Jewel I (In the beginning)

Chapter 21

        "Come on J. We need to go in now." Said Elijah.

        "Everything will be cool Jewel. Don't worry." Added Renee.

        "I'm coming. Let me take a deep breath." I said before inhaling and then exhaling more than once.

        we were outside the Church in the parking lot. It was almost time for the funeral to start and I was nervous.

        I had on a jet black spagetti strap tight fitting dress with a black blazer some black stilettos, and my MK shades. My hair was crinkly and pulled into a messy bun. I looked cute and I knew that, that wouldn't be the only reason for people looking at me when I walked in.

        We walked up to the line of people waiting to go into the sanctuary to view the body. When the line started moving my heart dropped. I grabbed on to Elijah's hand and held it tightly. Ciroc, Renee, and Michelle were right behind Elijah and I.

        The closest and closest we got to the casket, the tighter I held Elijah hand. Tears were feeling my eyes uncontrollably.

        When we reached the casket, I  starred at Claud. He was so handsome and I felt so bad. I was ready to leave because I was about to have a nervous break down.

        Instead,.Elijah Pulled me to our seats and we sat down. I leaned my head on his shoulder and he put his arms around me.

        I know it was bad because I was crying over another nigga but I couldn't help it. I use to have the biggest crush on him.

        The funeral went on and people were finally finish crying. it was beautiful.

        Claud's mother spoke about him and said that this was an celebration of his life. She said how the good did young and hos Claud was in a better place.

        As his family spoke about happy memories of him I was able to calm down. I, was actually about to smile just like others did.

         When the funeral was over and we were about to leave, Claud's mother called me to come to her.

       I didn't know what She wanted and I was nervous to talk to her.

        "Hello Mrs. Tatum. I'm so sorry for your lost. Just remember that to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. Claud was a wonderful guy."

        "Thank you sweety." She said giving me a hug. "But I know that this is hard for you too. I actually wanted you to come to the reading of his will. He left your name in it."

        I looked at her confused. "Wait a minute. He made a will? He left my name in it?"

        "Yes. I was surprised that he had a will too. He did it himself. But it is good, considering that he did own alot."

        "Okay. When is the reading of the will?" I asked.

        "it's tonight at seven. Here."

        "Okay I will be here. Thank you."

        "You're welcome honey."

         I couldn't believe that Claud had a will. It wag like he Haag new he would due early or something. I wonder what he left for me. I walked to the car and got inside.

        "Oooh my gosh yall." I said.

        "What's wrong?" Asked Elijah.

        "Claud had a will."