This chapter is dedicated to officialblackheart . She has supported me and has always been there to help me.

Two days later........

Ava's POV

Never in my life, had I imagined of facing  this situation. I am standing at church with Alex in my arms. My parent's coffins lay before me. Tears uncontrollably streaming down my face. I felt numb.

Why? Why did this happen to us? My heart clenched the moment I got the news. At four am I received a call from the police. I ran to the police station with Alex where my parents were wrapped up in body bags. The officer elaborated everything. He said that it was a typical hit-and-run case where the driver was drunk. What is typical about this? My parents died is that supposed as typical?  The driver  was apparently dead too. The time of death suggested that it happened on their way back. I didn't worry because they had the key. I just assumed they wanted some time alone with each other. Maybe partly I'm responsible for their deaths too. I was the one forcing them to have a date. My world has shattered to piece. How would I do everything all alone.

I am dragged out of my thoughts by Alex's cries. Oh, Alex! How am I going to look after you all alone, baby?

Everyone came and paid their respects. They expressed their condolences, but I was too overwhelmed to say anything. I opened my mouth to speak, nothing came out but a sob.

“Ava.” someone called my name. I looked through my tears. “Mr. Holt.” “My condolences sweetheart. I needed to talk to you about your father.”

“Oh of course.” I said as we sat.

“Your father had created trust funds for both you and Alex but unfortunately they are inaccessible until you are 21.” he said.

“But I would need it now more than ever Mr. Holt.” I said. “I do not have much income. Raising Alex would require more.”

“I know my dear but your father didn't expect this. No one did. There's some money left on their accounts, and you can have that for now.”

We talked for a while until it was time for the burial. The money in their bank accounts would support us for a while until I get a job. I would've had to drop that literature course for now to support Alex and I.

My parents were buried next to each other. I stayed close to my parents for a while. Thanking them for everything they had done for me and apologizing for if I have ever hurt unintentionally.  Then I glanced at innocent Alex sleeping in my arms. I made up my mind. I mustered up all my courage and wiped off the tears from my face.

I will live. I don't know how but I'll live. I'll live for Alex. I would raise him as my child and make him the kind of person my dad wanted. He is all I have left in this world to call family. I would protect him from any danger and try my best to give him all the happiness that he deserves.

☝️☝️Alex☝️☝️