Mute

epilogue

 Lights were flashing and people were yelling my name. I had been in the spotlight for the last few weeks because of the case. I had just gotten out of the courtroom with my mom and Bradly. William had been found guilty and put to jail for ten years. I didn't really care much of him going to jail because as of now it didn't matter to me. These few weeks I had been picking myself back up. Talking to everyone that I came across. I made no new friends I really wasn't looking forward to it. 

 Since the news started doing my story a lot of people have been trying to talk to me, but I don't want friends because of this. All I can see is those people calling me names. They don't really want to be my friends. 

 I'm still talking to Dr.Holden a little. He doesn't like the fact I'm trying to keep contact, but he can't say no to me. I don't go to sessions, but we've decided to have coffee dates once a month. He wants to make sure I'm doing fine. My mom and I are super close. We shop all the time and I tell her everything. Everyday she says she is sorry, but I don't care about it anymore. Bradly and I still live together. He has taken time off college these few weeks. He still does work he just doesn't go to classes and his professors understand. He would rather be here with me even though I think he should be at school. 

 The good thing is that no one knows about my suicidal attempt. Dr.Holden hasn't told anyone and he pinky promised. I take those pretty serious. 

 "Aubrey," people shouted, but I ignored as I walked to Bradly's car. When we reached it we all three got in and rode off to Bradly and my apartment. We were going to have a dinner tonight with Bradly's mom. We were celebrating this whole thing being done. No more 'famous' time for me. I was truly happy. 

 "Congratulations Aubrey," Bradly cheered. "And not just for getting this over with, but for facing your biggest fears. Finally talking to us all and telling us your story. Congratulations for going to college next year. Congratulation for keeping your relationships with us strong as you went through this." Everyone clinked their wine glasses together and drunk it in one sip. 

 "Thanks everyone, I can't say how happy I am to have you guys here. I understand it has been hard to try to keep a relationship with me these thirteen years, but you guys waited and now here I am." Bradly poured everyone another class and we cheered again. Clinking our glasses many times before pouring them back. 

 By the end of all our cheering we were drunk on wine and crying. Crying about all the things we missed in life. How we all felt like we weren't the best of people. Bradly saying sorry about all the times he ditched me for his friends. His mom saying sorry to Bradly fro ever doubting me. My mom saying sorry for ignoring me for many years. How she had cried every night before she went to sleep or something when she was alone at work. I cried the happy tears though. It felt good to hear all about this. It felt good for them to tell the truth because I could finally talk and I didn't have an disorder. I was not different from anyone now. I cried because I was happy that I could have these times with my family now. 

Five Years Later

  Years had passed and life had moved on. Aubrey was twenty three years old and she was living a good life. She was married to Bradly with a daughter, Olivia Stevens. She was a stay at home mom while Bradly worked as a lawyer. Her life was finally getting together. Her puzzle was half way completed. She knew that more bumps would come into the road. She knew that she would be haunted by her memories forever, but she had to live in the present. Not thinking about the future or the past. 

 She had a good relationship with her mom and her step mother. She was still hanging with Dr.Holden, but no longer called him that. He was Nick to her and they were considering each other as best friends. The age difference was crazy, but they had fun times. Audrey didn't have anymore friends. She barely talked to her family and she was okay with that. She had everyone she needed in her life. 

 "Olivia Stevens," I ran through the house trying to catch her. "I'll give you a cookie."

 "Cookie?" She stopped running and looked back at me. I shook my head and she ran up to me attaching her body to my legs. "Pick up," she said. I reached out my arms and picked her up. We walked into the kitchen where Bradly was. The cookies were freshly baked and Olivia had been begging for them for a long time. "Dada Liva get cookie." 

 I set Olivia down on the counter while Bradly gave her a cookie. She was a messy eater and it was funny to watch her. The melted chocolate was all over her hands in seconds and all over her bare chest. 

 "Can you hand me a wet napkin?" I asked Bradly and he shook his head. 

 I cleaned off Olivia as she finished eating her cookie. "You're my angel and I love you to pieces," I whispered to her. 

A/N

This is officially the end and I hope you guys like it. Sorry for the sucky ending, but I couldn't think of anything. I suck I'm sorry! Thanks for 700+ reads. It's gone further than I thought it would, but thanks. I love everyone who has ever attempted or finished reading this. Voted on a chapter or every chapter. Commented on a chapter. Added this to their library.

xoxo Chelley