3 - reunited

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It's been half an hour before I see Pax and Taisa again, Pax instantly runs up to me, climbs onto the bed and hugs me tightly tears streaming down his face, I pat his bright red hair lovingly while comforting him with soft words. I see Taisa standing next to Levi holding his hand she's crying silent tears, I motion for her to come to me and she does, slowly climbing onto the bed and joining in the hug, I kiss her on her forehead, Levi must have broken the news to them so I wouldn't have to. Another thing to be grateful to him for.

"I-I'm sorry Raizy I shouldn't of let Elda go, momma says I'm the man of t-t-the house I- I should've saved h-her" he says inbetween sobs, my heart wrenches, I should never have put him through this pain, either of them. I have to be strong, not just for them but for myself.

I turn his head to look at me and I smile despite my aching heart.

"Don't blame yourself. I forgot my knife, Elda was only bringing it to me, if it's anyone's fault it's mine, I'm so sorry this is happened, we'll be ok and I'm not letting anything happen to either of you, that's a promise." I say, he looks up at me with those adorable green eyes and smiles through his tears. Taisa looks at me and smiles she kisses my cheek and holds me tighter. They shouldn't have to be this strong, it's not fair, this world.. it's so cruel.

"Its getting late, you should rest Raizel" Levi says in a gentler tone than I've heard him.

"It's ok I've had enough rest.. would you take me to see her?" I ask, i need to say my goodbyes, it'll be hard but she was my sister.

"Are you sure?" He asks his face twisting in concern.

I nod, I slowly get up wincing in pain, Pax and Taisa look up at me with tear stained faces.

"Do you want to see her?"

It's at this moment Levi pulls me gently to one side.

"Your sister, she's not in the best condition, children shouldn't see that." He whispers in my ear. Oh god. He's probably right. I grit my teeth and nod.

"My friend Isabel can take care of them while you see your sister"

I stare at him in disbelief, how could he believe I would let strangers near my siblings, I'm shocked I let him near them. He must see the shock in my face as he quickly makes to reassure me.

"Don't worry, I've known her for a while now, she's kind like you, she won't do them harm." He says smiling slightly.

I sigh, before nodding my head again and turning around to address my siblings, Pax is holding his sister tightly while Taisa yawns and awaits me to talk to them.

"Levi has a friend called Isabel, she's going to give to some food and take care of you for a little bit, is that ok?" I ask

Taisa nods yawning loudly while Pax just looks at me blankly.

"Why can't we see Elda too?" He asks

I lower myself so I'm looking at them both in the eyes.

"Seeing a dead body is never nice, even if it is your sister. I'm protecting you, I know it may not seem like it but I am, plus it's getting late and you both look tired" I kiss them both on the forehead while a girl with reddish brown hair in pigtails and grassy green eyes opens the door.

"Hey there, I'm Isabel" she says giving me a close-eyed smile.

"I'm Raizel and these two are Pax and Taisa, thanks for looking after them for a little bit" I said motioning to the twins.

"It's no problem, I'm so sorry for your loss." She states before lowering down to the twinses height.

"Hi there! I'm Isabel, I'll be looking after you for a little bit!" She says louder than necessary. The twins seem to take this well and they both take her outstretched hand as she leads them out of the room, they both look back at me for reassurance and I give them the biggest sweetest smile I can muster despite the circumstances. The door closes behind them and leaves me and Levi alone.

I don't want to cry in front of him. I refuse to show weakness again but my body betrays me yet again and I feel the hot tears streaming down my face. I turn away from him towards the desk and put both of my hands on it to steady myself. Levi puts a hand on my shoulder but I shrug it off. I don't want to be touched or comforted. I hardly deserve comfort. My sister didn't get any so why should I?

"Let's go." I saw wiping my face roughly and turning to face him.

He nods and I follow him as he takes me to where my sisters body is.

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