If I Die... (Final Ending to Deadly in Love)

Chapter 9

Chapter song: Alone by Justin Bieber
(Justin's pov)
-10am-
So far my morning has been crappy. Christie's not talking to me at all. Why? I've asked her too many times, but she just ignores me or mutters something to herself. After I finished eating breakfast and feeding Drew, I went over and sat beside Christie on the couch.
"Christie, I'm gonna ask you again. What's wrong? If I did anything to hurt you, I'm sorry, but I need you to talk to me, baby"
I put my arm around her, hoping to get an answer.
"I just...don't feel...special when I'm with you anymore.
She mumbled. I know where this is coming from, and I can't let her think like this.
"Was it because of yesterday?"
My voice lowered. She nodded, and I sighed.
"Christie, I told-"
"It doesn't matter to me. Once I saw it, I can't erase it. I'm sorry if I doubt you a lot, but I can't change my mind"
Her voice cracked.
"I'm so sorry"
I hugged her and apologized even though it wasn't my fault. It was Stephanie's fault. She cried in my chest and hugged back.
"You want breakfast, baby?"
I asked. She shook her head. My heart dropped. When she doesn't feel special, and she doesn't want food, that only means one thing...fuck no. Dammit, how could I let something like this slip past me? You know what? Maybe I'm just overthinking. Christie's just not hungry because of all the crying she's doing.
"I love you. Don't forget that"
I dried her face and kissed her. I handed Drew to her and led her to Khalil's apartment. While Christie talked to Kayla, I walked to Khalil.
"Hey"
I greeted him.
"Hey, what's up?"
Khalil responded.
"I've got a lot on my shoulders"
I sighed and sat at the table.
"I'm sure you do. I mean, hell, I would be going crazy if I had a twin brother trying to kill me"
He chuckled, but not out of funniness.
"He almost killed Christie and Drew last night"
I stated in a sigh.
"Shit, how?"
His eyes widened.
"Christie, uhm...she went out, and I guess Jason got a hold of her and Drew. He wanted money, $500,000 to be exact. I gave him the money. He said that next time, he wouldn't want money"
I explained most of it, but I kept the rest personal.
"Damn"
Khalil muttered.
"....Twist was with him"
I muttered in disgust.
"What?"
Khalil looked at me to make sure he was hearing right.
"Twist, Za's brother, was with him. He works with him"
I spoke a bit harsh, because I was pissed.
"Fuck...Does Za know?"
Khalil rubbed his head in frustration.
"No"
I muttered.
"Should we tell him?"
Khalil looked at me.
"I don't know. I mean, he hasn't told me stuff before"
I was talking about the time Za kissed Christie.
"Yea, cos you would murder his ass. Za's not like that"
Khalil stated with a chuckle.
"Ok, let's tell him then"
I stood up and motioned him to follow me. We knocked on Za's door and waited.
"Hey guys, what's up?"
Za answered the door.
"We need to talk, dude"
I motioned him to come outside.
"What is it?"
He sensed to tension between us.
"You know your brother, right?"
That was a stupid-ass question.
"Yea, I know my brother"
Za said it like it was obvious.
"Well-and I'm not saying this because I hate him-he's part of The Mafias"
I spoke out.
"What?"
Za looked at us like we were lying.
"It's true. Twist is part of The Mafias. He was with Jason last night"
Khalil joined in.
"What the fuck? Why?"
Za furrowed his eyebrows.
"I don't know, but he had Christie too"
I added.
"Fuck. So what do we do?"
Za sighed.
"You could call him and try to convince him out of it"
Khalil suggested.
"I guess"
Za sighed again.
"Are you upset?"
Khalil asked with concern.
"Yea...I can't believe he'd do this"
Za shook his head.
"Me neither"
Khalil gave me a look that said not to say anything. I just patted Za's back and headed back to Khalil's. Christie and Kayla were talking. They both waved hello to me, and I waved back. I grabbed my phone and thought of what I'm gonna do to protect my family, Christie and Drew. They will not die like my parents and siblings did. They will not. So far, I've come up with one conclusion: stay indoors and don't go outside alone. My phone went off, and I picked it up and rushed outside. I knew who it was.
"What do you want, Jason?"
I spoke with disgust.
"I just wanted to say that your house is the perfect place for us. There's so much space and the couches are heaven"
Jason sounded amused yet evil.
"What do you want? Just tell me, and I'll give it to you"
I wasn't begging. I just wanted to end this before it gets worse.
"I don't think you can give me the life I deserved, my childhood back. I made them regret sending me away to jail" (Sorry, I don't know what the jail for kids is called, Juvie or something. Idk)
"What?"
My heart sped up.
"You heard me, Justin"
He hissed. My heart dropped and my mouth went dry. I knew who "them" was.
"You...killed my family?"
I tried to keep my voice steady.
"Good answer, Bieber. I helped your friend, Rico"
Jason chuckled.
"Fucking bastard! I will fuck you up! How dare you fucking...ugh! I fucking hate you!"
I shouted and pounded on the wall.
"You should. Your bitch and the baby are next on my list"
He spoke with amusement and venom.
"I swear, if you fucking touch them, I will rip your fucking heart out!"
I threatened angrily.
"We'll see about that"
He chuckled evilly then hung up. I shouted and hit whatever I could.
"Justin! Bro, calm down! What's the matter?!"
Ryan, Khalil, and Za rushed to me and pulled me back.
"Fucking son of a bitch!"
I realized I had teared up. I quickly wiped my eyes then groaned in frustration.
"C'mon, let's go inside. People are looking"
They led me inside. I banged on the table and put my head in my hands.
"What happened?"
Both Christie and Kayla rushed to me.
"We don't know"
One of the guys said.
"Fuck!"
I hissed angrily. He killed his own family! Which was mine too. Who does that?!
"Who kills their own fucking family?"
I finally muttered out.
"He killed his family? But he's your brot-oh shit...That was yours too"
They finally got it.
"He killed them too. Now, he's after..."
I threw my arms at Christie and Drew in frustration.
"He's just threatening yo-"
"No he's not! Can't you see?! He's unstoppable! Have you seen what they've done just to get to me?!"
I banged the table. It was quiet now.
"...I didn't mean to yell"
I muttered and sighed.
"It's ok, bro"
Ryan patted my back.
"I should go. It's getting late"
I stood and put my arm around Christie, who was holding Drew, and I led them back to our apartment below.
(A/N: posting on Wednesday😊 have a great week and don't forget to vote😉)