Why do people keep on looking at them as if they have lost their mind? Pity combined with wary and blank look. They couldn't understand. How could they? They didn't want to accept it. The thought of realizing that the person they treasure the most is gone was, is, and will always be full of pure, heartbreaking, pain.
"I'll always love you all… My precious family… So won't you always smile for me and if not me, for that one special someone?"
So, they smiled. As if nothing has changed. Because I'm their mind, nothing has changed. Everything was, is, and will always be fine. He's right here after all. Smiling and laughing that always brighten up the room.
IT WASN'T FAIR! WHY HIM!? WHY NOT US!? WHY?!
They smiled and laugh. Ignoring the blank faces towards their way. Because he was here. People are cruel to say he's not. Are they playing some cruel joke to ignore him? Well, whatever. He has them after all.
Denial is the second stage of grief, isn't that right, T*?