𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 | kirk hammett

Chapter 81

The next few days were a blur.

I made sure to take care of everything as Claire took care of Stassie.

Stassie didn't even want to get out of bed. She didn't want to eat. She didn't want to drink.

We had to remind her that she still had a child in her that she had to care for.

I was at the funeral home as I was paying for everything. I had my hair pulled into a ponytail and I was exhausted. I'm sure you could see it in my face.

Even the funeral director apologized to me.

"I'm so sorry. This must be really hard." He told me.

I nodded, but didn't say anything. I just went quiet. I didn't really want to talk.

The sky was a dark grey and it seemed to match my mood. Everyone's mood. I checked my watch. I had to pick up the boys in an hour.

I closed my eyes shut tight. I felt a couple of tears pour down my face before I quickly wiped them.

I just feel so bad for Stassie. And the boys. I didn't even know what I was going to say.

And Kirk. Oh God. The last time we spoke I was absolutely horrible to him.

I walked back into the apartment and saw Stassie sitting on the patio. She was by herself. I grabbed a water bottle from the fridge and went outside with her.

I handed the water, "Here drink this." I said softly.

Stassie grabbed it but didn't even bother to look up.

"I'm proud of you for getting up out of bed Stassie." I said, squeezing her hand.

"I think I am gonna lay back down." She said quietly, standing up.

I nodded, "Okay. Get some rest."

She went back inside and I watched her sadly. I missed her playful smile.

I went inside and heard some knocking at the door.

I answered it.

"Yes"? I asked.

"What the hell Dalia"? Said Slash.

"Pardon"? I asked.

"You haven't called me in days. And you're not answering." Slash said.

I held my head, "Cliffs dead, Slash. I'm busy with that."

"What do you mean"? Asked Slash.

"There's not much more I can say to that." I said, looking down.

"You're serious? He's actually d-dead"? Asked Slash.

"Yes Slash. It's horrible." I said as my eyes started to water up.

Slash pulled me into a hug, "And how's Anastasia taking it"? He asked.

"Horrible. She's completely out of it." I said, holding my head.

He rubbed my back, "I'm sorry. I didn't know. I shouldn't have yelled at you."

I shook my head, "It's fine. But I just. I think we need to pause." I started.

"What do you mean"? He asked.

"I can't handle our relationship on top of everything else right now. I'm sorry. It isn't fair to you." I said frowning.

"No! Yes you can. You're doing it right now. Please don't do this." Slash said grabbing my hand.

I pulled my hand away, "I have to go. I have to pick up the boys from the airport." I sighed.