Chapter 2
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Scarlett's PoV :
The next morning when I woke up I felt like a dead corpse from the walking dead. I looked beside me and saw Sasha stirring and starting to wake up.
I got up from the bed and made my war towards the bathroom sink with Sasha right behind me . We both stood in front of the mirror with bird nest hair and koala eyes,
"Well aren't we a sight for sore eyes" she said and i cracked up a bit.
Yep , that's my best friend , making jokes in a situation like this and honestly i love her for that.
We both fixed ourselves and changed for mom's funeral , I still had the urge to cry but I was resisting it as was Sasha. I wanted to be strong for my dad as he was being for me . The whole night my dad planned the funeral as well as early in the morning .
We both went downstairs to see dad in a dress suit with swollen eyes and messed up hair , it was clear that the spark that he had in his eyes when mom was present was gone , they were just a dull green now , it was depressing as if he was barely holding up and it was totally understandable.
Seeing him like this was breaking my heart all over again so i skipped down the stairs and enveloped him in a hug , which he returned with desperateness . I felt wetness on my shoulder telling me that my dad was crying . He never cried.
When we pulled away , he wiped his tears and gave me a sad smile.
"Lets eat something then we'll head for the funeral" he said and we all made our way to the kitchen to have breakfast.
Once we reached the church I saw a lot of people some of our relatives , mom's co-workers and some I didn't even knew.
As we entered the church we were greeted by the i am sorry's of people and that my mother was a good woman . This is all i heard everywhere i turned and i appreciate their sympathy and care but it was getting on my nerves because all of those words that are suppose to comfort you but instead they reminded me that my mother was dead all over again and again .
I took a seat in the front row of the church as the remembrance speeches started , i didn't even have the time to write down mine but i guess it all comes from the heart so i'll speak from my heart.
I never listened to any of the speeches , i just zoned out into my own mind palace with the memories of my mother but i listened to the speech my dad gave.
"We met at Starbucks the first time and she didn't have change so I paid for her and only that day she caught my eye and I knew we were meant to be " tears cascaded down my fathers cheeks and he continued " she was the best women I ever met and I would never forget or replace her because she can't be replaced by anyone and my love for her and how much I miss her cant be described in words " with that he came down the podium nodding to me indicating that it's my turn and I'm the last one .
I took a deep breath and got up walking towards the podium. The first person my eyes landed on was Sasha who gave me a smile of encouragement as i sighed and started.
"My mom was dearly loved, the best wife and the best mother also the best nurse ....... How should I tell my mother good bye forever? How can I move on without her support? We don't give importance at first but then the moment comes upon us crushing us like a truck and there is no turning back ......... Mom u maybe dead but most of your part is carried by Us Everyday in our hearts .... I miss u mom .... " and with that I collapsed on the floor crying and I could hear some awws from the crowd and Sasha came to pick me up crying and sobbing herself .
The funeral was over and we returned back home and Sasha left after making sure I was okay. It was evening now when my dad came up to my room and sat beside me while i was going through some of the family pictures of mom.
"Scarlet dear I wanted to talk to u about something important " I nodded indicating him to carry on .
"Scarlett dear as u know I work till late and am not at home most of the time and now your mother is gone too and honestly i don't think i would be able to ever get over her death and i really don't want you to feel alone in the moment you need moral support the most ,so I was thinking that a friend of mine offered us to live with them in North Caroline , I know it is a long distance but it would be better their and I would know u will be safe there , I know u r 18 but still my baby girl and I worry and care for you " he said with sad smile .
I thought for sometime that maybe North Carolina would be better than south and plus if it makes my dad comfortable I am okay with it " Okay dad ... When do we leave ? " I asked without objecting to his decision.
"Thank you for compromising Scar and listening to me, we leave tomorrow " he said
"Tomorrow ? Too early " I said .
"The sooner the better Scar...... I see her everywhere..... and just pack your basics and pack light you can go shopping there" I gave him a nod and a sad smile as he walked out and I got on work with my packing .
Let's hope for the best I thought to myself .
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