❝It all began and ended with her.❞
Book Two of Two:
Being adopted isn't as great as it seems. And to think, living with an Oscar winner such a Jennifer Lawrence would sound like a dream come true.
If only you could see the harsh reality of it.
Bull...
I smeared on crimson red lipstick and applied mascara onto my eyes, although I'm not sure what the point was. I knew for a fact that I was going to cry myself out today. That is, if I had any tears left.
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I still couldn't believe this happened. My precious baby girl, gone. She had little chance of surviving.
Of course, at funerals, all black is worn.
My black dress fit perfectly. Next, I had to get Ryan ready.
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I knelt to his level and adjusted his bow tie and suspenders.
At least Maddie got to see him grow up. Well... somewhat.
Ryan was too young to understand this whole situation, I'd have to explain everything when he got older.
Josh shined his shoes, as well as Ryan's. I had to admit, our son looked handsome in his outfit.
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"Out?" Ryan's been able to say more words, and I knew that he wanted to go outside.
"How about you watch some TV? Isn't your favorite show on?" I said as he scampered off. I went to check up on him, and sure enough, the TV was on because I never turned it off.
Once we were alone, Josh opened his arms and I sunk into his embrace. Out of all of us, I was taking this the worst. Of course, Josh and my family were sad, and Ryan didn't really understand, but I was broken beyond repair. I wanted to sob into his shirt at this very moment, but I have cried enough already. On the inside, I felt hollow, empty, and numb.
