My New Life..

Chapter 2 - Funerals and Flights

*1 month later*

It was a month later and everything was going okay. I'd stopped posting videos as often and told the fans what happened to my mom. They were understanding and said to upload when I was ready, which i was going to. Most of the house has been cleared. It was only a small house so there wasnt much to throw or keep. Mom only had a few things that I wanted to keep, like jewellry, old pictures and videos, sentimental things really. But today, today was her funeral. I stood looking in the mirror, i was wearing a black dress with black pumps and had my hair down. The funeral was only small. There were a few neighbours coming and work friends but that was all. Dad apparently couldn't make it and said he was sorry but i guessed it would've been weird if he had come.  Officer James and his colleague Office Rachel came with me, for support i guess. But it was time to leave.

Everyone said their condolences to mom. She laid in the coffin and it was strange to see her again. I wish she could just wake up but she can't, she's gone. It's my turn to speak infront of everyone now and boy, am I not ready for this.

"Hi everyone, first of all, I just want to say thank you for coming. Mom didn't really have many friends and well, we have no other family so it means a lot to me that you all came. Mom was a great woman. From the day my dad left before i was born till the day she died she had always looked after me. She had always worked to pay bills and to afford food. She had three jobs at one point and it stressed her out. I told her to stop but she wanted me to be happy so she continued. I left school at 16 to help her. She struggled more and more to pay the bills so it was the least i could do. She looked after me so it was my turn to help. A few months ago when we found out she was ill, it took a big toll on us. Although i knew she wasn't the healthiest of people, I never expected her to go like this. When we were told about the liver cancer we cried to each other. I cried because I was going to lose the only woman and family I had ever loved. She cried because she didn't want to leave her daughter behind and alone. But she was in pain and it grew more each day. She drank more and more to ease the pain and it didn't help. When i got the call, I broke down. I had never cried so much in my life. But if it wasn't for Officer James and his colleagues, I wouldn't of been able to do any of this. I can't thank you enough for helping me though this. And to everyone else here, mom loved you all in one way or another. You were her friends and she was greatful to have you in her life. Although she might not of showed it much, she did love you all. I know that right now, she's up there smiling. She'd be telling me how much she loves me and how proud she is of me. And i love her too, so much. I always will love her and there won't be a day where I dont think about her. I love you mom, forever and always."

Everyone smiled and clapped as i walked away crying my eyes out. People tried to comfort me and it helped in some way, but it couldn't stop the fact that I still missed her and she wasn't here.
Everyone stood as mom was burried. I made sure to place a picture of us in her coffin as a rememberance. I cried more watching her go, but she was finally at peace. She was finally gone.

"Danielle, do you want us to take you home now?" Officer Rachel asked
"Yes please" I cried

I jumped in the back of the car and they dropped me home. The house felt so empty and quiet. I decided to just go to bed and sleep for the rest of the day. It'd been a struggle but it was finally over.

*2 months later*

It'd been 2 months since moms funeral and finally the house was cleared out and had been sold. Everything was packed and I was somewhat ready to fly to England. Officer James and Officer Rachel both came with me. I guess they knew I was nervous and needed support. I'd never been on a plane before. I'd never been to England. I've never met my dad before. I'd never met my brother before. I don't even know their names.

"Now boarding flight 226 to London, Gatwick."
"Ready to go Danielle?" Officer James asked
"Uhm, yeah I guess so."
"You'll be fine hunny. We'll both be with you and we're going to meet some other colleagues to help you if needed when we leave." Officer Rachel said
"Thanks, i guess we should go and board though."

We walked to gate 6 where the plane was. I didn't know whether to be scared, or nervous or excited or what.

*9 hours later*

"Well Danielle, this is London. It's currently 10pm so tonight we're going to the hotel we booked and we'll meet your dad in the morning."
"Sure, okay."

I followed Officer james and Officer Rachel outside, there was another Officer waiting for us. We got in the car and she drove us to our hotel. I stayed in my own room that night, the other two were only next door so it wasn't too bad. I was so greatul for them.