This is the second last chapter!! :'(

No goodbye speech from me. That's for the last chapter ;P

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Chapter 33

The sound of the gun echoed in my ear. Annabelle was standing above me with her chest rising and falling quickly.

It was then I realized I was on my knees with my arms wrapped around my torso. My heart pounded in my ears, I'm alive!

I twisted and saw that Annabelle missed, she hit the wall above me. I let out a breath of relief.

"Lily." I heard a familiar deep voice call out in a panicked voice

What is he doing here? Annabelle's high heels clicked against the floor paced to the far wall and back. Her hands trembled as she lifted the gun towards the door.

The footsteps got louder as Ethan approached my room. His green eyes were wide with fear that relaxed a little when he saw me on the ground. Jake came up beside him with a look of shock.

Melissa crouched by the door holding her head. When she saw the guys she quickly crawled over to Jake who helped her to her feet. Melissa's legs quaked as she leaned against Jake's shoulder with tears streaming down her cheeks.

Ethan took a cautious step forward his eyes holding mine for a brief moment before returning to Annabelle.

"Get out!" she hissed

She pointed the gun at Ethan and my heart nearly stopped beating as the image from before returned to my mind.

"Listen to her Ethan, go." I said my voice thick with emotion

I felt my eyes sting with unshed tears. Annabelle actually shot at me, if I hadn't dropped down to my knees I would be dead. I was wrong before, Annabelle is capable of killing someone.

Ethan swallowed his adams apple bobbling. Jake pushed Melissa behind him as she wept.

"Mom put the gun down." Jake said his voice strangely shaky

Annabelle's eyes filled to the rim with thick tears as she shook her head. A fat tear slid down her cheek. She kept the gun pointed at Ethan as I sat between the two.

Get out Ethan, I screamed in my head.

"Annie." dad called out as he came up beside Jake

Dad stared at Melissa's pink cheek and snotty face. His brows knitted together before he looked over to me on the ground.

"It's not what it looks like." Annabelle whispered

"You have a gun Annie." he gestured a hand towards a trembling Melissa

"You hit our daughter, it's exactly what it looks like."

She cocked her head to the side a hurt expression on her face. From the corner of my eye I saw Ethan nudge dad toward Annabelle. Dad stumbled forward and sent Ethan a 'what the hell' look.

"Richie please understand that I did this all for you. For us." she shook her head and raised a hand up to her head

She pressed two fingers to her temple like it could take everything away.

"Denise was in my way. I worked so hard to make our family and she just waltzed into our lives." she mumbled

"I just wanted a family with the man I love. Was that too much to ask for?"

Dad's forehead creased. Is she insane? Of course she killed my mom, she has a damn gun. Dad's face hardened.

His mouth dipped into a frown.

"Its true than." he said sadly

My heart twisted at the broken expression on his face. His usual warm caramel eyes were soft with raw emotion. Dad did love my mom.

The pain was clear on his face which made me feel more guilty for thinking dad was behind mom's death.

"It wasn't my fault!" Annabelle shouted

Dad flinched at her sudden outburst. Annabelle shook the gun away from Ethan. I let out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding.

"It isn't fair. I worked hard to get where I am now. This is my family, my life." she whined

"What's not fair is how you cheated Denise out of a real life. Lily went through hell because of you." dad said disgust in his tone

Annabelle shook her head causing her hair to fall out of place. Her mascara was running down from the few tears she shed.

I saw Ethan take a small step than another. He was watching Annabelle intently in case she saw him.

Does he have a death wish? I stood on my knees trying to get a better look at what he was going to do. My stomach knotted nervously.

Don't be a hero, please.

I bit my bottom lip as he took another step. His eyes lowered from her face to the gun. My heart sunk at the small movement.

"This wasn't suppose to happen like this Richie."

The hand she held the gun with dropped to her side. She reached a shaky hand out to touch dad's cheek. Dad stepped away from her touch like it could burn him.

Annabelle's hand closed into a tight fist at his withdrawal. Her cheek twitched as she nodded clearly hurt.

"No one was suppose to know. It was in the past.."

"So if no one knew it made it okay?" dad interrupted

The room went silent except for Melissa's small wails. Dad sighed and ran his hand over his hair.

It was tense in the room as we waited for someone to speak up. Annabelle whipped her head in my direction, shooting daggers my way.

"Everything was fine until you stuck your nose into my business." she growled

The dark, hard look in her eyes reminded me of the day my mom took her life. The day she ended it. Annabelle turned in my direction not noticing Ethan creeping closer to her.

What is he doing? She could kill him!

"Since the first day you came into our lives you have been a thorn in my side! First you took my husband with your pathetic crying than my son." she spit angrily

My mouth went dry when Ethan was only an arm's length away. I couldn't help but stare at him which caused Annabelle to scrunch her brows.

"I just wanted to find out the truth." I whispered my voice hoarse as I watched my boyfriend with fearful eyes

That seemed to be enough for Annabelle to realize something was up. She ran up behind me with the gun pointed at Ethan again.

Annabelle wrapped one arm around my neck and tugged me up to my feet. I felt her trembling beside me but I was paying more attention to the cold mouth of the gun pressed to my temple.

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Ethan's POV

I was almost there, Annabelle was practically at my fingertips. I almost had her. But now she had Lily.

My chest tightened at the image before me. Lily with a gun pressed to her head. Annabelle was twitching like a freaking maniac but I could careless about her. My concern was all for Lily, her eyes were filled with tears that she was trying to hold back.

"If you so much as sneeze I swear I'll splatter her pretty little head all over this room." she threatened

There was a sharp intake of breath from behind me and Melissa's annoying cries. My breathing nearly stopped at her threat. Lily bit her lip to stop her own cries.

No way am I going to my Lily get hurt by anyone and especially not this maniac.

"Take it easy Annabelle and we can talk about this. Can you let go of Lily first." I said keeping my voice calm when in the inside I was falling apart with fear

Annabelle tightened her arm around Lily's neck. Lily reached her hands up to loosen her arm.

"That's what you all want. Lily!" she shouted as tears streamed down her face causing her make-up to run down as well

A sick smile creeped onto her face. "If you all want her I'll give her to you."

The gun clicked as she reloaded it. Thick tears leaked down Lily's face as she tried unsuccessfully to hold back her tears. My heart ached at the sight of her.

"Annie put my little girl down." Mr. Evans demanded

Annabelle shook her head seeming more angry by the comment.

"She took away everything from me." Annabelle said her voice laced with anger

She lowered her head to Lily. "Maybe I should take away everything from you." she whispered almost too low for me to hear

Annabelle whispered something else in Lily's ear that caused her eyes to widen in pure terror. Lily stared ahead her face paler than I've ever seen it.

"It's only fair that you lose as much as me." Annabelle hissed

Lily shook her head and mumbled something incoherent that caused that evil smirk to widen on Annabelle's face.

"Say bye-bye to your boyfriend Lily."

"No!" Lily cried as the gun turned from her to me

Annabelle flashed that fake smile, her face red with both anger and her crying. Lily tried pulling Annabelle's arm away from her neck but had no luck.

"Put the gun down mom." Jake called from the hallway

She only shook her head. It seems like we are past the negotiation stage.

"She's going to kill you Ethan, run!" Lily screamed

Annabelle tightened her arm causing Lily to choke slightly. Annabelle's face was pinched together as she struggled to calm a kicking Lily. I have to get Lily away from this psychopath.

I gulped down my fear of dying and reached for the gun not intending to actually grab it but rather get Annabelle to think I am.

Just like I expected she took the bait and tried to keep the gun from my reach. Her arm loosened around Lily which was enough for Lily to slip out of her grip. But Lily didn't run to safety like I thought.

No. Instead Lily grabbed both of Annabelle's wrists as she tried pulling the gun away. I watched as Lily struggled but couldn't help her. The gun was too close to Lily that if I got involved Annabelle might shoot her.

I stood there feeling more helpless than I've ever felt. Mr. Evans tried stepping into the small fight but I held him back.

Lily managed to push Annabelle against the wall which caused the gun to drop from her hand and under them. Annabelle reached for the gun but Lily kicked it towards her dresser.

I ran to get the gun but stopped when Annabelle grabbed Lily by her hair and slammed her head against the wall.

"Jake gun." I shouted before tossing Annabelle to the ground roughly

I was taught never to hit a woman but damn this lady is pissing me off. Jake let go of Melissa and raced to get the gun. Annabelle crawled over to the gun but Jake was quicker.

He held the gun up away from his mom who knew she was done.

I pulled Lily against my chest and brushed her hair back in place with my fingers.

"You silly girl you could have gotten hurt." I said my heart still racing from all the excitement

"She was going to hurt you." she replied her voice cracking

I pulled an arms length away and looked her over with complete adoration. My Lily was protecting me. I couldn't help but crash my lips on to hers.

The love I felt for Lily leaked through the kiss as I pulled her against my body where she literally melted. If I wasn't sure before about my love for her I am now. Before it could get too far I forced myself to pull away.

"Later love." I mumbled when she moaned in protest

She pressed her forehead to mine and nodded. A small smile touched my lips as I watched her large caramel eyes look down in disappointment. She's too cute for her own good.

"Andy." Jake called out

We both turned to see Annabelle with a glass vase that was on Lily's nightstand. She was breathing heavily and looking more insane than when she had the gun.

She slammed it against the edge of the drawer causing glass to shatter everywhere. I pushed Lily aside as the glass shot our way.

Did this woman ever stop?

"Stop all this craziness mom." Jake pleaded as she got closer to him

Annabelle's cheek twitched faster at the word crazy. She swung the broken glass at Jake's hand. He moved away avoiding the glass.

"Drop it." she hissed

Jake shook his head. He can't take her. I could see by the way Jake stared at his mom with a hurt expression. He still sees her as his mom instead of the psycho she is.

Peeling Lily's arms from around my waist I went to stop her when Jake placed it on the ground. Annabelle smirked triumphantly.

I cursed under my breath as she lowered to reach for the weapon.

"That's a good boy Jake." she chuckled

Just as she had it in her hand Jake kicked it out into the hallway. Annabelle let out a small shriek and slashed Jake on the arm. He winced and held his arm. Blood pooled down his arm and through his fingers.

"Jake." Lily shouted and ran toward her brother

Annabelle turned towards her ready to attack when I grabbed Lily by the waist and whipped her behind me.

I have to admit Annabelle is quick. She missed Lily but managed to scrape the back of my hand.

"You fucking spoiled brat." she cursed when she saw she missed

I pulled Lily into my arms where I knew she was safe. My hand stung a little but I ignored it. Lily squirmed in my arms but I kept her in my embrace. Jake is my best friend but I have to keep Lily safe.

"Annie stop." Mr. Evans demanded

"I have nothing to lose Richie." she said as she switched the bloody broken glass to her other hand

Annabelle smirked as her attention was turned back to us. "But you do."

"Annie no!" Mr. Evans shouted

She twirled the glass in her hand as she took her time reaching us. Lily dug her nails into my side.

"I'll protect you Lily." I whispered and pressed a kiss the side of her head

I'll protect her no matter the cost. Annabelle scrunched her nose up in disgust.

"Story is over Romeo." she sneered

The glass glimmered as she rose it up to the bedroom light. I pulled Lily behind me which was difficult since she clung to me.

"Ethan." she cried

I felt her tears on my back. Her broken tone practically shattered my heart but I'd anything for her.

Than there was a loud bang that rang through the the whole house. Lily let out a small cry and weaved her arms around my waist.

The glass dropped from Annabelle's hand making a loud crashing sound. Annabelle brought her trembling hands to her red stained chest a look of shook on her face.

She opened her mouth to speak but all that came out was small wheezes. Blood trickled down the corners of her mouth as she dropped to the ground with a low thud.

"Oh my god." Lily whispered

Standing at the doorway with a gun in her hands was Melissa. Her eyes were red and puffy from crying but the scared expression on her face was unmistakable.

Melissa's bottom lip quivered as tears ran down her face. She dropped the gun her hands trembling as she looked down at the pool of blood leaking out of her mom.

Lily peered over my shoulders and gasped. She unwrapped her arms from around me and raced to Melissa who was now slumped on the ground.

"It's over Melissa." Lily cooed crying along with her

Yes it was finally over.

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