1Suite Life On Deck
Bailey Belle
I DO NOT OWN SLOD OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERS
A week later came and today was the day they would say their last goodbyes. To give respect to the love one they lost. It was extremely hard for everyone to let go and move on with their lives. So many things have happened in the last three years. Some for the good and some for worst. Life still goes on though...or at least that's what they all convinced themselves. Bailey was more preserved with herself and only spoke when there was a situation she was needed in. She attempted to keep her mind distracted. She felt out of place though now that Cody was forever gone from her life. That feeling of not belonging came back. Bailey stood in her room looking in the mirror. As she looked in the mirror she felt like she was observing someone else in the reflection. She did not recall the person she saw in front of her. The person looked like something was missing. The eyes were filled with distress. A smile would not form on her face. The girl in the mirror was unfamiliar to her.
"Ms. Pickett, the carriage for you and Ms. London Tipton is here." She turned and saw one of the workers and nodded and thanked the brown haired woman before she walked off. She had nightmares all that week about Cody. Seeing him die over and over again every night. She made the decision to prevent herself from sleeping. She couldn't see that image once again.
Before Bailey exited the room she reached for two drawings. The one Cody drew of her and the one she drew of him. She knew exactly what to do with these pictures...That day for their relationship was monumental and she would never forget it. It was permanently engraved in her head. Bailey then exited the room and headed downstairs to the carriage. Outside the sky was cloudy and the rain was beating hard against the ground. The only thing that could be heard was the pitter patter of the rain. Tears spilled again. Even London was crying which was unexpected because she never would dare to show any type of emotion because she was aware it was a sign of weakness. You never really know what you have until it's gone. Zacharry was crying less than the others and she assumed since he was the male he was trying to be the strong one out the group.
Everyone walked in the church doors and barely any words were said amongst them. Today was the day they would take the time to mourn for Cody...Cody was one of the nicest human beings in town and now he was gone...he was well mannered and put the people around him first. He was unselfish and had a kind heart. Bailey saw the empty coffin on the stage and she felt her heart torn out again. She knew that he was dead, but the fact that his body was never to be found just annihilated her. She couldn't stand the thought that Cody was gone and she was useless to the situation. She ended up convincing herself that his death was her fault. She was the one to blame. She should of been selfish with him. He requested from her an answer and she was a fool to tell him to leave. She didn't think that one farewell would be forever. She could of easily stopped him. She had all the cards in her hand and she played them incorrectly. She told him to go follow his dreams...and look where that got him...she killed him. She killed the man that meant the most to her. She shouldn't be there. Arriving there to say goodbye was just abusive and barbaric. She felt like a monster. Bailey was escorted by Maddie into one of the pews. Bailey's thoughts kept going in several different directions. Her head was spinning and she had a throbbing headache. The ceremony began and eventually Ms. Martin made her way up to the stand to speak of her son. Bailey could tell the words in Ms. Martin mouth were stuck. Ms. Martin couldn't pronounce one single words without becoming choked up.
"...Today we are here to say our last goodbyes to my son, Cody Martin. Cody was my youngest son. There are so many good things to say about Cody. He was very giving and sweet, but that didn't mean he didn't make his mistakes. When he was little I remember whenever there was a problem he would come to me. He would give me a detailed explanation of every event that happened and he would allow me to answer it. I would. I would look into those blue eyes and I would smile. You could have the smallest conversation with him and you could already know him easily. He was what every mother would want in their child. I remember watching him grow as every day passed and I knew I did my job right. As he got older though, I found him needing my assistance in problems less and less. He was learning how to create a life for himself. On that journey though, he found someone that he loved more than I can explain..." Ms. Martin said and her eyes darted to Bailey. This just caused Bailey conscious to start yelling at her more and more. She was the reason he was gone. They should not be thanking her they should be enraged by what she had done. " Every time he was around her, he would smile. I was of course very protective of my son and I refused to let go of him, but as I learned more and more about that girl, I decided that maybe it wasn't such a nefarious thing..." She continued on and that was when Bailey felt more crushed. She was not the thing Ms. Martin should be glad about that entered everyone's environment. Bailey couldn't take it. She quickly escaped her way out of the church trying to relax. Everyone stared at her astonished by her action.
Bailey stood outside the church and tried to calm down, but she felt so much guilt it was overwhelming. She could not be able to repair anything that occurred. She was going to hell. She deserved it too. She made him go as much as he protested against her. She then head footsteps coming from behind her and she turned and saw it was Zacharry.
"I'm so sorry. This is all my fault and I regret it. I didn't meant to...I didn't know..." Zacharry started at her in bewilderment. He did not comprehend what Bailey meant at all. The tears would not stop forming from her cheeks.
"Bailey, what are you trying to bring up right now? What is your fault? I'm sorry, I don't understand." Zacharry said trying to dig information out of her. Bailey was a loss for words, she didn't know what to say. She killed his brother.
"I told Cody that it was a terrific opportunity to take and follow his dreams. I told him to explore unseen parts of the world and discover. I had a choice for him to stay or go and I told him to leave us. We both knew I was pregnant at the time and how I refused to tell him knowing it would interfere. If I told him, he wouldn't be dead right now. I am responsible for his own death!" Bailey exclaimed and Zacharry recognized how depressed she was. He would take that away. He vowed it.
" Bailey, do not hold yourself responsible. It was an accident that couldn't of been controlled. It was tragic, but it was his fault for misleading everyone in the wrong direction. If anyone could of prevented this horrible disaster it should of been Cody. The decision was not only up to you, it was up to him. He made a foolish mistake, but you are not responsible for it. Everything in this life happens for a reason and maybe there is a reason as to why Cody left this planet." Zacharry said trying to comfort her. Trying to create some sort of relief. Bailey just kept shaking her head. She did not believe those words. If there was a reason why Cody was gone...It wasn't good enough.
"But if I told him he wouldn't of followed that ro-" Bailey began, but Zacharry would not let her finish that sentence.
"Bailey, you aren't to blame. Do you think if Cody was here right now he would want you to think that? I don't think he would. Bailey, you are innocent. The only person to blame for his death is himself. Bailey, you have been in a lot of pressure lately and are stressed out because of the baby and everything that has happened since then. Don't make it worst by blaming yourself. " Zacharry stated, but Bailey was still trembling. She nodded knowing that a point has been made. Cody would disagree with her if he was still here. She thought about what Cody would say and knew Zacharry words were true. "Great, now let's go back inside and get this over with. Bailey, you are a very strong girl and I know you can get through this. I trust that you can." Zacharry said smiling at her. He put out his hand for her to take and she did. They walked back inside and they walked into an argument erupting between Ms. Martin and a man with jet black hair and brown eyes. Zacharry's face paled by the sight he saw.
A/N So...Who do you think that man is?