Midas' POV

I woke up, not remembering that I had actually fallen asleep. I rolled out of bed, and glanced at my alarm clock. It was 1:00. I was holding the picture that Tina had taken yesterday. I pinched the sides of a clip, and hung the photo on my LED strand. I walked out of my room and heard Meowscles' voice. "Hey M. Can't sleep?"

"I just woke up. You?"

"I did too. You want to sleep in here tonight?" he asked, opening his door. I looked at him, as if I was asking for approval, and he only nodded. I walked closer to him, and took his hand, I dug my face into his chest, as he led me into his room. He broke away from me, and slid into his bed, I climbed in on the other side, and snuck closer to him.

We laid there for a little while. I was tracing his abbs with my index finger, and Meowscles was playing with my black hair. "Your hair's so soft, baby." he said as he gave me a hug.

"Not as soft as your fur, sweetheart," we had started a nickname war at that point.

Meow fell asleep, his paws still in my hair, as I was thinking. I was dating one of my best agents. And I couldn't be happier about it! I smiled to myself as I buried my head under Meow's chin. Everything was pretty perfect.

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I walked out of my office to see Meowscles filling a cooler with beers and sodas. "Hey M! Thanks for letting me throw this celebration thingy. I don't really know what it is."

I laughed. "Of course Meow. I honestly think we need a good party." I walked closer to him, and took hold of some white streamers. I reached for the tape, and walked to a chair. I stood on top of the chair, as I taped the streamers to the ceiling.

I finished taping the streamers where I wanted them, when I lost my balance. Right as I began to fall, I felt a pair of hands on the small of my back. I turned around to see Meow. he flashed a handsome smile my way, and I returned it.

I stepped off of the chair, and trotted back over to him. I wrapped my arms around his waist, and felt him jump the smallest bit. I laughed. "Do you need any help with the drinks dear?" I took my arms off of him, and walked to his side.

"I'm all good with this. You could set up the DJ booth if you want," he said, pointing to the speaker and control panel in the corner of the room. I nodded, and headed to the small stage.

I picked up the turntable and set it on top of the small speaker. I grabbed the box holding the records, phones and other music gadgets.

I felt a sudden vibration. I reached into my pocket, and saw that I had a missed call and text on my phone. I selected the "missed text messages" icon, and pressed on the latest text.

It seemed to be an unrecognized number, but curiosity got the better of me, and I texted them back.

Hello, Michel.

How did you know my name?

Who are you?

TYPING...

Because I...

Am your mother.

You're lying. My mother is

dead. Stop with this sick joke!

Who is this, "Midas"?

I remember naming you Michel.

Even if you are my mother,

I'll have you know, that Michel is dead.

A new man has arisen from my own ashes.

You work at the Agency, correct?

Head of Ghost?

Who wants to know?

Your mother, Echo.

At the first glance of the last message, I was in shock. I knew my mom's real name was Echo. Not even my older brother and sister knew my mom's real name. My dad didn't even know the real her. He knew her as Annie. She cared for us, but he didn't. My mother only did what my father did so he wouldn't hurt her.

Meowscles heard me drop my phone, and he ran to my side. "You okay babe?"

I was tearing up. My mother was dead. Or was she?

I shook my head. "I'm sorry Meow, I need a minute..."

Meowscles watched me stagger to the stairs, and I soon disappeared into the open arms of my bed.

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Things getting heated! Midas' mother's back. Also, what's gonna happen at this party? Hope you're enjoying so far!! 🖤🤍🤎