And Then We All Fell Down...[EDITING]

Chapter 22: Don't Say Goodbye.. Say See You Later..

Chapter 22: Don't Say Goodbye.. Say See You Later..

2 YEARS LATER

I'm now close to my final year if college. One more step until I get my bachelor's degree in Law Studies. Instead of going straight into law school, I've decided I was going to spend time with my dad and take a couple of classes online. It wasn't hurting anybody. I wouldn't see Anilah, but as long as I had my dad I was good.

But then all of a sudden, I wasn't.

It was towards the end of my third year of college. It was finals week so I was literally buried in books. Everywhere I turned there was a book. I literally ate, slept and breathed the material for these finals. I kept my phone far away as to not get distractions but since I told myself to take a break, I decided to call Anilah.

"Stella? I was ju-just about to ca-call you." Anilah sniffled.

"Good timing cause I was taking a break. What's wrong?"

"Your d-dad.. H-he.."

"He what? What happened? Is he okay?"

"He died Stella. I'd decided to drive home because of the three day weekend, and I went over to your house to say hello to your dad.. And.. he wasn't breathing or moving. I'd called 911 but it was too late. He's gone Stella."

No. This wasn't happening. Not now.

Not.

Now.

"Stella? Please. Say something."

But I couldn't. I tried to talk but nothing was coming out. I couldn't believe it. My rock, my world, was gone.

"N-no. He's not dead. He CAN'T. He's my world. I need him. Why? Why?" I blurted out and soon I was sobbing uncontrollably.

My dad was gone.

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Even after finals were over and I've had a distraction, it still couldn't cover up the fact that my dad was gone. As soon as finals were over, I drove home. I didn't even give myself the opportunity to turn the car off before rushing in the house.

"Dad? Where are you? Come on this isn't funny." I yelled.

No answer.

"Dad!" I screamed this time. "Why? Why did you leave me? You left me here. I needed you, and you left me. Please come back. Daddy please? I need you."

"Stella?" I heard Anilah whisper.

And without a second thought, I immediately hugged her and cried my eyes out.

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After months of grieving, pain and endless crying, today was the day of my dad's funeral. There were so many people who looked up to my dad that were hurt. The second you walk into the room, you could feel the hurt. You could feel the pain. Here and there as the funeral went on, you'd hear sniffles and the occasional sob. But other than that, it was dead silent. I tried to keep it together as people spoke about who my dad was and how he affected them. I was somewhat able to, but when my turn came, I told myself to keep it together just enough to get through it.

And I did.

"Dad. You were my everything. You've been there through every cut, scrape, broken bone and heart break. Even though you were always working, you managed to be there for me enough that you still deserved the title of 'dad.' But all of those time didnt matter. The only time that I will always remember you for is when Alexis died. You took time off because you wanted to make sure I was okay. And after a while, I was. I truly was. You proved to me that you could be strong through anything and everything. So, I'm going to be strong for you. It'll be hard, but I'm your little girl. And its a well known fact that us willaims' dont give up. So on that note, even though I can't accept that your gone, I love you dad. And I'll always be your little girl. Even when I'm 85."

After I finished my speech, I turned to my dad, placed the speech into his hands, kissed his cheek.

"I love you daddy. See you in heaven." I tearily smiled.

Once I was done, they loaded my dad into the hearse and we followed along to the cemetery. If I thought the funeral was bad, I was wrong. The burial was worse. That was when it was final. This was it. This was the final way of saying my dad was gone.

And he wasn't coming back.

"Say hi to Alexis for me." I whispered.

Once everything was done, me and Anilah went for a walk. Even though she had to go home, she stayed with me until the last possible minute.

Once were in front of my house, Anilah constantly asked me if I wanted her to come inside with me.

"No, Anilah. You have to go. I'll be fine. I promise."

"Okay. I love you. See you in a couple weeks."

"See you." I said watching her walk away.

Turning to my door, I took a shaky breath before walking inside.

"Its okay Stella. You'll be okay." I told myself.

Instead of going into my room, I walked over to my dads and opened the door. His bed was perfectly made as always. I layed down in it and immediately I was starting to feel slightly better.

"See you later dad. See you later." I whispered as I drifted off into sleep.

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And.... Thats a wrap for this book. I just want to say thank you guys and I will see you soon... PLEASE VOTE FOR EVERY CHAPTER! it will mean alot.