𝓣𝓮 𝓪𝓶𝓸 𝓥. 𝓣𝓶𝓷𝓽

24.) Sweet, But Sour Ride

"Hey Myra, there's a note on the back of the motorcycle," I look at the note Mikey pointed at and then picked up. Waving the note in the air I walk over and take it from him.

"What is this?" I sit down by Leo and he wraps an arm around my waist and looks over curiously at what it says.

From, Dad?

Hey kid, happy birthday. Sorry if your sweet ride came a little late. I know your probably all grown up. Getting a boyfriend, even a girlfriend. I just want to let you know that no matter where you are, no matter what you do, I'll always love you. I know you're out here doing so many great things. I'll always be watching over you, in the good and bad times. I hope your taking care of your mother. Please, don't blame yourself for what happened. Cant have my daughter getting all emotional for something she couldn't control. Stay fierce, stay wild, stay you. Focus on yourself, don't let the past get to you, it was bound to happen. I know your strong, and i know you'll get through all the obstacles through your lifetime.
Love you, bonita.
From: ya old man

"From, your old man," My voice slightly breaks as I read the last few words. I hold Leo's hand with all my might.

"I, I think I need some space to process this, sorry guys," I smile as I get up. Don't cry, don't you dare cry.

Leo quickly gets up with me. He follows me over to his room.

"Myra, are you alright?"  My hands start vigorously shaking as I hug him. He hugs me back and rubs my back. My body breaks down immediately and I start bawling my eyes out. He sits down on the bed and I straddle his lap.

"Can, can you tell me what happened to your dad?" I try and form words but I just end up stuttering as I hiccup.

"I- I- I couldn't help him, he died because of me," I replied in between hiccups. Trying to catch my breath.

"Do you think, you could tell me, how he died?" he cups my face.

"And he made a portal to some junkyard, my mom was unconscious, I didn't know what to do, I had no energy to run, I had no energy to even stand, all I could do was sit and watch my dad die in a fire as the portal slowly closed. I screamed and cried hopping he would walk out a-ok. But it never happened, and it will never happen, if I had never got that stupid teddy bear from Bradford, if I was never so ignorant. If I was smarter, no one this would happen, I would still have my dad, my mom would still be happy, we would all be a happy family." I ramble on, speaking at a speed no one would be able to listen to. Leo just sat in silence, listening to every word I said.

"Dārin, look at me," I make eye contact with him.

"There was nothing you could do to stop what happened, you were only 4," I hold onto the necklace he gave me that day. I never took it off, only if I was going to sleep, or in the shower.

"You were 4, you would have never noticed the tracker in the teddy bears eye, you would have never been strong enough to defeat Bradford and Xevor, you were only a child, don't blame yourself for what happened. It was out of your control. You have to let go."

"I have let go, I'm serious, I really have! Why do people keep saying that? Estoy bien, sí, estoy bien." Leo looks at me sadly. I really haven't let go, have I? I take a deep breath and wipe my tears.

"How do I let go?" I lean on him.

"You can't help but think of your dad, so when you do, think of the happy things that you experienced and not the sad. Be glad that you got to experience them," As he explains I think of a time where we were at a park and he tried to fit into the baby swing. He got stuck so we had to get the fire department to help. I smile and giggle at the thought.

"And if  you think of the bad times, don't let them effect you, just smile, like you always do," I'm then reminded of my dad's death. I take a shaky breath.

It's time to let go Myra, no more.

All of my memories appear. Happy and sad ones. Silly and mad ones. I listen to the sound of Leo's heartbeat and smile even wider. I was even laughing at this point.

"Thank you Leo, I finally let go. I'm free! No more angst! No more sadness. The old Myra is back and better than ever!" I jump up and start dancing. I punch and kick the air in excitement.

"Te amo, te amo, te amo!" I kiss him multiple times.

"Your sure your okay?"he holds my hands and I look down.

"Wanna stay here a little more? Maybe cuddle?" I nod my head vigorously and cuddle up to him. He places kisses on head as I lean into his neck.

She made it. It is almost time for our new kitsune.

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