Chapter One
I sit on the windowsill looking out the window onto the street. Thinking, trying to forget. I didn't visit my grandparents at the ranch this year. We told them why, they understood. Just in a different way. The only time I was there was when we had a funeral for my dad. He died on a mission. His best friend killed him. He's in the Circle.
Flashback
It was a gray day that morning. Standing there at my grandparents' ranch. The wind was blowing slightly and it was chilly. Zach and Bex decided to join me for the funeral. To comfort me. We decided to make a cross since we didn't have a coffin or anything. Bex and I worked on it day and night. My mom was crying the whole time, one of the only times where she shows weakness.
Joe Solomon was there too. He was also tearing up. I just stood there; no emotion on my face. I learned to master this because I'm a Gallagher Girl. That's what spies do. Zach stood beside me. Holding hands with me.
We started to sing the funeral song. I didn't really know it that much since I don't go to funerals but my grandmother insisted. Just this once, I thought. For grandmother. I think the song was called "Amazing Grace." I wasn't that sure.
"Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound.
That saved a wretch like me...
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.
T'was Grace that taught...
my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear...
the hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares...
we have already come.
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far...
and Grace will lead us home.
The Lord has promised good to me...
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be...
as long as life endures.
When we've been here ten thousand years...
bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise...
then when we've first begun.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me...
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see."
Then we buried the cross. Deep into the earth that I might not see it again. But I will always be with my dad.
Author's Note: So, what did you think? Don't worry! Zach will be in here more in the next chapter. Reviews please! I'll try to update fast!