Closure
Part - 25
One week later. The sun was shining, the heat bearing down onto the earth's surface. It was the kind of weather that put a smile on your face. But today, the expressions on the numerous faces that were gathered together, was far from that. Today they were grieving, and the world should have been grieving with them. But instead it carried on like normal. Everything around them had somehow returned to normal since the city had been declared virus free. The only mourners that joined them in their grief, were those who had also lost loved ones. But today, for them, the world had come to a stop. There was only one thing that was present on their minds, and it wasn't likely to go away in a hurry. Although the sun beat down on them, they were shielded by the black cloud of heartache that hung silently in the air.
"I can't do this, I can't be here" Carter's exclamation shattered the world that Susan had buried herself in. She was trying to shield herself from the truth, and Carter knew it. She turned to face him. None of us want to be here, Carter, but we have to be strong" Her voice was gentle and comforting, and she hoped it would offer Carter some sense of reassurance, that he wasn't alone in his feelings.
Susan took his hand, as they both stood in silence. The moments passed them by in an instant. She lead him up the path, and they joined the others waiting inside the church.
This was the third time that the colleagues had come together within a week. The third time that they had dressed in black, the third time that they would all share in their grief. The third time that they would commit another one of their own to the ground. Another friend sent to the next life. Another time that they were offered and accepted closure.
The coffin lay at the front, white lilies draping over the side. Some of the congregation stared at the floor, not willing to show their emotions, others simply stared toward the front. They listened intently to the eulogies that were being given. Words offered no justice. Only memories could do that, and there were plenty of them.
They had all made their way out to the graveside, where more floral tributes lay untouched, and glowing in the sunshine. The coffin was now resting above the grave. Waiting to be lowered. The vicar looked around, gazing at each and every mourning face. Then he began his own tribute.
"We are gathered here today, not only to grieve, but to pay tribute to a young woman whose life has been tragically cut short. And although our sadness will fade, our memories will not. She may only have been on this earth for a short time, but in those precious years, she has made a difference in each and everyone of us. And as we commit her body to the ground, and set her spirit free, we make the ultimate promise not to forget." He pauses as the coffin starts to be lowered into the ground. He gathers a handful of soil in his hands, and conveys his final words. "Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust"
He gently tosses the earth onto the coffin, allowing the patter to echo around as it hits the hard wooden surface. Carter follows suit, grabbing a handful. And as the individual particles of soil float through the air, he finally says goodbye, and allows himself closure. "Goodbye Jing-mei"
Well guys I hope u liked the twist! I just couldn't resist leading u on! Well I hope u liked it, and don't 4get to tell me, so hit that review button! Thanx guys for all ur reviews, and thanx for sticking with it! Part 26 here soon. Rainbow345uk
Part - 25
One week later. The sun was shining, the heat bearing down onto the earth's surface. It was the kind of weather that put a smile on your face. But today, the expressions on the numerous faces that were gathered together, was far from that. Today they were grieving, and the world should have been grieving with them. But instead it carried on like normal. Everything around them had somehow returned to normal since the city had been declared virus free. The only mourners that joined them in their grief, were those who had also lost loved ones. But today, for them, the world had come to a stop. There was only one thing that was present on their minds, and it wasn't likely to go away in a hurry. Although the sun beat down on them, they were shielded by the black cloud of heartache that hung silently in the air.
"I can't do this, I can't be here" Carter's exclamation shattered the world that Susan had buried herself in. She was trying to shield herself from the truth, and Carter knew it. She turned to face him. None of us want to be here, Carter, but we have to be strong" Her voice was gentle and comforting, and she hoped it would offer Carter some sense of reassurance, that he wasn't alone in his feelings.
Susan took his hand, as they both stood in silence. The moments passed them by in an instant. She lead him up the path, and they joined the others waiting inside the church.
This was the third time that the colleagues had come together within a week. The third time that they had dressed in black, the third time that they would all share in their grief. The third time that they would commit another one of their own to the ground. Another friend sent to the next life. Another time that they were offered and accepted closure.
The coffin lay at the front, white lilies draping over the side. Some of the congregation stared at the floor, not willing to show their emotions, others simply stared toward the front. They listened intently to the eulogies that were being given. Words offered no justice. Only memories could do that, and there were plenty of them.
They had all made their way out to the graveside, where more floral tributes lay untouched, and glowing in the sunshine. The coffin was now resting above the grave. Waiting to be lowered. The vicar looked around, gazing at each and every mourning face. Then he began his own tribute.
"We are gathered here today, not only to grieve, but to pay tribute to a young woman whose life has been tragically cut short. And although our sadness will fade, our memories will not. She may only have been on this earth for a short time, but in those precious years, she has made a difference in each and everyone of us. And as we commit her body to the ground, and set her spirit free, we make the ultimate promise not to forget." He pauses as the coffin starts to be lowered into the ground. He gathers a handful of soil in his hands, and conveys his final words. "Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust"
He gently tosses the earth onto the coffin, allowing the patter to echo around as it hits the hard wooden surface. Carter follows suit, grabbing a handful. And as the individual particles of soil float through the air, he finally says goodbye, and allows himself closure. "Goodbye Jing-mei"
Well guys I hope u liked the twist! I just couldn't resist leading u on! Well I hope u liked it, and don't 4get to tell me, so hit that review button! Thanx guys for all ur reviews, and thanx for sticking with it! Part 26 here soon. Rainbow345uk
