Flora POV
“Come back here Ryder” Reid mimics Aunt Marigold, and we'll erupt in laughter.
“You're not nice, Reid” I told him amidst laughter. 
“I never claimed to be” He shrugs.
I rolled my eyes.
We just arrived home from Gabriel's mansion.
It's really a great day, I must say.
I'm so happy Ryder is eventually behind the bar.
Now I feel Violet and Xavier would rest in peace.
“And what could she be smiling at?” Zayn asked beside me, nudging my arm.
I chuckle softly and turned my head to look at him.
“Thank you so much” I told him sincerely, and he arched a brow.
I smile.
“I knew you wanted to kill Ryder with your hands” He rolled his eyes funnily.
“I'm glad you know that princess, but it's nothing- anything for you” He said with so much love, but I just smile as we stare at each other eyes.
I'm sure some seconds has passed.
Reid let out a discreet cough.
We adjusted on our seat and turned to see everyone eyes on us.
Ouch,
That was quite embarrassing.
“I'm leaving soon” Mum announced after a brief silence.
I stood up and sat on the armrest of the couch she's sitting on.
“You should wait until tomorrow” I pout.
She shakes her head sideways.
“You shall come with us tomorrow, Aunt” Reid said as he took his seat close to Zayn, munching on his cookies.
Mum and I exchange a short glance.
“And what's the occasion?” I asked him.
He faced Zayn with widened eyes.
“Such a big mouth” Zayn eyed him angrily.
“Sorry buddy, I thought you already told her about it” Reid grins.
“It's been long I visited my parent's grave, so I thought we could all visit tomorrow” Zayn explained.
“Oh” I mouthed.
“That's really thoughtful of you dear” Mum commended.
He giggles.
“We shall all be there, and including William” Mum said, and I'd thought Zayn expression would change at the mention of dad's name but instead, his smile grow wider.
I sighed softly as relief washed all of me.
This means he's now straight with my Dad.
Its evening
Zayn's feet and I are buried into the swimming pool as we sat in the edge.
Zayn'd begged me to come sit close to him like this, I refused at first cause of his health,, but he was really adamant. And now that we are here, If I'm not mistaken, we've been sitting here in this same position for the past Thirty minutes and Zayn has been quite, he's not saying anything.
“We should go in, Zayn” I told him, trying to keep a calm voice.
“It's getting cold out here, and you know, you're yet to recover fully” I added, but he's still not talking, he just stares blankly at whatever.
“Zayn” I called.
He sighed ruefully.
“I miss her so much” He finally said something.
“We used to be like this” 
But I don't understand, 
who does he miss so much?
“Iris” He responded like he heard my thought.
Oh,
That's her late sister-Reid told me about it.
He didn't tell me the cause of her death,, though.
“Uhm mm… Where's she?” I asked him.
“She's late” He replied simply.
I gasped in surprise, like I haven't heard it from Reid before.
“She knew the nature of my job” He paused.
“I received a severe reprimand for it, but I never stopped because I was determined to fish my parent's murderer out from it”He continues in a very low voice.
“She would preach to my ears countless times about the job, but I never listened”
I listen to him keenly as I watch his eyes staring at something else.
“On this fateful night, I learned of my most trusted guys has been giving out information to my rival. I was so furious that I shot him to death immediately, and that was the same time Iris arrived home from a friend's party”
“She saw everything that happened that night and was very surprised I could do such, she was very disappointed in me and which I truly understand”.
“I tried to talk to her, but she was not ready to listen, she left the house angrily and met with her early death” His voice hitched and tears gathered in my eyes.
“It was a very crucial car accident, she couldn't make it”
“She died before they could reach the hospital” 
The dim blue light in the swimming pool reflects to his face and I watch as the tears drop from his eyes.
“I killed my only sister, Flora” He weeps and my tears are now rolling down my cheeks too.
I bring his head to my chest, patting his back while whispering soothing words in his ear.
“I'm sorry so Iris” He cries more in my chest.
“I'm sure I would die of regrets”
The next_morning
  
 William POV.
I place my hand at the other end of the bed only to find it empty. 
I flickered my eyes open, and truly Stella is not in the bed.
When did she leave?
I thought we already finalized our talk.
Damn!
I sit up and leaned my head on the bed rest.
A knock came by, followed by her voice.
“William”
“Are you awake?” 
I didn't reply, I just stare at the door.
And I watch as the door opened.
She walked in with a smile on her lips.
Why is she smiling?
“How was your night?” She asked in her sweet tone as she catwalks in.
I squeezed my face.
“What's wrong?”
“Are you sick?” She asked frantically as she sat down on the bed.
“Yes” 
“Huh?”
“Where?" She moved closer to me on the bed, checking my temperature with her hand.
I smile within myself.
I pointed to my lips.
“My lips” I smirked.
She rolled her eyes in a cute way.
“Get dressed William” She ordered and stood up from the bed.
“Are we going out?” I asked curiously, pretending I don't know about it.
Her eyes widened.
“Yes, we are going out William, so stand up and get dressed”
“You wouldn't like to disappoint your daughter, will you?” She asked and I sighed.
I really don't feel like going, but this is the least I can do to get along so well with my daughter.
I nodded sharply and also stood up.
“Good”
“ Breakfast is almost ready” She said and tried walking away, but I quickly grabbed her wrist.
“What…what are you doing?” She feigns a look.
I licked my dry lips as I pulled her closer.
“What does it look like, Queenie?” I pushed her gently to the bed, making her lie on her back.
“I want to devour my breakfast” I wink, and before she could say anything, I crashed my lips against hers.
Oh, my world…
She responded so fast.
I slowly reached for the tip of her blouse and everything happened so fast.
We walk hand in hand into the graveyard. Even a blind man could see the happiness plastered on Stella's face, and to know I'm the reason behind her happiness is more than enough-I feel so blessed.
“There they are!” She exclaimed happily, pointing a finger forward.
David trails behind us as we walk ahead.
We got to where they are standing, and I'm surprised its only Zayn's friend and his housekeeper that are here.
“Good morning” He greeted with a small bow.
“Morning dear” Stella responded.
“Zayn and Flora went to visit his sister's grave” He said.
Stella and I just nodded.
I turned to David and collected the fresh flowers we bought on our way here.
I made to drop the flowers on the grave,, but my whole system vibrated as I stare at the picture frame of the deceased on the grave.
“What?”
My eyes dim.
Am I imagining things now?
F**k
My heart thud.
“Are you okay?” Stella placed a hand on my back.
“Why aren't you dropping your flower?”
I brought my handkerchief out of my pocket and use it to wipe the tiny balls of sweat on my forehead.
I gulped very hard and turned to Reid
“I need to see Zayn right away”
He nodded and walked away.
 Zayn POV
“Iris” Flora began, looking down at Iris's grave.
“I never met you or talked you before, but I really wish to. 
So I think here's an opportunity” She said, raising the bouquet of flowers to her chest.
“I can tell you're such a sweet person when you're alive, and believe me, I can smell the fragrance of the sweetness around you”
“I just hope you could forgive him” She paused. “Till today, he's full of regrets”
“Please forgive him, and I know you can do it right?” Flora smile ruefully as tears streamed down her cheeks.
She places a feathered kiss on the flowers and bend down a little to drop it on the grave.
“Continue to rest in perfect peace, Iris” Her voice croaks.
I moved more close to her and rammed her into my chest.
So emotional.
A light breeze blew.
Flora moved away from me and screamed happily.
I arched my brows, confused.
“Iris has forgiven you, Zayn” She jumped on me and pecked my cheeks.
She turned to Iris grave again.
“Thank you so much Iris, you're the best sister” She said with so much joy.
Ugh!
“You really don't know what that breeze means?” She asked and I shook my head.
“You know…”
“Zayn” We heard Reid's voice and we both turned to see him walking towards us.
“What's up, Reid?”
“I'm good”
“William wants to… I mean Flora's Dad would like to see you” He said.
“Hope no problem?” I questioned.
“Uh mm… I don't know, but I noticed he looks so shocked when he'd wanted to drop his flowers on their grave”
I grimaced.
“Shocked for what?”
He shrugs.
“Let's go Flora” I took her hand and walk ahead.
*****
“Are these your parents?” William threw the question at me immediately, we walked to where they are all standing.
I look at everyone's face.
“Yeah” I nodded.
His shoulder dropped.
“Damn it!”
“You remember Thomas at the anniversary party?” He asked.
I nodded again.
I don't understand anymore.
“What's the problem, William?” 
“It's me,” He says as he lowers his gaze.
I raised a brow.
“I murdered your parents, Zayn” He confessed.
Everyone gasped loudly with their eyes widened in surprise.
“What are you saying, Dad?” Flora questions, walking close to him.
“It's the truth, Flora” 
“It was a very long time ago when I was still a hired assassin,” He said quietly.
“I was hired to murder his parents” 
I just stood dumbfounded.
My head swaying hard.
I could feel my heart bleeding.
My parent's dead bodies image in their cold blood appeared in my head and my jaw clenched, my fist tightened, and I'm sure my eyes has already become dark red.
“Who?” My voice came out harshly.
They all turned to me and another gasp fell out of their mouth.
Yeah,
I can do, and I undo as I am now.
“Who hired you to kill my parents?!” I shouted hoarsely, breathing heavily.
Flora and her Mum took a few steps backward.
“It was your Dad's closest friend” He replied.
I swallowed.
“My Dad's closest friend?” I murmured.
“Yeah”
“Thomas Owen” I heard him say, and my heart sank immediately.
I trembled on my feet, Flora and Mrs. Rosaline rushed to hold me by my arms.
I gently removed their hands from my arms.
Furthermore, I took one step after the other closer to William as hot tears threatened to fall.
“You mean Thomas killed my parents?” I asked again, as I'd heard wrong.
He nodded, 
with a hint of remorse crept on his face.