The Happy Lights in your Window

Chapter 48

Kas

They sit side by side, feeding the pigeons on the park bench. Kas almost laughs aloud at the clichéd scene even though he himself is on the bench. "How's it going"?, He murmurs. "Fascinating" is the response from the man next to him. "I never thought I would see Ryan Bernard lose his shit over a woman. Who is this, Agnes?" Kas shrugs indifferently, "first love he could never get over". Jackson laughs aloud. "Well, I'll be damned. He's close to a nervous breakdown. He has received four calls from, "The Agnes" over the last 10 days and the man continues to "miss the calls". The staff has even been given a detailed briefing but yet he never seems to get Madam Agnes on the phone when she calls." Kas cuts in, "Did he sign the papers"? Jackson shrugs, "I have the power of attorney." Kas stands up abruptly, startling the pigeons, " Bring him down Jackson." "It's already happening. But I won't bring the business down. That's mine". Kas nods and walks away leaving Jackson looking broodingly at the pigeons.

Dor

She clears some fallen twigs from Kas's grave puts and puts a bouquet of fresh flowers on his grave. She puts a matching bouquet on little Kaya's grave which now sits next to Kas's grave. Chess comes up behind her and she turns to take a swaddled bundle from him carefully. She smiles tearfully and says, "Kaiser, meet Kaiser. I am so glad you're back." Chess and Dor stand there with the wiggling baby in their arms for a little while and then slowly make their way back to the car. A shadow emerges from one of the trees. Ash looks up towards the cloudy sky and grins, "Just finishing up another assignment. See you soon little brat. Yes, don't worry.I will make sure your job is done."

Kas

Kas looks out of the window at the impressive skyline. It's been five years since he became Elijah Gray. He smiles as he thinks of his Dor and Chess and now little Kaiser. His phone pings and its Jackson reminding him of their meeting. Jackson has taken control of Ryan Bernard's business and has married the love of his life Alice finally. Ryan Bernard has been seeking psychiatric treatment and continues to be obsessed by the elusive Agnes. He stands there, a strong, handsome but lonely silhouette in the window. A weak voice comes from the bed, "Kas". He turns and sees his Ma looking at him. He rushes to the bed, but then contains himself. She tries to sit up and he helps to prop her against the pillows. She looks at him with so much love that the tears rush to his eyes. "Mrs. Maris, I am Eljah Gray". She smiles gently and takes his hand in her own. "Kas, my boy. Its ok. Ash has told me everything". She gently takes him into her arms as he weeps out of sheer relief and joy.

Zander

He looks around the small apartment. There is leftover food and wrappers all over the table and the little sofa on which he sits. It's been his haven and hiding place for the last two years. He hears a knock on the door and as he gets up, an empty beer can rolls across the room. He opens the door and sees a neat young man with glasses smiling brightly at him, "Are you done moping? I have been waiting for a while but my patience is running out''? Zander rubs his eyes and stares at the young man. He is attractive and looks familiar. "You are"? The man walks in past Zander. "Wow, that is some stink. Why don't you go shower while I get the place cleaned up"? Zander is getting increasingly agitated now, "Buddy, who the hell are you"? The man smiles at him and tells him, "I have had my eye on you from the first day I saw you. But unfortunately, duty and loyalty prevented me from making the next move. My name is Neil, Zander. We've met earlier. I work for Elijah Gray and I am going to be your boyfriend. So, get used to seeing me around."

Fin..... :)