The one who stood out

Chapter 11 - Alex's funeral

Bethany's view
**Bethany's outfit above**
I woke up on a sunny, Wednesday morning realizing the sad day to come. I called into the school, and explained why I wasn't gonna be at school. I got up, with a big frown and hopped into my shower. I cleaned myself over quickly and washed my hair. I slipped some conditioner in my hair, rinsed it and hopped back out again.

I wore a black lace dress that came just above my knees, and wore black heels with a trim of gold. I put on a shiny gold ring that Joshua gave me, and also a necklace that Joshua gave me. I wore black eyeshadow, and lots of eyeliner and mascara. I paired it with a red lipstick. I grabbed a black clutch and made my way downstairs. My mom was wearing a casual black dress, with a lace hat going over her face, and plain black wedges. "This day, I was dreading very much!" Mrs. Casper cried.
"Me too mom. Me too!" I faded my smile.
We exit the house, and drove to the funeral home.

When we arrived, we seen family everywhere. My cousins, Diana and Olivia, my aunt Linda and uncle Max, my grandparents and tons more close friends and family. I even seen Joshua show up in his black tux. "You came?" I asked shocked.
"I wanted you to have a shoulder to cry on!" Joshua smiled.
I smiled back as we entered the building. Mrs. Casper, auntie, uncle, cousins, myself and Josh sat in the front seat, while other sat behind us. The sad music cut off, and the priest spoke. "It's a sad day today. A very young soul has died, and his sister is going to say a few words," The priest explained. I stood up, and Josh came up with me. I held his hand tight as I spoke. "My brother was a sweet soul. He was so close to his 13th birthday. It's tomorrow. He died 3 days before his birthday. I remember all the great times we had with each other, and all the great memories we had made!" I started and cried while at it. "I'm sorry, I just can't!" I cried and ran off to the bathroom. "She'll be back. I'll go get her!" Joshua explained and ran off to the female washroom. He burst into the females washroom. "Aw baby, it's ok!" Joshua cooed and kissed my cheek.
"Thanks for putting up with me, and being there for me Joshy!" I tried to smile.
"It's because I love you! Now let's get back out there, you can be my tough girl!" Joshua smiled.
We walked out of the bathroom, and the funeral continued on.

After a long, sad day, I went back to the house and laid on my bed still crying, mascara running everywhere down my face. I wiped it constantly with tissues. "ALEX PLEASE COME BACK!!" I shouted out crying. It was no hope. He can't. My mom slowly walked into my room. "I know your sad baby, but you have to stay strong. It's sadly all we can do!" Mrs. Casper frowned while sitting next to me on my bed.
"I just miss him so so much!" I cried, wiping away my tears once again.
My mom nodded and kissed my soaking cheek. "Love you baby. Stay strong for me!" Mrs. Casper explained and left my room. I just texted Josh, and cried for the rest of the night.