JEREMYFunerals I've never been fond of. Sitting in a church for an hour or two listening to a priest talk about things that I have no interest in hearing... That's a nightmare to me. But I'll suffer through it for her. I've never been religious. My mother is, she would always try to force it upon me growing up, as mothers tend to do with everything. The funerals I attended were of Grandparents and friends of my parents, and some of my Aunts and Uncles too. None of which were like today. I've seen funerals be both sad and joyous at times, talking fond and happy memories of the deceased. One last party to see the person off. Colin's funeral was grim from start to finish because everyone here knew that he didn't have a peaceful death, he suffered, and he wasn't ready to die. He was murdered.Like I said — today was different.Vanessa intertwined her fingers with mine as we walked away from the grave. She asked me this morning not to hold her hand or kiss her in front of his family. Gi

MICHAEL I was sitting on the couch in my living area in thought of what to do. My heart was beating rapidly still, despite some time had passed since the incident. What the fuck was I thinking? Well, I wasn't thinking, that's the problem here. But he was getting in my way so In that moment I didn't have any other choice but to stop him. If Colin told Vanessa that I invited him into my apartment for a drink and I told him everything I knew about Austin and her... well she would lose the little trust she has in me. I can't have that happen. I've worked too hard for this. We belong together — she just needs some convincing that I've changed and I'm the right man for her. I can be better this time she just has to give me a chance. "Can you just untie me?"Colin asked. "I can't."I looked at him tied to a kitchen chair by his legs and arms. I know how to tie a good knot, I used to go fishing with my neighbour bill when I was in my teens. It feels like a lifetime ago now. "Yes you c

VANESSA "Vanessa... Vanessa..."That's what I faintly heard Jeremy say as he tried to pull me out of my trans-like state, but I could barely hear him... I couldn't focus on what was going on around me. All I could think about was their words. Everything was playing over and over again in my mind and I was trying to understand it... The new truth! That night years ago is going to turn my life upside down until the day I die, I just know it. "Vanessa... talk to me."Jeremy said in a quite calming tone and I looked at him. I was unsure of what to do or what to even say. What does one do in a situation like this? What is the right thing to do? "I'm so sorry, Vanessa."Ollie started."Please... We should talk about this. You need to listen to what I have to say. This was an accident..."Why... Why do I need to listen to what he has to say? Years after the car accident I find out the truth... for so long I believed something else and for over a year of my life, I believed that Jeremy was

VANESSAI watched the door of the police station intently, feeling an anxious ache in my chest. Jeremy has been inside for over an hour now, while I waited in the passenger seat of his car.After my phone call with Miss Garrett, I knew Jeremy would be questioned, he needs to be eliminated from their investigation so they can move on. He didn't do anything wrong so that's exactly what will happen. I wonder what they're asking him?Ten minutes went by before I saw his face and I felt relief that only lasted a moment. Jeremy opened the door and slipped into the driver's seat beside me. I was expecting him to say something but he didn't. I guess I'm going to have to ask. I looked across at him as he pulled out of the car park."So how did it go?""Fine."He replied and that was that. I was expecting him to elaborate but he didn't. "Fine... What did they ask you?"He was in there for over an hour being questioned by the police for a murder of a man I used to date. How does he not expect me

VANESSAI was sitting on the couch in the living area of my apartment, my body wrapped in my grey waffle throw. Fresh out of the shower I felt sick to my stomach. Alex suggested putting a movie on TV to cheer me up and to take my mind off my worries for awhile. I got through 10 minutes before turning it off. My mind was on Jeremy and what I witnessed at the hotel. The proof was right in front of me, but a part of me still found it hard to believe. I thought after everything we've been through together, he wouldn't jeopardise what we have. "Natasha is coming over tomorrow to bring me out for lunch. Do you want to come with us?"Alex asked."I'll be fun, I think we're going shopping afterwards.""I don't think that's a good idea... Natasha and I are not exactly on speaking terms at the moment."I haven't spoken to Natasha since the coffee shop a couple of days ago. Thankfully she's not pushing me and she's giving me the space that I need."What happened between you two?"Alex looked at m