What happens when jealousy come in-between family? Dae, Serene and Becca have to face their own hardships. Although they have each other, is sisterhood enough for them to get through tragedy, trials and betrayal?
After tossing and turning all night, I didn't get much sleep. I told Becca that I would meet her at the restaurant early so we can set up for the big surprise for Serene. I know today will be a struggle for me. Becca and Serene thought that I wasn't going to go today but, I had to. Although today is supposed to be a celebration for Serene, I wanted to go by myself and say goodbye. I was thinking about Ty as tears start to cloud my vision when I came across the last picture I took of him. He wanted to go home after being in the hospital for almost three months. His sickness took a turn for the worst. I was up all night worrying that he wouldn't make it through the first night he came home.
I couldn't sleep but, I learned that each day I spent with him was a gift. It was unbearable when Ty died in my arms. It was only a week after he left the hospital. Although we struggled, we were happy as long as we were together. He was my everything. He was always by my side and supported me. Although we were poor financially, we were rich in other ways. His family blamed me for his death and I couldn't find out where the funeral was. It was a private service and after all these years, I was able to find out where Ty was buried. I didn't care about his family if they find out that that I'm going to visit him. I never had the chance to say goodbye and now today is my chance to pay my respects to him.
Looking through my closet trying to sort out my thoughts, I came across some outfits to wear. I didn't want to face reality but, I realize that this is a nightmare that I will never wake up from. I'm still in denial because it hasn't hit me yet. Ty was my backbone. He was my strength, he was the one that kept me going when times got too difficult. Sometimes, I would feel like a failure but, he was always there to assure me that as long as I did my best that's all that matters.
Looking at the time I had to make a stop before going to the cemetary. I went to my car and made sure to sit there for a minute before driving off. I started the engine and buckled my seatbelt. Before I drove off, I took my phone out of my purse and keyed in the address. Once I started the route on the GPS, I put the car in drive and drove out the driveway. Thinking to myself, Ty and I never had the chance to discuss what he wanted concerning his wishes. However, he told me that his sister would take care of everything and she knew what to do. He always told me that I would be taken care of so I didn't have to worry about struggling again. Without Ty, this is my biggest struggle that I had to face. I lost more than a boyfriend, I lost a piece of myself.
I brought some flowers to put on his tombstone and I made sure that the flowers were red which was Ty's favorite color. I remember how he would always tease me about not having a favorite color. I felt myself smile when I thought about the good times Ty and I shared together. Once I arrived to the cemetary, I followed the road to a huge hill. Looking at all the tombs, I felt that Ty's final resting place was close by. I get out the car holding the flowers in my hands. I lock the door and walk accross the grass. Suddenly, I hear crying and I look over to see a casket with flowers.
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The family was leaving and I had a feeling that Ty was buried there. Walking past the casket, I see his tombstone facing me in the distance. It's extremely hard trying to piece together my thoughts as I stare at his tombstone. I put the flowers on his grave and sat there with my knees resting on the grass. Taking time to control my breathing, I started to weep. "He's really gone. He left me all alone." I wipe my tears with a Kleenex and try to control my breathing once more. All of a sudden, dark clouds starts to form above me and I start to feel the temperature outside drop. The wind blows through the trees and I felt drops of water fall from the sky and dampen my hair.
I sat at the grave site for 2 hours because I didn't want to leave Ty. My legs were so stiff but, I wasn't ready to say goodbye. As soon as I stood up, it starts pouring. Overwhelmed with sadness, I just wanted to go home. Limping to my car because I sat for so long, I rushed inside the car and locked the door. After starting the car, I turned on the heater to warm up. Looking at myself in the rear view mirrior, I opened my purse to wipe my face off from the rain. While staring in the mirrior, I can see the flowers I left on his tombstone became smaller and smaller as I drive off to go home.
After the elevator reached the fifth floor, I went to my apartment and unlocked the door. I took off my shoes and jacket that was still wet from the rain. Before walking upstairs to my bathroom, I plugged my phone on the charger and placed it on the table. I turned on the water and before I knew it I sobbing on the shower floor. I knew that today was going to be hard for me however, I wasn't ready to accept such a loss after all these years. I let the water wash away my tears and watch them go down the drain.
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