Angel of Light (A Zak Bagans Story)

Chapter 87: The Ex

Chapter 87: The Ex

After a few minutes of crying quietly in Zak's arms, I managed to pull myself together and gently pulled back from him. I took some Kleenex out of my clutch and, as politely as possible, blew my nose.

God...I hope my makeup is still intact... I thought.

"We're sorry for upsetting you, but Emily really wanted you to know how she feels," Michael said softly.

I shook my head slightly as I carefully wiped my eyes with another Kleenex.

"No, it's okay. I'm glad you told me. All of this is just overwhelming," I said softly.

I felt Zak gently rub my back.

Marti gave me a reassuring smile.

"I can only imagine. But we know you'll be a wonderful addition to the show," Marti said.

I smiled at her.

It was nice to hear some feedback from someone other than Cheryl, Ashley, and the guys.

"I hope so," I said softly.

"You are," Zak said softly, rubbing my back still.

I smiled at him and then looked at Michael and Marti, suddenly thinking of something.

"May I ask a question?" I asked.

They both nodded.

"Of course," Michael answered.

"Is...or was there...anyone else here with us?" I asked.

Michael shook his head slightly.

"Just your sister. Why do you ask?" Michael replied.

I frowned a bit.

"We lost our parents in a car accident two years before Emily died...I've seen Emily constantly since then, but I've never seen my parents...I was just hoping..." I trailed off. I could feel myself become emotional again.

"That doesn't necessarily mean they haven't been around. I've met several people who have loved ones around them, but they were unaware," Michael said.

"Really..?" I asked.

"Absolutely," Michael responded.

That made me feel a bit better.

All my life I always wondered why I could see Emily, but never saw my parents. I often worried that they blamed me for the accident, and that was the reasoning for why I never saw them.

"I'm sure they're very proud of you, either way," Marti said.

I smiled.

"We still don't understand the paranormal and how exactly things work. Some spirits show themselves to us, some don't. It might be because, for one reason or another, they can't, or they feel they don't need to," Michael commented.

I nodded in understanding.

"Did you...get any sort of sense that Emily's not at peace? I've often wondered if I don't see my parents because they found peace...and Emily hasn't..." I said.

Zak continued to rub my back soothingly.

"No, I didn't pick up on any sort of pain or unease. Your parents may have found peace, if we are to believe that spirits do 'enter a light' or such, but that doesn't necessarily mean that spirits around us are not at peace," Michael replied.

"Some spirits seem to be more at peace hanging around in our world, maybe that's the case with Emily," Zak suggested.

I nodded slightly.