With You (Sasha Banks x Dean Ambrose)

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One week after her passing, it was the dreaded day of Gianna's mother's funeral. Gianna was extremely dreading it as it's been a traumatic week. Mercedes, Jon, and Aiden were going with her. It relieved her to know she would not have to face this alone.

"Hey Gi, need anything? Wanna borrow some of my makeup?" Callie came in to check on Gianna, who was tying her hair back in a low ponytail to keep it out from her face.

"Sure, Cal. Thanks." Gianna gave out a small laugh as the two walked to Callie's bathroom where she kept all of her makeup, helping her twin brother's girlfriend ahead of a traumatic day.

"We don't have to talk about today. I just want you to know that I love you and Jacob loves you." Callie smiled, seeing Gianna lighten up a bit.

"Thanks, Callie. I appreciate that. I love you guys too." Gianna asked while Callie was helping her do her makeup, taking her mind off the event in just a little while.

Once Callie finished helping Gianna with her makeup, she headed off to get dressed. After she was fully dressed and ready to go, she met with Aiden, Mercedes, and Jon downstairs in the living room as they patiently waited for her. Gianna was extremely close to Mercedes and Jon, asking them to go with her.

She didn't want anyone else besides the two of them and Aiden to go with her, given she was going to be extremely emotional and vulnerable. That was a side of her that she felt uncomfortable to show, even though the time was appropriate. No one judged, simply respecting her wishes and supported her.

The four arrived at the funeral an hour later. Gianna was a bit surprised to see how many people were going to be there, but knew Esther was loved by many. Mercedes, Jon, and Aiden were her rock as she saw her mother laid in the casket, lifeless but somehow looked so at peace.

"I love you, mommy." Gianna whispered, tears gliding down her cheeks while looking at her mother in the casket.

"She loves you so much, angel." Aiden assured her, kissing the top of her head and holding her close.

"Yes, she still loves you, even if she's not here anymore. A mother's job is never, ever done and she will help be a guiding light in your life. I can promise you that." Mercedes sympathized with the young teen as Gianna nodded her head, hugging Mercedes and Jon as well.

The four found their seats after a few minutes. A lot of attendees came up to Gianna, giving their condolences and sorrows, as well as well wishes and hope for the now seventeen year old girl. She thanked everyone, appreciating everything. However, her sorrows snapped to fury when she saw some unwelcome people walk into the building.

It was Gianna's father, Marcus. She also saw her three older brothers, Beau, Calvin, and Felix. She saw her two older sisters, Willow and Mika walk in as well. Gianna was livid. None of the six of them were welcomed at the event. The funeral was being arranged by Esther's sister, Molly, as well as Gianna's in put. The last thing they wanted was for the six people who abandoned Esther and Gianna to be in attendance.

"Gianna, there you are." Marcus smirked, seeing Gianna vulnerable while standing with her boyfriend and his parents.

"What are you doing here?" Gianna snapped, feeling furious and emotional to see the one person she should've been able to trust hurt her, as well as her siblings, walk into her mother's funeral.

"Am I not allowed to be here? Your mother and I were together for a while." He cocked an eyebrow that only infuriated the teen more. Marcus stopped when he saw Mercedes, Jon, and Aiden look annoyed and angry with them being there, flashing them a smile.

"I'm sorry, maybe I should introduce myself. I'm-"

"We don't give a fuck who you are. All I know is you hurt this girl, our practical daughter because you don't have the balls to acknowledge what you did to hurt her and you come in here acting like you're some fuckin' big shot. You want attention as a near sixty year old grown ass man? Your life is so shitty you come to your ex wife's funeral, where you hurt her, and your own daughter, for attention? Is your life that fucking pathetic?" Jon spat, sizing up to Marcus as he would not tolerate any disrespect shown to his children, married into the family or not.

"You wanna talk to our dad like that?" Mika said as she stepped towards Jon and Gianna.

"He's not even my dad. Jon is basically my dad! I've been living with them since mom got put in ICU last summer, and not a single one of you showed up! You divorced mom two months before I was born," Gianna turned her attention back to Marcus.

"And you didn't even show up to my birth. You got back with mom to just make our lives a living hell, and then you hurt me. I want nothing to do with any of you! Get out!" Gianna shouted before seeing her Aunt Molly storm over, seeing her ex brother in law as well as nieces and nephews.

"Marcus, and the rest of you Nelson kids, minus Gianna, get the hell out before I call the police. None of you are welcomed here and if you don't get out I will call the police." Molly sneered as the five kids began slowly walking away before Gianna's oldest brother, Beau, turned to face Aiden.

"Have fun with my slutty little sister, fucker." Beau sneered as Aiden got back up in his face.

"Have fun in hell, asshole." He retorted before they all left and they turned their attention to Gianna.

"God, I hate him." Gianna shook her head and took a moment to get some water while Aiden went out to comfort her.

After everyone left, the funeral went smooth. As smooth as a funeral can go. Gianna was extremely emotional as she gave a speech for her mother. Everyone supported her, especially the Goods. Once it was done, they went to the burial site where Esther would be laid to rest.

"It's okay honey, it's okay." Jon said while hugging Gianna as her mother was lowered into the ground.

"I'm scared one day I'll forget her voice." Gianna whispered as she was silently crying.

"I know honey, I know. You won't forget her, I promise. She is and was a wonderful mother. You'll carry her with you forever." Mercedes assured her, rubbing her back and wiping away some of her tears. Gianna thanked them before carefully walking to go be with Aiden.

"I love you, angel. I'm always here for you." He promised, kissing her cheek and wiping away her tears.

"I love you." She quietly said, resting her head on his shoulder while watching a part of her be buried six feet under, feeling as empty as ever.