Second Love to the Right (Neal Cassidy/Baelfire Love Story)

Chapter 26: The Truth About Lies

I was in my room at the B&B lying in my bed. Its been so quite these past couple of days. Zelena hasn't been up to anything recently, which meant I got to relax, for now. I stared up at the ceiling for a while, just drifting off into space. I pick up my phone that was lying on the side of me, and started typing in a number. I dial it in and wait for the person to pick up. One ring. Two rings. Three rings. Four rings. It was after five rings when the answering machine finally picked up. It said,

Hey, this is Neal. Call me back.

Afterwards, I didn't bother leaving a message. I've called that number maybe about a hundred times in the past couple of days, and it went to voicemail each and every time. Not that I expected anyone to answer. You may think me pathetic, but that voicemail was the only way I was ever able to hear Neal's voice. Don't get me wrong, I feel a bit better about the situation, especially after talking to Hook, but I was still very upset over Neal. I'm gradually trying to make peace with it. It might take a long time though. It may take days, weeks, maybe even months. I sigh sadly out loud. I checked my phone again, this time for any emails, calls, texts, etc I may have from anyone, especially with any Zelena activity. Nothing, which relatively good. It gave me some more time. I got up and got my coat on and I did the one thing I've been wanting to do, meaning to do. I've been hoping to do it ever since the funeral, but haven't been able to do to Zelena. I decided to visit Neal.

I stopped at the florist really quick to pick out a bouquet of flowers. Neal never really stated what his favorite type of flower was, so I decided to get him a variety pack. I walked out of the store and headed to the graveyard. It seemed to me that every where was quiet. It almost frightened me. Sometimes too much quiet is bad. I decided not to worry about it. I just assumed that everyone was taking it easy and lying low until Zelena made her next move. I got to the graveyard and looked around. It was rather quiet here too. I guess I shouldn't explain why it would be. I walked down the path and looked at the other couple of tombstones. I then get to Neal's. I kneel on the ground. I take a look at the tombstone. It read,

Neal Cassidy: Loving son, father, and friend

My eyes almost immediately starting welling up with tears.

"Hey Neal" I croak.

As expected I got no answer. I then place the flowers on the dirt.

"I wasn't sure what kind of flower to get you, so I got you a variety pack. I hope you like them" I say.

I smile a bit to prevent the tears from coming. I sit down on the ground and sigh.

"It's been really quite these past couple of days. No activity has really been going around. Almost feels like a ghost town" I say.

I take a deep breath to try and choke back my sobs.

"I called you earlier. You didn't answer. It's fine, I'll just call back later" I say.

I began to tremble. Whether it was due to the cold weather or me just being upset, I wasn't sure.

"You truly are missed, Neal. Everyone of us all love and miss you. Don't you ever forget that" I say.

I then place my hand on the tombstone and grip on, so it felt like I didn't have to let go. I hang my head down as I begin to feel the tears flow out. Suddenly, the worst voice ever interrupted the silence.

"I thought I'd find you here" it says.

I look up and once more, the sadness is now replaced with fiery and anger. You didn't have to tell me twice who that voice belonged to. I got up and turned around and faced her. Zelena.

"What the hell do you want? How dare you show your face around me again, especially when I'm here mourning my late fiancé?! You know, the one you killed!" I grit through my teeth.