Ghost

31 - Crestview Mental Hospital

- Aurora's POV -

- Morning -

I woke up to Rajah's face near my belly and Ollie snuggled into my back. I never thought I could know happiness like this. Don't get me wrong, my brothers made me happy and were always there to put a smile on my face when I was sad but this.... this is a different kind of happiness. I feel Ollie begin to wake up which in turn stirs Rajah awake, except Rajah just yawns, rolls over and goes back to sleep. I turn my head and see Ollie yawn and giggle.

"What's so funny angel?" He rubs his face then looks at me with his sleepy eyes.

"You and Rajah are too much alike." I smile and rub Rajah's head. Ollie turns me back around and his face looked serious.

"I want to talk to you about something." He sat up and motioned for me to do the same. "How would you feel if I helped you find your mother and father?" My mother and father? The same man and woman who abandoned me and my brothers? I felt indifferent. A part of me wanted to know why she didn't want me. Was I too ugly for her? Did I cry to much? Did carrying me in her stomach for nine months not create at least some sort of a bond? The questions began to pile up. Another part of me didn't want to see her. She didn't want me, so why should I put any effort into wanting to know her? I look back at Ollie who was staring at me patiently waiting for my response.

"Why would you want to do that?" I furrowed my brow.

"You're going to be a mother soon. I know getting rid of Michael was a stepping stone towards your new self but there are still some unresolved issues left, like your mother and father. Before our family is complete, I want you to get the closure you need to fully move forward." He kissed my forehead.

"Have you asked my brothers?"

"Yes." He nodded. "That's why I went downstairs last night."

"And? How do they feel about it?" I have a feeling Max wasn't too keen on the idea.

"Griffin wants to go through with it. He has some questions he wants answers to, but Max..." He sighed.

"He doesn't want to." I finished. He shook his head.

"Max still holds a lot of resentment. Which is why I think this will be good for all three of you." He gently brushed my hair behind my ear.

"Why would you want to do this for us?" I know Ollie loves and cares about me. He tells me and shows me everyday but, something tells me there's a deeper meaning to his madness.

"I love you, and your brothers are now my brothers and I look out for my family no matter what. You are perfect just the way you are but helping the ones you love to better themselves is never a bad thing. I know you dream about her. I hear you talk to her in your sleep sometimes. I just want you to get the answers to all your questions, and the only people who can give you those answers are your mother and father." If there was a word to use that was stronger than the word love I would use it everyday for Ollie.

"Can I talk to my brothers about it?" He nodded.

"Of course baby. You want me to go get them?" He kissed my cheek. I nodded. "Okay. I'll be right back." He got up and left the room. I look down and see Rajah staring at me. He chuffles and rubs his head on my leg. I lean down and chuffle back at him, rubbing my face on the top of his head. The door opens and my brothers and Ollie walk in. "I'll leave you to talk with them okay?" He smiles.