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Jul 3, 2017 21:56:06 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jul 3, 2017 21:56:06 GMT -5
Sorin was greeted with a smile by his peers after parking and locking Marcella's car. He walked inside with her, and took her to Anna's room. It was quiet, and he felt it was better this way. He knocked on Anna's door, and peered inside. The Irish native was sitting on her bed, indian style, with her laptop in front of her. She seemed okay... but looking into her eyes, he knew she wasn't. "Anna...?" He said, slowly walking in. Anna turned, smiling a bit. "Sorin..." It was clear seeing her firstborn lifted her spirits. She motioned for him to come sit next to her. She was wearing a large blue tshirt. It had seemed to be worn already by someone else... "I sent Antonio with my assistant to my apartment to get some things... Including my laptop. I was doing some work, and...." she smiled a little. "I found something." She said. Sorin smiled a little, sitting net to his birthmother, cuddling up to her. "Marcella is here.." He said, looking to her. Anna smiled at Marcella. "You'll like this..." Her eyes watered up, as she motioned for Marcella to come to the other side of her. As she pulled up the file, she was crying. "It was a VHS I had found years ago, before the cryosleep.... I had someone convert them, and..." She hit play. SONGThe video began fuzzy, and focusing. "Alright, Anna... Start.." A male voice said. A small Anna, must have been about twelve years old was sitting at the piano. Nina was net to her, as was their Mother Johanna. a ten year old Christopher was sitting in her lap. She sang her song, as the small boy looked up at her. He was smiling at her. When she finished, Christopher clapped enthusiastically. Anna waved as if she were playing an orchestra seen by millions. Nina hopped up and walked away. The man laughed. "Alright, Richard..." Johanna sat up, and took the camera from him, as he lifted his son up. The video ended with the two of them smiling at the camera. Anna was silently crying as she closed her laptop. She looked at Marcella. "I'm so sorry..." She choked out.
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Jul 3, 2017 22:11:08 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jul 3, 2017 22:11:08 GMT -5
Sitting next to Anna, Marcella watched the video that played. Analyzing the video, Marcella couldn't help but to feel the pit of sadness well up from within. They all looked so happy and everything seemed so perfect back then.
Her eyes seemed to focus on Chris, as her heart skipped a beat and her eyes started to burn from the tears that threatened to pour out of them. She missed him, she missed him so much.
Once the video stopped, Marcella noticed that Anna looked at her and from then on her emotions spilled out as she pulled Anna into a hug and started bawling. She couldn't hold it in for much longer, she felt as though the more she held it in, the more painful it became...
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Jul 3, 2017 22:20:07 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jul 3, 2017 22:20:07 GMT -5
Anna held the grieving woman as hard as she could, which wasn't all that hard. Anna was still silently crying. "He... Loved you so... Much...." She said to her. She started crying even harder. Shaking her head, holding her hands. "It should have been me... they should have let Lillian kill ME..!" She yelled out. She looked into Marcella's eyes. "He was so much better than me... In every way..."
Sorin laid his head down on Anna's shoulder, and held her by the waist. "Don't talk like that.." He whispered to her, planting a kiss on her cheekbone. Anna fell into her son, crying.
She took her son's hand, "I wish Daniel was here..." She said through her own sobs. Sorin nodded, "I know..." He looked to Marcella, reaching over and taking her hand aswell. Anna closed her eyes. "Where is Nina..?" Sorin asked. Anna shrugged. "Last time I saw Nina, I slapped her... So I'm sure she won't be around..." She said. She would only glance at Marcella, but Anna was having a hard time looking directly at her.
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Jul 3, 2017 22:54:26 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jul 3, 2017 22:54:26 GMT -5
Hearing that Christopher loved her ached at Marcella's soul. She knew this man loved her, quite honestly more than he loved himself and it was that type of love that Marcella wanted but can no longer have.
Though, through their pain and mourning Marcella had to remind herself that there was good in this situation. Looking at Anna, for the first time since the news of Christopher's untimely death Marcella smiled.
She remembered her unborn child, and he or she is a part of the love that came from her relationship with Chris and that the unborn child growing inside of her will always be a reminder of her deceased lover.
"Anna." She started, "I think there's someone who is closer to Chris than you ever thought." Marcella rubbed her tummy, "I don't know if this will make you feel better, but, this year, you're going to become Aunt Anna! I'm pregnant."
She glanced down at her tummy before looking back over at Sorin and Anna, "I know that having this child will not bring Christopher back, but, at least in some form, his spirit will live on through our child. The only thing that I ask of you two is to help me through this.." She felt tears well up in her eyes again, "I don't want to be alone through this journey, I want my child to be surrounded by people who love him or her. At least I know that's the life that Chris and I wanted for our children."
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Jul 3, 2017 23:47:06 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jul 3, 2017 23:47:06 GMT -5
Anna's wet eyes darted at Marcella when she announced her pregnancy. Sorin smiled enthusiastically at the expectant mother. "Congratulations!" He exclaimed. Anna smiled a little. "Yeah..." She took her hands, listening to her. "Marcella... I will do my brother justice... and maybe even right some of my own wrongs as a mother..." She said. Sorin frowned a little at her comment, knowing her great regret.
He quickly shook it off though. "Did he get to know..?" He asked. Anna looked at Sorin. "I'm sure he did... I'm sure he was the first person she told..." She tilted her head. "I know he was so excited.." She laughed. "If only our father were here to see this moment too.." She said.
Sorin crossed his arms. "So have you thought of any names..?" He asked.
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Jul 4, 2017 0:00:51 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jul 4, 2017 0:00:51 GMT -5
Sorin and Anna started to ask her questions, which was the normal reaction that Marci expected. Smiling to herself, she wanted to answer the questions as best as she could.
"Yes, Christopher knew about my pregnancy." She pursed her lips for a second, regretting the first person she told about her journey to motherhood.
She giggled at Sorin's question, "I barely even know the gender. But, if it's a boy I will probably name him after his father. And if I have a girl, I always loved the name Celina and it was the name of a relative of mine, my great grandmother, I believe she passed before I was born."
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Jul 4, 2017 0:19:09 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jul 4, 2017 0:19:09 GMT -5
"It's a pretty name... but I still hope it's a boy...." Anna giggled. "Too much estrogen.... Although, we do have my Sorin and Daniel... And Steve, maybe it's time for a girl..." She said. She thougth about how much Chris would love being a dad. She was saddened that he wouldn't get the chance to be. Damn that Lillian...
Anna turned to Sorin, "Antonio said he wanted to talk to you... He should be back soon..." She said. Sorin nodded, and left the room to wait for him.
Anna then turned back to Marcella. "He got me his shirt.." SHe said, feeling the soft fabric. It was so big on her. "I miss my brother so much..." She said, crying. "Um... There's some stuff in that box over there... Take anything you'd like... Except the golden watch that was his. I only ask because it was my grandfather's watch that my mother gave to him. It's an heirloom.." She said. "But there are some necklaces, shirts... A photo of him, Um... Someother things, but... Yeah.." She said.
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Jul 4, 2017 0:29:41 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jul 4, 2017 0:29:41 GMT -5
Marcella held Anna as she cried, it was heartbreaking even though they shared the same pain. Looking over her shoulder, Marcella noticed the box that she spoke of.
Walking over to it, she looked inside of it to see if she wanted to keep something of his. Digging deep into the box, she found a pastel blue colored blanket that was practically the perfect fit for that of a small infant or child.
Looking back at Anna, "This must be Christopher's blanket." She looked back at it and smiled, feeling the soft fabric of the quilt, "I want to keep this. For the baby. Boy or girl, this would be appropriate at least a piece of their father would be with them."
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Jul 4, 2017 14:35:54 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jul 4, 2017 14:35:54 GMT -5
She nodded, "Of course. Its yours." Anna sat up, letting her legs hang down from the side of thebed. She supported herself, as she started crying again.
"Now Nina is the only family i have left....!" She started sobbing. "I hate her so much!"
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Sorin saw his father down the hall, and smiled a little. "Hey, Antonio... Sorry about all the... Rudeness.. I--"
As antonio approached sotin, he raised his hand. "All is forgiven. I may have been a bit overbearing." he chuckled.
Sorin gave a sigh of releif. Maybe now they can start anew. "So... I was fighting Lillian... And something strange happened." he said.
Antonio nodded, "Thats what ive been wanting to talk to you about." he said, turning to another man. He was tall, a little pale with slick black hair and dressed in elaborate white clothing. Sorin looked a little confused.
"Sorin," Antonio started. "This is Claudio Serafino... He can explain everything."
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Jul 5, 2017 22:22:18 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jul 5, 2017 22:22:18 GMT -5
Once Marcella noticed that Anna started crying, she ran over to be by her side. This was a tough time for them both, it hurt Marci more because she understood her pain.
It's a pain that could've been easily avoided. Only if things were different, Christopher would still be here. Marcella wanted to think of something to say that could take the pain away but unfortunately, she came up with nothing.
Nothing she could do could bring Chris back..
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Jul 9, 2017 0:07:16 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jul 9, 2017 0:07:16 GMT -5
Anna wiped her eyes. "Are you gonna be okay?" she asked. She sniffled, and looked around. "I wonder where Sorin is..." she asked to herself.
She looked up at Marcella, as she struggles to get up "i hate feeling like this..." she grumbled. "You never really know how bad your choices are until the consequences are presented..."
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Jul 10, 2017 21:32:28 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jul 10, 2017 21:32:28 GMT -5
Marcella sighed, she didn't like hearing Anna blame herself for the death of her brother. No one seen this coming, not even Marcella herself.
"Anna.." She started, "We..we can't blame ourselves for Christopher's death. We just have to live and move on. It'll be hard, yes, but we will have to love him and remember him as the person he was."
She looked down and rubbed her belly, "Besides. You have to get ready to become an Aunt pretty soon, I don't want to bring my child in the world and everyone is sad.. He or she needs to know about their father and I want you to be the person to them."
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Jul 10, 2017 21:41:14 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jul 10, 2017 21:41:14 GMT -5
Anna gave a pathetic smile, "That's easy for you to say...." she sat back down. "He wasnt saving you from a deranged lunatic...." She sighed. "I am an Aunt.... And... I can only think of how twisted Lillian must be...."
Tears ran down her face. "He was killed by his own daughter... Because he saved Steve's life..." She pursed her lips. "I was unconcious. But Sorin told Antonio and... antonio told me." Her voice became raspy as she spoke. "Its scarily reminiscent to how quickly Nina changed... Based on how they described it."
She laughed. "Nina was always mean... But... She wasnt always completely void...." she shrugged. "I will, however, tell this baby lots of really great stories about their daddy...!" she smiled. "I was afterall the one who has been close to Jay the longest!"
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Jul 25, 2017 22:21:23 GMT -5
Post by Ling Xiaoyu on Jul 25, 2017 22:21:23 GMT -5
Marcella smiled at Anna, she knew that the baby would ultimately bring the family together again, even through this rough time. Exiting the room, Marci looked over to see Sorin and Antonio chatting in the hallway.
She didn't want to seem rude, so she waited until their conversation was over. Walking over to Sorin, she gave him a hug.
"I just wanted to say thank you.. it means a lot that you're here to help me out."
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Jul 26, 2017 17:35:25 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Jul 26, 2017 17:35:25 GMT -5
"It's nice to meet you, Claudio..." Sorin said looking him up and down. Claudio smiled at Sorin. "We'll need to test your abilities. I have an associate for you to meet. Her name is Verity. She will be able to tell me if you are truly an Archer..." he smirked. Sorin raised an eyebrow. "Well, alright." He looked at Antonio. "Can you check on Anna for me...?" Antonio nodded and went into Anna's room. Claudio gave a Sorin a piece of paper.
"Thats my contact. Let me know when you have some time to meet." he smiled, leaving the man.
Marcella then came out, and thabked Sorin for his time with her. He smiled. "No problem, girlie. It was the least i could do." he then hugged Marcella.
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