Smile, You're Beautiful

Chapter 18

The funeral was long and sad. Many people came. As soon as Maddie saw me she gave me a hug and told me about how sorry she was for me. She was also crying, he was becoming like a brother to her too. He was such a nice guy to everyone so everyone liked him.

While the pastor talked I sat there thinking about what would have happened if he was here. Went to college together? If we would have gotten married? Had a family? I couldn't stop thinking, than the pastor said, "Emma would you like to say something?"

I nodded and walked up to the front of the church.

"Hello everyone.", I said, "It is still a shock to me about what has happened so if I start crying than well you'll know.... Tanner was by far the best guy I could have in my life. He was so kind and fun to be around. Everton loved him. I think he was even becoming a part of my family.",Tears were already coming to my eyes, "I know I will miss him a lot...", I caught my breath I was about to start bawling so I said the last few word I had to," He will always be in our hearts and he will always be my most loved boyfriend." I said thank you and let the pastor get back up and than I went to the hallway I just started bawling. Maddie came to me and just stood there hugging me and saying, "shh it'll be okay, it'll be okay." I just kept crying.

After the funeral Mrs.Davenport came up to me and said thanks for coming and handed me a letter, "it's from Tanner.", she said.

When I got home I it undressed and than sat in my pajamas in my room and read the letter.

'Emma,

If you are reading this that must mean I have passed on. I am sorry I had to leave you, but I know I will see you in heaven. I love you so much and I hope you live a wonderful life. Please though, please find yourself someone that you can grow old with. I don't want to look down and see you as an old lady with a hundred cats. I would love it if you named one of your children Taylor and the other name is up to you. You choose okay I don't care what your husband will say I want you to choose. You will always be my little Em. You are amazing and I love you so much. Do not let anyone tell you other ways. Again I love you Em, so so much. I miss you. I'll always miss you.

Love,

Tanner D.'

I was crying by the time I was done reading the letter. I thought to myself, how could I ever find someone to be with? I loved Tanner, but if he really wanted this than I will do it. I laid down in my bed and looked up at the ceiling and said to Tanner, "I love you so I will do this, even though it won't be easy. I love you and I am going to name my first child if it is a boy Tanner. I love you."

12 years later-

I am now 29 years old and I have a two year old boy and a one year old girl. I found a kind young man whom I like. My daughters name is Tay, short for Taylor and she is the sweetest thing ever. She has the blonde hair from me and the brown eyes from my husband. My son is more of a pistol, he gets into a lot of things, he has blonde hair also and bright blue eyes, his name is Tanner.

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