A/N: My first multi chapter story! In the musical we hear that various characters will "see each other on the other side". Well I wanted to explore Eliza's after life. Please do not be offended by my portrayal of Heaven. I wanted her afterlife to be something relatable to everyone. Please indulge me by ignoring any historical inaccuracies I may make. I am simply going by the musical and my own mind. My character will be dressed and look like the actors from the musical. Note like many of my stories this one is a sad one so be warned. Reviews are always lovely! Enjoy.
Eliza was dying. It wasn't terrible; she just was feeling weaker and weaker. Her mind was foggy but she knew not everyone had the luxury of a peaceful death.
Eliza wasn't surprised she was 97 after all. But death never the less scared her. She would miss her grandchildren and her children. She knew she would miss the orphanage she had opened. She wished she could see those shinning faces again. But alas not now. She had been in bed for weeks and now it was time.
Eliza closed her eyes. Please God if only Angelica was here. She would know exactly what to do.
But almost as if god himself answered she heard a familiar voice.
"Eliza, I'm here," a voice that sounded like Angelica.
"Angelica?" Eliza said opening here eyes.
Standing by her bed was Angelica. This was the Angelica she lived with. A 20-year-old woman smiled before her.
"Hey little sister!" Angelica said smiling. She looked excited.
"Angelica!" Eliza yelped. She had not seen her sister for years and always missed her. Without realizing it she jumped out of bed and hugged her sister.
"Ooof! Goodness Eliza, father always said your hugs were like a boa!" Angelica said embracing her sister. They stood like that for a while. It could have been a minute or an eternity.
When Eliza finally pulled back tears were falling.
"What's wrong 'Liza?" Angelica said confused.
"It's just I am dying and I will be dead. I will never see you again!" Eliza said.
Angelica knowing what to do pulled out her handkerchief and dabbed at Eliza's face and laughing, "But dear, you are already dead."
Eliza realized she was standing and saw her form in the bed. It was painless. She always thought death would hurt. Alexander and Philip both died in agony.
She was dressed in her favorite blue gown. Her hair was black again and she no longer had wrinkles. She breathed deeply and did not need to cough. Shee felt she could run forever and never be tired.
"My children?" Eliza asked.
"They will be safe. You will see them again, just as I saw you again," she explained.
"Good," Eliza breathed out. She would feel terrible if she left them without knowing they were safe.
"'Liza, I missed you, " Angelica said.
"You don't know how much I needed you, after you died," Eliza continued.
"But you didn't need me silly!" Angelica said always pragmatic.
"What?" Eliza asked, "but I never knew what I was doing. You always knew what you were doing."
"Not always. But thank you for the compliment," Angelica smiled.
"I looked up to you so much!" Eliza said. It was true. In everything she would look to her sister to show her the way. She always wanted to be like her sister, so smart and brave.
"I looked up to you too you know," Angelica replied. Angelica never said but in matters of calming people, being pleasant with everyone and being a parent, Eliza was better. Sure Angelica could think but she could never make people feel at home like Eliza did.
"I know I just died but what comes next?" Eliza asked a bit scared.
"Eliza, death is not scary if you are a good moral person. If you were a good person you get to meet those you loved or had a big impact on. That is what heaven is," Angelica replied.
"But what of the fire and brimstone?" Eliza asked.
"What of it. You were a good person. Only terrible people go to Hell," Angelica said.
"You said I would meet people I lost. Who will I meet?" Eliza asked.
"Well you met me didn't you?" Angelica laughed and had a small smirk, "but the others I cannot say."
"Just tell me Angelica! Quit being foolish!" Eliza laughed. As children they often played games with riddles and Angelica liked to keep the answer for as long as possible. Both had so much fun teasing each other.
"Honestly I do not know. I am not you and I do not have the same experience you had," Angelica said.
"Oh," Eliza said wondering.
"Would you like to see them now?" Angelica said.
"Yes. But where will you be?" Eliza said, "I do not want to lose you again."
"I will be up in heaven waiting. After you have rejoined those people we will all be in heaven together," Angelica said.
Angelica then took Eliza's hand. They were moved to a house.
"This was the house we lived in when Philip was born!" Eliza gasped.
She realized Angelica was now gone. She missed her but trusted she would see angelica again.
More on the way!