Chapter 54 - Final Chapter

LAST EPISODE

Warning

The next episode contains foul language, violent descriptions, offensive dialogues, incitement to hatred and suicidal monologue on the part of the characters used in this part, they were made in order to raise awareness in people. Don't forget that this story only seeks to help and/or persuade the reader, so it should not be taken in any other wrong way.

The mistake I never got! An unexpected farewell, Dom's first murder!

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July 30, 2022

It was a long road that led to the dark places of that mental hospital, where the nurses walked from here to there, caring for their patients. There was one in particular that we know very well.

-Open door 108A.

-Who occupies it?

-He is the zero grade patient, admitted for having murdered his wife, brother and son as more severe crimes, there were others. -explained that man, who entered the interior of room 108A along with his partner. -It is highly dangerous, so be careful.

-Who brought it? -the individual continued investigating.

-They only say that people found him there, it is also said that he gave himself of his own free will, after having fulfilled what his father asked of him. It is a completely crazy and absurd story.

-It's interesting. -he added with some curiosity.

-Don't be fooled, Karim, that's what your problem is about.

That boy, who remained in the shadows, whispering among little things; "I killed her. He told me to do it", the only words he had said since he entered there, he was taken from his room to another, for safety reasons, since he was potentially dangerous for the other patients.

The young man entered the place clearly stating that he had murdered his brother, wife and son. He stated that he had done this for pleasure and had disappeared for long months, which turned into a whole year. Many large-scale murders carried out by himself were known, which he also declared with infernal laughter. He no longer felt love for anyone. Not even by himself.

-I WAS THE ONE WHO KILLED HER! HE TOLD ME TO DO IT! I AM A MURDERER! - he shouted, panicking completely. Those present were greatly shocked by his incredible strength. -I'M FREE NOW! Right dad?! -the voice of the incapacitated man faded a lot when he said that last thing. -I was able to make dad happy... I did it. Daddy smiled at the end... - he continued talking, lost in his uncertain world.

This man never saw the light again, he had allowed himself to be completely blinded in his dark world. That man had disappeared forever. At barely twenty-three years old... he had lost his sanity, and nothing and no one would escape that guilt, because no one was left to save him.

-Dad loves me and I must make him happy. Your smile depends on me. I do not regret anything. Everything is to make dad happy... Dad loves me and I must make him happy. Your smile depends on me.

That boy was me... Dominick.

I had already lost the battle... do you remember?

Then...

How do you think it all ended?

Emily.

-Your father and I had a son, whom I named Hanler. - He explained to me, still unable to recreate in my head anything that was happening to me.

Everything was very sudden. My world was going to hell. My best friend, who was my cousin, had committed suicide because she couldn't stand the pain. My father committed suicide because we were not brave enough to face him.

I was trying to organize the situations: my family was completely destroyed and I didn't want to be part of anyone inside here. I wanted to be free, but not be the only descendant of my family alive in the whole world.

I had found out that my father had a son with this lady, who I found as shocked as I was by what happened. My dad died under the influence of alcohol, he committed suicide after a strong and incredible encounter with us after so many years.

We were too cowardly to face him and understand that he was saying goodbye.

It made me really want to meet my brother, it surprises me a lot and apart from that at some point in my life I thought I was better with a brother. Nadia met dad in Colombia approximately fifteen years ago, as she tells me, my father left because he was literally on work tours, she never thought she would get pregnant, but she never managed to have contact with him again.

My head was in complete chaos, I tried to calm down to check that it was actually happening to me. And it was very real. That was my truth. My world hidden in shadows.

-Before he committed suicide, he appeared at my house with a face of horrible sorrow and desolation. - she commented, while observing everything that was happening around me almost lost. They took my father's body and I was the only one here to look at it. -I was about to hurt myself because I couldn't bear to have discovered all the pain my son went through. And I could only blame him, and that makes me feel terrible.

-I... - I tried to speak, but I couldn't. It was impossible for me. I wanted it not to affect me but somehow something inside me fell into the void. I felt myself descending quickly towards some place that was consuming me.

-Let's go to Hanler's house, I guess seeing him will make you feel better, right? - She spoke, probably trying to help me.

I agreed and went with her to where she told me. We were walking, it was close. The image of my dead father did not disappear from my eyes. It was a horrible feeling. And a guilt that I will surely never be able to sustain.

When I got to his son's house, I thought it would be the same as his. In the middle of the entrance, he spoke again. -It's Hanler's boyfriend's house, he lives here.

It shocked me for a second. I imagined it in a thousand ways, but it caught my attention to meet him. -Erik! -he called, after knocking on the door several times.

The boy came out, he was very handsome. -Nadia, hello. How are you? What's happening? -He greeted, gave me a quick look and suddenly felt out of place. He seemed nice.

-Hello, Emily. -I introduced myself, leaving a kiss on his cheek.

-Nice to meet you, Erik.

-I'm glad you're getting to know each other... Is Hanler here? - she said, she seemed calm and impatient. A strange mixture that I didn't know how easily I noticed.

-Erik is in the clinic... He went out while he was studying. It must be there, because of Mia.

Nadia seemed upset at the moment, I felt that way. -Have you continued talking to your father? -She continued, to avoid the fact that I noticed she was upset.

-Yes! In a few months he will come and I want to see him stabilized! - he expressed, with a proud tone in his words, he seemed happy after saying it.

-I hope so. He is quite a fighter. - she said, as a conclusion to the conversation. He turned around and looked at me. -Let's go to the clinic, everyone will be there.

That was where an incredible and unexpected proposal began. An incredible and emotional meeting. Upon passing through that door, under that wonderful sun that surrounded the entire city of Valencia, it indicated a new dawn, a new order of things, as if everything bad that had been happening disappeared by walking into the hallways of the clinic.

Seeing Dom, I was very surprised and went to him. I was very happy to see Veronica again. She and I hit it off in the past, Ethan, Dominick's best friend was here. There were still many things I didn't know. But I wanted to venture to discover it together with him.

Adam.

I still think it's very rare to notice that everything is taking a correct order. As if everything was already solving itself almost by itself. I couldn't admit that Dom was saying those words that touched my heart and surely more than one of us.

I kept thinking that his Russian words worried me too much. Because I had never heard of him. It made me panic to think of something worse that was possibly happening with him.

We all went on to talk to Mia, who couldn't take off that happy face. Dominick laughed out loud while talking to Ethan, Veronica accompanied them, next to me was Hanler, who also laughed at the witticisms of Mia and Harry, who had incredible chemistry.

Damn, this peace felt really good.

-Hey man, this feels good, you know? It had been a while since I had laughed at true happiness.

I let out a funny giggle. -I love seeing so much peace, it relaxes me.

That incredible peace was collapsed by the presence of a police officer who greeted. Capturing everyone's attention, putting aside my sincerity with Hanler, since I didn't want to worry him. -good afternoon, young people.

We all greeted politely. -Adam, can you come here please? We need to talk to you. - That moment made me very worried, but I had nothing to hide, so I accompanied him.

Being alone, the officer told me seriously. -We found a boy belonging to the anti-gay gang. He is one of the only survivors. His name is Marco, he is in our custody.

-And what does that have to do with me? -I inquired with annoyance. He maybe realized it.

-He says things that maybe you do understand.

He caught my attention completely and I decided to accompany him, because first of all, that boy, I don't remember seeing him and two, was trying to eliminate that horrible moment in my life. After telling Dominick that he would be back in a while, we left that place that had become a small paradise.

Police Commissioner of Valencia-Exposió

Here I was, a little nervous, but only that. Encouraged by the curiosity to know what is happening.

-Ouvre la porte - the policeman spoke after arriving. He maintained funeral silence the entire way, it was strange.

Being inside, it was a kind of room to make statements to the accused. The place was disturbing, there were uniformed officers everywhere. I observed those present in a limited way and followed the police officer. -My name is Alessandro Inkov, I am the detective in charge of the investigation of Devil, the organization that is dedicated to eradicating people and doing the disturbing things that you already know. We found Marco, one of its members. He participated in several criminal acts.

I kept silent to hear him, he kept talking. -We were finding the whereabouts of his parents, but apparently, since he was a child he has lived alone. Nobody talks about this since they don't know his situation.

-An anti-gay gang when the goal is to turn it into them? That's monstrous. -I expressed my comment heavily, remembering part of the terror experienced in that place.

-That's right. This place has been investigated for many years, for reasons of laws that surpass even us, since going against them could unleash chaos throughout Spain. -he continued. -Russia has acquired the rights to this place for more than 40 years and, when wanting to inspect it, something always came up. Someone intervened with greater power.

-And being in their own country, couldn't they stop it?

-The order that was sent to us was strict, skipping them would cause a war. And we didn't want to expose them. To nobody.

-Many people have died anyway. It is a horrible catastrophe.

-War has basically been declared on Russia with what we have done. We destroyed its most important base in Spain, since there are many of them. And we are under investigation.

-I need to see the boy.

-Okay.

We went to the room where Marco was. The boy's gaze was lost and his eyes were wide open. He looked like a crazed maniac. -IS ALIVE! HE'S ALIVE! Ha ha ha! - he suddenly shouted, laughing mockingly. -Did you think finishing him off would be so easy? That man is god!

That face of frustration and a lot of accumulated dementia seemed like demonic possessions, - God is alive! - he shouted over and over again.

-What does the boy say? -I asked already nervous.

-I thought you could tell us. - the officer answered immediately. -I don't think it refers to a real deity, it refers to someone existing. A man.

The boy looked at me, frightening me with fright, and laughed. After analyzing me for a few seconds, he looked as if he saw his plan in me. -It's you... The origin of everything... - he turned his gaze, his drool running towards his chin. In fact, he had gone crazy. -We tried in every possible way to awaken your instinct... We wanted to see you kill again. Our god feels very disappointed.

-What...? Who... who is your god? -I asked between nerves.

-Don't you know, perfect project? Ricardo... your father... IS ALIVE! ALIVE! HA HA HA! - His words felt real and out of madness. It was like they were aimed at... -It's all part of their plan. Your creation was his most perfect plan. He will live forever. Because God does not die.

They were addressed to Dominick. What did you mean by "perfect project"?

-God's favorite will soon awaken and rule over us. - he finished, before I left that place that scared me so much.

The boy I don't remember from that day. The same one who was part of the entire storm experienced... the same one who was now dying and waiting for the awakening of his god. Something illogical... but for some reason an inner thorn was eating away at me.

Is my dad alive? Who was he referring to?

-I don't want that boy to see the light anymore. It was part of the nightmare that surrounded my family and that of many of us. -I asked the detective, who was accompanying me on the way out.

-Okay. And do you know anything about what he says? Could it be taken as a threat?

Not even I knew. I sensed well the evil caused by something close and that seemed dangerous to me. But I decided to get it out of my head. -I don't think so, he's just saying pure nonsense.

Why did you feel this fear?

No. It wasn't fear. It was more insignificant, but it was something, something that began to grow slowly. There are things I still don't know, the story of my past is still not entirely clear. How many secrets are hidden within it and how dangerous are they?

The policeman brought me back to reality with his worrying voice. That one «He's alive» of that boy continued to haunt my head. I remember with exact clarity having killed him. It wasn't a fantasy, it wasn't a double. He was my father in the flesh.

-What was that boy's name? -I felt curious, not knowing why.

-Student at the institute, belonging to the anti-gay gang created by lawyer Ricardo, murdering for many years. His name is Marco, seventeen years old, Valencian.

-Thank you for the detailed information. I need to be kept up to date with everything.

-Of course. I like your potential, I think he will be a great detective if he sets his mind to it. -he alleged with a smile.

Detective? That makes a lot of sense. The way I am and behave in situations has reasonable logic. I only returned a smile and went back into the clinic, where I got the surprise of my life. There was Dom, talking to Emily, who was apparently receiving a proposal that had left her stunned. -That's why I want to ask you to be my wife. -Was the only words I heard. I was too surprised.

Those words he said before...

«Today my last adventure begins, I want to start a life together with the girl I love»

I couldn't help but run when I heard that, throw myself on him and hug them. Everything had started to improve. I cleared my absurd thoughts and focused on the now, the today, what that was meaning. There was laughter everywhere, it was the perfect setting to release those wonderful things that we had been saving for so long.

Nadia was here, she smiled like everyone else. I swore that day, July 22, 2017, was the happiest of my life. Because that day I finally managed to have the peace I always wanted.

-Summarize everything, I want to know. -I said amused. Everyone laughed at my childish attitude.

«Mom, do you see that? We are achieving it... this is for you.»

When Ethan began to express himself, added to total pride in the current situations, Dominick involuntarily interrupted saying some meaningless things. -I have to go look for him... I can't hate him like he says.

That olive green tone in his eyes was completely disappearing, it was like seeing someone else before us. Not even Emily could stop him. -Not being able to understand it is what makes me love it.

He sighed at Dom's departure, who left me very worried. After impressive and precious things that happened that day, the days ran like river water towards a cliff.

Dom was achieving his dreams with the help of all of us. Although I disappeared from home a lot, and I couldn't stop worrying, I began to adapt to this new him.

It was already July 30, tomorrow would be his birthday. Tomorrow would be 19 years of struggle in his life. He wanted it to become something special for him and those who made up his world. All of us.

Ethan.

I wouldn't change this happiness of the moment for anyone. Dominick and I talked about the happiest moments we experienced when we were younger, Verónica accompanied us and laughed with us. We were very naughty and just remembering it brought us nostalgia.

-I can't believe this is really happening.

Dominick put his arm around the back of my neck and brought me closer to him. He gave me back and dispelled my doubts. All I needed was my friend back, without him, I couldn't have laughed again. My sister has woken up and everything is starting to go in the right direction.

-I'm glad you didn't leave him alone, Veronica. - Dom spoke to her, to which she smiled and hugged him again.

-The truth is I'm very glad that they have reconciled. I notice a clear difference between Ethan from a day ago to now. It fills me with satisfaction that everything is being resolved.

-Yes. I also didn't think I could return a word to you one day. But I understood that all this was in vain. - he explained, very calmly. - I understood that what is valuable are those memories that were obtained while we were together and that due to understood evils, what was so beautiful will not be destroyed.

Without realizing it, Emily was here and I was very surprised. Her eyes were swollen but she was the same beauty as always. Seeing Dom, she ran to him and hugged him. He started crying and explained about his father, apparently he had committed suicide. Another lady came with her, he greeted her anyway and introduced her to me. It was Nadia, who had been his father's current wife.

In a kind of summary I learned little by little about everything that happened since the beginning of time. It destroyed me to know that, since I was there for most of everything and I couldn't support it.

Dom had been abused by his father, who was a murderer and a demon in society. They were incredible statements that I would never have expected, her father's evil reached even my sister, leaving her in this state.

-Emily... I want to talk to you about something very important. -Dom spoke, a little seriously. It was interesting. -I know that since I was born I have been a terrible boy at everything, mental problems, degradations of the same type, traumas and many other things that I know that a normal girl would not tolerate. And I need you to know that I am very grateful that you want to walk this path with me. I'm too happy to know that you feel the same way I do about you. -he expressed, calmly. He took her hands and brought them to his chest. We all stayed observing that, we imagined something about it. -I know I'm barely an eighteen-year-old kid, but with everything I've experienced, my head exceeds those limits you imagine. And I want you to know that I want to receive help, to form a life with you. I want you to be my wife and have many children with you. -she was completely shocked by everything he said.

-Sun... this is...

-I'm too sorry for what happened to your father. We both go through similar situations, which is why I feel so compatible with you. I feel the connection of our souls run through our entire being, I feel the peace I need to be by your side, I need you to be able to be well, to be able to feel free, Emily. That's why I want to ask you to be my wife. -The girl was completely shocked and tears could be seen in her eyes. Veronica was clinging to me, delighted with what she was seeing happen. Mia, Harry, Hanler and everyone else were stunned. At the same moment Adam arrived again, who appreciated the scene.

We were all waiting for her response and she, holding back her tears, nodded, kissing him. We all screamed with the joy and nostalgia that that beautiful Yam moment inspired in us. Dom even though he was in that state, he was able to look better than any of us in the room. That motivated me to stop whining and stop feeling like that, shit, useless.

What happened to my sister in childhood marked her and me forever. I think we won't have justice, because I'm already bored of waiting for it. Maybe Mia thinks the same, I'm tired of waiting, but it doesn't take away the guilt of not being able to do anything more than what I was told.

-Summarize everything, I want to know. -Adam said, laughing. We all enjoyed that childish attitude. We congratulate Dominick with great pride and love, the one who withdrew from among us, making it clear to us that he was going after someone. I felt calm because I knew nothing crazy would happen.

But then... many minutes later, -I love everything that is happening to us. I needed it. - I commented to Verónica who was with me. She was very happy for everyone, it had undoubtedly been one of the best days of our lives, without bandages, without trapped souls.

-Dominick has been very brave, and look - he pointed at Emily, who was approaching Hanler, apparently that they were brothers is true. -One more super nice meeting. I really love it. I have never been as happy as today. Everything is being organized. I would love for our paths to also organize and come together more than they already are.

That left me thinking a lot, what were those words? I wanted the same thing, what happened to Dom and Emily? The moment of peace stopped, Mia screamed in a horrifying manner. It stirred everything inside me, capturing the attention of everyone, who quickly went towards it. That high-pitched voice, like a girl who had seen the ghost in her room, that scream that caused fear in whoever heard it.

That scream that reminded me of Mia many years ago in that sinister place. -I... I... -I heard the lament in his words. His face was in complete shock.

-Mia, please, calm down. Please. - said Harry, trying to stop her. But it was useless, her attention was directed towards me who got as close as possible when I noticed her so bad.

-Little brother... tell me it's not true. - He spoke with bewilderment, I didn't understand what they were referring to, I looked at Harry without catching the signs. She had discovered it, what had made me cry.

-What thing? What happened?

-It's true that... I won't be able to have children?

She sounded so destroyed when she said that...

Shit.

-Mia... - It made me angry that I couldn't express anything in the face of such a truth. I don't know why he had told her, or who it had been, but it wasn't the time to ruin it like that. She didn't deserve to know now, not in this moment of peace. I gained courage, although almost all the words stuck from now on, she seemed frustrated, overwhelmed and highly upset. -I'm sorry, sorella.

She burst into tears abruptly, some point of her stability had touched her. And I didn't know what else to do but just hug her. Clearly angry because it was more than clear that now was not the time. -You didn't need to know right now. You are very delicate and no-

-Harry told me. -he confessed firmly, still through tears. I gave her a murderous look, Mia forced me to look at her. -But I forced him. I'd be mad if I didn't, just...

-I understand, you thought it was a lie.

-I won't be able to be a mother, do you realize?

Those words... -Now that I had thought about starting a life with Harry. I don't want to be a stone in your way... I don't want to be-

-Hey, cal-matu. I'm not going to leave, I'll stay with you for who you are, I'll stay with you because the simple fact that you are there pleases everything you say, it's family. -He approached her and she could still cry. He was serious. -I fell in love with you because of who you are, we'll think about that later. Yeah? If I told you it was because I was already clear that I wanted to be with you. If I told you I wouldn't have declared my love for you. If I didn't want to say it, it's because I didn't want to hurt you.

-Harry... I don't want you to live trapped in the world with a girl who won't even be able to give you a child. Think about it. Since you saw that we met, I have only brought misfortunes for you.

-Mia, I asked you to help me with Dom, I got you into all that. - he interrupted, and watching how he said it, he felt very bad about himself. -That's why I don't want you to worry about your medical condition. You can get out of this. I want to be here with you to see you grow, to see you strengthen with me. I don't want to see you cry anymore, I'll take care of it. I promise you. OK?

He was truly in love with her. And I was happy that someone felt that way about my sister. Someone finally wanted to protect her. And I felt guilty about what happened, so I understood that it was normal to feel guilty and feel bad about yourself. Even if I didn't fully assimilate it, at that moment, I could understand it.

We decided to leave them alone as they asked us, this was their afternoon, their day, like everyone else's. Verónica and I talked about how incredible it was that everything was getting better.

Dom arrived late that day, again expressing the passion that brought him closer to his loved ones. He had given the date he would join Emily at a wedding. It seemed like everything would go from good to better. It felt very unreal. But it was happening. Mia was already out of the hospital, we were all resting at Dom's house, where Verónica and I had stayed equally.

She and Emily made an excellent duo, they became very good friends, they didn't separate from each other.

Although Dominick was busy with his wedding things, which would come very soon, he would disappear from time to time and just come back. I wanted to ask, but I didn't feel completely free yet.

His brother was his clear replacement, who was having a great time with everyone who was happening non-stop, which was still good things. I also got a little closer to his brother, it was wonderful to see how together, motivated and smiling, we helped the boy who had united each of us.

The same one who was believed that he could never achieve something like that. This was Dom, this was his end, the one he deserved. Dominick, being what he is, managed to make us all think about ourselves, about not letting ourselves fall because of what is happening around us.

This was him.

A wonderful being.

Hanler.

In the short time we were in that room, too many things happened that restored my spirits. Seeing how everything was recreated little by little helped me think about myself, how everything also worked in my favor, my life was finally being organized with a boy with whom I truly fell in love. They made it clear to me that I had friends around me, it made me understand that not everything was always bad.

I could find the light on my path full of darkness. That light that I couldn't see for so many years was as incredible as everyone was with the right person, as if destiny forced us to stay with that someone because it knows it will do us good.

A happy ending, who would have thought?

Dom had asked to marry Emily. Finally Mia had woken up. Dominick finally saw his great courage. I could understand many things. Knowing my sister, knowing what always existed and what made me so happy.

-Hello. -the girl approached, nervous in her speech.

-Hello, is everything okay? -I greeted kindly. Nadia, my mom came with her and I left her a hug. -are you better? Adam told me that you...

-Yes, son. I'm fine. More than I should. -He looked at the girl and took me by the hands. They seemed trembling. -I want you to meet this girl. And your story with her.

Words that I did not understand at the time, but when Mom spoke to me, my eyes filled with tears and they relived for many years that secret life of mine that I never knew. The girl, Emily and I, blood brothers on my father's side, gave each other a warm hug that brought so much lost happiness back to life.

I never imagined having an older sister, she made me very happy and I couldn't help but appreciate her beauty. Mom cried with happiness and thanked God for seeing us united. For having managed to make me smile.

I told him about myself, and about the good things that had happened to me in life, which were few. And she was one of those cute things that they didn't want to happen.

Live the wonderful experience of getting to know the people who support me more closely. That they won't leave me alone. Even if they later make their life, like me I will start mine together with Erik. We were all growing, evolving in our worlds, trying to overcome what had made us vulnerable.

-Everything works for good, see? - Emily expressed, after spending a long afternoon talking, after what happened with Mia, which in the end was a very intense moment. -You will be the mother I never had, you will be the brother I always wanted. - he told us nervously in his words. He held our hands both, and before long his eyes were completely filled with tears. -It doesn't matter that I just met you... I want at least you who went through terrible things like me, to whom I feel that humanity that I didn't see much in my royal family.

-My girl... enough. Don't cry. -my mother consoled him.

-Even though our father has died. And I don't know anything about my family anymore. I want to start from scratch and create new and beautiful memories with you. I always needed this, peace, happiness and smiling freely.

And yes, I had found out today that the man who left here a few hours ago, before dawn completely, was already dead. Feel guilt? Yes, it was terrible. But I'm sure it was my right to have treated him like that, I deserved it, even if that makes me a worse person, or better, I don't know.

I just wanted to be free.

And he had achieved it.

That day ended with good news that I brought to Erik and he got too excited. Too many nice things happened that day and every detail turned it into a day that marked a before and after. A very interesting day for everyone, where tears and laughter made up it.

Together we help Dom get ahead, with his idea of procreating his future with our help. Aside from helping him, it motivated us to think about what was to come.

Later. In what was coming.

It filled me with internal emotion. Emily had met Erik, they saw each other more often because Erik also helped me with the preparations for the wonderful wedding that was getting closer every day.

On October 3rd, it was my birthday.

I wanted for the first time to celebrate it feeling real happiness.

"What would I do without your smart mouth drawing me in and you kicking me out. I got my head spinning. No kidding, I can't pin you down. What's going on in that beautiful mind. I'm on your magical mystery ride. And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me. But I'll be alright. -Erik began to sing, hugging me by the abdomen. I was standing in the middle of the living room, alone at home, incredibly calm.

"My head's underwater but I'm breathing fine. You're crazy and I'm out of my mind" - I continued. I was singing "All of me" by John Legend.

We both sing in sync. "Because all of me. Loves all of you. Love your curves and all your edges. All your perfect imperfections. Give your all to me. I'll give my all to you. You're my end and my beginning. Even when I lose I'm winning. Because I give you all of me. And you give me all of you."

Whenever he felt very calm, he was at peace. He sang, and transmitted his peace throughout the house, throughout everything in me.

-I love you, lovebird. - he whispered against my ear.

-I love you too, my king.

We moved from side to side slowly in the room. Feeling the embracing heat of our bodies. I was finally happy, and I didn't believe it.

"All of me. Loves all of you. Love your curves and all your edges All your perfect imperfections. Give your all to me. I'll give my all to you. You're my end and my beginning. Even when I lose I'm winning. Because I give you all of me. And you give me all of you. I give you all of me. And you give me all of you."-We continued singing slowly, it had been a beautiful gesture.

I love you, Erik. Since you don't have an idea.

Mine.

Dominick finally looked good. The insecurity it generated was no longer felt. How did it evolve so soon in such a short time?

He didn't know everything, but he would soon discover it. He was happy, and he wouldn't change that emotional moment for anything. Harry was by my side, although everything was happening very quickly, I felt like I needed to do it much sooner, being locked up there made us strong, capable and indestructible.

-It makes me so happy to see you happy, wake up. I love seeing you wake up and smile. -he expressed. His Spanish was so chewed that it was even laughable. I loved it because it was very tender, seeing him get frustrated for not saying a word well.

-I fell in love with you doing this for me. It's the most beautiful thing they've done for me since I broke up with my lying boyfriend.

He felt confused and lowered his eyebrows. -of lies?

-Someone who is there, but only that. There is no progress in anything, being there to burn the desire. Only that.

He nodded like a little boy, I would be in charge of being the one who ended up teaching him Spanish. I am very interested in architecture, I fell in love with translation for the love of Harry, I know that together we will achieve many things.

-Can you imagine a little one of us walking around? - I blurted out, imagining the best of predictions. A beautiful little girl, bilingual and with a unique smile, who identifies us both in our struggles. The shine in his eyes disappeared, that attitude made me very curious. He moved to the other side and moved his hands away from me. I grabbed his hands again and she was all serious, firm, I told him. -why do you react like that? What do you know that I don't know?

-I've... so-sorry baby... I don't want-

-Harry. Talk to me. What's happening? Is there a problem with that? Don't you want to?

I thought about it all, literally. His sudden attitude made me nervous. -It is not... That's not the problem okay?

-Suppose you said it's not the problem... -he nodded. -So what is it?

He let out a heavy sigh, after feeling my light squeeze on his hands.

-You don't-you... Fuck, you can't have children.

And I estimated my fall. From a skyscraper without a parachute, without salvation. I felt that terrible pain fall squarely on me. He stopped me dead. Leaving me completely stunned. -What...?

The truth is I even expected that he didn't want to. And I would understand. Then I screamed, I didn't know exactly why, but I was afraid that I couldn't form all my dreams anymore, I was afraid that Harry would be disappointed by that. Fear that he wouldn't love me anymore and that as soon as he got bored of me, he would walk away. 

Everyone went into the room, they were completely waiting to find out what had happened. That's where I told Ethan what happened. Where Harry said clearly that he loved me, my insecurities, my imperfections.

I believed him because since he arrived everything was very beautiful... and he inspired confidence in me. Something that no one had ever managed to bring out in me.

Is this falling in love blindly?

I hope I'm not wrong. And even if I'm wrong, I'm going to enjoy every minute with it, because it makes me feel safe.

Although I was completely devastated to know this, I felt safe, at peace, the kind that he transmitted and comforted me. At the moment I calmed down, but I didn't stop thinking about it.

-Where is Dominick? - I asked him when I didn't see him in the room.

-An unforeseen event arose. Believe. - responded Adam, who was still perhaps thinking about "where he was", - he will surely return at any moment.

More things happened that same day. Dominick returned and with just his presence, he dazzled everyone there, he had become a totally special boy. As the days went by, I left that clinic and without a word, together with Harry, we helped Dominick fulfill his dreams.

Emily, Veronica and I had gotten along to prepare everything. Making them feel the most unique on that day was our main concern. But it was coming, tomorrow was Dominick's birthday. I had never spent it with him, he was always my brother.

I would have this beautiful joy of celebrating it all together...

Nadia.

The place was surrounded by people who together connected in some way to what we already know. I understood that trying to hurt myself would not solve what has already been done. It would only create more emptiness and more pain.

If I think about it, I admit I wanted the easy way out. A mere stupidity, I wasn't thinking about my son, how much he still needed me, what I would leave behind if I committed suicide.

Now I had a new responsibility, even if it took care of itself, it was Emily, she herself had clarified that she felt good being by my side and that of her brother, and that in truth, we were complete strangers at this moment, she felt the strong connection and that familiarity with everything that surrounded this room.

A very beautiful afternoon.

An afternoon that I definitely didn't want to end in an eternity.

The afternoon passed quickly, it had been a truly wonderful day, we all connected with the little one around us. Dom arrived, already late that day. He looked really more mature. Even the way of walking and talking. It was very motivating, since everything that "was a nightmare" was shaped little by little, even for him.

We all grew throughout this entire tragedy.

We all change, whether for better... or worse.

But we changed, because it was time.

I will also do my part in all this, and I will stop acting so childish and I will assume responsibilities that I never had. The time has come. That day ended up bringing smiles to all of us. They were marked inside us, perhaps forever.

I became part of the whole plot to help with the preparations that Dom's wedding entailed, perhaps I was not old enough to accept so much responsibility in their lives, but everything they had been through until today had turned them into reasonable people, into responsible and mature.

We had all had a part of it.

Tomorrow would be Dominick's birthday, we and his brother, Ethan and Emily planned a surprise. And news that she had to give them.

How much did we learn along this path?

To trust those who are always there? To be more attentive, to not let yourself be trampled? The details of each of us, of what we experienced, were too beautiful. Because we deserved a reward for our fight, and I'm glad my loved ones were there.

Erik.

Trying to communicate with Dad had become completely useless. It had been several days since I had spoken to him. He always smiled very big when he heard that he was recovering, that he was already managing to get out of his addiction. Dad was a strong man, always has been.

That's what made me happiest. Imagine him coming through the door, like a new, renewed man. A man who inspires me more than he has inspired me until now.

Because of him I am studying hard, because I don't want his smile to disappear. He deserves everything good that happens to him. When I grow up I want to be half as kind as him.

A ray of hope crossed my eyes. I couldn't wait for everything to finally turn into something good. It was almost time for my final tests. I had to give everything there, for dad, for Hanler, for me, my dreams, my future.

Thank you dad, for motivating me to be better.

Thank you Hanler for helping me on my path.

Come on Erik. You have people to fight for and make proud, you can do it.

Hanler came back at night that day, he updated me on everything. I cried from the joy of hearing Dom get better and better. I won't help but deny that he became someone very important to me. At the time, dad was happy with him, even though he didn't know the reason for his end in the relationship.

It reminded me of dad. It reminded me that I longed for that moment too. I would have liked to spend it there, with everyone. Hanler had become too important to me. I even needed it to make dinner.

We were no longer this kind of couple who fights in the middle of a relationship. We didn't want to ruin it, that's why everyone did their part to handle it well. That all couples fight at some point?

I know. But now is not the time for mine. It was still very early and I wanted to take advantage of the wonders of feeling completely in love with someone. Without anything or anyone coming between us.

I hope that when dad arrives, he will be very happy for what I am achieving... thanks to him. For inspiring me.

Harry.

After several events occurred that afternoon, we all stayed talking about our futures. About what was to come, about that light that we saw so close and so bright. It looked like that light...

That light that showed us the new beginning.

That light that indicated the exit from our nightmares. It was a very significant light.

Mia didn't let go of me at any time. I was very happy that I was by her side, I was also too happy, I felt like my whole being wanted to fly out of my hand with her, I felt too big to cover all my clothes.

She motivated me to learn Spanish, and I know very well that it would be one of the many wonderful and beautiful things that we would achieve together along the entire path that our relationship had in store for us.

That July 22, at 6:34 p.m., Dominick appeared among us again, he was so motivated that he moved me a lot. -I'm back, I already have everything psyched up. - He spoke with a big smile, after leaving a kiss on Mia's forehead.

-where are you taking us so full of energy? - his brother added, smiling the same.

-Listen... Come closer. -Everyone moved like children when you gave them an order. It was very fun. Mia squeezed my hand and I looked into his eyes. She looked at me smiling, and turned her gaze to Dom. -Emily, come here. - He called her, approached her, they kissed for a few seconds and finally spoke, - I want us to get married at the end of next month. August 31. I want to bond with you because I feel like it's taken me forever to have you, and I feel like everything that's happening is for the best. And I want to take advantage of it.

She jumped in screams, saying yes many times. They kissed, it was a very nice moment. We all screamed with joy when we saw them. They were the ones who suffered the most throughout this history. They deserved this and more.

-You, everyone, are going to help me with the preparations. Don't leave me alone, I don't know anything about this.

We all laughed at that.

And so that day ended.

Several days later Mia was discharged and we began to help Dom as soon as possible, it was already July 30, we were all more than happy about everything that was still happening.

Until we found out that Veronica and Ethan decided to get married the same day as Dominick. Double wedding? Wow yes.

Everything was too happy to be real.

Together we organized a surprise party for Dom, he deserved it. Tomorrow was his birthday. A warrior in life.

I knew what surprise Emily would give him. It even made me happier. It was getting closer and closer until the clock struck twelve. Dom came home ten minutes before midnight, he was busy with something that has been going on for days. He said he had a friend to go see, he just always told us that.

And who better than him to help those who needed it?

We all screamed, surprising him, he didn't expect to see us all there, so eagerly awaiting his birthday. Emily jumped on him and hugged him, congratulating him.

We passed one by one, and his smile did not leave his face that night. We all gave a word of comfort to him, who had given us back hope of living well. That no matter how many storms there are, you have to be strong and endure it. In the end, the light always comes out.



July 31. 01:44 • The night we met

-Today is finally your birthday, Dom. - Adam began to speak, with a glass of wine in his hand. -It makes me very happy to be able to enjoy this day with you. And I am very grateful for everything you have achieved in us, even if you don't believe it. -He remained silent but did not stop seeing him with that pride, and immense desire to cry. -Dom, you made me want to stay alive. Because when I saw mom dead that day I felt like I had no reason to live or continue. Because I didn't know what I would do with you... Heh, I barely know how to take care of myself, mind you. But thanks to you, to your beautiful heart, that desire did not disappear, I wanted to continue here. To see you happy as you are now, to see you fulfill your dreams, to see how you manage to make so many people happy. And show dad how wrong he was about you. You are my best warrior, brother. And thank you for everything you have motivated in me, you are great. Don't forget this. -When he saw Dominick, he was crying, and went to his brother, both of them holding on in a nice hug.

Adam was right, Dominick indirectly got us all to stand up, to help him, we broke down the barriers that prevented us from moving forward so we could do something that would keep him alive. Dom was not useless, as his father said so much, he never was, only he had the wrong father who could never see the wonder of his son.

-Dom, you gave me back the hope of believing in people. In that good people do exist, they are just in places they shouldn't. You are such a pure soul full of blessing that right now I thank God for having crossed your path. You are unique, my king. Never forget. - Mia expressed herself, when the brothers were still hugging. Dominick was still crying and the moment was only getting more and more wonderful.

-I don't regret having bumped into you, who they said was a stone ended up being a propellant. And thanks to you for opening my eyes to how bad or good the world can be. I saw both parts, before you, after you. And I thank you for allowing me to accompany me once again on your journey, I admire you very much.

-Thanks to you, for making my world a paradise when I was going through hell. - he responded, his voice a mess from crying. They hugged each other too, and Dom burst into tears.

Dominick... No one could take away your hope for a better tomorrow, no one. Never stop smiling, because there are people who hurt you, because it bothers them to see you happy and because they would kill to get that smile off your face. Because the obstacles that life put in your way only made you stronger.

You are to be admired.

In the end everything shines. No matter how dark it is.

-Dom, it's my turn to express myself. - Emily began, without moving away from him. Dominick couldn't get that beautiful smile off his face. -When I met you, I remember it very clearly... I simply wanted to know where the English room was and I noticed very clearly that you got nervous. It made me very tender because of how childish and innocent you have always been... As time went by, I noticed that I needed to know you, get closer to you, understand you and make you understand that you were what I needed. Many times I used to make mistakes about choosing someone I really love. That's what Mariza was for, waiting for God to keep her sheltered there in heaven... but when you came in, everything changed. Now I can finally say that I found my family, which is here, with you, my brother and with those who really want me to be in their lives. And I want to stay in yours... That's why I said yes to being your wife for the rest of my life. And the mother of the son I carry in my womb.

Many of those present were more than stunned. Dominick processed it for a few seconds and looked at her. -what did you just say?

-I'm pregnant with you, Dom. You're going to be a dad! - he shouted at the end.

We all howled with excitement, he was paralyzed and after a few seconds, he was also jumping for joy. He carried her and kissed her repeatedly.

We all congratulate him.

Dom was growing up, he was becoming someone to admire. He would soon become a father and marry the girl he always loved.

-Thank you for all this wonderful surprise. Thank you for every detail you took the time to put together for me. Just thank you, damn it. -He got nostalgic and soon cried again. -I love you guys, never forget this. They are the best thing that has happened to me.

Then we realized all the wonders that such a wonderful moment would bring, which was the wedding day.

The days passed quickly and we were getting closer and closer to that beautiful moment, Dom and Emily in a double wedding with their best friend. Everything would happen that day on the most beautiful beach in Valencia, Benidorm.

A completely magical afternoon. The flashes of the sun fell illuminating the beach that looked increasingly beautiful. Just admiring the beautiful landscape that captivated everyone.

The wedding day had finally arrived.

On Thursday, August 31, 2017.

Dominick • The pioneers



It's my turn. Time to finally know what kind of monster I am. Everything that started five years ago... before my birthday. When I woke up that day, after having been with Emily, that's when I started to remember everything.

My father was a very aggressive man, he got angry if things didn't go the way he wanted them. When I was just a child he began to forcibly educate me, something he said was like my inheritance. It was a simple method, he had to learn a language and different ways of cutting meat, eating it and drinking blood. At first it was animal, raw. I told my father in many ways that I didn't like everything he did, but he always put me down by telling me that I was useless...

Just to serve him.

When I was little, he made it clear to me that he wanted me to be like him. That way he wouldn't be despised in society, he always said that I was his favorite little son, and that I would one day fulfill his legacy.

I committed my first murder at the age of six, ending the life of a girl and who seemed to be her mother. I dismembered every piece of his meat and ate them, as he asked. Dad smiled a lot when he did what he told me, it was a whole world of peace created for me. A world in which only he and I existed.

When he had skinned the skin of those first two victims, he made me eat them. It was very unpleasant, believe me. To have people with him, he blackmailed them by kidnapping the parents of young boys, others only came on their own. Dad made me meet Marco, a boy my same age, he kept his parents captive for many years, in exchange for keeping them alive, he had to do what my dad asked him to do, even if it was kill.

Something in me always told me that all that was wrong. But my thoughts always won me over, making it clear to me that the only thing that was wrong was me. Marco became dad's perfect facade. No one would ever suspect that a child would do harm in such a way that it would end their lives.

He was forced, with blows, like me. They turned us into monsters. And I liked being one, because then my father would stop saying that I am a failure.

Since I came here, Dad worked with his closest friend, Moisés, who supported him one hundred percent because he had a purpose to fulfill. Many times I was left alone with him, and he forced me to abuse girls my own age. Let him hit them, then kill them, that must have been me. The new successor, no one better than me.

It felt good to be able to empathize with everyone. It made me feel part of something, even if it was very bad. The excited face that Marco made when he watched me abuse the girls made it clear to me that what he was doing was right.

I stopped being useful to dad. I was very afraid, and I fed him to the point where everything he did in that place was already torment for me. He never looked at me again like he did before, he despised me, I was no longer the boy he needed. It was his nightmare, his frustrated dream.

He perhaps knew that through traumatic horrors, being forcibly exploited for his convenience, I would awaken that being that he created in me and that I later forgot.

My nightmare continued to grow as the years went by. I knew where each place was, because I learned them by force. I knew each person even though they didn't exist when I grew up, I knew the names of each weapon used to murder, I was a murderer, I just had forgotten it.

He abused me since I was little, he ruined what was my childhood, he abused me at the age of twelve, he put an end to all the good things I had created, by not remembering it, I could never understand the reason why I was no longer his favorite.

Broken laughter came from inside him.

-You're so much like me that's why I hate you. -I heard my father's voice tell me.

You are weak, they take advantage of you, you were never useful at all and you had no friends. You are exactly like me, and that is why I hate you... Even though I say that I hated your birth, it was simply the mask that I used to act strong, to say that nothing matters to me and that I simply matter, and no one else but me. I hate you because you couldn't be a normal son, despite being my favorite, a sick son with problems with everything reminded me of me. I hate myself for the simple fact of being alive, for the simple fact that my own father yelled at me how useless I was.

I believed every one of his words. And here I am, I have become a monster. I feel good having the power of something, even if it means it is something that is not right in everyone's eyes. I decided to take this course because I know that if I took the other one I wouldn't achieve anything because I don't do anything well, my dream was always to have a complete family, although that didn't happen to me, the blows I received brought me here.

I regret having been born just like you, the fact that you came sick would make you feel useless just like me for being a scum in life. My family ended when my father destroyed it, I'm just following his line, although it's not right, it's the only thing I know how to do, the only thing I'm good at: destroying.

I have tried to change, but I can't because my father's voice comes to me every night telling me that I won't be able to, that I am to blame for my mother's death, that nothing I do will be right because he didn't teach me. So.

I'm not going to apologize because I don't deserve it, I hate everything about myself, I feel disgusted. And knowing all that, I always cried at night listening to my father's voice tormenting me, it came and became a nightmare. I became your nightmare, I became my father, and I don't even know why I'm telling you... If you had just been a normal boy, none of this would be happening.

It's your fault for being born like this.

I hate you.

I hate myself.

Dad cut ties with me and sent me to Elena's house, where I lived for several years, met Ethan, and that's where I thought my childhood began. That good part of my life that was hidden by myself to protect me.

Uncontrollable sexual desires were awakened in me, it was very strange. I could never understand it and it was because of my past as a child, what I did at sixteen years old was react automatically to the actions I already did as a child. I tried it with Ethan even, a strange inner urge to awaken my murderous instincts.

He had lost Emily and had already lost his reason to stop being a boy like everyone else. That reason made me homosexual, performing the same actions I did before becoming one. I always thought I was repeating the same story that they made me forget, or that I forgot. I thought I was with Emily always when I was with a guy actually. I was happy and calm because I had convinced myself that he was her.

That made it a factor for my benefit. He was like Emily to me, that's why he conveyed the same thing to me as her.

That horrible thing, that instinct to want to kill wanted to wake up again, when I lost Steven, who I thought was her. Once again I lost my reason for being, and that murderous instinct completely consumed me, leaving me unconscious.

Dad knew that this was waking me up, he took me to that place, to abuse the little ones once again. To see how he killed people, to remind him that I was just like him too. He mentally tortured me after finishing off my people around me. He died but he lived in my memories, he lived inside me that murderous instinct that he injected into me since I was a child.

The same one that woke up when I managed to connect with Emily. When I managed to get peace completely. Then I could understand why I felt that way, with that animal instinct, with that desire to hurt everyone around me. There I was, awake with my loved ones, knowing the truth of my life. Looking at them and savoring their meats even without eating anything.

He was a monster, that's how I liked to be. Because it made dad very happy. I realized that I didn't feel any love for Emily. I realized my true self, who I truly was. I literally didn't feel anything. I felt like an empty vessel, like everything had been taken from inside me. I was afraid of myself, it was creepy.

Why did it feel so good to be this?

Is this what I always wanted?

Am I truly this despicable being?

Yeah.

I should never have doubted dad.

He really managed to free me.

Thanks to dad I was able to be a normal man, even if I was turned into a monster.

«I didn't want to disappoint you dad. I thank you for everything.»

The day I left the hospital, after asking Emily to become the woman of my life, I almost ran out of the hospital to some place I had no idea about. It was a gigantic forest, La Dehesa del Saler, a beautiful place to go on vacation. I never knew how I got there exactly. I only know that the forest caused fear, since at night, from looking like an enchanted forest, it seemed like one possessed by demons; for its darkness and mysterious setting.

There was a bunker there, in the middle of nowhere. A door leading to an underground passage. -Папа хочет лучшего для меня. Его счастье зависит от меня. Я должен заставить его улыбнуться, потому что если он плачет, я буду лишь помехами. -he spoke in a whisper as he walked in circles over that door.

Dad wants the best for me. Your happiness depends on me. I have to make him smile, because if he cries, I'll just be a nuisance.

The magic that that place transmitted to me was incredible. I remembered the many times dad brought me here. The times I opened this door myself, since that security panel had my fingerprint engraved on it. It was me, the owner and successor of all that. Seeing the light hitting my face I could see it, dad was there. Image that disappeared with that woman's scream.

It was Kath, Marco's mother. He was still here, and seeing me, he was definitely terrified. It was like seeing an apparition, and he began to say many things, which I was finally able to understand. -You have woken up... he has already won. He destroyed us all. He won this battle. -I looked at her very surprised, although without facial expressions. As if the face he showed her was completely different from the one he really wanted to express.

The addiction felt the same.

And I could understand that too.

Dad was the one who controlled my entire being forever. Even when I thought a sexual addiction had caught me.

I looked at that woman for a few seconds, now older, she had a lot of gray hair, her face was wrinkled and unkempt, she seemed completely stuck in the bone, her body was terribly finished, her teeth were very yellow and destroyed, there was nothing perfect about it. in this woman. He had already become what my dad always wanted. -W-where is he? - he asked, hiding his gaze. I was very terrified. His putrid being was evident above all.

That smell that the entire bunker gave off was the same as that place where I was trapped for months. In the place dad wanted me to wake up.

I didn't answer anything to her and she asked again, looking away. -Where is Marco? Still alive?

-Заткни рот, сука.

Shut your fucking mouth, bitch.

She let out a moan of agony. Expressing the fear that listening to me caused him. His gasps of horror could be heard echoing everywhere. -No, no, no, don't kill me, please. I-I need to see my son. Get me out of here. Please.

-Ты увидишь его с другой стороны, сука. Не волнуйся, это не займёт у меня много времени. -It came out automatically. It was happening again, I definitely couldn't control it anymore.

You'll see it on the other side, bitch. Don't worry, it won't take me long.

I grabbed one of those neck shackles that were everywhere in this place. I put it around her neck and with the small mechanical lever, the necklace on the woman slowly closed, her screams began to come out with fury, in big waves. -AGGGGHHHH!

I heard when it broke and it gave me a lot of pleasure. That necklace continued to close almost to the point of looking like a small baby bracelet. She continued screaming until her head was completely separated from her body, said body fell against the hard concrete of the gigantic place, her head rolled several meters reaching in front of me. I put my fingers through the eyes that had been left open, without any compassion, I created two holes where my fingers were now. I turned her head and licked down her throat, where there was blood scattered, running down my hand. -Mmmh, who's next? -I wrapped my tongue around my lips, savoring the blood that I had not consumed for so long.

I loved it as much as having murdered her.

There were more screams scattered, there were many people in this place; even dead. The smell that this bunker gave off reminded me so much of my father that I could see him walking. -I GOT IT DAD! I am finally worthy of you!

I mutilated the dead body of Kath, who was now on the butcher table in that dark place. I felt like a king, a god, more than that... I felt like I owned the world. I ate his flesh and drank his blood. I had started the session that my father always wanted. It was finally him.

I will make you very proud dad, I promise you.

I returned to this place more than once, pretending to help someone, a lie that everyone believed.

I had recruited several people who belonged to the sinister world that my father had created, of which I now owned.

And the deaths or unsolved cases were opening light. What seemed to be my family was now unaware of the evils that were occurring around them. They had been blinded by the peace they created so they could feel good, to think that they had stopped fighting.

The bunker was full again, the girls, boys, women and men who were here already had a defined ending. -Come here, little whore. -I held the girl to my chest, on her back, I could feel her trembling, her mouth, her body, she wasn't even screaming anymore. She was naked and my arm was around her neck.

The child who was watching us, against his will, would appreciate how he would dismember the little girl. -This is how you will do it, when it's your turn. It's clear?

The little boy watched in great panic. My blade walked on her tiny arms and dug in slowly. His moans began to appear like strong airplane turbulence. I surrounded the little girl's chest and he looked at me, - do you see? This is how it's done!

I penetrated harder into her chest and she finally screamed, writhing in pain, which only made the blade take different directions, the blood marching quickly throughout her naked body.

Dad was behind me, constantly saying «Do it, Dominick» «I'm very proud, you're making me happy.»

That took me to the clouds, that generated more strength in me, it gave me great peace of mind knowing that I was no longer a failure.

I stuck my blade in her left eye, raking towards me with pressure, sinking the gun deeper and deeper into her eyes, she kept complaining with agonizing screams, which only motivated me, calmed me down, made me feel happy.

A lot of blood was coming out of her hole, the little girl urinated on my feet, when I noticed the heat of that liquid I pushed her hard against the ground. And while she just trembled, still begging for her life, I pulled her by her feet and dragged her closer to me, to conclude what I had started.

I buried the blade again and again in his body, randomly, penetrating so many times that the sound that that instrument produced turned like claps into water, because there was only blood everywhere. The child I was watching kept screaming, to which I began to eat pieces of the little girl that I was slowly tearing apart.

«You make dad very proud, Dom. You're doing well.»

I did this for a long time. The little boy I wanted to start contemplated day by day deaths that he would soon make.

I had already found out that I was going to be a father. Of a creature that would become equal to me. I would continue my father's legacy. The same one that I was going to pass on to my future son.

Dad would never die.

His legacy would continue among us, forever.

Even though I wasn't like before, I kept playing with their minds, and Emily, lying in bed with me, curled up on my chest, started talking to me. -I would like us to go to Marbella with our son. That we have a house and that we live there. Us alone, as a family.

-Believe me what will happen, I promise you. I am what I am now thanks to you, because you did not stop believing in me, and although you left, you returned with much more to give me. That's why I will never regret having met you. - I spoke to him, slowly brushing his hair with my knuckles. I left a kiss on her forehead and held her closer to me in a hug.

That was there. The humanity. The thing that made me experience feelings. Desire to form a future. But that was wrong.

Everyone has told you how happy they are to see me "grow" as a person when I'm just slowly dismantling who I really am.

Poor inept people.

They trust too much and do not see the evil before their eyes... They allowed themselves to be blinded by false happiness.

Did they need her so much that they allowed themselves to be convinced so easily that all this would end "well"?

Here I was. In my empire. Cutting the wrists in cold blood of a man who was imprisoned. His screams brought back many memories, it excited me a lot. It generated the auditory pleasure I needed. The cracking of his bones when breaking with a hammer that I used myself to break them.

I was getting addicted to this. Killing was becoming more than a necessity. When he finally fulfilled Dad's perfect mission he would finally be free. I want to be free, because only then will I be happy.

Only darkness surrounds me. I have no longer eaten like a human, my eyes are already blackened, the end is near.

I let myself be consumed by that darkness. Because since it felt good.



August 31, 2017.

That day, when I was marrying Emily, he showed up here. And everything that was happy turned into a nightmare.

Watching her approach in that white dress took away the darkness that had consumed me. My inner being cried, because although the weak and tender self did not want to accept it, the one that had suffered was always here, somewhere inside me, hidden. Afraid of the evil destroyer that had taken hold of me.

Ethan was standing next to me, smiling openly, exuding happiness throughout his being. I didn't quite believe it, the day had finally arrived. They were both walking to the place we had made sacred, near the beach, where the breeze caressed us slowly, like her raven hair and her beautiful, shiny wedding dress.

That day I felt human again. Although that humanity had disappeared some time ago. Although after getting out of this lie he would go back to being the one dad wanted. The good that was in me returned. They stood one by one next to the two. They looked like something out of a princess movie, the ones who are ready to go marry their prince.

She eliminated that murderous feeling that ran through my veins when I looked at her. What happened to her when she connected glances with me? Why was there a strange cold in my chest that told me "save me"?

-It is very beautiful to see that these young people today want to get married. Realize that even though they are part of youth, they are capable of accepting this responsibility for the rest of their days. We are here today gathered to reunite Dominick Larsson and Emily Pérez in holy matrimony. They will unify their souls forever along with Ethan Morelli and Verónica Díaz. Who will start first?

Emily and I raised our right hands, half smiling and embarrassed. The man had brought out of my thoughts those voices that I heard a few minutes ago. Here was Raquel, along with Cameron, her current partner. He had asked me for forgiveness, I gave it to him without understanding the reason. He told me that he had hurt me, and that he regretted it.

Josh, a friend of Emily's, was also present. I met him that day. He was with his girlfriend and was very happy to see Emily make her life, and take such an important step. After the priest finished his holy ritual, we had to say our vows.

-Emily Pérez, now that I am eternally united with you, I want you to know that it has been the best decision I have ever made. I always knew I should look for you, since you made me happy. Love is not an emotion, but an impulse, a need, my need is to be by your side. In my entire life I have never been happier than I am right now with you. You are my life partner, my other half, without you I am nothing... Keep in mind in your heart that the only thing I feel when I look into your eyes is love. I promise to try to make every day a new adventure. I promise that we will sleep hugging even if my arm falls asleep. I promise to love you until I get tired of existing, for everything that remains of my life.

Laughter was in my head. He made fun of me, but he didn't attack me like before, he just made fun of me, and it seemed more like a laugh of victory than mockery.

She was crying, it had touched her heart. When he finally regained his composure to continue, that was heard. -Dominick! -someone shouted from the back of the beach. -Dominick, come here, please! -The voice was unrecognizable to me because of how hoarse it sounded. Everyone turned their attention to the voice outside and began to murmur among themselves without understanding.

-What's happening? - whispered Emily, who was now nervous because she was happy.

-Dom! Can I see your face one last time? - the voice insisted once again and a name came to my head: Steven. -Can you hear me? And I'll be gone, I promise I'll never come back... I can't die without seeing your face one last time! - he shouted.

I saw Erik who apparently realized it was his dad. He ran back and made space among the people until he went to the end, where that voice came from. I heard a murmur and wanted to go see what was happening. I kept everyone calm and politely asked them not to spread out.

-Wait for me here, okay? -Emily nodded.

I almost ran through the people and saw it, it was Steven.

-What happened to you dad? Why are you so pale? - Erik asked him, as he approached. When he noticed my presence, he looked towards me:

-Hello - he said very calmly, with a curved smile without separating his lips. I approached and greeted him using my hand, in a gesture embarrassing to what it was before. -Thank you for coming out... I was very hesitant for you to do so - he laughed amused, heavily.

-Why wouldn't I? -I asked for an answer, without understanding.

-Because I was a fool - he responded simply. -I hid things from you... I lied to you, I hurt you and that made you leave my side... even though I had behaved like an idiot before... you still looked for me.

-Stev... No need to...

"I came to say goodbye", he interrupted me. I frowned strangely. He snorted smiling. I also came to apologize and say goodbye to you, son.

-What are you saying, dad? - he asked without understanding. Steven turned his gaze to me once again.

-I have a terminal illness - he said. Everything froze inside me. -That was the big secret that didn't allow me to have you around... when it was what I wanted most... I needed you to hate me... and you kept looking for me... And know? I was an asshole. I should have trusted you when I saw that video that doesn't make sense today... - he looked at the sky and took a breath of air. He seemed full of peace, but he did not hide that disaster that he expressed through his words. -But my past traumas won me over. I wanted to be happy by your side... I wanted to overcome my drug addiction with you, I wanted to live the rest of my life with you.

-Stev...

-Let me finish... please. -He stopped me again. -When I found out what I had I hated myself, you know? I had never had any luck in love in my life. Until I found you and well... I saw you as an opportunity to grow as a person, as a family - he addressed his son. -But I sent everything to hell. I went away to try to forget you, but I needed to be by your side, I needed to forget everything with you. But I was wrong and I got sick. And I decided to stop the therapy I tried to take... but it was too late. That's why I stopped fighting. -He swallowed hard and coughed hard.

»At least I'm glad you're going to be happy without me, even though I screwed up everything. I'm happy for you. With all my heart. -Tears began to come from his pale and battered face. Which was unshaven, with terribly large dark circles under my eyes and I didn't even want to imagine everything that had happened, at that moment, Emily approached me and looked at the scene in complete amazement. He looked at her and opened his lips to speak to her. -You're lucky, aunt - he told her with a smile. -You have a great boy. Never let him go, value him for me - he coughed once more, spitting blood -. Take care of it for me, can you do that?

Because I don't anymore...

I looked towards Emily who was dumbfounded by the scene and didn't know what to say. I was also in a blockage. Out of nowhere, Steven pulled out a.50 caliber pistol or Desert Eagle. All of us present were scared and took steps back. He turned his gaze towards Erik-. "I'm sorry, son", he spoke, his voice breaking. Forgive me for not keeping your promise to return home healthy... I only thought of myself... - he sobbed while tears kept coming out of his eyes. -I trusted love once again, I thought I could get over it by your side - he pointed out to me - but you see, not everything is like a fairy tale, not everything has a happy ending. This is my end. I will end my suffering.

-Dad, what are you doing? drop that weapon - he asked, approaching slowly, nervous about what he was going to do. -Dad, it's okay. Just drop the gun and come here...

-Do you know what makes me most proud of all this? - He tried to wipe away her tears with the gun in his hand. Erik stopped, he couldn't even speak. -You - he pointed out. -Look at you, you tried very hard to make me happy... and you've done it since you came into my life, son. Don't forget that. -her voice was already hoarse and she seemed nervous. The tears were already coming out non-stop. You found a good boy, I'm very happy... - he smiled, wrinkling his face as he cried. Come here little one... come - he called him in his direction and he went without fear. She hugged him, bursting into tears in his chest. Steven also accompanied him in his crying.

»Remember me.

Steven woke up months ago with severe stomach pain that made him cough up blood. He had discovered from the doctor that he had leukemia and skin cancer. Disease that was already developing and that a sexual factor accelerated that process.

Steven decided to stop fighting and did not follow the doctor's advice. He abandoned the therapy he had to take in order to be cured and ran to drown in drugs again. His only frustrated dream was always to be a good man for his son. But he realized that he had gotten lost, and his son had stopped being his driving force.

He went completely crazy.

He forged lies to push Dom away saying that he had no feelings for him and that someone else existed. He hurt the feelings of the boy he loved throughout his life to keep him away from the suffering he would have to live through. He stopped believing that his son would free him or help him overcome what tormented him, he didn't feel anything.

Just uncertainty and the desire to die.

In the darkness of his cave, which he called home, he did not stop reading to escape from his reality. He did everything he could to see others smile, although it had already faded, he wanted to make it clear that we must not lose the essence.

His only mistake was not talking to his son when there was time. He didn't explain things to people who only showed him that he could count on them.

He realized that the only thing that is certain is death and the mark you leave on others. His guilt for ruining Dominick, his son, increased so much that today he decided to come, upon learning of the wedding event.

He learned that saying "the mistake doesn't matter, as long as you know how to correct it" was true, but not for that mistake that included the most important ones to him.

-What...? - he let out in a whisper, stupefied.

-Promise me that you will be strong, promise me that you will be able to live without me. -I implored while holding his face in my palms. He nodded and looked at him for a few seconds, smiled at him. He wiped away Erik's tears and planted a kiss on his forehead. -You are strong, stronger than you imagine. Someday you will realize. Remember me son, don't forget me.

He pushed Erik hard back and in a reflex he already knew what he was going to do, he screamed trying to avoid it; He fell sitting down and I went to avoid him running towards him, he looked at me with great sadness and shame. The line of his mouth curved, forming a smile that he gave me before pulling the trigger of the gun that remained firm on his head. A unanimous cry was heard from everyone, and it was all over at that moment.

-Dad! - shouted Erik who crawled closer to his father. Everyone came out to the sound of the bullet, several murmurs arose and seeing Erik-. Call an ambulance! Dad can't die! Do something! -he shouted desperately. Blood was coming out of the cavity left by the bullet's perforation in the head. I didn't avoid crying and remembering every moment I lived with him.

He was willing to change for me, he was in love with me and I didn't see any of that. Emily clung to my shoulder, very nervous.

-Holy God. - said Ethan, with wide eyes, who I didn't know how long he was there.

Erik made a nest with his arms on Steven's head, and whispered things:

-I forgive you dad, you didn't do anything wrong... - Erik told him, caressing his father's face. -Wake up daddy, don't leave me alone. I still need you...

Everything was ruined. He was dead. I couldn't do anything to save him. I couldn't even tell him that nothing was wrong. That I didn't feel resentment against him. And therein lies the error. I never even had time to tell mom that I forgave her, more than one of us here regretted not being able to tell what we felt in time to a loved one.

It was the second time I couldn't express it to someone before they died.

That party ended that day. The day that was supposed to be the most memorable of my life was a living nightmare, thanks to this problem that had arisen.

-Tell dad to wake up, Dom! Tell him I need it! - that boy shouted, while looking into my eyes, with his soul destroyed and his hands stained with blood.

He didn't want to accept that his father was gone forever, since he was his driving force to follow. Since that man who had chosen the easy way out was gone, he would never return.

Even if it hurt, even if it destroyed us.

I won't lie to you. A stable piece of me collapsed inside me. And even after months of that event, that "remember me" was still etched in my head.

And so our stories ended, the direction each one took. Ethan and Veronica ended up married and went to live in Bermuda, where Ethan worked and was expecting his little daughter.

Mia went with Harry to England. They went together to study and improve themselves to form their dream together.

Hanler declared himself openly gay and often dressed like a girl. He felt happy with himself. And Erik, although devastated by the loss of his father, continued to strive to be someone of good. Someone good. A person who will be noticed by others.

I'm telling you, in my own way because I want to finish this story. I want it all to end, I already want to commit suicide.

I remember it clearly.

Like today.

He was taking them on the way to that bunker.

My brother had met a girl at work and today he would stay and after showering and changing, go visit her. Today I would also bring her home, but today I would also finish what I had started.

July 31, 2021. | 4 years later...

The day I turned 23 was the same day Dad stayed in my body. The day I would be free, finally. Had arrived. After almost twenty years, I would finally be free from the curse that kept me in captivity.

-Derian, son. Fasten your seatbelt. Lest you hit yourself on the way.

-Yes, daddy! As you say! -I left a kiss on his forehead, he settled down while I helped him fasten his belt.

Since he was born he has only brought happiness to the family. And finally, since he is almost five years old, I will take him to do his initiation. Like my father did to me. When we were on our way, along with Emily. I started the car and headed towards the forest where it all started.

Dad hasn't stopped talking to me in the last four years. Dad fed my instinct to kill every day, I had finally achieved it. It was the perfect moment, those dreams that I had many times, in which I ended up with a mother and her son, would finally come true.

When we were on our way to that place, I remember doing it. I stopped the car in the middle of the street, grabbed Emily by the hair and heard her screams of pain. A call interrupted that moment, I heard that they said someone had died. I got out of control. I despaired like never before.

I grabbed Emily by the neck, and squeezed with all my might. -Папа, возьми под свой контроль. Я закончил со мной, он нас вытащит. Возьми под свой контроль, ты знаешь во мне. Я даю тебе своё тело в обмен на освобождение.

Dad, take control. Finish me, finish us. Take control, be you in me. I give you my body, in exchange for you setting me free.

Those eyes that had dazzled me extinguished her shine when I killed her. I put that long, sharp iron in his eyes, Derian screamed "mom" many times, I put his eyes in my mouth and chewed them.

I bit his lips so hard, I ripped them out of there. I had eaten the sweet that had been feeding me for so long. The sweet that, being completely in my mouth, freed me forever.

Then I understood it. Killing her was what started it all.

He was already the monster that dad always wanted.

I was the one who had killed Emily. Whoever had destroyed his family was now free and was finally what my dad always asked me to be.

I could never get out of that darkness that surrounded me. Because I was the darkness and I had destroyed my only light that guided me towards good. I continued killing for several months. He was already turning that bunker into a headquarters for that place that dad had created.

I killed and killed more people to the point of exhaustion. When I stopped, I was never me again. No matter how much I wanted to, it was all over.

-Dad... Will you set me free now?

«You are mine... I will not set you free. To be free you must end yourself. You must commit suicide.»

«Do it, Dominick...»

End your suffering. Be free as you have always wanted.

I remember pulling the trigger, I also remember when the lights went out and the light never returned to my eyes. I remember committing suicide. I remember giving my last best smile to the world because I was finally free.

Thanks Dad. You knew that in order to be free he had to be completely alone. Because they wouldn't help my soul fly very high at all.

-Dom? Are you listening to me?

Sweet farewell.

You knew that, right? Dad had won this battle. And you didn't warn me. You knew that to free me I had to commit suicide, I just convinced myself that I was fine. But you know it well, this is not right.

It's your fault for not saving me.

I hate you.

- TO BE CONTINUED -

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The chapter is narrated from the perspective of what the character sees, so what said character tells you should not always be taken as real. They don't always tell the truth and will only tell you their version of what happened to them.

We still need the epilogue.

Thanks for coming this far.