Lauren's pov, After picking my mom's call, I was planning on turning down the dinner not until she reminded me about my father and how she wanted the family to feel whole again. I turned to Vivian begging her to come with me— I definitely wasn't having the full blown mind to sit at the same table if Bella was going to be there. Vivian agreed with a smile, which made my heart be at ease. “I'll come pick you up, by 10.” Viv muttered, and I nodded. Later that day… Evening came quicker than I expected and the next time I was staring at the clock Vivian’s car was already honking down the stairs. I had on a black evening dress with a stiletto heel, I really wasn't planning to do much, but the moment Vivian saw me she yelled. “Whose burial is it today?” I smirked a little before hopping

