to honour her father's birth place, but only she and her mother will know the true reason. The others that ask her about why that specific choice of a theme, she just replies that she has always been fascinated with the white landscape of Russia and how, despite it being so cold, the men and women still manage to dress like royalty. Cindy has already found a designer for her and Ciara's dresses for the night, and both women are excited to have the finished result. What Ciara does not know is that the trust fund that has been opened up in her name will also pay out on her 18th birthday. The trust fund was started by Cindy, and both she and Kai, along with all the Hiwatari elders, placed more than enough money in the trust fund, so Ciara will be even richer than she already is, and she can do anything with the money.

Cindy and Ciara both wanted Tala to join the party but the Russian man thought it will be best to just avoid everyone, in fear of someone of his past recognising him, and both women understood his reason. Cindy knows that Solange will most definitely recognise Tala, and the last thing they want is any drama at Ciara's 18th birthday party. At least he promised that he will try to come and visit every third or fourth week if he is allowed to. He and Ciara bonded very quickly after just spending one day together. Ciara felt comfortable enough to tell Tala that she had lost her virginity the previous night, and Tala promised her that he will not breathe a word to anyone, especially Cindy. It kind of made Tala feel honoured and special that the young Hiwatari learned to trust him so fast, and he is very grateful for it. Whenever he and Cindy talks on the phone, he makes sure he also gets to speak to Ciara; he has really becoming very fond of her, but actually he has always liked Ciara, and even from Moscow's time, he always felt very over protective over her, and those feelings still continue to this day. He and Cindy have not kissed since that Friday night/Saturday morning and they both will try their best to not do it again whenever they should get drunk together again.

Cindy is just going on like always; busy with the hospital, busy with the party planning, all the stuff that she normally does. She has not had another nightmare like the one she had that night after she and Tala had kissed, and she is still a little bit paranoid about it. Fortunately for her, the dreams she had before that horrible nightmare has finally returned and she has them about three to four times a week, and for some strange reason, those dreams gives her some type of energy and it really makes her feel so peaceful; strangely enough, it also helps with the longing for Kai; it is almost like the dreams links her to the spirit world, and in that way she still has Kai with her, and it really does her good.

Ashley has been released from the hospital two weeks ago and the first court summoning was last week. Cindy, Ciara and their attorney listened to the accusations against Ciara and the Davis family made it clear that they will make sure Ciara pays for what she did to Ashley. Ciara just smirked at them, challenging them with her eyes to bring it whatever they want to throw at her. The next hearing will be right after Ciara's birthday, and the teen is hardly worried about it all. She knows things will turn out like it should be. Right now the Davis family and their attorney is gathering evidence and witnesses on what had happened in the cafeteria and all evidence will be presented on the next hearing. Ciara knows for a fact that many of the students hates Ashley Davis and she also knows that many will not testify for Ashley; instead, Ciara is almost certain many will testify against the blonde girl. Jessica came to visit Ciara Friday afternoon at the hospital, and she told her that the kids at school are rooting for her, and they have also told Jessica that they will cover for Ciara, and that they will tell the truth about what type of witch Ashley really is, so that is why Ciara is even more relaxed about this whole story, and she can hardly wait to see what evidence the Davis family have gathered.

The two love birds continued with their activities in the park when Jonathan suddenly heard the snap of a twig. Ciara immediately felt him tense up and removed herself from him and sat up, looking down at him. He too came into a sitting position and just when Ciara was about to ask him what is wrong, three huge men came walking through the bushes, all three of them looking very smug with themselves.

"Well, well, what do we have here; a couple of young and innocent teens just enjoying their lovey-dovey time together?"

The three men approached the young lovers and Jonathan immediately got up to stand in front of Ciara. Secretly this pissed her off; she can take care of herself, but now is really not the time to voice her unsatisfactory opinions with her boyfriend.

"Can we help you gentlemen?"

"Look here boys, a young man that has manners, and he called us gentlemen. Doesn't that just warm your heart?" Ciara also stood up and joined Jonathan by his side, the two young teens just glaring at the three men.

The one that has spoken the most so far seems like the leader and his clothes looked all washed up, just like his light brown coloured hair; a chain dangling from his belt and Ciara is certain that they all have some kind of weapon with them. The remaining men was a blonde haired guy, and then one with the largest muscles, had long black hair tied up in a pony tail at the back of his head.

"Like I asked before, can we help you?"

"Yeah you can squirt; me and my friends here are hungry."

Ciara turned around and picked up their picnic basket and without any hesitation, she handed it to the guy with the black ponytail. The two men just looked at each other and Ciara noticed them sharing a look, and it was that look that made that a very bad feeling start to develop in the pit of her stomach. Jonathan once again spoke up, as he took Ciara's hand in his own.

"There is more than enough for all of you and you can keep the basket. Now if you kind gentlemen will excuse us, we have an appointment to get to."

Jonathan and Ciara turned to make their way over to Ciara's truck that were literally only a few feet away, but both were halted in their steps when the leader asked them 'where do you think you are going?'

"Look sir, we don't want trouble. The food in that basket will keep you satisfied for at least two whole days."

The leader just shook his head from side to side, as he and his two friends sniggered.

"You didn't seem to understand me when I said we are hungry; we are not hungry for food kid. We are hungry for your girl; you can also do; I know Jim here likes both men and women, so I think you will be perfect for him, pretty boy."

Ciara's grip on Jonathan's hand tightened just as his did on her hand. Jim, the blonde haired guy took a few steps forward and both Jonathan and Ciara tensed at this movement.

"Jeffrey here is right kid; I do like both men and women, and you are just my type of boy. I never could resist a bad boy."

The other two men burst out laughing as Ciara and Jonathan just looked on in shock.

"Then it is settled boys; Jim, you take pretty boy, and me and Kurt will take the young lassie."

The other two nodded their heads and then approached the two young teens. Jonathan immediately shielded Ciara and he was beyond pissed. Ciara knows her boyfriend can take them on, but not all at once so she will most definitely have to join in the fight.

"Don't you dare touch her or I swear to God I will break your neck."

The leader just chuckled at Jonathan's threat. "Please kid, we are three and there is only one little old you; what do you think the odds will be of you beating all three of us?"

"Guess the only way to find out is to test it!"

Jonathan took a few steps towards the leader, Jeffery, and hit him very hard with his fist, causing the leader of the gang to stagger back, slightly confused and vision blurry, but the moment Jonathan withdrew his fist, the other two were on him and without even thinking twice, Ciara was involved, jumping the two from behind, successfully hitting Jim over the head. The man flinched but the force on his head was not enough from getting him away from Jonathan. Jonathan was trying his best to block out the blows that was coming his way, but some did land on his body, and unfortunately it was not with a weak or subtle force.

Jeffrey shook his head to regain his vision, and the moment he could see everything clear again, he also go involved in the fight by pulling Ciara away from the other two as they continued to assault her boyfriend. Jeffrey had his arms tight around Ciara's body and he held her close to his body, as the young teen continued to kick and hit him to get out of his grip but he was much bigger, and stronger than her. Jonathan saw how Jeffrey dragged his girlfriend away and screamed for her but the other two also prevented him from going after Ciara and Jeffrey.

"Let me go you filthy thing!"

"I like it when you girls get so worked up; all that adrenaline flowing through your body adds to those sex hormones. I can already smell all the sex that the two of us are going to have."

The breath of Jeffrey hit her in her nose and she had the sudden urge to vomit as his breath smelled foul. He licked her right ear as the young Hiwatari continued to struggle in his tight grip. He was leading them further and further away from Jonathan and the other two, and all Ciara could do was watch as Jonathan tried his best to defend himself against the other two thugs.

Jonathan felt so desperate to get to his girlfriend but the two men were not just your regular push-over thugs; he could tell that they both have real fighting skills, but luckily he too can stand his ground, and he knows Ciara can also but it is just unfair that she is left to fend for herself. He then had to watch as Jeffrey dragged Ciara further away from the commotion and just seeing that, was all that was needed to give him an extra burst of power. With just one kick, he kicked Jim onto his back, the thug grabbing his own chest and gasping for air. Jonathan smirked and then readied himself to face the last one but the black haired man pulled out a butterfly knife and started to sway the knife around, teasing Jonathan.

"You are going to need much more than a knife to try and defeat me, you scum."

The thug just smiled and then pulled out a rolled up chain out of his pocket and also started to swing it around. Jonathan realised that it will now be a little more difficult in beating this guy, but it will not be impossible. The guy took one swing towards Jonathan with the chain but he luckily dodged it successfully but a second chain hit him from behind and Jonathan did not even hear or notice that Jim had stood up, causing the young teen to silently curse himself for letting his guard down so quickly, and just like his thug friend, Jim was also holding a knife in one hand, and a chain in the other.

Jeffrey had led both him and Ciara behind her truck, away from the sight of the others and he threw her down onto the ground. Without giving Ciara a chance to sit up straight, Jeffrey was on top of her, holding her arms down next to her body as she continued to squirm in his hold. Jeffrey smiled down at her with a sinister look in his eyes and this un-nerved Ciara, more than she would like.

"Keep fighting honey, I like a challenge, and I am really going to enjoy you."

Just then the two heard a pain filled scream and Ciara just knew it was Jonathan. She then heard the other two men start to laugh. Jeffrey had his head raised as he listened to their laughter and the agonising sounds that came from her boyfriend. Without looking down at Ciara, he started talking to her in a very smug tone of voice.

"It seems like your boyfriend is in for the ride of his life, and so are you."

Jeffrey finally looked down at Ciara but gasped when he looked at her face. "What the...?!"

"In your dreams asshole."

Ciara's eyes were glowing red and her voice was deep, almost having a growling sound to it. Jeffrey was so shocked by her eyes that he immediately released his grip on Ciara and he fell backwards. Ciara slowly got up while keeping eye contact with Jeffrey. The thug seemed almost scared as he looked on at Ciara. She ignored the man as she opened the door of her truck and leaned in to retrieve what she was looking for. The man just remained on the ground, too scared to move. Ciara came walking towards him with her father's axe in her hand.

"What are you, you freak?"

"The last thing you will see in your life."

And within seconds it was over. One effortless swing from the axe was all it took to decapitate the man, his head and headless body being covered in blood. Ciara silently walked around the truck and spotted Jonathan on the ground, clutching his leg as one of the men had stabbed him in his leg, as the two stood in front of him and laughed at him. Jim kicked Jonathan through his face while Kurt was getting ready to tie his chain around Jonathan's neck, and that was the last thing he could do because his head also fell to the ground.

Jonathan looked up as Jim turned around and both men were shocked at how Ciara looked. She just stood there, almost as if she was inhuman, the axe in her hand, fresh blood dripping from its blade. Her eyes were still glowing and without saying anything, Jim's head also came off with just one swing. Jonathan could not believe what had just happened, and he was really at a loss for words at how his girlfriend looked at this very moment.

"Ci?"

Ciara was still looking at the headless bodies but the moment she heard her nickname, she turned to looked at Jonathan and he had to watch how her eyes suddenly changed: from the glowing red to a blood colour with a definite red glint in them. Still holding the axe in her hand, she crouched down to assist Jonathan.

"How are you feeling my love?"

"I...err, I will live, just a stab wound in my calf, but Ci, what..."

He could not finish his question and hoped that his expression on his face can ask Ciara exactly what he wants to know.

"I had to kill them Jonathan; it was us or them. The moment I heard you scream, I guess I just lost it."

"But the axe? Where did you get it?"

A smirk formed around her mouth and it made Jonathan very uneasy at that moment.

"I have been keeping it in my truck for a few days now. I don't know how exactly but I found it in our basement some time ago and from then on I just got a liking in this axe; it sure is a beauty."

Ciara took hold of the axe in both her hands and Jonathan just watched as Ciara's eyes went over the axe, looking at it the same way a man lusts after a woman. Clearly the blood on the blade added to her satisfactory smirk.

"You just killed three men Ci."

"Yeah, I know and to be honest, I have never felt more alive than I am feeling now; no wonder my dad liked killing people."

Jonathan gasped when she said that but Ciara did not seem to be fazed by what she had just said and she just stood there, looking at the headless bodies once more.

'Who is this person? This can't be Ciara, not my Ciara.'

Jonathan had to look on as his loveable girlfriend just laughed at the bodies, even kicking the one of Jim. "How are we going to get rid of the bodies Ciara? We can't just leave them here."

"Don't worry love; all will be taken care of. First, we need to get you into the truck, let me help you."

Ciara placed the axe on the ground and then proceeded to help Jonathan up. He supported himself on Ciara as they slowly made their way towards Ciara's truck where she placed him into the passenger seat, but they kept the door open.

Ciara went behind the truck and soon she emerged, dragging Jeffrey's body towards the others. She went back to retrieve his head and after placing the bodies and heads in a heap, Ciara went back to her truck to retrieve a can of gasoline from the back which she always keeps for emergencies. She also took a lighter which is also kept for emergencies, and after dosing the bodies with the gasoline, she lit the bodies on fire. All that Jonathan could do was watch in horror as his once innocent and caring girlfriend just stood there and smirked at the fire, enjoying how her victims' bodies were burning, getting rid of all evidence. Jonathan could not stand the smell and had to keep his hand in front of his mouth and nose to stop him from vomiting. He knows that there is no way he will ever be able to look at Ciara the same way ever again, but it does not mean that he is going to leave her; there is no way in hell that that will ever happen. He just has to find a way in coming to grips with this new development, and this new killer side of his lover. He will always love Ciara and nothing she does, no matter how horrible, will ever change his love for her.

Ciara enjoyed feeling the warmth of the fire on her skin, the sound of flesh burning, not even sex with Jonathan can make her feel like this, and sex with Jonathan is really the best thing ever, so that is saying a lot. Ciara's thoughts went to her father, imagining how he must have felt whenever he took a life, and how he would have felt right now after learning that his daughter made her very first skill by using his axe, and using it like an expert. There is no doubt that her mother will totally lose it if she finds out what her daughter has done, but Cindy will not find out, and she will do all she can to prevent that, even if it means threatening her precious boyfriend. She just might decide to go and drive the dark and dangerous alleys, looking for the worst of the worst so that she can have the satisfaction of killing those bad guys.

Ciara remained standing beside the fire for about another 30 minutes and by that time the bodies were completely burned, only ashes remaining but no one can do anything with the ashes. She took one more glance at the ashes, and then turned around and gathered all their remaining items and after placing them in the truck, she leaned towards Jonathan and just gave him a small kiss on the lips. He was taken by surprise but he was not happy with just a simple kiss so he cupped Ciara's face in his hands and kissed her but with much more passion and heat; just feeling her lips once more made him think that this is still his Ciara, his bad-ass, bad guy killing Ciara, and he still loves her very much. After being sure that he has left Ciara breathless, Jonathan released her face and looked deep into her blood coloured eyes and just winked at her. She just smiled at him and just like that, Jonathan watched how her eye colour changed back to her mahogany colour, and to say he was relieved would be an understatement.

"Let's get you to an emergency room, my love."

Jonathan just nodded and placed another soft kiss on her mouth before both took their proper seating in their seats and the two made their way to the nearest hospital, forgetting all about the ashes that they were leaving behind.

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It is just after six AM and Cindy is already busy with her second cup of coffee for the morning. Ciara's party is tomorrow and there is so much to do, things like the decorations, the DJ, arranging everything and making sure that all the necessary stuff are on their correct allocated places. Cindy took off from work for today to get everything in order, and luckily for her, Solange, Hilary and Mariah are all going to help her in setting up everything. Ciara unfortunately cannot skip school no matter how much she begged her mom; Cindy just told her that she has already missed way too much time from school and that there will be no need for her anyway. Ray has to babysit the whole day so he has decided that he will go to a fun park for the day but it is still a couple of hours before he needs to wake up. Mariah is also in the kitchen enjoying a cup of coffee and the two women have agreed to meet Solange and Hilary at the venue.

Ciara is currently also in the kitchen with the two older woman drinking coffee and still hoping that her mother will change her mind at the last minute, but so far it does not seem that it is going to happen. The young Hiwatari had to return to school earlier this week on Monday morning and she was not happy about it at all because Ashley also returned to school on that same day. The two arch enemies avoided each other completely; Ashley did not even tease Ciara about the coming court appearance that should have been on Thursday, but late Wednesday night Cindy received a call from their attorney informing her that the case against Ciara has been withdrawn. It seems that the Davis family was unable to collect enough evidence against Ciara because all the students and the teachers that were questioned or interviewed had told them that Ashley got what she deserved, and that no one likes Ashley; she is a school bully and no one will testify against Ciara in the assault case, so the Davis family had no choice but to withdraw the case because they realised that they will not win. Ashley was still hanging with her two lap dogs but at least she has refrained from harassing the others. At least it looks like the beating that Ciara gave her had worked. Ciara joked about the whole court case and says that it is her present from Ashley for her 18th birthday and she really likes the present. She has not said it to the blonde's face because she would much rather avoid another war with the arrogant blonde. Peace has finally been restored between the two, or at least, a silent truce has been made between the two young women and it is also much to the relief of her friends and boyfriend.

Jonathan, the poor young man; one can only shake their head if one looks at him. Ciara is still in the mood to have sex all the time and all he can do is to comply with it. He is still trying his best to forget about what had happened in the park that other Sunday afternoon, and luckily for him she has not had an episode like that again, however Ciara still drives with the axe in her truck, and he has decided to make peace with it. Cindy still has no idea about the axe and only he and Ciara knows what had happened in the park.

"For the last time mom, I am begging you with tears in my eyes, please, please let me come with you guys."

"I don't see any tears my baby."

Ciara just pouted as her mother smirked at her.

"The answer will still stay 'no', so make peace with it my baby. I want you in school and I will call your principal and find out whether you showed up for school or not."

"This is unfair," is all Ciara muttered before she took her coffee mug and went to the living room to watch TV.

"Do we have everything?"

"I think so; if not, then I will just come back if I forgot anything. Shall we?"

"Let's go; bye Ciara, enjoy your day."

"You too Aunt Mariah."

"Bye my baby."

Ciara just said 'Hn', and Cindy just smiled at her, seeing a young Kai in her daughter. Cindy is glad that she is leaving so early in the morning because that way they have more time to finish everything, although she is feeling a little nauseous, and she has been feeling like this since Thursday morning, but she just blames it on the nerves of making sure everything will be perfect for her daughter's party, and she is certain that the nausea will be gone after the party is over.

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Ciara is anxiously sitting and waiting for the bell to ring to end off their last class for the day. She cannot wait to get out of here and just rush to the venue to go and see how her mother is proceeding with everything. She was so focused on the party the whole day that she did not even pester Jonathan once for a quickie and he is really relieved about it.

Finally the bell rang. Ciara just grabbed her stuff and was the first one out of the class; luckily for her she did not share her last class with any of her friends or boyfriend, and she already informed them all earlier at lunch that she will not see them after school. The young Hiwatari reached her truck in record time and sped out of the school yard like a maniac. CJ and Jonathan came walking out of the building just as Ciara rushed through the gates and the two burst out laughing at how comical it actually looked like. Neither of them will see Ciara for the rest of the day and they will only get to see her again at her party which will be the following night. CJ is allowed to bring a date but he told Ciara that there is no way because he wants to hook up with all the single ladies that will be present at the party. Jessica and her boyfriend, Carlos, bought a present together and it is just a scrap book with its own camera so that Ciara can capture her last couple of weeks of high school before it ends, and then they all have to go their separate ways to the different study institutions that they have been accepted at. Jessica will luckily get to see Ciara before the party starts because she has to get ready along with Ciara and Cindy, they are all getting their hair and make-up done by the same make-up business. She also has already seen Ciara's dress and cannot wait to see Jonathan's face when he sees his girlfriend in her dress; even Cindy's dress is breathtaking and the two women are going to steal the spotlight completely at the party. It is really going to be the party of the decade.

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It is just past six Saturday evening. All of the guests of Ciara's party have already arrived at the venue, and they were all mesmerised when they entered the venue. The atmosphere was exactly like that of a Russian winter ball, along with the Russian winter. Hundreds of small lights hung from the ceiling, some white and some light blue, giving off a mystical aura into the whole venue; there were also three huge chandeliers dangling from the ceiling shaped like snow crystals. Various shades of blue curtains covered the walls with blue lights shining on it, reflecting throughout the entire room; snow covered trees were lined up along the walls, looking like real trees that has been imported from the Russian frozen lands. The floor was also white, giving the effect of it being completely covered in snow, but despite it giving the effect and aura of a cold landscape, it felt anything but that; instead the whole room gave off a warm feeling, and it also felt like the perfect weather, not too cold and not too hot. Soft classical music was already playing in the back ground and there were already some of the guests who were slow dancing to the soft music. The food and drink area looked like an ice castle, complete with towers and a river surrounding the castle. The river was made up of punch which the guests can drink from; the bar was situated next to the food castle for those who are not in the mood for the punch.

The enormous room was packed with people, adding to the already warm feeling; there was also a corner where all of Ciara's presents can be placed for those who have brought a present.

The mentioned teenager was upstairs along with her mother and her best friend, busy finishing up the last touches to her hair. All that is left now is to put on Ciara's dress. Cindy and Jessica were already dressed. Jessica was wearing a one-sleeve shamrock green coloured dress with white crystals on the cleavage area, with her hair done up, bronze coloured smoky make-up and golden high heels; Cindy was wearing a black coloured dress, completely open at the back, exposing her spinal tattoo, and a deep v-cut at the front, showcasing her perfect cleavage and the dress was held up with two very thin straps over her shoulders. Cindy settled for a gold coloured smoky type of make-up, bringing out the natural amber colour of her eyes, complementing the copper colour of her hair; she had on two golden arm bracelets on each arm, almost reaching up to her elbows, and was wearing her engagement ring that Kai gave her all those years ago in Moscow when the two got engaged; her Chinese bob was also done up and she was wearing black thin high heels with gold stitching on it. Both she and Jessica were completely dressed and were now only waiting for Ciara to be finished with her hair before they can help her put on her dress. She will be wearing a sapphire coloured dress with the top part being that of a corset with silver tying at the back, and the top part will also fit tightly on the upper part of her body, while the lower part will fit perfect against her thighs and the lower part of the dress will flare out. Small silver crystals will decorate the front part of the corset, and just like her mother, she too will wear bracelets on each arm, almost reaching up to her elbows, but instead of them being gold like her mother's, they will be silver; her make-up is already done and it is also smoky, with a mixture of silver and blue, to fit her hair and her dress. Ciara's hair is also done up, with a few curled strands of hair falling at the sides of her face, and small silver beads have been placed in her hair to give it a slight frosted look.

It did not take long for her to be completely dressed and ready for the party but before she could go down stairs, Cindy asked everyone to give her and her daughter a few minutes of privacy. Cindy just looked at her daughter, having a difficult time in keeping her tears from forming in her eyes and ruining her make-up. She embraced her daughter and the two just shared a very intimate embrace before Cindy pulled back and then retrieved something from her black evening purse. She pulled out a square dark blue velvet box and held it as she tried to compose herself before speaking to her daughter.

"Ciara, my baby, here you are, all grown up and ready to face the world as a young woman, a brave, strong and beautiful woman and all I can say is that I am so proud of you my baby, and I know in my heart that your dad, wherever he is, is also very proud of you right now. I know we both would have wanted him to be here with us but I believe that he is here with us in spirit. I feel honoured in calling you my daughter Ciara and my love for you just continues to grow everyday and I did not even know it was possible. I want you to have this my girl," Cindy handed Ciara the velvet box and when the young woman opened it, she saw a silver necklace with a letter C filled with small diamonds, the light reflecting off of it. "and I want you to cherish it. It belonged to me and I received it from your father right after we found out that we were having a baby. I have always kept it safe, knowing that I will pass it on to you one day, and hopefully when you have a daughter one day, you can pass it down to her."

"Oh mother!"

Ciara did not know what else to do or say and just embraced her mother, fighting the tears that were threatening to fall from her eyes. "It is perfect and the best present ever mom, I love it, thank you."

Cindy could feel how her daughter's voice was changing into that of a whisper, and when she pulled away to look at her daughter, the tears were visible in her eyes. She just cupped her daughter's cheek as the two just looked at each other.

"Will you help me put it on mom?"

"Sure my baby." Ciara turned around as Cindy took the necklace from the box and placed it onto her daughter. After it was fastened, mother and daughter once more faced each other, happiness and sadness both reflecting in their eyes; the happiness coming from this special and intimate moment between them and also for the fact that they were always there for each other; the sadness coming from the fact that Kai is not here with them to share in this special moment. He really would have been so proud to see his daughter, he may even have been a little emotional upon the fact that his little girl isn't little anymore and that she is coming into the adult world, and that she soon will have to spread her wings and go on her own, something no parent ever wants but has to face some or other time; it is inevitable.

After one last embrace, the two women finally made it down stairs where they were greeted with so many happy and smiling faces, and not long after their arrival, the party finally started. The elders were all gathered in a group, just watching all the young ones dance and have a good time. The atmosphere was warm and positive, the love being felt all over the room. It was an intoxicating feeling, one so powerful and strong that it will be able to turn even the most moody and negative person into a smiling and carefree person. It did not take long for the elders to go and join the youngsters in dancing, shocking the teens in how good they can really dance. At one stage Solange and Cindy took to the bar counter and danced a well choreographed dance sequence, clearly one they had danced a lot in their younger years, and everyone clapped and cheered them on, and mostly the men enjoyed the show as both older women are breath-taking. After the sequenced dance, Ciara just had to rush to her mother and aunt, asking them how they were able to dance so good, and the two older women just laughed and told her that they too were once teenagers and that they were not afraid of dancing and having fun.

The night and party progressed on well into the early morning hours of Sunday morning and it only started to die down at around three AM. The guests started to leave one by one until it was only the family members and close friends left behind of both Cindy and Ciara, although Jessica and Carlos also left some time ago; Jessica told Ciara that Carlos was in the mood and he had booked them a hotel room for the weekend and Ciara jokingly chased her best friend away, telling her that she can't keep her man starving. Right now, Jonathan and Ciara were dancing slowly with each other, Ciara resting her head on his shoulder while he held his arms around her waist; CJ too was also dancing with a girl he had met earlier and so far it looks like the two are getting along very well; Solange and her husband, along with Ray and Mariah were also slow dancing along with the soft music, each couple lost in their own little private world.

Cindy and Hilary were sitting at a table, watching the scene in front of them. Tyson left earlier but did not really give an explanation as to why he was leaving, all he said to Hilary was that she should call him when he should come and pick her up, but she knows very well where he is at this very moment.

"Why don't you spend the night at our place Hilary? That way you don't have to face Tyson; you can even spend the whole Sunday with us, we can even go and fetch your kids and make an outing of it."

Hilary just gave her friend a sad smile, shaking her head from side to side. "Believe me that I would love it Cindy but to tell you the truth, I actually just want to be alone, that is why I have already decided that I am just going to disappear for the day; I am going to leave the kids with Tyson so that he cannot go and see that slut. I will return on Monday morning; I just have to get away to get my head clear and decide what I am going to do."

"Maybe it will be for the best, but you do know that my door is always open, for both you and your kids."

"Thanks Cindy, I appreciate it, but anyway, enough about my problems, how is your nausea doing?"

Cindy has been feeling nauseous again on Saturday morning, and she also threw up, but by the afternoon, it was much better.

"It is already gone; I am sure it is just some stomach virus or something, and hopefully is will pass."

"But if not, I think it will be best to get it checked out, hey, maybe you are pregnant."

Both women suddenly burst out laughing, Cindy clutching her stomach as how absurd it will be should she be pregnant.

"If that is the case then I will be the first woman ever to get pregnant by wind pollination, or whatever method other than intercourse."

The two once again laughed, knowing that there is now way Cindy is pregnant as the last time she slept with a man was when Kai was still alive and that was many years ago, so pregnancy is completely out of the question.

By the time the sun was revealing its first sunrays for the new day, everyone left the venue, all heading for their own destinations, and all planning to sleep the whole Sunday away, well except for Hilary who is going on her own mini road trip for the day. The party was a huge success and it will definitely be a party that will be remembered for many years to come.

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By Wednesday the hype of Ciara's party has finally died down, although there are still some people talking about it. Cindy and Ciara are actually very relieved that the party is over and done with because the party planning was kind of stressful for both of them. Ciara's bank account just got much bigger than it already was, but Ciara told her mother that she is going to invest the money because she really does not see the need to keep all of that money in her account. She and her mother will soon be looking into various investments in which she can invest, as long as it is for something good, like helping animals or the disadvantaged people. Cindy has already looked at a few businesses and will soon start scheduling appointments with them to see and decide which one she and Ciara likes the most, maybe it will be more than one business that they will be investing in.

Cindy is currently resting her head on her arms in her office. She just threw up for the second time this morning. She really had hoped that it will pass after the party, but it does not seem like it is stress or a stomach bug, so it has to be something else. She is really not feeling good and she has to go and prepare for surgery in 20 minutes' time where she has to try and remove two cancer tumours from a five year old bull dog. Cindy continued lying like this on her arms when her cell phone rang. At first she groaned but immediately smiled when she saw that it was Tala.

"Morning stranger."

"Morning to you also, and how are you feeling this morning? Still puking your guts out?"

Cindy just chuckled at Tala's bluntness. She told him Monday night when they talked over the phone about her being sick in the mornings.

"I feel so touched by your caring warmness Ivanov."

She heard the black haired Russian laugh, Tala knowing that Cindy would have had something to say about his lack of compassion.

"Glad you noticed; so, how is it?"

Cindy turned serious and told him that she has already been sick twice this morning and that it does not seem to improve, it is only getting worse.

"Just go and see a doctor already Cindy; there is no point in delaying it and playing with your health, please don't be so stubborn."

"I promise if it is not better by next week, I will make an appointment."

"Next week?!"

Cindy flinched slightly as Tala screamed into her ear.

"This week Cindy, no later than Friday, got it?"

Cindy just rolled her eyes but did not say anything.

"I said got it?!"

"Yes Tala, I got it."

Cindy knows very well that she will not listen to him but he does not need to know that right now.

"Good; anyway, that is not really why I called. I have a very huge favour to ask of you Cindy, and you are welcome to oppose or decline it anytime."

"I'm listening."

She heard Tala take a deep breath before he started talking again.

"I want you to organise a dinner with the others this Friday evening; I really want to see them Cindy, especially Solange, even if it is just to apologise and to say good-bye."

That was the very last thing Cindy had expected of Tala but she understood why.

"Are you sure Tala? I have no problem in organising it but only if you are absolutely sure about this. You do know that it will not be a warm and loving welcome."

"I know, but I am willing to do it; it is not something that I have decided on at the spur of the moment Cindy, I have really been thinking long and hard about this, and I feel it in my heart that it is something I want to do now, that now is the right time to face them all."

"Then I will help and support you in any way that I can."

"Thanks Cindy, I owe you big."

Cindy just smiled. "I will take your word for it; just sit back and relax and I will see to it that everyone will be there on Friday evening. I will call you the morning to tell you the exact time and all the other details."

"Thanks again Cindy; I know I am also placing you in a very difficult position but I really appreciate it."

"Hey, you are all my friends and I will not choose sides, but anyway, it is my pleasure to help you. Talk to you soon okay? I have to go and get ready for surgery."

"Cool, send me a video."

"I can do better, I can send you the real thing; it will be two cancer tumours, nice and big, full of yellow smelly puss."

"Cindy, you sick, sick woman! Are you trying to make me gag my intestines out?!"

Cindy just laughed at Tala and he soon joined her in the laughter and after calming down, the two friends said farewell and then Cindy was off to go and get ready for her surgery.

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"Are you still sure about this mom? Aunt Solange is going to freak out and there is no doubt that she will recognise uncle Tala; the two practically knows each other completely from inside and out."

Cindy just sighed as she and her daughter were already very busy preparing everything for the evening. In a couple of hours the dinner will start; Tala is already on his way to New York City and both Ciara and Cindy are anxious about the coming dinner.

"I won't lie that I am nervous my baby but this is what Uncle Tala wants and I can understand why, and besides, if he was not ready to face the consequences, he would not have asked that I arrange this dinner."

"Thank God it is just the few of us that are going to be present at the dinner."

"It is kind of a shame that Kenny and Mary-Ann could not make it, and even Jonathan."

"Mom, Jonathan is not family and I do not want him to witness whatever dramas might go down, and there will be dramas, of that I am sure, especially where aunt Solange is present; she is going to be pissed."

"You can say that again; I just can't believe that she hates him so much; when we were still living in Moscow, they were so in love with each other after they got back together the second time, even your dad and I got jealous because we got dethroned as the most loving couple."

Ciara burst out laughing. "Are you serious mom? How can you guys be jealous of something like that?"

Cindy just smiled at her daughter. "Hey, we were the couple that everyone admired and that everyone wished had the same love as me and your dad, so it really was not nice when Tala and Solange became the new 'it' couple; your dad was not really bothered about it but me on the other hand, I did not hide my jealousy but in the end I was still very happy for those two. They really deserved all that love, it is just a shame he and your dad had that horrible hobby of them. I just wish your aunt Solange can find it in her heart to forgive Tala like she forgave her brother."

"I think uncle Tala will really be happy if he gets his great love's forgiveness."

"That's the truth, but enough chit chat my girl, we still have so much to do and time is not waiting for us."

"Sure thing mom."

Cindy took off from work for the afternoon so that she and Ciara can cook all the different food courses and to prepare everything for the dinner. It is going to be a very intimate affair with only Solange and her husband attending along with Hilary, Tyson, Ray and Mariah. Kenny and his wife unfortunately cannot make it as it is too short notice for them to arrange their leave at work and also to organise for someone to take care of their kids. Cindy just told everyone that she has something very important to share with them, and as usual, everyone is curious about it. Ray and Mariah are also on their way from Washington and they had left their kids back home because they have to be back by Saturday night. Solange and Hilary already have decided that they will drop all of their kids off at Solange's mother in law, who is more than happy to babysit for the night.

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The Kon/Hiwatari residence is filled with laughter as the family members and close friends are all enjoying a drink before sitting down for dinner. Everyone has arrived, even Tala, but the others do not know it yet. Ciara has managed to sneak him in while her mother kept everyone busy and right now the once red head is currently in Ciara's room, looking through old pictures, and also new ones from Ciara and her current life. He could hear the laughter from down stairs and it hurt him a bit knowing that he will not be able to join in the joy because of what he had done in Moscow; but does he regret it? Not really, or at least he doesn't see himself getting sleepless nights about it. It is in the past and he cannot change it; all he can do now is to restrain himself from killing anyone else and luckily for him that will not be difficult. He really did change his ways, if only the others would realise it, especially Solange.

Tala continued looking around Ciara's room and noticed that she has the similar taste as that of Kai. Her room is plain but organised, still warm and welcoming, not what one would really expect from a teenage girl. Usually in the rooms of teenage girls the walls are covered with posters of boy band members and all sorts of girly and frilly stuff, but not with Ciara. There are a few photos of her and her friends against her closet door but the one thing that has really caught Tala's attention from the beginning was the beautiful painting of a beautiful red phoenix with its wings open, displaying the majestic beauty of the fire controlling mystical beast. It made Tala think of Dranzer back at the base. He just smiled, realising that he really misses her right now and that he is going to spend even more time with her when he gets back, not like he already spends most of his time with her already. What the others do not know is that sometimes he releases his Wolborg just so that Dranzer can have other company for a change. It pains him so much knowing that such a beautiful and majestic beast has to be kept in a cage, when she could be free, and although it is Dranzer's own choice, it still hurts Tala that she has to go through something like this just to keep so many people safe.

Tala was brought out of his thoughts of the phoenix when he heard a knock on the door and then Ciara entered.

"The big moment is here; are you ready uncle Tala?"

"Let's get this over with."

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Everyone finally took their seats around the table and the food was already waiting for them all. Cindy was standing at the head of the table with a rather concerned look on her face, but luckily everyone else was so absorbed with their own thing that they had failed to notice it. Ciara just went upstairs a while ago, and soon this dining room might turn into a mini war zone if they realise that it is Tala. Cindy took her glass and clinked on it to get everyone's attention.

"Guys, I just want to thank you all for coming tonight, and especially on such short notice. I know we are all so busy, and that is why it means so much to me that you could all make it. However, this is not just an intimate dinner for us to get together; I have another reason for it. There is someone I would like you all to meet," and as if on cue, Ciara and the black haired man came walking into the room.

Ciara took her seat whereas Tala went to stand next to Cindy, looking at everyone, but he could not stop himself from looking at Solange, feeling the blood drain from his head when he looked at her. Everyone went quiet, not really knowing what to say or think about this stranger, everyone except for Solange. She immediately recognised the black haired man and she was not happy at all. She just got up with a great force causing her chair to skid backwards, all attention on her. She threw her napkin onto the table, also very forcefully, and then just glared at both Cindy and Tala.

"I can't believe you Cindy; how can you bring a murdering bastard into your house, how can you even allow him near your daughter? And you," she narrowed her eyes when she turned to him, "Why the hell aren't you dead? I am so disappointed that you are alive and well."

Solange turned to the others, looking furious. "Enjoy your dinner with that murdering asshole; I am out of here," and just like that, she left. Solange did not even ask her husband whether he wanted to come with her. Everyone else was so confused at how Solange has acted towards the unknown man that was, until he cleared his throat and then spoke. Ray, Tyson and Hilary gasped when they finally realised just exactly who the stranger is.

"Tala!?"

"Hi guys, look, I would love to chat but I have to go quickly," and then Tala rushed after Solange, leaving Cindy to be the one to explain everything to everyone.

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Solange reached the car and just when she was about to open the door, Tala took hold of her arm and she immediately retaliated with a fist but luckily for him, she missed.

"Get away from me you bloody bastard! I have nothing to say to you and I also do not want to hear anything from you!"

Tala took hold of her once again but this time with both of his hands, holding her arms next to her body so that she cannot lash out at him again.

"Listen! I am sorry okay? I never intended for you or anyone else to get hurt."

"Bullshit, now release me Ivanov!"

"Not until you hear me out Solange, please."

"I said I do not want to hear anything you have to say, now get your filthy murdering hands off of me before I really start to make a scene to alert the neighbours and they then call the cops."

Tala sighed but did as she had asked. "I know words will never be able to take away or make right for what I did in the past, but just know that I am truly sorry."

"Sorry?! You are sorry?! Do you even know what you are apologising for?! Is it about how you slaughtered people, innocent people with my brother, or is it for the lying and betraying? Maybe it is for all the pain that you have caused everyone that loved and adored you? For what exactly are you apologising for Tala?!"

Tala just looked towards the ground, unable to look his only love in the eye, but she was not having any of it.

"Answer me Tala Ivanov, which one is it?!"

"For all of them okay! And for so much more! I am apologising for every bad thing I have ever done in my life, but the most important thing that I am apologising for is for leaving you and hurting you so much afterwards with all of my dark secrets that I had kept from you. I hate myself everyday for hurting you the way I did, it makes me sick knowing that the only woman I have ever loved had to find out about all of the bad things I had done, and if I could have prevented it I would have but it was needed to make the identities of the X-twins public and known, I owed it to all the loved ones of our victims."

"You make me sick, I feel so nauseous just looking at you. Killing people like it is some kind of a sick game and then afterwards you touched me with those hands that spilled blood, how could you even do it? What was wrong with you?"

"Nothing, I was just an asshole I guess."

"No Tala, you were not an asshole, you were a killer; a cold blooded heartless and soulless killer without any feelings, remorse or compassion for another human being. You belong in the same class as rapists and child molesters; you all have the same mentality."

Cindy slowly made her way towards the two adults as they stood by Solange's car. Solange noticed her friend and then also started lashing out at Cindy.

"I can't believe you Cindy, how could you betray me like this?! I am very disappointed..."

"Shut up! That's enough Solange!"

Never in her life has Solange ever heard Cindy raise her voice towards her like that and it kind of unsettled her more than she would have liked.

"This spoilt brat attitude of yours stops right now, got it?!"

Even Tala felt uneasy for Solange's part at how Cindy was talking to her but he knows that it is needed.

"You two will talk this out like two adults. I have my reasons for having Tala in my life and I do not regret finding him after all of these years, I am very happy to have him in my life. I know what he did in the past is horrible but it is more than a decade ago, and I forgave Kai for what he did, so why not Tala. He has already paid for his sins so back off. You all have your perfect lives with your loved ones to whom you wake up to every morning and which you can kiss goodnight every night, but me? I lost my love and I am alone every day. You have no idea Solange, about the struggles I have to go through every day. Every morning when I wake up my first thought is that yet again I have to go through another day where my heart feels like it wants to give in and I just want to die from this emotional pain; yet again my daughter has to go through another day without her father when all she wants is just to have a dad that she can greet in the morning or whenever she gets home from school. Your life is perfect, mine is not but I have to keep strong for my daughter, so yeah, when I found Tala again, it somehow felt like I had a piece of Kai back with me and somehow the pain subsided a little, but it will never be the same again. I want, no, I need Tala in my life, and so does Ciara, and if you cannot accept that, then fine. Get in your car and leave, but be rest assured Solange, if you leave, you leave for good; not just from my home, but from my life as well. Tala asked me to make this dinner possible so that he can see all of you, despite knowing what will happen, but still we continued with it. So get over yourself; if you could forgive your brother, then you can also forgive Tala. Think about it."

Without saying anything else, Cindy turned around and went back into the house.

There was a very awkward silence between Solange and Tala, neither knowing what to say about Cindy's rant, although it was all true, and Solange knew it. She was finally the first one to break the silence.

"I will forgive you on one condition Tala."

"Anything."

"You promise, no, you swear that you will never ever kill anyone else for as long as you live."

"I promise, you don't have to ask me twice."

"You do realise that this will not happen overnight right?"

"I know Solange but at least we have enough time to work through everything. I just want us to be friends again, not lovers. I would love to get to know your husband and your children."

"All in due time Tala, all in due time; let's just go back inside and see how the night progresses."

"Sounds fine to me."

"Good because I do not want to witness Cindy when we let all her food go to waste that she has prepared for us. I had no idea she could go off like that."

"She slapped me twice when she found me some time ago, and it still stings to this day."

The two just laughed and went laughing back into the house.

After Solange and Tala joined the rest of the gang, the night proceeded smoothly, except maybe for Tyson that was not really happy about Tala. He did not really talk to him but at least he did not make it uncomfortable for the rest of his friends. Solange's husband, Clark, and Tala seemed to have hit it off very well and by the end of the night, the two men even exchanged numbers so that they can keep in contact with each other. Ray was completely neutral about the whole affair and treated Tala just like he did in the past, with lots of respect. The two even joked about how Tala is the main reason that Ray lost his virginity. The friends talked a lot about their days back in Moscow and then they wanted to know what Tala does right now and so he filled them in all about what he does at the base. Ray, Tyson and Solange were shocked when they learned that Dranzer is alive but were also saddened when Tala informed them that the mystical phoenix wants to stay in a cage to prevent Black Dranzer from coming back and then escaping, causing havoc all over the world. Overall, the dinner was a huge success, despite the few bumps in the beginning of the dinner. After dinner, everyone got themselves a drink and moved their mini-party outside where they continued until sunrise, watching a new day break with new beginnings.

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The weekend passed by very quickly and before anyone realised it, it was already Monday morning again. The sun was already high up in the sky, giving off its warmth for everyone to absorb and to brighten their day. Cindy however was not interested in absorbing anything from anyone. She was sitting on her toilet, head resting on her knees. Once again she threw up this morning, just like she did this weekend and all the previous days, since before Ciara's party.

'I should probably go and see a doctor; this isn't funny anymore. Okay, I will give it this week only and if by next Monday morning it has not passedyet, then I will go see a doctor and then find out what the hell is wrong with me.'

After nodding to herself, she got up and proceeded to take a shower and then started to get ready for the day that is ahead. Ciara has already left, saying that she picking up Jonathan as his car is in for a service and he will only have it back by Wednesday.

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Weekend came quicker than anyone can say 'weekend is here!'. It is Saturday night to be exact and Jonathan and Ciara are eating dinner at a restaurant to celebrate their one year anniversary, and for a change is Jonathan the horny one, and not Ciara. He has already booked a hotel room for the night for the two of them and he has a few things planned for Ciara that will blow her mind away, so right now, he is kind of anxious for his girlfriend to finish her dinner, who seems to be in no hurry. The one year anniversary is important for both of them; for Jonathan it is important because it is the first time that he has been this serious about any girl and willing to stick this time period with someone; for Ciara it is important because Jonathan is her first boyfriend and she is happy that they both have managed to stick together for a year already, and wishes that they can continue for many years to come.

Their week has progressed smoothly so far without any problems, although there were two altercations between Ashley and Ciara but at least nothing too big or out of control, just a few vicious insults and threats. Other than that, nothing big happened during the week. Cindy is still throwing up but she tries her best to hide it from everyone because she is just too stubborn to listen to anyone because she knows they will force her to go to a doctor, despite making a deal with herself that she will go on Monday morning. Tala called Cindy Wednesday night and he told her that he and Solange, along with her husband, Clark, are getting along just great and that he once again wants to thank her for everything. Tala wasn't able to leave the base this weekend because there is an inspection going on and all personnel has to be there.

Jonathan was almost starting to become impatient when Ciara suddenly announced that she is full and that she really cannot eat anything else.

"Great because I have booked us a room for the whole night and we can leave whenever you are ready my love."

"Why didn't you tell me?! Then we could have left long ago, or better yet, we could have skipped the whole dinner and went straight to the dessert, if you know what I mean." Ciara winked at her boyfriend who grinned broadly.

He called the waiter for the bill and after paying it, he took Ciara's hand and the two rushed to the car so that they can get to the hotel room because Jonathan was more than ready to rip off all of Ciara's clothes.

The two love birds reached the hotel in record time, and the moment they stepped into the elevator, they started to kiss wildly and hotly until they heard the ding of the door. The elevator stopped on the 9th floor and the two walked towards the room while still kissing. They passed a few people but did not take notice of the looks they were receiving; all they could care about was to ravage each other's bodies the whole night through. They were almost at their room when they bumped into another couple, causing all four of them to fall down, interrupting the kissing of both couples.

At first Ciara had no idea who they had bumped into until she looked up and locked eyes with the male.

"Uncle Tyson?"

All four regained their composure and Tyson just looked at Ciara without any expression as he had an unfamiliar woman by his side.

"What are you doing here Ciara? Does your mother know that you and this boyfriend of yours are sleeping together?"

Tyson looked at Jonathan with an almost disgusted look on his face; the young man just glared at Tyson, not liking the tone of Tyson. Ciara was clearly already pissed.

"I should ask you what you are doing here, and with this woman? Does your wife, aunt Hilary, the mother of your children, even know that you are here UNCLE TYSON?" She too said his name out in disgust.

Ciara was never a huge fan of Tyson, although she did not disrespect him, but if she could avoid speaking to him, then she would and it is also vice versa in Tyson's case.

"Come on Clarissa, let's leave these kids."

Tyson flat out ignored Ciara's question and instead took the woman's hand and started to walk away from the two teenagers, however, he did not get far because Ciara took hold of him by his upper am which immediately halted him and his companion in their steps. Without looking at her, he ordered her to release him.

"No, not until you tell me why you are cheating on your wife; what has Hilary done to deserve this? She has done nothing but stand and support you no matter what, and this is how you repay her, by sleeping with the first slut that crosses your path?!"

"Hey! I am..."

"Shut up slut! Go back to the streets where you came from!"

"Why I ought to..."

Clarissa wanted to slap Ciara but Tyson stopped her.

"You will show your elders respect Ciara, do you understand me."

"You are not my father; you will not tell me what to do."

Tyson sighed and then handed Clarissa their room key and told her to go and wait for him in their room. Ciara could not understand how he can be so calm about it all, despite just being caught cheating.

"You are a bastard."

"Language Ciara; you know what, you are exactly just like your father, an arrogant, disrespectful, rude and uncivilised little brat and you ought..."

"Ciara!"

The young teen lunged herself at Tyson but before she could land any blows onto his body, Jonathan grabbed hold of her and right now he is trying his best to restrain his girlfriend. Tyson just took two steps away from the teenager, smirking at her and taunting her with his smirk.

"And did I mention you are also just as crazy as him and I don't mean that in a funny or in a good way; you both are unstable, well, he was unstable."

"That's enough Tyson; go back to that slut of yours."

"Watch your mouth boy."

"Or what? I am not scared of you."

"I am a master in various martial arts."

"So? I can still kick your ass."

Tyson just snorted at Jonathan before returning his attention back to Ciara, who has suddenly calmed down and her head was hanging low, her hair hanging over her eyes, hiding her eyes from view.

"I am glad your father is dead, that way there is one less lunatic on this planet, just a shame we are still stuck with you. Well anyway, I have got plans so please do excuse me."

Tyson turned around and walked a few steps when he suddenly heard a very sadistic chuckle come from Ciara, and it stopped him in his tracks. Jonathan immediately released his girlfriend and also took a step away from her. Her head was still hanging low, hiding her eyes but it was clear to both men something was not right. Ciara continued chuckling until she started to speak in a very dark voice, sending fear into both men.

"I am my father's child Tyson; his blood runs through my veins and I am proud of it; you on the other hand," just then Ciara looked up and locked eyes with Tyson, causing the older man to gasp as he looked into her eyes. The red glint was very strong in her eyes, almost overshadowing the blood colour of her irises. "You on the other hand should fear the fact that I am the daughter of Kai Hiwatari because I have already started to follow in my father's footsteps, so beware TYSON; don't make an enemy out of me or I might just have to remind you what exactly my dad did in Moscow and why so many fear and hate him"

Jonathan did not even need to look into Ciara's eyes because he was positive her eyes were just like the other times. Tyson was too petrified to say anything to Ciara, fear stricken because once again he has to look into the eyes of evil, after he was certain that he will never have to behold those eyes ever again, but he was so very wrong. Ciara continued smirking at Tyson, very pleased with herself by seeing the clear anguish on his face.

"What's the matter Tyson? What happened to that cocky asshole that insulted me just a few minutes ago?"

Jonathan took a deep breath, knowing that what he is about to do now, he is doing with a huge risk but he has to do it. He gently placed his hand onto her one shoulder, and she did not even flinch at the sudden contact.

"Come on my love, leave him; he is not worth it. Let's just go to our room so that we can enjoy the rest of the night, please." Jonathan tried his best to talk in the calmest of voices so that Ciara can calm down, and he was quite surprised when she nodded her head.

"Be glad that I have a loving boyfriend who is trying to calm me down because rest assured, if it were not for him, your night would have become very unpleasant, Tyson. So go on, go do that slut, but here is a friendly warning; either you tell your wife of your infidelity or I will show you just exactly what I am capable of doing, and that is a promise. Enjoy your night."

Ciara turned away from Tyson and that is when Jonathan saw that he was right about her eye colour having changed to that of blood, just like all the other times. Jonathan watched as Tyson staggered into his room, not feeling sorry for the older man. Tyson deserved what had just happened to him. He was also never a fan of Tyson because Tyson judged him from the way he looks and dresses, and Jonathan does not like people like that, in his eyes people like that are pretentious, fake and superficial and he will not waste his time with that type of people. Jonathan opened the door and entered right after Ciara did. He hardly closed the door before she pushed him up against the door, already busy trying to loosen his pants. Jonathan was more than happy and eager to comply and he also started removing her clothes, her eye colour still that of blood, but it did not seem like it bothered the young man. Tonight is their special night and no one or nothing is going to ruin it or prevent it from being absolute perfect, and also pleasurable.

Tyson unfortunately was too terrified to do anything with Clarissa and she just could not understand how a couple of teenagers could scare her lover so bad that he did not even want to touch her, so the two spend the entire night in silence and just laying on the bed, far away from each other.

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Sunday morning was in full swing but today will not be a sunny day; the weather forecast has said that it will be raining for the next three days and the first rains has already started to fall in the early hours of Sunday morning, but by now, one can see it is already daytime, despite the thick dark cloud banks. Many call this weather BMW, in other words, Baby Making Weather, the type of weather that 99% of the people enjoy for so many wonderful reasons. Lovers can spend the whole day in bed, just cuddling up and making love to their partners; the older generations call it pancake day and uses this type of weather to cook enough pancakes that can feed an army. Most single ladies will spend the day in bed with a few romantic-comedies or a good romance novel, not bothering to get dressed and make themselves pretty, or to make food. Parents with kids might have an indoor family day where they can play various board games or watch a movie suitable for the entire family; no matter who the people are or what they are going to do today, it is going to be a peaceful and clam day, the rain washing everything clean.

The atmosphere in the Davis household was also calm and peaceful, until a blood curdling scream echoed throughout the entire house, and then it was followed by constant hysterical yells and shouts, the neighbours unsure of what could have happened inside the household.

Mrs Davis was on her way to her daughter's room to call her for breakfast, seeing as it is already almost past nine and it is very unusual for Ashley to still be sleeping at this time, but when her mother opened the door, she was greeted with the most gruesome scene she has ever laid her eyes up on, and also any parent's worst nightmare, for her daughter was hanging from her ceiling, and she was not hanging from her neck. No, Ashley was completely naked, her body dangling in the air and her arms tied to her ceiling fan, but the most horrible sight is that of her head. She has been decapitated and her severed head has been tied to her right ankle, also just dangling about in the air. The whole room was covered in blood, along with Ashley's body. Blood was still dripping from her open neck and a large pool of blood has collected underneath the dangling body. The look on Ashley's face almost looks neutral, almost as if she was not at all fazed about what has been done to her. Against the wall above her head was a message written in blood, most probably Ashley's blood, which said 'die bitch just like them'. Mrs Davis collapsed after running around the house all hysterical; Mr Davis ordered one of the maids to go look why his wife screamed like that, and she too also screamed when she walked into the room. The butler called the police and right now they are waiting for the authorities to show up. Hopefully the paramedics will have something to calm down those that are hysterical at this moment, people like Mrs Davis.

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Ciara was just lying on her back, playing with Jonathan's hair as he continued placing soft kisses all over her stomach. The two were busy coming down from their high that they just reached a few minutes ago. When the two woke up to the smell and sound of rain earlier the morning, they both were in the mood and wasted no time in getting busy.

Their night has progressed very well, despite the earlier altercation with Tyson; Jonathan will not admit it out loud but this time, seeing the colour of Ciara's eyes along with the red glint in them, has aroused him in such a way that he has never experienced before and it did wonders for him in the sex department. Ciara was no different for she too was way more sexual than usual, and she is already very sexual. Neither of them cared about the noise coming from their room, but luckily for them no one complained about all the noises coming from their room because they were not quiet at all.

Ciara continued playing with Jonathan's hair, just enjoying the soft feeling of his soft hair between her fingers. Her eye colour is normal once again. Just then Ciara's stomach groaned, resulting in both of them laughing at Ciara's hungry stomach.

"I take it we should probably order room service my love."

Ciara just nodded and then relaxed while Jonathan got up and made a call for room service.

"So, while we wait for our food, I am going to continue with my kissing."

"Silly."

Jonathan again lay down on his stomach, starting to kiss Ciara's stomach and she just enjoyed feeling his lips on her skin. Her eyes were closed as she also started to play with Jonathan's hair once again, but she opened her eyes when Jonathan cleared his voice. She looked down at him with a smile, just to show him that he has her full attention now and that he can ask whatever he wants to.

"I have been wondering something my love; it is about your eyes."

"My eyes?"

Ciara looked very confused about that.

"Yeah; I don't know whether you are aware of the physical changes you go through whenever you get pissed, my love."

"What do you mean physical changes?"

Jonathan decided to sit up straight and Ciara followed suit.

"Well, it is just that I have noticed for a while now that whenever you are really angry or very pissed off your eyes change completely Ci. They change into the colour of blood and there is this distinct red glint in your eyes; even your hair has changed a few times. Your light blue streaks turn into grey and your dark blue becomes black."

Ciara had no idea how to respond to that; she had no idea that she changed. She was really becoming more and more like her father. Her mother told her about the eye colour of her father right after he came out of his coma, and how his hair colour also changed into that of what Jonathan had just mentioned.

"Are you sure about it, the changes?"

Jonathan nodded before speaking again. "Last night after Tyson insulted you and your father, your eye colour changed into that of blood but luckily this time your hair stayed the same. There were also other times, you know when you killed those men in the park, when you and Ashley fought in the cafeteria, you know, those times where you just lost it."

Ciara was completely stunned, and Jonathan started to feel bad for upsetting his girlfriend so he took her into a tight embrace.

"I'm sorry Ci, I did not mean to upset you."

"No man, it's not that. I, man, I just did not have any idea about it. I am so sorry my love if I have freaked you out."

Jonathan just chuckled, confusing Ciara even more.

"Relax Ci, I don't care. I will admit that it did freak me out in the beginning but now I kind of find it very sexy and kinky; it does stuff to me."

Ciara pulled out of the embrace and just smirked at Jonathan.

"You really are something else my love," is all she could say before she started to kiss him passionately which he gladly deepened. Unfortunately the two had to part ways when the food came but as soon as they had finished with their breakfast, they picked up right where they had left off.

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On Monday morning everyone woke up to dark clouds and more rain, and many were not happy about the fact that they have to get out of their comfortable bed and go to work, or school like in Ciara's case. She should have been at school already but right now she is sitting with her mother who once again threw up.

"Mom please, it has been going on for far too long now; will you please, please just stop being so stubborn and just go and see a doctor already?" Cindy just sighed and nodded her hand and took the phone that her daughter was holding for her. Ciara listened as her mother made the appointment and was very relieved that her mother had finally made the appointment.

Cindy had everyone fooled and made everyone believe that her nausea was over but luckily Ciara walked in on her mother this morning with her head over the toilet. Cindy was not happy that her daughter walked in on her but her daughter just shrugged off her mother's moodiness.

"Shouldn't you get to school already Ciara? I made the appointment and you can check up on me later so you can go now."

"Sometimes I wonder who is the adult, and who is the teenager."

"You are not too old for a spanking Ciara, just remember that; I can always ground you. You may be 18 but it means nothing to me. You are still living under my roof so, my roof, my rules."

"How original mother; fine, I am on my way. I know when I am not welcome by my own mother. Please text me after you have been to the doctor's, please mom, I am your daughter and I worry about you."

Cindy could not help but feel overwhelmed with emotions by her daughter's compassion and then just took her daughter into a tight embrace, kissing her all over.

"Please mom! I am way too old for these mushy kisses! I have to go now!"

"Oh shuss my girl; your mother loves you so much."

"Yeah, yeah I know, but seriously I have to go." Ciara pulled out of the embrace and then ran out of the room after she placed a kiss on her mother's head.

Cindy decided to lie down for the rest of the morning. Her appointment with the doctor is only at 10:30 so she can take off the morning. She just called Jason and told him that she will only be coming in the afternoon, and after ending the call, she called all four dogs and even the cats and they all made themselves very comfortable in bed with their human mother where they all just snuggled and continued enjoying the lovely rainy weather.

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Ciara was trying her best to drive as fast and as responsible as she can towards school. She is already twenty minutes late and although she hates school with her whole heart, she does not want to get into the bad books just before she finishes high school. The radio was on but she was not really concentrating on the news; she missed out on most of the top stories anyway. All she heard was something about Japanese engineers and scientists all disappearing without a trace and that they were the team responsible for the first ever 80ft robot. Ciara remembers that Jonathan mentioned something about how impressed he was with it and he even showed her footage on the internet, and even Ciara was impressed with it all, but now it seems that the entire team has just vanished.

Ciara raced into the school yard but was slightly confused when she saw that everyone was still outside. 'What is going on? Hey, maybe I am early, yes!' Ciara parked her truck and Jessica was the first to be by her side and her friend did not look very happy.

"Jess, what is going on?"

CJ and Jonathan also joined the two young ladies and they also had a gloomy look on their faces.

"Okay seriously guys, who died."

"I take it you haven't heard."

"Heard what?"

"Ashley has been murdered Ci, Saturday night."

Ciara's first reaction was very unexpected to her friends but at least they can understand why. Ciara just snorted and then smirked.

"Serves the bitch right; I guess this time she pissed off the wrong person and she underestimated her opponent. So, how has she been murdered? Hopefully in a horrible and torturous way."

"Ciara!"

"What? Do you guys honestly think that I am going to cry over that slut?"

"No but my love, I beg you don't say such things out loud; people might think you did it."

Ciara once again snorted while rolling her eyes.

"Yeah right; I was with you Saturday night, doing you, not her." At this Jonathan just smiled a huge Colgate smile, causing the others to snigger, completely forgetting about Ashley's murder for that short time period.

"We have no idea how she has been killed; all we know is that it happened in her room and that her mother walked in on it and the poor lady is beyond shocked."

"I feel sorry for her parents but not for Ashley; she got what she deserved. But anyway, why is no one in class. I had to run three red robots to get here."

"Why are you late anyway?"

"I had to force my mother to make a doctor's appointment because she is still throwing up but luckily she will go later, but anyway, what is the deal with this school?"

"It is all because of this thing about Ashley. I am not really sure whether we will have any school today."

"Well, if we can skip school today then Ashley's murder brought something positive to this school."

"Ciara Hiwatari!"

Ciara had to flinch as both her two friends along with her boyfriend exclaimed her name out in a scolding manner; she in turn just smiled at them all before the four made their way over to a place to sit and just wait to hear whether they are going to have any school today or not.

Carlos and three of their other friends also soon joined them and just like Ciara, they weren't too sad about the girl's death. Carlos even made a joke that now the rest of the school's female population can finally get a chance to get some from the football team. That joke ended with a stinging slap to his back after Jessica slapped her boyfriend very hard for his heartless joke.

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Tala was tossing and turning in his bed, constantly hearing a voice call out to him, but it is not just any regular human voice. This voice had a soft and mesmerizing tone to it, like a sweet harmony and it touched him deep within his soul. If only he can run to the voice and embrace it, to remain within the sweet sound of that voice.

'Tala, wake up, come to me.'

'Where are you?'

'Tala, please come to me.'

'I want to but I don't know where you are.'

'Tala...'

The red digits on Tala's alarm clock show 01:42.

'Tala!'

Hearing his name being shout out with such a sound of great distress shook him from his sleep and now he is sitting upright, panting and feeling numb all over his body.

'Tala, please come to me.' The black haired man clutched his head, still hearing that intoxicating voice.

"Stop calling me!"

'Tala, it is me, Dranzer, please come to me.'

'Dranzer? Of course! Ivanov you idiot!'

Tala got out of bed, not bothering to put on a shirt and just left his room, making his way over to the elevator. He greeted the two men that are on duty watching over the elevator.

'I am coming Dranzer.'

Tala arrived at Dranzer's level and could immediately see something is bothering the mystical bird for she was pacing up and down inside her cage.

'What is wrong Dranzer?'

'I sense something is coming but I cannot see it; it is blocking me.'

'Is it Black Dranzer?'

'No, I do not sense him at all. I also do not sense many of the other sacred beasts. Something bad has happened to them without us knowing or suspecting anything. Can you contact Wolborg?'

'Wolborg? I will try.'

Tala closed his eyes and tried his best to link his mind with his wolf beast but he could not do it, it is like there was no sign of his precious wolf beast anywhere.

'Something is very wrong Dranzer, I have also just felt it. I cannot reach Wolborg, like he doesn't exist anymore.'

'Something is coming young one and I fear it has to do with my young Kai; either him, or his child is finally embracing the dark side.'

'That will be very heartbreaking and horrible if that should happen but I believe that we will be able to stop her from completing her father's work because she will not have Black Dranzer by her side.'

'I do wish that it will be that simple young one but only time will show us the real happenings. Go now, rest your mind and your body and I will try to obtain information regarding my fellow beasts.'

'Thanks Dranzer. I will be back very early in the morning and I do hope you can find your fellow beasts. Just one more thing Dranzer? Won't it be better if I release you?'

'No! Under no circumstances shall you open this gate, it might be a trap. Do not consider that idea again young one.'

Tala just bowed to Dranzer and then went back up ground, his mind racing of what could be coming. Last time it was like this, it was the arrival of the dark Kai and Black Dranzer, but now he has no idea what it could be.

'Like Dranzer said, only time will show us.'

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Cindy was on her way to the doctor's office after receiving a call that her test results came back and that the doctor wants to see her. For some unknown reason she was feeling very calm about the whole situation, like it is not really anything big. She once again threw up this morning but unfortunately the doctor did not give her anything for the nausea, saying he just wants to run a few tests before he can prescribe her anything.

Cindy finally arrived at the office of the doctor but she has to wait because there are three other patients before her.

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Ciara was sitting in class and feeling beyond bored and there is still 30 minutes left of her class. At least on Monday they all got sent home but all students had to be back on Tuesday, and right now Ciara is wishing that something else can happen so that they can all be sent home once again. That thought brought a smile to her face. She glanced around in class, seeing that both Jessica and Jonathan are also looking like she is feeling at this very moment; at least she is having this class with her best friend and her boyfriend. Just then the door opened and three police officers came walking in, all looking very serious.

"Can I help you officers?"

"We are looking for Ciara Hiwatari."

All attention turned to her and she slowly stood up but just stood at her desk.

"I am Ciara."

"Can you please come to the front."

Jonathan also stood up along with Jessica but the officer told them to sit back down. The moment Ciara reached the officers, they grabbed her and cuffed her hands behind her back.

"Hey!"

"You are under arrest for the murder of Ashley Davis."

"What?!"

Jonathan jumped from his seat and grabbed the officer that was holding onto Ciara.

"Horse shit! She was with me when that tramp got killed! Let my girlfriend go!"

Jonathan and the officer started to struggle with each other but another officer came into the struggle and teased Jonathan, causing the young man to fall to the floor.

"Jonathan!"

"Do that again boy and you will join your girlfriend. Come on girl, we are taking you in."

Ciara just looked on in shock at Jonathan's unconscious body but luckily Jessica ran to him to see if he is okay.

"I'll see you soon okay."

Jessica just nodded her head and had to watch how Ciara was taken away. Jessica pulled out her phone to call Cindy but the older woman's phone went straight to voice mail.

"Bloody hell!"

Other students along with the teacher also came to check whether Jonathan is doing fine, all stunned of what had just happened before their eyes.

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"Ms Kon, you can go in now."

"Thanks."

Cindy went in and the doctor greeted her with a smile as he led her to the chair where his patients usually sit down.

"So what is the verdict doctor?"

"Well, everything seems perfect; you are a healthy woman so there is no need to worry about anything."

"But why the throwing up every morning?"

"Oh that, yeah that is just as what I had expected; congratulations Ms Kon, you are pregnant."

"I'm what?!" The doctor just looked at Cindy, smiling his friendly smile.

"But...but how is that even possible?"

Cindy failed to mention to the doctor that she has not had intercourse for years so how is this even possible in the first place?

"It is possible Ms Kon; contraceptives are only 96% effective and there are many women who have fallen pregnant while using a contraceptive."

Cindy looked on as the doctor talked but she could not hear a word that he was saying, all she could think about was that she is having a baby, but how the hell did it even happen in the first place? She could feel how she was starting to feel light headed and that she might faint any moment.

"Err doctor, can I please use your bathroom?"

"Sure, just through that door."

Cindy quickly got up and rushed for the bathroom, but she did not throw up this time, she just stood there, watching her reflection in the mirror, the words of the doctor going through her mind over and over again.

'How the hell did this happen? Did Tala and I really sleep together? But I was not even that drunk. No, it can't be because the time period is way out.'

Cindy was baffled about the pregnancy and there is no way the blood tests could be wrong.

'How? If only I knew how?'

And then it was like she was hit with a bolt of lightning.

'Kai! They weren't dreams, were they? We really did spend all those nights together. That means...he is back! My Kai is back!'

Cindy just looked at her reflection, smiling as she realised that that can be the only explanation for all of this, and the dreams did really feel like the real thing. Her Kai, her one and only is back. Cindy continued standing in front of the mirror to just absorb all the revelations and when she finally got a grip on it all, she could feel how her inner self was soaring out of happiness.

Cindy rushed out of the bathroom and gave the doctor a huge hug.

"Thank you so much for everything doctor, and do you mind being my doctor throughout my pregnancy?"

The doctor chuckled and shook his head.

"Just schedule an appointment with my receptionist for after two weeks and then we can start working on your pregnancy plan."

"Once more thank you so much doctor."

The doctor smiled at how happy Cindy looked where as she looked so terrified just a few minutes ago; he can already see the pregnancy glow on Cindy and it always warms his heart to see a woman this happy about bringing in a new life into this world. Cindy greeted the doctor and left the office, just smiling at everyone she was passing.

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"How many times do I have to tell you guys that I did not kill that bitch?! Do you really think that if I had killed her that I would have stayed quiet about it? I would have announced it to the whole world!"

"Your actions say that you are guilty Ms Hiwatari; we have interviewed many people about who could have possibly had done it and your name was mentioned constantly, why is that?"

"Because me and the tramp hated each other, that is why and we did not make a secret out of it; the entire school knows that we hated each other. I did not kill Ashley Davis and you have to believe me. I was with my boyfriend the whole night, I will even give you the hotel name and you can call the staff and they will verify it, I am innocent."

Ciara was sitting at a table in an interrogation room with two detectives constantly asking her of why she killed Ashley. For some reason they are convinced that Ciara has killed Ashley but the more she tells them she did not do it, the less they believe her.

The one detective just sighed. "Just tell us the truth Ciara, you will just make it so much easier for us all."

"Go to hell. When do I get to call my mother and my lawyer?"

"Whatever. I have had enough for now. We will give you some time to think on your own and when we get back, I hope you are ready to talk."

Ciara did not reply and just watched the two men leave her alone.

"Assholes!"

Knowing that they did not hear her and that they will not return for a while, Ciara decided to rest on her arms. They took all of her belongings so there is no way she can contact her mother or her friends, not even to find out how it is going with Jonathan. She was furious when that officer teased her boyfriend and she made it very clear to him on their way to the police station.

'The tramp is dead and still she manages to complicate my life.'

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Cindy was just sitting at her desk, looking at photos of Kai and just smiling, occasionally running her hand over her stomach.

'They weren't dreams, I was really in your arms my love, and right now we are going to have another baby.' Cindy held her hand over her stomach, already imagining the new baby. 'You are back my love, back with us after all of these years. I can hardly wait for you to come again, I just want to hold you against me, just to feel you so that I know that you are real. Oh my love, please hurry to me.'

Cindy's thoughts were interrupted when her telephone rang.

"Yes?"

"There is a friend of Ciara on the line urgently looking for you, something has happened with Ciara."

"Put her through."

Cindy patiently waited for the call to be put through to her.

"Hello?"

"Ms Cindy finally!"

"What's wrong Jessy?"

"It is Ciara, they arrested her some time ago; they think that she has murdered Ashley."

"But that is bullshit! Do you know what station they took her too?"

Jessica told her which station and just like lightning, Cindy left everything and just grabbed her keys so that she can get to her daughter.

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An hour has already passed and Ciara was still resting her head on her arms. Just then the door opened and someone came in. Ciara did not even bother to look up at whoever entered the room.

"I killed Ashley."

Ciara lifted her head to look up at the person that just confessed to the murder, and gasped when she saw who it was, not believing that it could be true.

"It, no, it just can't be...dad?"

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Cindy finally reached the police station and she was more than ready to rip a few people to pieces for wrongfully arresting her daughter. How dare anyone accuse her daughter of murdering someone without even getting their facts straight? Someone will pay dearly for this.

Cindy marched up the steps and opened the doors with a force but when she came in she saw that something was very strange about the building; there was no one in sight, not one single person.

"Hello?" She continued walking in deeper into the building in the hopes of finding anyone but without any success.

"Ciara?!"

"Mom?!"

"Where are you my girl?!"

Cindy started to search for her daughter but she did not need to look much further because just then her daughter emerged from right around the corner but she was not alone. Cindy could feel how the life left her legs, her heart starting to pound in her head, her lungs becoming tight. There he came walking, looking the exact same way he has been looking in all of her 'so-called dreams.' She wanted to run to him but her body could not move; all Cindy could do was look on as he was slowly making his way towards her, she finally snapping out of her trance when she felt him cup her cheek, looking deep into her eyes with his blood coloured eyes and that distinct red glint. Finally Cindy is whole again after all of these years; finally she has been reunited with her one and only love.

"Kai."