“Burn those who burned me!” Chapter 126

***Gracie’s POV:***

After Calvin was removed, the guests all turned to Kai and I. I knew they were riddled with questions; I would do my best to answer. The reporter came back to the front,

*“Ms. Teagues!! First…let me say.... I am so sorry, it seems like you have truly been threw an ordeal! I can’t imagine what your life was like living with such a deceitful family.”*

Tears began to water in my eyes, he had no idea, it cost me my life in my previous life.

*"Please, tell us…exactly what was the truth regarding your adoptive mother? How did she find you?”*

Kai took my hand gently into his. Smiling back at me…he looked at me as if I was the most beautiful person in the world. With a nod to show his support, I smiled warmly at him. Turning back to the crowd, I took in a deep breath and answered the reporter’s questions.

I told the crowd the harrowing story about how Sharon ordered my death all because she didn’t want to give up her position as a Rochester. I told them about my would-be possible father Bernard Thorton, and how I ended up with Diana Teagues. The entire ballroom was in tears. I told them how beautiful my life was with my adoptive mother, and dreadful it became once I was reunited with the Rochesters.

*“How could a mother do that to her own child.”*

*“I can’t believe that family was so disgraceful.”*

*“Thank god for Diana Teagues…she was a saint!”*

That was the best part…my mother’s name had finally been vindicated! Finally, the world would know how amazing she was, no longer would her name be stained with shame and lies.

I closed my eyes for a brief moment, thanking my mother to myself for always loving me; when a question from the crowd jilted me back.

*“So what now!!”*

Before I could answer, Kai, along with everyone else from the Christiansen Clan as well as Tyler, Cameron & Jackie, and Joellie walked to the stage. Each of us grabbing hands; the people I had grown to love, that had loved me for two lifetimes…standing tall with me. Grandmother-Roana spoke first.

*“Now…we plan a wedding! We hope you all will be able to attend!”*

Kai and I blushed as the crowd went wild with cheers! Congratulations and well wishes flooded the room. Kai smiled with pride as he took me into his arms.

*“I’m so proud of you Gracie.”*

I blushed as my smile grew brighter. He had no idea how much that meant to me.

Suddenly, Kai pulled me closer, his eyes gazing into mine, and gently kissed me. Everyone cheered and clapped as the happy couple embraced each other.

*“Hey!! Save it for the I do’s!”*

Parys’ comment caused us all to burst out laughing. The reporter then called back out to Kai.

*“Oh! Heir Christiansen…you never told us....who was this birthday party for?”*

Kai looked at me and smiled.

*“For my finance of course. I didn’t get the chance to celebrate it on her actual day; so I planned it for today. Now, if the band could please play some music…I’d like to have a dance with the most beautiful person in the room.”*

Kai led me down to the dance floor, as the crowd split to give us room; we began to slowly dance. Our eyes gazing lovingly at each other. After a few moments, everyone else began to pair up with someone and take the dance floor.

As the song came to an end, there was a sudden ruckus in the hallway. We could hear what sounded like people yelling and then the doors flew open.

Olivia came running in with what looked to be a knife in her hand. As she ran towards the crowd, she began to scream and cry.

*“GRACELAND!!! YOU BITCH!!! I HOPE YOU DIE!!!”*

Olivia came charging towards me, knife in hand. Before I could react, Ramone quickly tackled her down to the ground.

Squirming, she began yelling and cursing.

*“Get your fucking hands off me!! Don’t you know who I am!!! Graceland! You bitch!! You ruined my life!!! Jonathan left me because of you!!! I’ll kill you!!”*

Ramone along with one of his other bodyguards dragged Olivia out the ballroom to wait for the authorities. Outside the ballroom, you could hear Sharon yelling and crying. Finally, she came running into the room

*“Graceland!! Graceland please!!!”*

Sharon threw herself at my feet, tears flooding her face.

*“Graceland! Please!! I beg you!! She’s your sister!!! Don’t let her go to jail! It’ll ruin her! Please!! It’s my daughter-”*

*“I WAS YOUR DAUGHTER!!!”*

Watching my biological mother degrade herself, begging me to save her precious Olivia…all the emotions that I carried for two lifetimes came flooding out.

*“You’re willing to throw yourself at my mercy….to degrade yourself just to save Olivia…but you were willing to have me murdered?!”*

Sharon’s eyes widen; as she searched for the right words, nothing would come up. The truth was…there were no right words. Nothing could justify this…

*“No matter who my father was…I was YOUR daughter….but you discarded me like trash because I threatened your status…and then you have the nerve to beg me to save someone who just tried to kill me?”*

The tears began to swell into my eyes.

*“She’s not my sister…because you’re not my mother…”*

With that, I turned to walk away. Sharon had disappointed and hurt me for the last time. I hated myself for even being affected. Kai ran after me along with Joellie and Kayla.

Suddenly, Marla walked up to Sharon. Her face filled with disgust.

*“Security…please remove this woman from my home.”*

Sharon’s eyes widen in fear as she frantically looked around for me.

*“Stop looking for Gracie…she won’t be helping you or your family any further.”*

*“But my daughter-”*

*“Your daughter is going to jail for attempted murder. And if you don’t get the hell off my property…I’ll you arrested for trespassing.”*

The security guards grabbed Sharon by the arms dragging her out the ballroom. As she struggled, you could hear her screaming and pleading for leniency towards Olivia. To the bitter end, she would defend her.

The party pretty much went back to normal after that. I got to blow candles off the cake as everyone sang happy birthday…a first since I was twelve. We all danced and drank the night away. There were fireworks afterwards to close out the evening. Once the party was over, I was completely exhausted. After taking a nice hot shower, I found my way to my bed plopping face down. Suddenly, I could hear Kai laughing behind me.

*“That’s an interesting way to lay in the bed future Mrs. Christiansen.”*

I immediately turned around; my face filled with laughter.

*“How long have you been standing there?”*

*“Long enough to see you plop facedown onto the bed.”*

I giggled as I sat up. Kai sat next to me, taking my left hand into his.

*“I know you’re tired, but I wanted to give you my birthday gift.”*

I stared at Kai with a puzzled expression, I hadn’t expected him to give me a gift. On my actual birthday, although we didn’t celebrate it publicly, we all celebrated as a family. Marla and Theo threw another family weekend with everyone coming to the estate. It was absolutely wonderful and Kai…well lets just say in terms of gifts, if it had been St. Merry’s Day, I would have had the entire bag of presents.

Kai gently kissed my hand as he started to speak,

*“You know…ten years ago, I was convinced I’d found the love of my life when I met this remarkable girl and her violin. I didn’t know it at the time, but she had to cross two lifetimes to be with me.”*

Kai’s eyes were filled with emotion as he continued.

*“You know…I never told you this…but the day I woke up, it was your mother I saw in my dream.”*

My eyes suddenly widen! WHAT!!!!

*“What do you mean?”*

*“I mean…she was the one that guided me towards your music…before she left…she whispered something to me…do know what it was?”*

I could feel the tears falling down my face, shaking my head no, Kai continued.

*“Please treat my daughter well. She’s waited a long time for you.”*

I could feel my face soaked in tears…my mother…she spoke to Kai for me…even in death…she was still my guardian angel.

*“I know you’ve been threw a lot Graceland. Two lifetimes…and I can’t promise you that everyday will be perfect…but I promise to love you for the rest of my life…to cherish you always…and to be there for you every step of the way.”*

I sat in silence. As Kai spoke, I couldn’t help but think his words felt like a proposal, except we were already engaged. Before I could say anything, Kai pulled out this small, beautiful velvet box.

*“Now, I know I was in coma…so my parents took the liberty of setting everything up. BUT…I think I would much rather be the one to ask you this.”*

*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*

Kai dropped down on one knee; his eyes gazed into mine as they burned brightly with love.

*"Graceland Teagues…will you do me the honor of being my wife?”*

The tears came flooding as I eagerly shook my head.

*“Yes!!! Yes!!!”*

Kai picked me up swirling me around; after kissing me passionately, we made our way back to the bed. That night, Kai made love to me passionately, it was as if our entire souls were meeting for the first time. Letting us know…we were both right where we belonged.

Maybe after this I'll be inspired to compose another violin piece.