One and only ↠ espinosa

Chapter 76

{the next morning}

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I put on some waterproof mascara and eyeliner because I knew I would cry. A lot. I brushed my hair, and put it in a fishtail braid.

I grabbed my little black dress off the hook in the bathroom, and I slipped it on. I looked it the mirror. This was the dress Matt got me.

I felt tears come to my eyes, but I blinked them away. I'm not gonna cry. Not now.

I put on some black heels, and I left the bathroom.

Taylor was standing by the door waiting for me. He had on khaki skinny jeans, and a black V neck t-shirt.

He saw me approach, and he grabbed the car keys.

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We pulled into the funeral home parking lot to see it pretty full. I guess Matt knew a lot of people.

Taylor finally found a parking spot, and we stepped inside the buliding. Ten floors were white marble, and there was a giant chandelier. Flower vases were on almost every surface. There were a few long rows of chairs, and we saw name tags for us in the 3rd row.

I looked up the aisle, and saw the coffin. I started to walk up the aisle, when Taylor pulled me back.

"Let's sit down." He whispered and I followed him to our seats. I suddenly heard some music, and I turned my head around to see Matt's mom coming up the aisle. She stood at the podium and started talking.

"As you all know, Matthew has passed away 2 days ago in a plane crash." She said. "I still can't believe he's gone. I-I" she broke down in tears, and she layed her head on the podium.

A little old lady, Matt's grandma I'm guessing, led Debbie back to her seat. Just then, a priest stood up.

"We are gathered here today, not to mourn Matthew's death, but to celebrate his amazing life." The priest said and smiled. "Matthew was an amazing friend, son, brother, and he cared. About all of us He loved everyone person sitting in this room." The priest continued. "Matthew will not be forgotten easily, and he will forever live in our hearts." The priest then said a bunch of stuff about life and death, and how he's in a better place.

The preist took a seat in the front row, and Debbie {Matt's mom} came back up to the podium.

"Matt was just so amazing. He was sweet and kind, and he cared about everyone. Matt was so talented on the internet, and he was one of the greatest people I've ever met." Her eyes started to water and she sniffled "H-He didn't deserve to end his life this way. He was to young, he had so much more to live for. I would have traded places with him in a heartbeat. Matthew, we will always love you. Thank you." She started to cry again,and she ended her speech. She ran down the aisle and sat back down, crying into her moms shoulder.

A girl about my age walked up to the podium. Her eyes were red, she had circles under her eyes, and she was pale. She looked like she hadn't slept in days.

Other then that, she was very pretty. She had long brown hair, and dark blue eyes. Her skin was pretty tan, and she was average height.

"Matt was my best friend. My love. My everything. I just wish I could hug him one last time, Kiss him one last time. One last damn time." She smacked her hand on the podium and I saw her eyes fill with tears. "He didn't deserve it. It shouldn't have been him. God damn it!" She started to cry, and she just walked back to her seat.

I guess Matt had a new girlfriend. Who he loved. It didn't take long for him to replace me... But I am dating his best friend.

"Thank you Daniela." The preist said. "Can Brooke come up and say a few words?"

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Taylor's POV

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Why do they want Brooke to come up? They broke up!

Brooke shot me a suprised glance, and got up out of her chair. She went up and stood at the podium. She cleared her throat.

"I honestly don't know where to begin. Matt... Well, he was my other half, My first love. We did anything and everything together, and I don't remember life before I met him. But things change, and now we're seperate. Matt might not be here with me, but he's forever in my heart. Thank you Matthew. Thank you for everything." I saw a tear slip down her cheek as she walked back to her seat. She leaned her head in my shoulder, and cried silently.

At first, I was mad. We had to come to this funeral, and she had to make a speech, but now, I see how much he meant to Brooke. I can't be mad.

I stroked her back and hair as she cried. I kissed the too of her head.

"Can everyone please join us outside for the burial?" The preist announced and everyone started walking towards the doors. I helped Brooke up, and we walked outside where there was a giant hole in the dirt, and a coffin lying beside it.

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Brooke's POV

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"And now, we will finally set Matthew Lee Espinosa to rest." A few men started to lower the coffin down, and I heard people start to cry.

My head was spinning, and I wanted to wake up, and it would all be a dream. All of it. Matt dying, this funeral, breaking up with Matt... I need him.

"No. no." I whispered over and over to myself as they filled the pit with dirt over the coffin.

After a little while, the hole was filled up. The gravestone was placed, and the whole crowd was silent.

Then, everyone grabbed a flower from a bucket, and layed it down on the grave. I took my time, and picked out the most delicate and beautiful rose in the pile.

"I love you." I whispered and kneeled down to place down my flower. I layed it down and backed up to stand by Taylor again. He wrapped his arm around my shoulders, and I felt like crying.

I couldn't hold my tears in. I just let them all flow out. I started to sob, and I fell to my knees. "Matt. No. No. Please come back." I said and cried.

I love him, I really do. I love him from the bottom of my heart, but I killed him. I want to just wake up, and feel Matt's arms wrapped around my waist as he kisses my lips. But I'll never be able to.

I'll never be able to hug him, see him laugh and smile, cuddle with him, tell him I love you, and tell him I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything.

I was wrong. I do need Him. I need him more then I've ever needed anyone. Matthew was more then my boyfriend, he was my soulmate. My other half. My anything and eveything.

My One and Only. And I'll never forget him.

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And that's the end of this story, One and Only💕

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