" We're all here together to say goodbye to four wonderful people, who left us to early " the priest said.
Someone got up from a chair on the first row. It was William.
" I've got something to say " he spoke with tremors in his voice. You could hear the sadness in it. The anger. The fear. Everything except happiness.
" Clara - Clara was the best friend I've ever had. And she wasn't just a friend. She was my cousin. We have waited for years for her to return, and she did. I remember seeing her for the first time in my room, playing Fifa with my brother, Henry. I immediately thought she was Clara, but she didn't recognize us. We had so much fun, chilling and going out. And that moment she stood in front of our door and she shouted that she was my cousin ", a tear escaped his eye, " please, Clara, uhm, I hope you're good up there and remember that I will never ever forget you, never, you will always be with us. I love you "
William got back to his chair and started crying. Henry tapped his back as he left his chair to also say something.
There weren't many people at my funeral. Only the people who really cared about me. I was glad about seeing everyone there I loved.
" Hmh ", Henry coughed and opened a paper, " hey everyone. I'm Henry, William's brother. Uhm. I just want to say something to Clara. I don't know if she hears this but I believe she does. Uhm... Clara, how are you up there? Is there something after death? Do you see people who died before you did? Have you seen your friend Dylan back? Uhm. I know you won't answer these questions right away, but as long as you listen, I'm happy "
He stopped for a while, turning his paper.
" You have to know that - that I will never forget the moment we first met. You never knew this, but you were my only friend. At last, you were the only one I really trusted. I love you. I will miss you. But I know you are here now, you're here with us. I can feel your presence. I - I only have one question for you: show us you're here. You must be a ghost now, aren't you? Can you fly through walls like they can in movies? Ugh... I wish you were still here " he started crying too, waiting for me to show I was with them.
I wanted to talk. But I couldn't. I wanted to touch him. But I couldn't.
I tried to find a way to make him know I was here, with them.
" Clara please? " he sobbed, looking around.
Our eyes met.
I got to stand next to him. I saw the paper with the text, he had written himself. It was more beautiful than ever before. I wanted to take it but instead I made it fall on the floor.
" Clara? " Henry suddenly asked, surprised. And his eyes lightened up.
I'm here.
" She's here! She made my paper fall! She's right next to me " he said, smiling.
I miss you.
" Clara, hey, I knew you wouldn't leave us "
I will never leave you, Henry.
" Thanks for showing me you're here " he smiled, looking straight into my eyes.
I love you, Henry.
