Death…
Sometimes we can't escape death…We have to learn how to accept it…one way or another.
I was at the Hedgement cemetery…At a funeral with Tina. Her father was killed in a car accident last month. He was on his way home from work when an adult ran onto the street out of nowhere and he jerked the wheel to hard that crashed into a river. He was knocked out on impact but drowned; that's what the news said. Mr. Reyes was a good man. He was like a second dad to me. He was nice, caring, yet very strict but he meant well. I haven't been to a funeral since I was a child but I knew exactly how Tina felt.
A few tears slid down my cheek as I saw them lower the coffin now decorated with flowers into the hole. I sat next to Tina, who sat next to her mother. She was leaning on the older woman, whimpering as tears fell from her own eyes. Tina was very close to her father from what I've seen, they were always playing around like best friends just like me and her. Just last week, Tina was telling me how when I couldn't join her on her shopping day Mr. Reye's was join her. She was telling me non-stop how her and her father wouldn't stop laughing and were actually kicked out of a restaurant for talking too loud. They went to all her favorite stores and he never complained about her trying on hundreds of different outfits. They unbelievably love each other…she didn't deserve this. No one deserves to lose a parent.
From the corner of my eye, I saw Tina close her eyes and turn her head. She didn't want to see any more of this. She was so fragile. I fear that she would break into pieces any minute. Carefully, I placed my hand on hers, to give her some reassurance. Automatically she grasped my hand with such strength, it scared me a little. It kinda hurt but I let her do what she wanted. I felt her tremble like a leaf. I could feel her fear from her…her sadness…her broken spirit…she didn't deserve this.
After the service, people were starting for their cars or staying behind to talk to some family members. Tina and I were supposed to go to get some ice cream, somehow ice cream always makes a girl feel better…it was either that or chocolate…or was chocolate on your period?...Either way, I told her I would meet her in my car while she talked to her family. I separated from her family and walked towards the parking lot but I noticed a familiar hill with a faded path leading forward. Hmm…I wonder if she knew I was here. I should say hi since I'm here, I looked back to think it would be a while for Tina to catch up. I abandoned the path to my car and followed the faded path.
Once I got to the top of the hill, I saw an old tombstone with dead leaves around it. Kneeling down and brushed some leaves off, on the platelet, it read the name
Katherine Hart
March 14 1967-October 21 2007
Loving mother
Wife
Friend
Mom…I kissed my fingers and pressed it against her name. I missed her terribly…
"I miss her too."
I turned around and saw Tina, she seemed to calm down a little and ran out of tears to cry. Tina knew my mother since we were in elementary school. The relationship between her and her dad was just like between me and my mother…even though I barely remember since I was a child.
"Thanks. I guess today is just not our day." I commented.
"Tell me about it." I heard her softly chuckling. It made me smile a little. I got up from my knees and went to her, giving her the biggest hug I ever gave her. I loved Tina. I didn't know what I would do without her.
Finally! Its here! The sequel of joy and wonder! XD Guest-Zuly: i loved your long review on chapter 10, i was pumping gas in my car and checked my messages. then i saw your message and how excited you were you wanted me to continue. I was laughing to hard, people thought i was just weird or the fumes were getting to my head~~ Lady Minuialwen: practically every chapter you said good story or loved it. It made me wanna write.
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