Unhealthy Fruit| editing.

34.

the beginning to the end
arihah

"Ahh. My nephew!" Aunt Veronica yelled out, as Drelin was being lowered into the ground.

"Why she crying like 'dat fa'?" Daxson said, turning his face up at her.

"Ain't it tho. She so fake, I swear. The only person that get a pass for hollering out like that is Rih but it's clear she ain't doing that. Well and her moms and Mont to," Bennet carried on.

Watching my brother get lowered into the ground hurt so much. Everything was all good and now he's gone. I couldn't imagine life without him and even though they're saying he's gone, I know he isn't.

After having a quick conversation with Aunt Lina I went to find Jared. He had disappeared as Drelin was getting lowered. I looked over to see him close to the ditch so I walked over there. He glanced back I guess from hearing the grass being walked on.

"Get back."

"Wha-," I was about to continue until I seen smoke. "Really Jared? Right now?"

"Yes right now. It's not even working. I already had four," He shook his head throwing it on the ground. "You good?"

"Yeah I'm okay. Why does everyone keep asking me that? I'm perfectly fine," I said sort of lying.

I didn't think Dre was dead. I don't care how many times people said it to me, he was not dead. I'm sure this is just a joke. I called him last night and even though he didn't pick up I knew he was good.

"Love you Rih."

"Love you more geek monster," I chuckled.

"Aye."

We walked back over to where my dad was along with my mom, grandpa, Manny, and Bennet. Dad kept looking towards the left and then towards the right.

"Why you looking like that?" I asked.

"I think Unc' about to try to escape." Bennet said lowly towards me.

"Oh no the heck he is not," I said moving my neck. "Sir come over here." I said to my dad.

"What's up princess?"

"Are you planning to do something?" I asked him, hoping he caught on.

"This is for your brother Rih. I'll jeopardize my life for yall."

"I understand that but please don't do this. I want you here with us and if they catch you who knows when we'll see you again."

"You embarrassing!" We heard a voice yell.

I turned around to see Cajun yelling at Kyin. I grew confused seeing Veronica still crying trying to pull them apart.

"Just because I wanted his number? I swear Cajun.. Let me live!"

"At our cousin's burial? Kyin you pissing me off foreal!"

"Whatever everybody piss you off. Take your mental issues and bounce." She scoffed.

Next thing I know Cajun grabbed her roughly and slapped any demons she had out of her. I felt it making me cringe. Not only was this embarrassing to us it angered me.