Julian finished what Jayden started. Only took two bullets.
We were on our way back home. Stuck on a plane with my dead brother, who wasn't really dead.
Only on the inside.
Adam told him that Piper indeed was dating someone else - someone else as in Charles.
Unbelievable.
"You okay?" He nudged my shoulder. "You made me believe you were dead" I whispered.
"For weeks I thought you were dead - I thought I lost you" I shook my head.
"I know" he sighed. "I am sorry, but if we told you, he would've found out too, that dude had eyes everywhere"
I put my head on his shoulder, knowing he was right. "I am just glad you're fine"
He chuckled a little.
He wasn't fine at all.
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A day later, we were standing in Julian's kitchen. Even though I didn't want to say goodbye, I had to.
I didn't want this life anymore.
And Julian had no reason to quit anymore. Turned out Piper wasn't pregnant, only lied about that to make him quit this life.
Make him want a normal life.
Little did she know, he would've done it, only for her.
"You're a weird one, but I like you" I turned to Matt, who just shook his head. "And you're a brat"
"Exactly" I fist bumped him. "So long Nova" he said before leaving the kitchen.
"Adam.." I smiled as I turned to him. "Thanks for having our backs"
"Gladly" he gave one quick nod. "But please don't run off again in the middle of the night"
"Promise" I laughed.
"Bye" I wrapped my arms around him, hugging him tightly. "Marry that dude, he makes you happy" he whispered.
I looked in his eyes and nodded.
"It was a pleasure baby Hayes" he said before also leaving the kitchen, leaving me alone with Julian who was leaning against the counter.
"Julian" I said as I looked at him. He tilted his head just slightly.
"Are you coming back to Monaco?" I asked. Hoping he would say yes.
"No"
"I am sorry" I whispered. He's been through a lot. Never saw him love someone as much as he loved Piper.
"Not everyone deserves a happy ending Nova" he looked at me. "But you sure do"
"Julian..."
"No, don't be sad" he said, pulling me in his arms. "Go enjoy your normal life, go enjoy it with Lando" he kissed the top of my head. "There's no one who deserves it more than you do."
"You do too" I mumbled.
"Yeah.." he sighed. "Maybe in another life"
I stayed in his arms for a couple of minutes. I didn't want to let go. Didn't know when I could hug him again.
Maybe never.
"You better don't get killed" I said, taking a step back.
"Is that a threat Nova?" And there was his usual smirk again. "It better wasn't a threat"
