Chapter 6 – Proceedings and the Funeral

Jacob POV

"Okay. Call them," said Bella. Her voice was quiet and it was as if she was trying not to break down again. She handed me her cell phone.

I called 911 while continuing to rub her back in soothing circles. "Hello, I am Amanda. How may I help you?"

"I am Jacob Black. I want to report an animal attack on Chief Swan." I was still unable to believe it. The man was almost as good as a father to me.

"An animal attack on the Chief? Where is he? And where are you?"

"At his home," I replied back.

"All right. We're coming as soon as possible." With this she hung up the call.

Barely twenty minutes later, the cops were here. One of them jumped down and rushed to check Charlie's neck again. It was confirmed. He was dead.

Bella was refusing to leave Charlie's body. I managed to just coax her into letting go. When the police asked if we had any problem with autopsy, both she and I replied "No" together.

"I'm going to call Renee," she said quietly and slipped away as the police headed to Forks Hospital.

A few days later

Bella POV

I was still unable to believe it. And I didn't know how long it would take to me to believe it.

I didn't want to believe it.

The death certificate had come today. I had also sent for some copies for other official work. They had also come.

The funeral was in half an hour.

We were holding a closed casket ceremony for obvious reasons. Billy and Harry had almost gone into shock after hearing the news. Harry's poor heart was under too much stress.

Renee had brought a dress for me to wear. It was black and came still mid-calf. And had three-inch heels.

I wore it and stepped into the driver's seat of my car. Jacob and Billy were coming with us. Jacob sat on passenger seat while the other three sat in the backseat. I started the engine of my car.

My car. Charlie and I had together bought it when the engine of my old Chevy suddenly got fried. Not even Jacob was able to fix it. My new car was a 2001 Jaguar XKR-R Concept. Jake had helped me to select it. It had tinted windows and was a beautiful shade of blue. Its highest speed was 155 miles per hour. And I liked speeds, recently. I loved my car.

We arrived at the graveyard within half hour.

All of Forks was present. Charlie was a highly respected man and had done a lot of good for the people of Forks.

The minister started the ceremony. Too soon, it was time for me to speak. But I couldn't remember what I had prepared. The mere thought of declaring Charlie dead to the whole world had my throat stuck. So I spoke what came to mind.

"I never liked Forks before. It rained too much here for me. And I detested living with Charlie for some reasons I am still unable to figure out. A I remember when I told him I was coming, how happy his voice was. He was good ole Chief Swan for the people of Forks. For me, he was my Dad. He was an incredible person. He was not perfect, nobody is. But he is the best father I could have asked for. Not only was he a good man through and through, but he also wanted to give back to the world and help others in need. That's why he became a cop. He provided me the comfort I need when I was in despair. His primary concern was my happiness. He didn't was his little girl to become sad. He did so much good that I know. If anyone deserves Heaven, it's him.

"I love him. But I never told him. I was never very good at the emotional stuff. Dad, if you're hearing this from above, please know that I love you. I love you very much. You're the best dad I could've asked for. Thank you. Thank you for everything."

I was crying by the time I ended my speak. Jacob pulled me to his chest. A minute later I stopped crying and stepped forward and placed the wreath in front of his grave. I had chosen the engraving. It was written, "One never truly dies as long as they are alive in the hearts of those they love."

People came one by one and offered their condolences to me and Renee.

It was over.

I walked back to my car and drove us back to the house. Jacob and billy took their truck back to La Push.

I entered my room and collapsed on the bed without undressing. I then started crying quietly.

Okay. Sorry it took me a week. But the delay might get longer since I'm busy in my studies and my exams start in two weeks. After that, back to weekly/weekend updates. Thank you everyone!

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~Supernatural2010