The First Punch
He Was the Lucky One
Goodbye…
[…] Alex.. This is meant for you and only you, knowing Quin he won’t think to look on my computer for a note. He’ll think it was all because of Lian’s death.. What a fucking idiot. Anyways I want you to know that I love you. You may know that already but I can never say it enough. You were always such a great person to be around and I hope not to see you soon where ever you go when you die. But let me just make a little will in this. You get everything of mine.. MoonMoon, the flat, my money, my car, and anything that’s left. And If I do die I want you to have Quin arrested… If they mention bruises.. They’re from him.. I wish I could’ve told someone but it just felt like my time to go.. I love you.. And tell Jace… he was the lucky one.
-Kel ------------------------------------------------ I got up in front of everyone and I could see the Costello's not wanting to look at me… Just like they had at Lian’s funeral. I couldn’t imagine loosing both of your children in just a week.. I cleared my throat and petted MoonMoon whom was in my arms.
“As you all know I’m Alex… Lian and Kel were my best friends, almost like siblings that were always there for me.” I looked at Mr. and Mrs. Costello as they wiped their eyes. “I just want to tell you a story involving Kel and Lian. I think it is one of the best memories that I have. So a while back Kel, Lian, and I went to the mall and let’s just say that we met some crappy people. So we were shopping and everything and when we were done we headed back to Kel’s car. And we saw a group of guys beating up on a kitten. I got really mad, of course, and I stomped over to confront them. Kel, being the caring man he was, pulled me away and held onto to me so I wouldn’t get hurt. Anyways... He went to the guys, he got a busted lip and the small kitten that would be MoonMoon.." I coughed and slightly smiled. "Yeah... We had some great times and they will never be forgotten. I’m not really a big believer of life after death.. But I really hope Mr. 50’s gets stuck where he belonged all his life.. At a diner somewhere off in the 50’s..." I nodded and walked back to my seat. I watched as Vic made his way up.
“So I never truly knew Kel all that well but I knew he was a great person. He would and did do anything to keep Lian and Alex safe. I remember when I first met him, he was the awkward guy who talked in the 50’s and never let go of who he truly was. It’s truly unfortunate that I never got really close to him but he was and will always be a great dude. Rest in piece.” Vic threw a peace sign and walked off.
It was the very end of the funeral and everyone was talking and consoling each other. I can’t explain what I was feeling. With Lian’s funeral I was crying but I felt numb later on. That never went away, Now it was Kel’s funeral and I couldn’t even utter the slightest bit of emotion. My phone started to go off and it was a number that frankly, I had no clue who it was. At first I thought it was modeling but I had everyones number. I hit answer and brought the phone up to my ear.
“Alexandria Cavella?” A man’s voice said from the other end.
“Speaking.” I said, trying to listen to background noises.
“Yes hello! This is Matt Andrews, leader of the domestic abuse unit at SDPD. I was told that this was the number to call when we got back the results from the coroner.”
“Okay, what happened to Kel?” I said walking out of the room.
“Well..” He couched and got back to what he was saying. “We saw many bruises most likely inflicted with fists or a foot and two broken ribs. All of this is pointing to one of two things. Gang affiliation and/or domestic violence. Would you happen to know anything about this?” He asked as I heard him click his pen.
“Kel left me a suicide note saying that Quin did this all to him.. He wanted to tell someone but didn’t know how. Quin was his boyfriend.” I explained as people started to flood out of the ceremony room.
“It would be great if we could have that. And do you think you could give my Quin’s phone number? And his full name?” Matt asked me. I gave him all of the information and he gave me the address so I could give him the note.
“Hope to see you soon and thanks for the information so far. Have a nice day.” He hung up and Tony came over, now holding MoonMoon. He kissed the top of my head and I smiled.
“I love you Axl.” He said flashing me his amazing smile.
“I love you too Tone.” I said giggling.
“You okay? Who was that?” I nodded and took his hand as we said our goodbyes to people.
“It was a guy from the police asking about Kel.” I brushed it off and we got into our car.
[…] Alex.. This is meant for you and only you, knowing Quin he won’t think to look on my computer for a note. He’ll think it was all because of Lian’s death.. What a fucking idiot. Anyways I want you to know that I love you. You may know that already but I can never say it enough. You were always such a great person to be around and I hope not to see you soon where ever you go when you die. But let me just make a little will in this. You get everything of mine.. MoonMoon, the flat, my money, my car, and anything that’s left. And If I do die I want you to have Quin arrested… If they mention bruises.. They’re from him.. I wish I could’ve told someone but it just felt like my time to go.. I love you.. And tell Jace… he was the lucky one.
-Kel ------------------------------------------------ I got up in front of everyone and I could see the Costello's not wanting to look at me… Just like they had at Lian’s funeral. I couldn’t imagine loosing both of your children in just a week.. I cleared my throat and petted MoonMoon whom was in my arms.
“As you all know I’m Alex… Lian and Kel were my best friends, almost like siblings that were always there for me.” I looked at Mr. and Mrs. Costello as they wiped their eyes. “I just want to tell you a story involving Kel and Lian. I think it is one of the best memories that I have. So a while back Kel, Lian, and I went to the mall and let’s just say that we met some crappy people. So we were shopping and everything and when we were done we headed back to Kel’s car. And we saw a group of guys beating up on a kitten. I got really mad, of course, and I stomped over to confront them. Kel, being the caring man he was, pulled me away and held onto to me so I wouldn’t get hurt. Anyways... He went to the guys, he got a busted lip and the small kitten that would be MoonMoon.." I coughed and slightly smiled. "Yeah... We had some great times and they will never be forgotten. I’m not really a big believer of life after death.. But I really hope Mr. 50’s gets stuck where he belonged all his life.. At a diner somewhere off in the 50’s..." I nodded and walked back to my seat. I watched as Vic made his way up.
“So I never truly knew Kel all that well but I knew he was a great person. He would and did do anything to keep Lian and Alex safe. I remember when I first met him, he was the awkward guy who talked in the 50’s and never let go of who he truly was. It’s truly unfortunate that I never got really close to him but he was and will always be a great dude. Rest in piece.” Vic threw a peace sign and walked off.
It was the very end of the funeral and everyone was talking and consoling each other. I can’t explain what I was feeling. With Lian’s funeral I was crying but I felt numb later on. That never went away, Now it was Kel’s funeral and I couldn’t even utter the slightest bit of emotion. My phone started to go off and it was a number that frankly, I had no clue who it was. At first I thought it was modeling but I had everyones number. I hit answer and brought the phone up to my ear.
“Alexandria Cavella?” A man’s voice said from the other end.
“Speaking.” I said, trying to listen to background noises.
“Yes hello! This is Matt Andrews, leader of the domestic abuse unit at SDPD. I was told that this was the number to call when we got back the results from the coroner.”
“Okay, what happened to Kel?” I said walking out of the room.
“Well..” He couched and got back to what he was saying. “We saw many bruises most likely inflicted with fists or a foot and two broken ribs. All of this is pointing to one of two things. Gang affiliation and/or domestic violence. Would you happen to know anything about this?” He asked as I heard him click his pen.
“Kel left me a suicide note saying that Quin did this all to him.. He wanted to tell someone but didn’t know how. Quin was his boyfriend.” I explained as people started to flood out of the ceremony room.
“It would be great if we could have that. And do you think you could give my Quin’s phone number? And his full name?” Matt asked me. I gave him all of the information and he gave me the address so I could give him the note.
“Hope to see you soon and thanks for the information so far. Have a nice day.” He hung up and Tony came over, now holding MoonMoon. He kissed the top of my head and I smiled.
“I love you Axl.” He said flashing me his amazing smile.
“I love you too Tone.” I said giggling.
“You okay? Who was that?” I nodded and took his hand as we said our goodbyes to people.
“It was a guy from the police asking about Kel.” I brushed it off and we got into our car.
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