Loving Him // Jaeden Martell

Epilogue PT.1

Today was the day. The day they were all dreading. It was Kaitlyn's funeral. Jaeden's mother insisted on paying for it. Written ingraved onto the tombstone was "Life is the best gift you could ever receive. Don't waste it". Under it was a picture of her with Sophia, Bela, Jadda, Finn, Jack, Wyatt and Jaeden all laughing at something Kaitlyn had said. In small neat writing it said "Gone too young". Everyone was an emotional wreck. Soon enough it was speech time. First was Sophia.

Sophia's POV

I can't believe she's really gone. How could someone do this to her or to anyone. It's been approximately 1 week since her death. We've all been going through a hard but Jaeden's been a complete mess. It was hard preparing the speech. Only Jaeden and I were going to be giving a speech. Everyone agreed that it should be us. I looked up to stop the tears from coming down. It didn't work. I wanted this to be a nightmare or something. She was my best friend. She was their best friend. She will always be. It was my time to give the speech.

"Hello everyone, I'm Sophia for those of you who don't know. I met Kaitlyn not knowing that she was going to be my best friend. Maybe it would be easier if she wasn't but, I am glad she was. She was such a kind and funny person. She was just so-" I stopped as I began to cry. I recollected myself. This speech had to be perfect. For her.
"Excuse me. She was just so special. She found good in all people. She always tried to have a smile on her face no matter what. Don't get me started on what an amazing singer she was. I remember walking in on her singing in the kitchen while trying to make pancakes." I smile and lightly laugh at the memory. "It's going to take a while to really grasp at the fact that she's actually gone. I hope she is at peace and is happy. Thank you" I smile and get off and walk away. As soon as I'm far enough away I start to cry. She's gone.

Jaeden's POV

After I hears Sophia practicing her speech I couldn't do it. I couldn't handle it. I hadn't slept much since the night she died. I knew I couldn't be able to give the speech so I stayed back. I told my mom I was getting a ride with Jack but I didn't. I took my mom's second car and was driving around to just to clear my mind. I was still furious that they let Jason just walk and not get taken to jail or prison for murder. I don't fucking know how. The world is so fucked up. I start speeding down a random dirt road at the thought. After awhile I turn back around to go to the funeral. I had to see her one last time.