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WhenILoveYa: Chapter 29

Rita

Ty's funeral was almost as hard to attend, as my dad's funeral. Seeing this young guy who had so much potential just end is life like this was devastating. I had been with Honey and Chris none stop. For the most part Chris is dealing with it, but I think Honey is breaking down each and every day.

"You need to eat something, baby." I look over to see my mom whispering to my distraught sister. Her eyes are red, she's pale, and I don't think she's spoken a word since the hospital.

I feel a hand touch my back and I turn to see Chris. I hug him tight. He kisses my cheek. "Thank you for everything." He whispers

I give him a light smile. "Chris you know I would never leave you. You were there with my step dad, and I'll be here for you with your brother."

He lets me go. "I know; you always have my back."

"Chris!" We both turn to see Heather holding a bunch of bags. "Can you help me with these?" She smiles a little. "You look really pretty Rita, I meant to tell you earlier."

"Um thanks..." I say nicely watching her look back to Chris.

He steps back from me touching my arm. "Thanks Rita..." He says talking to me like I'm just...his...friend...

I make a face. "Uh sure." I say and before I can even make another thought, he begins to walk away. Seeing her face light up as he gets closer says it all. He grabs all the bags from her, and she latches an arm around his. I feel myself wanting to cry. Are they talking? Is it just as crush?

"Rita!" I hear someone call. I turn to see Lauren. Her eyes are red. I don't even think of the bullshit we were mad about. I run into the arms of my best friend. "I missed you so much. Rita I'm so sorry."

My eyes begin to swell again. "Lauren I don't care about any of that. I miss you! Everything about you!"

"I can't believe he's gone." She says in the crook of my neck "I went to talk to Honey, but I..."

I stop her. "We just have to give her time Lo." I say pulling away

"I know, I just...." She shakes the thought away. "How are the guys?"

I shrug. "Uncle Mike is taking it the hardest. Chris, Rob, and Mijo are just dealing with it. And you know Keeis and Ty were best friends. Imagine if something happened to me Lo." I say and she covers her eyes wiping away tears.

"I know. I just wish I could talk to him." She says and I can see the hurt in her eyes and her red nose.

I hug her. "Hey can you go over there and sit with Honey really quick. I have to help Mama J with something, but I'll be right back, don't leave!" I lie

"No, I'm staying. I'll just be over here, no rush." She says grabbing my hand with a light smile

"I'm really happy to see your beautiful face, bestie." I say with an actual smile

She does the same. "I missed you too, love of my life!" I hug her one last time, and I part ways to my fake destination. I walk all around the house for the one person I've been searching for, and no one can find him.

"Mijo!" I say touching his arm. "Where is Keeis?"

He makes a face. "Last time I seen him was in the truck boo."

"Well you look mighty fine." Cassie smiles to me

I blush. "I know you're not talking! You gave birth what, three weeks ago? You look amazing!"