Last person standing

~5~

Trust is a fragile thing,

It's like a pile of rocks

It's hard to build,

It's easy to break.

So James, do you really want to build it up again?

Addison threw himself into his work. Ionic and Bridger Industries peaked. He became successful. And forgot about Celia and Ms. J. Almost. About a year after he left the mansion, his assistant came into his office.

"Turn on the news." He said. Addison obeyed, and watched the news in silence. It was about him.

"A year ago today, Addison Bridger, the world's youngest CEO was shot. He thankful made a full recovery and is still working. Ionic and Bridger Industries are higher than they've ever been. Young Bridger is slowly rising up the charts. We all applaud him in not only being the youngest CEO but being one of the youngest people to reach number one in the charts. Congratulations Addison."

"Change the channel."

Addison changed the channel.

"Today we are digging into what happened after the biggest moments of last year. We will uncover what happened to people and places after something bad happened to them. We start with Addison Bridger, who coincidentally got shot today last year." The news reporter said. "We wonder, what happened to him after he recovered? What things happened in the shadows? That's what we'll be finding out today."

                                                                                                                                                                                "Everyone's talking about it." Addison's assistant said. "Did anything happen?"

"No." Addison lied, shaking his head. "Nothing happened." All the emotions from then were coming back. "Thank you for telling me about this." The assistant, sensing that he should leave nodded and left. Addison turned off the TV. It's not your fault. You made a mistake. It was just a mistake. Addison? What happened? Tears creeped out of Addison's eyes. "Everything happened Celia." He said, letting the tears fall. "They might find out what I did. I miss you. I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have left." Addison sniffed and wiped away the tears, knowing what he had to do.

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Celia opened the door.

"Addison?"

Addison stood in the doorway, not saying anything. Ms. J walked into the room.

"Addison?" She said. Addison took deep, long, shaky breaths.

"Are you okay?" Celia asked.

"I'm surprised you still care." Addison laughed, still shaky.

"Of course I care about you Addison." Celia said. "Why wouldn't I?"

                                                                                                                                                                                                  "I'm so sorry." Addison apologized.

"I understand." Celia said, hugging him. "I fully understand."

"Thank you." Addison said. "Thank you so much."

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Addison enjoyed being in the mansion again. It reminded him of all those good memories. And some bad ones, but mostly good ones. Ms. J and Celia were happy to have him back and they didn't blame him for Iris because they knew deeply, in their hearts, that Addison could bring her back. He just didn't want to yet. He wasn't ready. Not yet.

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a/n: don't worry, this book is getting somewhere 😂

Addison stood outside Ionic. It was night and barely anyone was awake. Addison was half asleep and desperate to get to bed. As he was leaving, he was stopped.

"I'm here to finish what I started last year."

Addison turned to see his mother, Melissa.

"Bring my daughter back." Melissa said. "I know you can choose one."

"I would bring Iris back." Addison said. "She deserved to die." 

"Then so do you." Melissa hissed. Her hand flashed to a coat pocket but this time, Addison's reflexes kicked in just in time. By the time Melissa drew out a knife it was already on the ground a few feet away from her. Her eyes widened.

"If you call me a freak I swear to god." Addison said. Melissa opened her mouth but no words came out. "If you try to kill me one more time I'll actually kill you." Melissa nodded, turned but didn't leave.

"I remember when you were born." She said. "I was so happy. Isaac was happy as well. But than Isaac wanted a girl aswell. He stopped caring about you once the thought of a girl came into his mind. He told me you were a mistake. I thought you were a mistake. He gave you to his sister. But now I don't think you're a mistake."

"Don't sob up to me." Addison hissed. "I know you still hate me. You want to get to me and kill me." Melissa swallowed.

"Fine." She said. "I'll see you later."

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See you later? What does that mean? 24 hours later Melissa's words were still on Addison's mind. Is she planning something? Addison stayed up late (late meaning up 'till 4:30 or all night) looking through Melissa's life history, looking for anything help him stop her. There was nothing.

"What are you doing?" Celia asked one night with a concerned look on her face.

"I'm fine." Addison said. Clearly though, he wasn't fine. He had black bags under his eyes and his eyes were bloodshot. "I'm just working." Celia sighed and left the room. Addison pulled up Bridger's file hoping to find at least something to help him.

The next day Addison wasn't working currently. He was in the park sitting on a bench watching people go by.

"Addison?"

His head turned and he saw his family (well, technically his aunt, uncle, and cousin).

"What are you doing here?" His aunt asked. "Don't you have to work?"

"I'm off currently." Addison said. "I've done a lot already."

"What's your job?" Samuel asked. "A macdonald's employee?" He broke out laughing. Addison smirked.

"Funny." He said. "A smart boy like you who doesn't watch the news." That shut Samuel up.

"How's Isaac?" Addison's aunt asked.

"He died." Addison said. "A few years ago." He stopped after that. He didn't want to say that he killed him.

"STOP IT! YOU'RE GOING TO KILL HIM!"

"Who's Isaac?" Samuel asked.

"He was your uncle." Addison's uncle said.

"My biological father." Addison said.

I hope you like this story so far feedback is always appreciated~WINTRSOLDIR