Today the funeral and I always thought that he would be going to mine not me going to his.
I got dressed into my white dress I don't want to where black because the color is too dark for my Dad. I did my make up and curl my hair. Someone knocked on the door it was Brittany.
"You ready" She said holding my hand.
"Yeah" I said looking at her.
We walked out hand in hand we will do this together.
The boys were all in suits and we had a group hug and went outside. We arrived at the church and I could not believe how many people were here.
Dads coffin arrived and I still cannot believe he is gone. We walked inside and I saw his coffin close up.
Some people did I speeches then it was my turn. Brittany hugged me, know one knew what I was doing.
I walked up on stage and I realize how many faces I knew.
"Hi so many of you will know I am Claudia one of Andy's Daughters and the reason we are here today is to remember my father. I really can't express how much he meant to me. He helped me through so many things and for me not to be able to thank him will continue to haunt me. He was truly the best thing I had, he believe in me and his love was pure. I did everything in life to make him proud and I know he will always be there in my heart. I know he will be the most beautiful angel and I he will be truly missed here but he left because he knew he did what he needed to do in life. There is many things that I would love to say to him but I don't know how to say it" Tears were filling my eyes.
"He had such an amazing life and I can not thank everyone enough for being part if his journey. He will be well looked after and treasure in heaven because he truly the best person you will ever meet. My dad never got to here me sing so this is for dad" I walked over to the piano and started to play the keys to hallelujah.
I started to sing and i made sure I was looking at a picture of my dad the whole time. Tears were poring down my face when the song had finished but I mange to sing the whole song.
"Dad I love you so much and you will never be forgotten. I will join you someday but for now stay free. You will always be in my heart and I never really got to tell you that you are the most amazing person. I love you" And with that I walked off and sat back in my seat. Brittany was crying and all the boys has tears in there eyes.
BRITTANY'S POV
All thoughts towards the boys leaving to LA left my mind as soon as the day started. Andy's funeral. Claudia was asked to speak but she didn't show any of us her speech. I knocked on her door and went in.
"You ready?" I asked me not being ready for this myself.
"Yeah." She said looking at me. She was so close to her dad, hell so was I, but they had a connection like no other father and daughter I'd ever seen. Claud looked up to her dad so much, I just pray she won't go down the same path as him. Boxing I mean, it would kill me if she got hurt.
Once we arrived at the funeral many people have their condolences to Claudia. Only few of our close friends did the same to me, most people didn't know he was a father to me.
Claudia went up she started talking about Andy, I was already starting to cry, Luke's arm around me.
"My dad never got to hear me sing, so this is for dad." I looked up at Claudia who was walking towards the piano. I always knew she could sing but I never thought she'd ever get the courage to do it in front of people. I always told her she had a gift but she would never take it. I guess her dad being gone was a stepping stone to her being more confident, maybe she wants to live with no regrets. She's had many close calls, but her dad passing might of been even more important to her than her own life.
She started playing hallelujah She sung it so beautifully, now I was bawling my eyes out. She finished and came and sat in her seat in between me and Jai. She started crying but she chuckled a little bit and so did I, I gave her a massive side hug.
"I'm so proud of you." I told her.
"So am I." I heard Jai whisper in her ear, and he held her hand.
It was my turn, I slowly walked up to the stage.
"Hello everybody. So um I am Andy's second daughter. Well he looked after me and was the only father figure I had in my life. He was one of the most kind people you will ever meet and I am so lucky I got to be a part of his life. One thing that really hurts is that I never really got to tell him how thankful I am. If he didn't give me the love I never thought I would have I honestly think I would not be here today. He never got to do some of the things he would of loved to do but out of the things he had done he was happy." I looked down at Claudia who was crying her eyes out and tears were falling down my face as well.
"All I know is his life was full with amazing people and adventures. He will always be with us no matter where we go or end up. I love you so much daddy" I said blowing him a kiss and leaving the stage.
CLAUDIA POV
I know everything happens for a reason but it just seemed unfair. I looked at his coffin and imagining him lying there lifeless hurts. I looked around at all the people crying and people I have never seen before. I looked at the boys they all had tears in there eyes. Brittany's speech was beautiful and I know she meant every word.
After the funeral we all went home. I don't really feel like talking to anyone so I just go upstairs. I need to be strong for him. I started to pack I wanted to go back. I heard jai come in.
"Hey" He said sitting on the bed.
"Hi" I said not looking at him trying to wipe the tears that seem to never stop.
"You did amazing today" He said looking at me.
"Thank you" I said looking out the window.
"You don't have to be strong for me" Jai said concern.
"Thats the thing I am trying my hardest to be strong but it's not working" I said tearing up.
He walked over and hugged me. Not saying anything just hugged me. I think that's what I need. Not people telling me what to do and how to feel. I just need to know that they are there if I need them.
