Mortal Kombat

Chapter 2: Grieving

Cassie's PoV

Thats it?

Thats the last time I'm ever going to see my mom..?

I wipe the tears off of my cheeks, getting my dad and the others far from the building and back to the Special Forces Head Quarters.

Once we get there I look at my dad. His face was wet from the tears, though I could've sworn I didn't hear him cry. I look at all the others. Nobody said a word.

Just silence.

I couldn't hold it in anymore. I let my legs go numb as I start to sob my eyes out. My dad kneels down and holds me as I cry. I bury my face into his chest and just sob. I could tell that everyone was staring at me. But frankly, I don't give a shit. All they lost was a friend and a coworker. I lost my fucking mom.

After what felt like hours of crying, all that could be heard was the occasional sniffle from me. A few of the other had gone home. My dad helps me up. "C'mon.. You should get some rest." He says. I just nod and we make our way home.

We walk in the front door and all that could be heard was silence. I look at my dad, who was slightly facing the floor, but his eyes were closed.

"Dad?" I ask, gently shaking him by his shoulder.

"I'm okay Cass... You should go get sleep.. Okay?" He says, not looking at me.

"Fine..." I sigh and walk upstairs to my room. I strip from my clothes and slip into pjs. I hear my phone buzzing on my dresser and I look at it.

Calling- Jacqui Briggs

I sigh and pick it up "Hey." I say.

"Hey girl." Jacqui greets, but not an enthusiastic greeting, more sympathetic. "How're you doing?" She asks me.

"I could be better..." I reply. "How's Uncle Jax?" I question, wanting to get the attention away from me.

"He hasn't said anything... It's scaring me." She answers.

"Damn.." I say.

"You know I'm here for you. Everyone is." Jacqui reminds me.

"Yeah, I know Jac. Thanks. I should get to sleep.. I'll text you in the morning.. Okay?" I say.

"Yeah. Bye Cassie." She says.

And just like my mom, the line goes dead.

I get under the covers and I pull them over my head. I feel like screaming. Why her? Why not me? She had so much. And now she's just gone.... She was ripped from the world like she was nothing. Its scary to see how quickly anyone can just... Go. I grab my 2nd pillow and bury my face in it, sobbing harder than I ever have before.

Johnny's PoV

So.. That's it huh Sonya?

I pace around the whole house countless times, still trying to wake myself up from this never ending nightmare. I had always wondered what would've happened if we never got divorced, if today would've never happened. I never stopped loving her, I hoped that someday we could work things out.

But now.

That can't happen.

I should've stayed back.

I could've helped her.

She could be alive right now.

It's my fault.

It should've been me.

I can only imagine how Cassie feels right now. She shouldn't have to go through this at her age. And Jax. He's literally been through Hell. This can't be easy on him. I sigh and finally go into my room. I sit in the chair and hold my head in my hands. The next time I looked the clock it was 3:30 in the morning.