Secrets, Lies and Eternal Sadness (Sequel to CIBT?)

Chapter 3

Suzanne Collins owns all characters in the Hunger Games trilogy.

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Chapter 3

2 Months Later . . .

Annie’s POV

Well, things haven’t gotten much better. Finn is still missing, Rue’s having an emotional meltdown because she found out that she miscarried and I am absolutely petrified about what I have to tell my parents.

It’s never easy for a teenage girl to tell their parents that they’re pregnant. It’s going to be worse for me when my father asks me who my baby’s father is and I have to tell him that he’s dead.

And yes, it’s as true as can be. I’m pregnant.

But before my baby is born, I’m going to go and find my brother.

Rue and I plan on going to look in the woods this evening and camping out there if necessary.

*Later that day*

Rue and I have arrived in the woods. We both decided that losing Finn was too much after Finnick dying so suddenly and tragically.

We’ve walked for some hours when I see something floating near a tree.

“Rue!” I call. “Look at this.”

She comes running over and I hold up a length of ribbon.

“That’s mine.” Rue says.

“It’s got writing on it!” I say.

Rue holds up her torch so the light washes over the ribbon and we both begin to read the note in silence.

Dear Rue, I’m sorry for running away like this but let’s face it, it’s better for everyone. I hope you and my child live long happy lives. Please make sure Annie is ok. I know she’s a bit shaken up by Finnick's death and I know me disappearing probably won’t help her at all, but I’m just trying to solve some problems. And if you ever happen to come across a Damien Langley, tell him that his problem is dead. He’ll know what I mean. And in the meantime, I’ll be in the river and then the clouds.

Love Always

Finn L. Odair

x x x

“He’s gone.” Rue says quietly.

“No! He wouldn’t leave this if there was the slightest chance he might come back or wait to be found.” I say.

“Annie. Forget it. He’s chosen his path and you have to respect that. Let it go.”

“Rue I can’t let it go.” I say. “My boyfriend disappears, he’s found dead, my brother announces it’s his fault, my best friend finds out she’s pregnant with my brother’s child and then she miscarries, then you expect me to accept the fact that my brother’s just gone?!” I shout.

“Annie I haven’t exactly had it easy have I?!” She shouts. “My father was thrown into prison when I was two months old for ‘killing’ your Godmother’s mother, my brother just died, I just miscarried and now my boyfriend is dead. You don’t know how lucky you are. You’ve always had two parents who were always there. Your Grandmother was always there. And yes I know you didn’t see your mother’s parents but they’re there aren’t they?! You could just hop on the next train and be seeing them by this time tomorrow.”

“Well I’m sorry Rue but I’m not fate and I don’t decide how my life turns out. You think I had an easy sailing life?! Think again. It’s a miracle I’m even alive. My parents weren’t supposed to make it! My grandfather’s dead, my grandmother’s ill, my mother’s parents want nothing to do with her, my brother’s up and left, my boyfriend’s dead and I’m pregnant with his child! Do you think that sounds like the perfect life, because if you do, I don’t want to know what you think a bad life constitutes!”

I turn to walk away but Rue touches my arm.

“Are you really pregnant?” She asks.

I nod, tears running down my cheeks.

“Are you sure it’s his?”

I nod. “He’s the only one.”

She smiles and hugs me.

“What?” I ask, as she starts jumping up and down.

“Two things. First, you’re pregnant! And second I’m going to be an auntie!”

I shake my head. “I was actually thinking more of a Godmother would do.”

“Ahhh!” She squeals.

I smile.

“How far along are you?” She asks.

“About five months by now I would assume.” I said.

“So that would mean . . .” She trails off, counting on her fingers and working things out in her head.

I sigh waiting for her to finish.

“The week before he left.”

I nod.

“When did you find out?!” She asks.

“The day that he left.” I whisper.

“No!” She says.

I nod tearfully. “I wanted them to find him. I thought him knowing would change things. I thought it might make him want to stay. It might give him something to occupy his mind with.”

She nods, hugging me.

“I’m sorry Annie. He would have been such a good father.”

I nod. “That’s one of my big regrets. He’ll never know his child.”

She nods.

“I think losing him made me realise how much I loved him.”

She smiles. “Do you miss him?”

I shake my head. “It’s too hard to process how much I have and continually miss him.

“I missed you too.” Says a voice.

The voice is unmistakeable.

Rue and I both turn, coming face to face with Finnick.

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:O So . . .

Is Finnick back for good? And how?!

Hopefully I'll update later today but first I'm going to update my Harry Potter fan fiction as today is Harry's birthday!

Thanks as always for reading!

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