It Started With Hello

Chap. 125

Funerals suck no matter how old you are but it would suck even more if know no showed up. Luckily Philo had a pretty big extensive extended family Emma learns as she sat at the front of a large group of people that showed up for Philo's funeral. From a barbershop owner that owed the building beside his to a few local kids he apparently tutored in Italian. A lot of people showed up for it along with Blake's his parents also made time to show up and bring Alex. Chris came with Kandy sitting on the other side of her the funeral was short but everyone had only good things to say about Philo and the man they knew him to be. It was healed on a beautiful sunny day outside ironicly Philo would have loved a day like this. The ceremony just ended moments ago people where standing and starting to clear out. Emma watches from a far as Blake stood beside Philo grave shoulders shake with grief Chris stands walking over to him. She wanted to go over to comfort him she stands watching as Chris wraps a arm around Blake's shoulder pulling him into a tight hug. Blake's shoulder shake as he crys against his shoulder "Just give him some time he'll come around" Kandy whispered rubbing her arm as she got out her seat moving to the one beside Emma. It would get worse before it get better she wished he didn't have to feel this pain but it's a sad part of life. Honestly she was relieved when she learned Philo dead from a heartattack that ment she didn't have anything to do with his death it was natural causes. She pressed her eye's a moment before opening them again Kandy looked at her closely "How are you dealing with all this? On top of the break up and school...it must be stressful" Emma didn't know how she made it day by day. Sometimes she felt like a zombie just going through the motions of life "One day at a time Kandy...that's all I can do. I miss him...miss us but I understand his reasons and appreciate them" Kandy nods watching as Blake's parents and Alex make their way over to him and Chris as they pull apart. They talk a moment before walking away towards their car his mother sends Emma small smile Alex waves goodbye. She smiles waving at them she guessed they where heading home "What about prom? Are you at least going together?" Emma shook her head she guessed they wouldn't be going together. She always wanted a prom moment but it looked like she wouldn't be getting one "No I don't think we will be. I don't think I'll go because I don't have a date" she whispered looking down fidgeting with the ring on her ring finger. Wondering why was she still even wearing it they weren't together anymore. Kandy pouts "You can borrow Chris for the night you deserve to go out and have fun at your prom Emma. In fact I'll tell him tonight he'll pick you up at 8" Emma smiles pulling Kandy into a hug "Your the best" Kandy laughs rubbing her back "I know" they pull apart as Chris makes his way back towards them. He sits beside Emma wiping a few tears away "What's goin on over here?" he asked Kandy smiles at him sitting a hand on his knee "I'll tell yah later ok" he nods rubbing his red eyes. Emma's eyes drift back to Blake he was talking to a older white man in a suit that had a briefcase. Opening it he hands a piece of paper to Blake saying a few words Blake looked shocked while looking at the paper. Emma wished she could hear what the conversation was about the man shakes Blake's hand before walking away. Blake runs towards them looking well...shocked, afraid, excited it was mix of alot of different emotions on his face "You guys won't believe what just happened" he looks down at the paper in his hands. He swallowed hard before turning it towards them in big cursive type said "Deed...he left me the shop in his will along with ten thousand dollars to help out along the way. It's mine now I own Philo's and Chris's is in the will he said he wanted me to run it with you" Chris stands looking shocked at the deed and copy of the will. Blake passes them to him letting him have a closer look "Oh my god Blake that's amazing" Emma stands hugging him. Kandy walked over to read the will with Chris his hands shaking he read it a loud "It's time for you to grow up son and stop racing cars I hope this will help lead you to the right direction for your future. I want you and Blake to grow together not apart run the business like I would in your own Chris way. Ps if you don't marry that girl in the next 2 years I'll come back to life a kill yah" Kandy laughs patting his back he pushed a hand through his bright red hair. Emma pulls away from Blake she could tell he was still in shock "Hey Mr. Business owner are you ok?" he slides the cash filled envelope into his pocket looking down "In the will he said he couldn't think of anyone better to run it then his favorite boys. But what if he's wrong what if I'm not ready what if I mess everything up?" she shakes her head Philo obviously had alot of faith in him and Chris. He just had to give it a chance Chris turns towards him holding up the papers "Life is full of what if's you can't hold yourself back just because your afraid of what's to come or what's out there. Let's go for it, just how you've been trying to convince Emma to do her dreams lets go for it Blake. It's always been us against the world trust that we can do this...together" Blake swallows looking at Emma a moment before looking back at Chris. How could he tell her to go for her dreams if he wouldn't go for his own "Your right...you and me can do this but what will you do with The Underground?" he asked Chris smiles pulling his phone out his phone "Niki will go crazy when she finds out she's the new owner" Kandy grins hugging him tight making Emma grin. Niki would be the perfect owner for The Underground she loved the night life lifestyle "She's gonna freak out" Emma whispered everything was changing so quickly. In just a few weeks her and Blake broke up, Philo died and Blake and Chris became business owners and it would only get more crazy with prom and graduation right around the corner.

Mia note- Even on bad days the sun still shines congratulations Blake and Chris