Heartless Ending Book 3 of the Heartless Series

Chapter 40 - Epilogue - The Loss we Each Feel

A/N: I was told that I had to write this to answer the unanswered questions. Enjoy Rowan this s just for you. =) xx

Emilia's POV

I lay awake just staring at the ceiling. The alarm on the night stand started blaring but it's not like I needed it, I was already awake, have been for hours now. I watched as the room changed from gloomy and black to soft hued of yellows as the brightness of the sun rose from the east. I sighed knowing I needed to get up but were not motivated to go through with today.

I went through the motions of getting up, showering and brushing my teeth. Applied makeup and dried my hair straight before dressing for this morbid day. A day of remembrance, a day of mourning. I walked downstairs to the silence of an empty home but greeted by the strong smell of coffee. I grabbed my mug from the cupboard and poured myself a generous amount knowing I'd need the stimulation, I would normally add cream and sugar but today warranted strong substances such as this.

I grabbed my bag and car keys before leaving the house to get to my solemn destination. The air was crisp but not cold, not that I really cared. I looked to the sky for divine support, the sun was bright in the sky, glowing brilliantly. Normally a day like this would lift any mood I was in, but not today. Today I don't think anything was up for that challenge.

The traffic was minimal as it was so early in the morning, the office rush hour not yet begun. I arrived at the cemetery only 15 minutes after leaving the house, I would have liked the journey to have lasted longer, but that wasn't really in my control. I could have driven slower but I was already doing less than the national speed limit. Cutting the engine, I just sat in the car, staring at nothing, but thinking of nothing but them. Sighing loudly, annoyed at my own procrastination, I got out of the car and walked the short journey up the path to their resting place.

I stared at the grave stones in front of me, no words came to mind. No tears sprang from my eyes. Only numbness, as I continued to silently stand here. What else was there to do? They're gone, and I was here. Alone.

I don't know exactly how long I have been here staring at the head stones of my loved ones, but the crisp open air of the cemetery had become colder. I pulled my coat tighter around me, trying to protect myself, but not wanting to leave just yet.

Valentina's POV

This was indeed a tragic day, a day we would all feel in different ways. Some deeper than others, but none the less loss and sadness would be shared by all. I myself was not looking forward to see the march of time etched on everyone's faces, but the relentless ticking of the clock would never cease or faulter. I have heard the breakdowns, the tears and sobs shed from every room but never interrupted the mourning of others, I know all to well that sometimes you just need time.

Starting the day off early was never anything new to me. No one could quite prepare for today but it had to be done, it was just the way it was. After I was dressed, I went down to get breakfast and coffee started. Now that many would want it but I needed to keep my hands and mind busy with anything that I could think of.

As I stared out the window my eyes roved over the garden and I admired the red roses. They despite the sorrow were in full bloom. Their perfect blossoms basked in the mornings dawn, not wanting to cut them down but deciding that if nothing else they serve as a reminder of the love and beauty that was lost. Taking up my sheers I pruned the flowers for us to lay on the graves in respect.

Timo walking down the stairs interrupted my wrapping of individual roses. He were closely followed by Giana and Sarah. Each of them taking up a cup of coffee and ignoring the food that was on the bar. Giana was supporting a tearful Sarah, as she sobbed. My heart went out to her for her loss, although her's and Leo's time were brief, the heart still need to heal after a time of bleeding.