48 Hand fasting 2 (1/2)

As each family member came forward to greet the couple . Astila couldn't take his eyes off Aisling. She was more radiant than anyone he had ever seen. Her smile could light up the darkest night. When it came Debra and sam's turn they raised their phones first. There on Sam's phone was his sister.

”My darling brother that was the most beautiful ceremony I believe I have ever seen. Aisling you look amazing. I'm so glad I was able to be apart of it.”

Inola took the phone from her an turned it so that they could see. There in the back ground was Astila's tribe. Salali had her computer connected to a large tv so that everyone in his family could watch. This is also the first time they are getting a glimpse of Aisling.

”How was you able to have everyone there?” Aisling was surprised by how many people were waving.

”Duh we zoomed I just connected the computer to the tv and we zoomed everything. We had both my phone and computer connected. Aisling sweetie meet the family . May we add our blessing to everyone else's. We love you already and I could not have picked a better woman for my nephew. I have been telling everyone about you. They all feel like they know you already. We will see you soon love you both . Now enjoy your new life together.” Inola hangs up so that the couple could get back to their guests. Debra turns her phone around for Aisling to see. It's He Jin and Steve.

”Well son you are one step closer to being actually married. I knew you wouldn't last very long. Welcome to the family and happy engagement. I noticed that you didn't exchange rings. John told me that this was put together in just a few hours. So tomorrow I will go and have them commissioned . The jeweler will mail out your hand fasting rings. When they come in let me know if you need any changes. They will be Claddagh design with a Celtic knot .Similar to mine and He Jun's. We love you guys . We will be in attendance for both of the other weddings promise. ” Debra hugs her sister tightly. And congratulated her on her hand fasting engagement. She also informs her that Aunt Norma has decided that the twins need some auntie time so she is coming to stay at her house . So the two of them will be alone . This way they can truly have time together. The rest of the afternoon was spent walking around holding hands and meeting the family. Just around sunset as everyone was leaving the federal agent that was in charge of Daniel's case is coming up the drive. John along with Debra Sam and Norma were still there.

He gets out and apologized for the interruption.

” I wanted to inform you that Daniel is dead. He killed himself. He was screaming in his cell for days that he was being tortured. They found his body in his cell . He drowned himself in his toilet. He banged his head against it till his nose was smashed and couldn't breathe . Then put his head into the water. He left this for you. ” he hands her a letter. And apologized again for arriving on such a special day.

Taking the letter they all go inside . Aisling hands it to Astila. She doesn't want to read it. Opening the letter a key falls out. She picks it up and drops it immediately. Fear washes over her entire body like she was to pass out.

John pulls out his phone and calls the agent to come back there was something in the letter he should see. The agent says he will be back in a moment. Sam goes out to the porch to wait for him. They decide to wait for the agent to read the letter. Norma goes into the kitchen to make tea for everyone. The fear coming from Aisling is suffocating. Astila pulls her into his arms and whispers to her

”There is nothing to fear for I am here.” He keeps telling her this until the agent comes in with Sam. Astila gives him the key and begins to read the letter.

”Dearest Aisling

I'm sorry I must leave you. The demons will not let me be. I cannot squelch the fire or the urge to kill. In here they surround me the spirits of those that are unfound. I cannot get away from them they keep whispering in my head. I keep banging my head against the wall trying to just knock myself out for just a few moments of peace. I asked for the lawyer to give them this letter and told him where to find the key. If you take this key to the old caverns gift shop it will open it. In the caverns you will find those that are unfound. Good bye Aisling . I hope you will find happiness for you were my only light in the darkness.