"That's enough. Get up. hide! "

I don't move a muscle. The footsteps get closer

Jack's eyes widen and he motions for me to hide quickly. But I won't...

When dad sees me he looks shocked and then his expression turns grim "What are you doing here dan? You ok? "

As he starts to come close I feel myself getting scared and breathing heavily " Dad...please.....turn yourself in "I manage to say.

He stays quiet for a moment then says " how? How on earth did you know all this? "

"Please........don't make it worse..."

"Was it jack? So you mean jacks ghost told you all that? Impressive. Is he here ? " he looks around. Jack stares quietly at him.

" Dad......how could you that "

He looks at me and takes a step closer " Dan, you see nothing in this life is permanent. Everything fades away. Money, love, interests etc. I tend to enjoy the moment without consequences. And when something goes wrong, I remove it like a thorn in my path" he steps even closer and his hands began to rise

"Dan, run. NOW! " jack yells

"Please...just turn yourself in..." the cracks are growing.

His large hands grab my neck and he starts to choke me.

"Please..." my throat is on fire and I cant breathe. He doesn't listen and keeps on choking. His eyes that I thought were filled with love, look dead cold. As I'm about to lose consciousness a large shovel smashes hard into his head. Blood flows down like a river and he falls dead. His grip loosens and I breathe and cough heavily. I'm about to faint.... the last thing is see before passing out, is the joy and relief on Jacks face.

When I wake up I'm in the hospital and my mother beside me. I'm later told that my father is in critical condition and doesn't have much time. I also find out that the corpses of jack and his mom have been found and everything about dad has been revealed. All the affairs, everything. Mom was extremely devastated but was relieved that I was ok. As for me, I feel nothing. I didn't break but the cracks are wide and still there and it'll take time for them to heal. They even got me a specialist to deal with the trauma.

Days go by and dad passes away. When I'm informed of that, I feel no emotion whatsoever. Later im discharged from the hospital and allowed to go home. As soon as I'm home I search for Jack everywhere. He had been on my mind all this time.

I can't find him anywhere. I call out to him countless times but no answer. Deep down I know he's gone for good now. But I know I can't forget about him, not ever.

Thank you for reading 😊🤗