IT WAS ALWAYS YOU(complete)

THE FUNERAL

*Liyana's P.O.V-dress for funeral above*

*Faith's dress for funeral*

*Noah's tux for funeral*

The funeral was in a few hours and the twins were getting ready in Sarah and Jordan's room with Sarah, while I was getting ready with Aunt Clare in our room. I was dreading going to the funeral but I knew that I had to. Manager Kim had told me that people have been asking who the new CEO was and she told them that it's not her place to reveal who it was. I thanked her and told her to continue her good works and that we will meet in a few days to discuss everything. I got up and got ready. I put on my dress, twisted my hair into a french twist and then put my hat on.

I knew that people will be wondering whether I will be here , but I also knew that if people knew I was here then Carter will know. I put my hat on pulled the veil that I had changed to a long dark one that falls from the top of the hat to the bottom of my chin. I could see through the dark lace veil but people can't tell who I am. My hair was completely covered my hat and I was grateful for it. The twins came into the room and tears well up in my eyes and fell.Sarah came in and gave me a hug whispering " don't worry, were here no matter what. I love you Lee." She let go of me and Jordan came and gave me a hug and said "Your a strong independent woman. I'm your brother and I love you. We got you okay?" I nodded and he kissed my forehead and then opened his other arm and said "Family Hug". We laughed and Sarah and the kids came in and we hugged and cried some more when Aunt Clare came in and said "Oh no, I want a hug too." She ran over and we stood there laughing and shed a few tears. The phone rang and Aunt Clare let go and went over to answer. We let go and looked at her. She hung up and turned around and said, "Cars are downstairs, lets go". We all filed out and locked up. We got in the elevator and went down to the lobby. When we got to the front, Sarah, Jordan and the twins got into the first limo and Aunt Clare and I got into the second one. The plan is that Sarah and Jordan will be with the twins and I will be with Aunt Clare. 

We drove to  the church and when we got there Jim and Manager Kim were there greeting guests. When we got out of the car, Sarah and Jordan and the twins were already going up the stairs. We followed behind them and went in. Jim and Kim met us and showed us to where we will be sitting. Sarah took the twins to the front to say their good byes and Jordan followed suit then Aunt Clare and I followed last. The twins each gave mom and dad pecks on their cheeks, then Sarah and Jordan then Aunt Clare. When it was my turn, I stood in the middle of the two caskets put one hand over their hands and stood there as tears fell. I then leaned over moms casket and lifted my veil so that I could kiss her. I kissed her and a few teardrops fell on her face. I turned to dads casket and did the same, but I lingered for a few minutes until I felt a hand on my back. I turned around and it was Jordan. He gave me a hug and I held on to the front of his tux and let my tears fall freely. We stood there until the priest said the "service will now commence". Jordan put a hand behind me on my back and led me to our seats. Sarah reached out and put her head on my shoulder while the twins held Aunt Clare's hands and Jordan was patting my back. 

A lot of people went up to testify about the kindness, love and the warmth that my parents gave them. When nobody came up after Aunt Clare, the priest was about to stand up when he sat back down indicating that someone else was coming up. I kept my head down because my tears were falling on their own. I was still lost in my tears when the person who came up said "John and Lisa, I'm sorry for the pain I caused your daughter all those years ago. It wasn't intentional but it was my fault for not being strong enough for her. The one lesson that you both have taught me is that even if life offers you its riches, love is more than anything. I hope that you find peace, forgive me for the pain I caused you and especially Liyana. Have a safe trip." I looked up and Carter was looking down at mom and dads caskets with one hand in his pocket and the other on his chest. For the first time in almost 5 years, I lay eyes on the one person who I never wanted to see. But what he said to mom and dad caused even more tears and I can see that he had tears in his eyes. He stepped down from the podium and came over to mom and dads casket. He put one hand on mom and the other on dad and then bowed his head and then walked to the back.

The priest then ended the service and we went on our way to the cemetery they'll be buried in. We got outside and I motioned to Sarah and she came over. I told her "I'll take the twins" She nodded her head and then got in the limo with Jordan and Aunt Clare got in our limo with the twins. As we drove to the cemetery, I was deep in thoughts thinking about what Carter said. We got the cemetery and I noticed through the window that we were the last ones arriving. The limo stopped and Jordan came over to opened the door. Aunt Clare steeped out first, then Noah, then Faith. I hesitated for a few seconds because I noticed that everyone was looking including Carter who was standing in the middle of two guys. I counted to three then put my right leg  out first and slowly got out. Jordan moved to the side then held out his arm for me and I took it and we made our way to where everyone were waiting. The priest said a few more words and then the caskets were lowered down at the same time. Aunt Clare got up and then Sarah and Jordan, the twins and then me. She grabbed a handful of dirt and threw them on top of each casket. We repeated her actions and then everyone else followed our actions. As we were waiting for everybody to finish, I looked at Carter and saw him looking at Sarah. I looked at the twins and noticed that Faith was looking at Carter. I looked at Carter and see if he noticed but he was still staring at Sarah. He kept staring until the blonde hair man poked Carter in the ribs and he broke off his stare and moved forward with the two men and did what we did, then the priest ended the service saying that they are in a better place now. 

I looked back at Carter and noticed that he was looking at Sarah. Jordan grabbed my hand and leaned onto him and Sarah grabbed Faith's hand and Aunt Clare grabbed Noah's hand and we headed to the cars. The twins got in Sarah and Jordan's Limo with them and Aunt Clare and I got in our car. the limo's dropped us off at the hotel and we went up to our rooms. I changed into jeans and a short sleeve top with boots and then told Aunt Clare that I'll be back. 

I went down to the garage of the hotel were my truck was parked at got in. I start the truck and it hummed and then I went out. I drove to the beach turned my car off and sat there crying thinking of mom and dad. I was lost in my thoughts when my phone rang. I saw that it was Sarah but I didn't answer instead I put the phone on silent and just sat there thinking of all the times I had with mom and dad and our memories with the kids. I let my mind go as I thought back to the say mom and dad accepted my pregnancy. I thought about the day they were there when I gave birth to the twins. I thought back to the look on pure happiness on their faces. I thought back to the time they were there for my graduation from college, how they supported me through all the years I was away. I sat in my truck and kept on thinking about mom and dad and  cried even more when I realize that they wont be there for me anymore. I sat in my truck and just stared at the sunset thinking of mom and dad.