They waited there for hours until they were told to wait in a chapel where the body was going to be transferred for its wake for three to four days. The small rectangular chapel had a huge crucifix at the front, where brown folding chairs were arranged neatly in rows facing it. The chairs created a contrast to the white tiled floor, white walls and white ceiling.
Marianne and her family, even Rosetta, cried when the coffin was rolled into the chapel. After placing it near the crucifix, flowers and big white candles, half of its lid was opened for viewing. Marianne, sobbing hard, touched the glass as she gazed at her husband’s face, as though caressing it. Rosetta was beside her, silently crying and holding her godmother’s arm. The younger girl helped her godmother quickly when the latter
