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Chapter 72

February 27th , 2026💔

Saturday 11:23 AM😩

Lexi POV👼🏾

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"Now , we will have the mother of Karmelo come up and speak some words about her son." the preacher spoke. I wiped my few tears that were coming down my face before getting up and walking to the podium. I cleared my throat before beginning my speech.

"Today is the most difficult day of my family's life. We are saying our final goodbyes to a son , brother , cousin , nephew , and friend.To those of you here and elsewhere who know Melo you already are aware of the type of person he was and these words you will hear are already in your memory.  Melo was a very special person. Thank you everyone for being here today to pay tribute to my son.Losing a child is a parent's worst nightmare and I cannot put into words the grief that my family is feeling.The love and support that we have received from all of our friends and family has helped significantly in getting us through this difficult time. Melo was my first child and little brother and I will never forget the day that he was born. He was an angel and a gift from heaven. Like most mothers I was excited for his birth but worried if I was ready to be a mother seeing as I was only a freshman in college and for what was to come ahead. However, the moment I held him in my arms I knew that I would do anything for him. I know at times I spoiled him, but all I cared about was making him happy. I know that he was. He almost always had a smile on his face and was a bright and cheerful child.There is nothing more important than family and the love of a child.It is unfair that our son was taken away from us after only eleven short years.But, here we are today with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beautiful child.At first I didn't know if I would be able to stand up here today and speak. However, once I started writing this eulogy I found comfort from the grief. I am glad that I can be here today and share some memories with you and pay tribute to my son.There is no easy way for me to say goodbye. We can't dwell on the sadness or keep asking the question "why?" We will never find a reason why such a smart, cheerful and beautiful child was taken from our lives at the age of 11. Instead, we should focus on how happy he made us when he was in our lives. We will miss Melo forever and will always remember his smiles and laughter. Remember that he is now at peace. Karmelo would've loved this. All the love that is filled in the room for him. Thank you for loving my son because it was hard not to love him. Going to a funeral is sad but going to a childs funeral is wrong on every level. We all are going to leave here sad and pissed probably, but I want you to leave here inspired. I don't want you to be inspired by us or how strong we've been , I want you to be inspired by Melo and his journey. I don't have to sit here and tell you how devastated I've been because I'm pretty sure you already know I've been an emotional wreck and I'm proud of myself for even staying up here and not breaking down yet. I feel completely empty without Melo here with us. This will be a hard and long adjustment for me because this hurts. My whole family is heartbroken but as a parent im heartbroken even more. Melo died on his bestfriend and cousins birthday and although it may seem like a cruel tragic irony , I see it differently. Im not going to hold up anymore time because I'm pretty sure you are tired of hearing my voice and everything I have to say about my son but it just hurts a lot to lose someone as bright as Melo. Don't leave this church today and hug your kids all because you don't know how much time you have left with them. Leave here and don't lose hope in your kids. I'm telling you , being a parent is one of the best feelings in the world. I have 3 other babies to keep me sane now that Melo is gone but that doesn't mean I will forget my baby boy. Melo will always be my motivation in life to go harder. I love you baby boy." I said before getting off the podium and walking over to his casket. I kissed it before walking and having a seat and listened to the rest of the service.😌

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February 28th , 2026🤗

Sunday 6:37 PM👀

Lexi POV💯

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I was laying in my bed in the dark just thinking about everything that has happened in the past week. I felt tears coming down my face and didn't even know I was crying. I heard the bedroom door open and the light turn on. I looked over at the door and seen Yana walk in my room.💔

"Hey Lex." Yana said before sitting beside me

"Hey Yana." I said before sitting up.

"How are you holding up?"

"Im trying my best to stay strong but now I know how you felt when you lost JJ."

"Baby girl , he's in a much better place although you may think his better place was here with you. Coping with a death is NEVER easy. It comes at the wrong times to all the wrong people. I know exactly how you feel Lexi but you cant let this keep you from doing what you got to do for those other 3 babies downstairs. You cant stop your life all because you loss Melo. I'm hurting for you because I never thought Melo would be gone so son especially like this. I don't know what to say that'll make you feel better but I'm here for you no matter what. I don't care what time it is , you can call me if you need somebody to talk to. I don't bring up JJ's name and I don't say anything about him only because I don't wanna feel that pain anymore. You cannot stay in your room forever and cry and do nothing. You still have three other people to go hard for. August can't do all of this work on his own and you know that. I love you sis." Yana stated before hugging me tightly.

"I love you too Yana." I said before smiling and getting up. We walked downstairs and I seen Jacob sitting on the couch talking to August. Harlem was sleep in her basinet and Milan and Carter were upstairs in their rooms.

"Hey sis." Jacob spoke before hugging me

"Hey bubba." I replied before sitting on August lap and laying on him.

"So Lex , when we gone start wedding planning now ?" Yana asked

"Let's start it this weekend coming up. If doesn't anybody have anything to do."

"Have you guys decided on a date yet?" Jacob asked

"We're still deciding whether we gone do it September 10th , August 29th , September 3rd , November 2nd , or November 4th."

"What's those dates?" Yana asked

"September 10th is the day that my mom was buried , August 29th was the day my dad died , September 3rd was the day my mom died and the day my dad was buried, November 2nd is the day that Miracle died and November 4th is the day that Javon died." I explained

"September 3rd is also my birthday." August said

"But I think we gone end up going with August 29th , because that's the only date on a Saturday." I stated

"Yeah that's a good date." Jacob stated.

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To Be Continued