Chapter 6: Lost of a Friend

'They strung up a man say who murdered three...

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The train came to halt with a loud blowing whistle declaring Emme was back in the capital. She got out to see Mrs.Figgs with a sad smile. As she helped Emme with her bag and making their way back to the house Emme longed to get away from.

"Oh look who's back?" Her "father" snapped as she walked in the door.

"Mar-" "Go to the other room." He said sternly.

  Her mother cowered back not even looking Emme in the eye as she pushed Mrs. Figgs with her who reluctantly followed. Emme stood in the entry way as he stood up from his chair coming around to her.

"You think you can just leave and waltz back in here like you're somethin special?" He snapped his dark gaze looming over her.

"Last i checked my mother lives here so yes." Emme snapped back.

  Which she instantly regretted as she felt the hard loud slap as his hand connected with her cheek.

"You greedy little bitch!" He snarled as he glared down at her. "I own this house which means I say who lives here and who doesn't!"

"Do you understand me?" He asked sternly. Emme nodded hesitantly as unwanted tears welled up at the harsh sting on her cheek. "Good."

  After that he let her go as Mrs.Figgs and her mother entered. Emme passed her mother sending her a sharp stare in which she turned her head in avoidance. As she went to unpack in her room.

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Emme knocked on the door of Ashes apartment after getting a call to meet him and to get away from the house.

"Hey Em, come in." Ashe said as he opened the door.

"Hey. It's been awhile.." Emme said sending him a half smile.

"Where have you been?" Ashe asked curiously as the walked to the sitting room. Emme sighed knowing that question was coming.

"It's a long story..." She said, turning towards him as they sat down on the couch. "Why did you call? It sounded urgent."

Ashe looked at her before sighing moving his position so he couldn't see her reaction for what he was about to say.

"Sejanus was killed." Ashe whispered loud enough for her to hear. Emme froze as she heard those words 'killed' as in gone.

"W-what.." Emme asked looking at Ashe.

"Sejanus was hanged this morning." Ashe said in a low voice.

Emme put her hand over her mouth as she let out a sob tears spilling down her cheeks. Ashe pulled her into a hug. She pulled away realising Marcus wasn't there.

"W-where's Marcus?" Emme asked as she sniffed.

"He went back home to be with his ma.." Ashe said as silent tears rolled down his cheeks. "They're having a small get together before the funeral for his close friends and family.."

Emme nodded before more tears pulled out as she was pulled back into Ashes Embrace letting out a sob as they both mourned the loss of their dear friend.

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After the small mourning ceremony for Sejanus Emme went home and safely made a beeline to her bedroom where Mrs. Figgs followed her with a worried and saddening look sketched on her face.

"Oh Ms, I am so sorry about your friend Sejanus." Mrs.Figgs said as she gave Emme a soft hug. Emme nodded as tears streamed down her cheeks in appreciation. As a moment of relief began the quicker it was replaced and ruined.

"Mrs.Figgs could you give us a moment?" Emme's 'father' asked sternly.

  Mrs.Figgs hesitated for a moment before seeing his dark gaze and leaving giving Emme one last squeeze and a sharp low glare at her father.

"Where did you get this?" Her "father" asked holding up Coriolanus mother's scarf. Emme froze. "You got it from that boy didn't you? Snow?"

Emme stared at the scarf silently. How did he find it? Did he go through her bag?

"I knew it filthy little slut. Just like your mother." And that's all it took for Emme to snap.

"Is that the real reason why you loathe me so much. Mark.." Emme snarled back not knowing where this sudden strength is coming from to stand up to him. He gave her a cold glare.

"It is not my fault that my mother cheated on you and had me. You were the one to ruin-" Before Emme could finish her sentence her wind pipe was cut off by her "fathers" strong hand. As she began to claw at his hand.

"You little bitch! Im the one who raised you.. who kept a roof over yours and your filthy slut mother's head. If it's anyone's fault it's yours. You think anyone would want you? Or care about you? Your mother should've taken care of you when she had the chance. Now get the hell out my house!" He hollered as he released his grip on her neck making her collapse to the ground coughing and heaving for air.

Once she had finally caught her breathe. She let out a cry before grabbing her bag and started packing.

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Word Count: 892

(A/n: I am sorry for the wait and for the short chapter! I've had scatter brain lately & a bit of block on this story but! I am back and will continue until it's finished!)