Family: chapter 3
Annabelle pov
I didn't seem to take notice of the days. I suddenly found myself in a knee high, long sleeved black dress infront of the cemetery.
Today was the last day we were in England. So it was completely unnecessary to have packed all those clothes.
The day before Josh and I went to the Royal & General. Josh and I both signed contracts of secrecy. Josh signed another contract that said from now on he was to work for the MI6. So no more freelancing. He was now part of espionage and not assassination.
During the whole time not one word was said about Jack's visa. Everyone knew it was going to expire soon. Jack didn't seem like the type of person who was going to go back to America.
I didn't take in any of the words the vicar said. Something about being a patriarch and serving his country. Watching the casket lower, I glanced at Alex, Jack's and Josh's face. All of us were holding in the sorrow.
The representatives of the MI6 seemed to be so relaxed about the situation. Well as relaxed as they could be.
After the funeral we all walked back home. Josh and I would be headed back home in an hour's time. The moment we walked in my eyes darted. Things seem to be amiss. I could feel the presence that there had been an intrusion.
One of the few lessons I had learned from my mum was trust your instincts. They had been in man since before thee invention of fire. The only reason why our forefathers succeeded in any thing was because of it.
Alex ran upstairs and came back down a gain quickly.
" All Ian's stuff has been taken." Said Alex.
I saw Josh shift to cover the image of a leaving van . I eyes locked for a second. A message passed between us. I can only call it a sibling connection. I deliberately went upstairs to take our luggage. A distraction.
Alex had decided that he would like to remain in England. Which was fine by us. Jack was appointed as his guardian.
Jack was driving us to the airport. During the drive Josh was giving Jack instructions.
" If anything happens to Alex or yourself call us immediately. We will came as soon as possible." He said
Josh was acting out of character. He never acted this worked out about anything even when I failed E.M.S on his standards. Something was up and fishy about the matter.
Arriving at the airport we said our goodbyes. It had only been a few days but I had grown attached. Family is family where ever you are. Each of us slipped on a blank mask on our face. No emotion was revealed. Showing emotions was a weakness and a strength.
Clearing through security we all waved at each other our final goodbyes.
Like mum said growing attached was the worst thing you could do. To yourself and the ones you love.
A/N: it was really hard writing this chapter. Hoped you all like it.