Tragedy ✔️

Chapter Forty Six

Chapter Forty Six: Remnants Of Our Past
River Jenkins

"How are you feeling?" Sophia asks.

She had her one hand in mine while I drove to the one place I swore to never set foot inside ever again, but in order for me to forgive myself; I first have to forgive the man who caused this pain and suffering all these years.

Sophia's hand offered me some sort of calmness. It was just what I needed to get through today. The warmth of her hand calmed my racing heart and her gentle squeeze made me think about everything else but what I was about to do.

"Nervous." I tell her honestly.

"Don't be." She shakes her head. "You'll feel much better once this is done."

Oliver was right, in order for me to move on from everything, I need to talk to my father. I'm ready to put everything behind me. I'm ready to let go of the anger and the hatred I feel towards my father. I'm ready to let the old River go.

I nod at Sophia, loving how perfectly her hand fit in mine.

She's sitting beside me even after everything I have put her through. She was with me even after everything I have said to her. She was standing beside me when I was living through my darkest of days and she calmed me down when I wanted nothing more than to break down right in front of everyone. She was there for me when I needed her the most, and after this, I will be there for her.

She's here with me after everything. I owe her my life for that.

"When I'm done visiting my father, there's just one more thing on my list for today." I tell her. "Just one more thing to do and then this will be behind me."

I long for the peace I'm about to feel after I am done with today. I have longed to feel peace since my family have been murdered and now I will finally get it.

I'm just glad Sophia didn't bolt when she found out what happened. I'm glad she's still here because I don't think I could have done this without her. She's the main reason I survived through everything. I just wish she would know how much her support meant to me these past few months. It was too much to put into words.

"Sure." She smiles. "I'm proud of you, River. It takes a lot of courage to do this. I don't think anyone has a heart like you do to forgive the man who-" she sighs, shaking her head at herself, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring him up."

"It has no effect on me anymore." I reassure her. "I promised myself that I would let everything go today, including the effect my dad used to have on me."