The End

Chapter 12: Does this mean Goodbye...

3 Weeks Later...

Liv's Point of View 

I have never felt so alone in my life. I have never felt so alone but with so many people reaching out, hanging out, and being surrounded by people I admire or those who are loved ones. After the rape, the killings, the betrayals many women have asked me for guidance and even some want to see me as a motherly figure. 

That's why Madison, Brook, Jake, and I have our own podcast called CDCLK, which stands for Cierra, Daniel, Cole, Lilly, and Kylie as a way to remember them and make sure their names lived on forever. Also to remember the people we miss the most. Kylie's mom Abby isn't mentioned not disrespect her because we thank her for how much she fought for us. 

She got something a bit bigger. She got an entire statue of her outside the police station. There is so much pain but we try to let it go but knowing that Austin is still living and all of those people are gone overpower any joy I have. 

The noises in the background is my tv which is playing the news. The news is covering Austin's trial. They are outside the courthouse which makes me anxious and scared to go. The surrounding news and all of those people asking me questions. A sudden knock on the door snaps me back to reality. 

I find myself looking at Brook who comes in gives me a welcoming smile and then shuts the door behind her. She makes me laugh a little because without saying a word she comes in my room and lays on my bed. After Daniel dying and then finding out about her boyfriend she lives with us. 

"Hey, are you ready for today?" I question as I start to straighten my hair. She sits up and stands next to me to only shake her head no. A single tear slides down her face as we look at each other in the mirror. 

"Liv, I love you, I need to tell you something" she claims resting her head on my shoulder as I put the straightener down and sit on the edge of my bed. 

"What is it?" I ask getting a little frightened of what it could be. The fact she had to reassure how much she loves me makes me feel uneasy. 

"I knew the entire time about Austin and his plot to kill you" she says making my eyes grow wide. I stand up and look at her who is now shaking scared of what I will do or say next. The rage fills me as I reach to slap her but before my hand collides with her face I stop and begin to cry. No more violence, no more heartbreak. 

I take a deep breath and let out these words, "Okay. Your really going to need to explain yourself because my heart can't shatter losing anyone else." She looks at me disappointed and ashamed of herself. 

"He lied. He manipulated me. I am not making excuses because I should of known you never did the things he told me you did" she says now standing up and holding my wrists. 

"Okay, what did he do" I say trying to stay calm. 

"He told me that you engaged on him and when he was drunk you took advantage of him and had sex with him" she claims hugging me. 

"What the hell! You believed him?" I yell and push her off. She looks at me with sad eyes as the tears continue to fall from my eyes. 

"I did, I never helped him at all and I should have said something that's why I am going to turn myself in right now before the trial. I'm sorry." she says as she tries to leave.

I grab her arm, "No it's okay we will figure something out. Austin has screwed us over so much and now its our turn to fuck him over" I claim furious. 

-2 Hours Later-

The trial is pretty much over, the tape of him attacking Madison was played, and now all of his charges are being listed. The judge reads, "You are being charged with first degree murder, you sir killed, Cierra Bliss, Kylie Dean, Detective Abby Dean, Daniel Woods, Lilly Rose, and Cole Mocha...". She is cut off by Austin who begins to let out a loud laugh.

The attention goes to him, "I didn't kill Cierra, she wasn't on the plan, her killer is still out there". Gasps and cries fill the room from everyone in attendance. Questions begin to be shouted as the judge and officers leave with Austin pure shock is expressed on our faces. 

After we exit the courthouse an go to Madison's house we talk about what happened. We are all extremely shaken up and exhausted from the feeling of emptiness we all have felt. "Guys I have news, I need to go away for a little while" Brook says. We let her continue giving her all of our attention. 

"I have decided to head out to California for a while and go find myself, get help, and enjoy myself. After what has happened I need to learn to love myself again" she smiles as we all stand up and hug her. Jake, Madison, and I huddle around her and cover her with the warmth she needs. 

"Does this mean goodbye?" I ask with a tears beginning to fall. 

"Of course not, I will back in a few weeks for school so together we can all kick senior year's ass and have fun!" she yells as we all hug again scared for what's to come. We all laugh and smile happy to have each other. 

I go home and get some rest but when it comes to night my thoughts flood my mind. Who killed Cierra? Was it Jake her boyfriend? Was it Brook who knew about the killings the whole time and just lied? Was it Madison however we would need to find motive? Or was it Austin and he is just trying to continue to fuck with us? 

I really hope it was him because my mind and body cannot go through this again and be able to recover. The truth is I have no idea if I can recover now. The thoughts hurt my head for a week until I gather the strength and courage to go see Austin. 

I dress nice, and wear sandals. As I enter the station and walk to his cell I am sure he can hear the sound of my shoes hitting the cemented floor. I go to the cell and take off my sunglasses. He gets up surprised and grips the bars. "I am quite surprised your the first to see me, how is Brook I love her you know" he claims. 

Some of my heart hurts from that because I am sure he does but he is sick and needs help. I ignore his question, "You killed most of my friends and harassed me but you did rape me so when are you going to pay for that because I hurt everyday and never forget it. There is not a day where I feel no mental or physical pain from it" I say shaking. 

"Your right I did rape you and I am sorry for that but not about what I did after, I messed up and tried to solve my issues, you should be dead all of you should be" he yells with crazy eyes. 

"Fuck you, your not the victim and neither am I, I am a damn survivor" I shout back angry. 

"If that is what you need to tell yourself" he smirks. He grips the bar harder, curiously he asks, "What are you truly doing here". 

"You killed Cierra so stop trying to make us feel bad and scared" I claim with a furious face. 

"Cierra, no I never did kill her. But whoever did kill her I hope they come for you next bitch" he says back cocky. 

I reach my arm in and slap him as hard and impactful as I could. I let out a smile and stick up the middle finger, "Fuck you" I scream and then walk out of the jail with the determination to end this. Who killed Cierra?