Lexi Ree is 15 years old, yes you may think oh how awesome you can have fun! Well not for Lexi, you see Lexi has 3 older sisters and 6 older brothers! They are all very protective of her, even tho most of them are married and don't even live with th...
One of the days I dreaded the most. Saying goodbye to him. It was 7am when I woke up, mom wanted the funeral early we were supposed to begin at 10. You'd think 3 hours would be plenty of time, but with my family that's us rushing. I slowly got up and dragged my feet to my bathroom. Starting the shower I looked in the mirror, the bags under my eyes clearly visible. Knowing the funeral was coming up I haven't slept in a week straight. Turning away I slowly stepped it. 30 minutes later I was out, pulling out my blow dryer and flat iron, I got dressed in undergarments and a t shirt. I blow dried my hair and once finished straightened it with the flat iron. Once I was done I began to but on light simple make up, making sure to but on extra concealer underneath my eyes. I walked to my closet looking through until I got to the back of it. There laid my dress the girls picked out for me almost a month ago. I never pulled it out, I always thought if I did it meant it's really time to say goodbye. I grabbed it with a sigh and my black high heels to match with it. Waking back to my room I threw it on making sure not to ruin my hair or make up.
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I walked to my vanity, pulling out a gold locket and gold matching earrings. Putting the shoes on, I walked to my body mirror scanning over myself. Even the make up couldn't hide my physical pain. I looked away feeling my eyes well up. Grabbing my phone off the charger, I heard a knock at my door. "Hey lex we're all down stairs, we're gonna leave soon." Jonah said on the other side of the door. "I'll be right down." I replied in a soft voice. I was trying to mentally prepare myself for the day and to face my family. Opening the door I saw he left. He must have gone down stairs. Walking down I came to the kitchen we're everyone was dressed up nice, all in black. I silently walked to the fridge grabbing a smoothie I made yesterday knowing I wouldn't have the energy to make one today. I took a seat in between Jonah and Landon who were on their phones. Breanna, Katie, and Amanda were with my mom, probably calming her down. Hannah was with them too. Tristan, Alex, Josh, and mason we're also on their phones, leaving me in silence. I'm not going to pull my phone out I'm smarter than that I know they'll look through it. So I sat silently drinking my smoothie. Maybe I should be with my sisters calming my distraught mother or on my phone like my brothers. I guess I was always different. I decided to get up and go back to my room, no once noticed me leave. Once I got their shutting the door I ran to my lap top. I haven't gotten back from the beach surfs site, I gave up on checking a week ago, but still always practiced. Today was the only day I didn't wake up and surf right away. My mom hated me surfing, claiming it was way to dangerous. Of course I ignore her. Checking my email I saw I got a new one, 2 days old. Clicking on it I realized it was a congrats letter and they would be happy to sponsor me. I smiled from ear to ear, the first time in weeks. I realized it was at 2 meaning I had to sneak out of the reception without my siblings or mom noticing I'm gone. It should be easy they'll be worried about serving guest food and beverages. I got my swim suit out a long with all my stuff. My phone made a sound as I was putting it all in a bag. Alyssa: Hey lex. I'm sorry you have to go through this today. Me and Samantha will see you at the funeral. Me: thxs, see you soon Me: oh and I need some help... Alyssa: dear lord how r u preggers Me: Wtf no ?? Alyssa: I'm jk Me: lmfao. But I made it to the surf comp Alyssa: NO WAY I KNEW IT ALL THOSE MORNING BEACH HANGS WERE WORTH IT EVEN IF U DIDNT LET ME SLEEP IN!!!! Me: Hahaha. Anyway it's today. Alyssa: Today. As in your dads funeral today. Alyssa: r u out of ur mind???? Me: possibly yes. Alyssa: omfg what time Me: 2 Alyssa: oh so you'll just miss the last hour of the reception. We can pull it off. Me: Thank you thank you thank you! I'll see u at the ceremony gtg As I finished getting my stuff together I heard Amanda calling my name. Waking down the stairs I saw everyone at the door. "Come on we got to go." Breanna said pushing me out the door. I got in my moms car Landon was driving, mom in the passenger seat, then me and Jonah in the back. It was silent on the way there, nothing but moms sniffles. Once we arrived to the cemetery it all sunk into me. We were saying goodbye today. No one agreed to have it on the beach, which only made me more motivated to surf the comp. once we arrived I started seeing many extended family and friends. We all piled out of the car and I noticed everyone was in tears. As we took our seats in the first row, I was in between Mason and Jonah. Taking a deep breath I looked at the casket. I couldn't cry. I told myself I wouldn't, that I needed to be strong. I spaced out most of the ceremony until it was time for speeches. Only mason and I were given the option for speeches, no one else wanted to, they couldn't take it. I was up for it, I'd be last. Mason stood up and I grabbed his hand. Mason glanced at me, and I gave him a reassuring smile. He squeezed my hand before walking up to the podium. "Hi everyone thank you for coming. I'm Mason the eldest of the Ree clan. My dad was my hero. He grew me and my brothers up to respect women and to protect women. He was my best friend. He taught me everything and anything. Any time I needed anything he was always there for me and supported me. It makes me so sad he won't be able to meet his first grandchild, or get to walk his daughters down the isle. I love you dad thank you for being my hero." Everyone was balling, Mason was shaking and at that moment I wasn't sure if I could do it. My big brother stood up there speaking his heart out and crying how can I do it. As he walked down Hannah wiped his tears and gave him a kiss. He turned to look at me and gave me the biggest hug. He whispered in my ear " Lex when I look at you I see him, go get em." I smiled and shakily stood up. Everyone was worried about me doing a speech because of the accident. I walked up to the podium gripping the sides, and took a shaky breath. I began to speak, looking at all my siblings at they cried. "Hi I'm Lexi Ree, the youngest of the Ree's. I was daddy's little girl. My dad was my protecter, he taught my brothers how to be mine too. I remember always being sad and scared each time he got called in. I was always scared of loosing him. I never thought that night would be our last night together. I don't remember much of the crash. But I remember him, I remember hearing the nurse above me say he didn't make it. That was the last thing I remembered. My dad always told me to believe in what you want to believe and what your heart believes. When I was under, I remember seeing this light, and I remember seeing him. And as crazy you can say I am, I saw my dad. I know he would want everyone to be happy right now, and it hurts me that he'll never see me grow up. But I know he is watching me, and everyone he loves. My dad was my rock, my hero, and I know he is in a good place. Dad I want you to know we are going to be okay. We will miss you, but I love you and we all do. One day we'll meet again, and I promise to keep making you proud. I love you daddy." And at that moment I broke down. I bawled for the first time we got here. Mason and Tristan jumped up and helped me walk back to my seat. I just held on to Tristan like my life depended on it. I didn't listen to the rest of the ceremony, just the sound of Tristans heart beat. Once it was time to get up he held my hand. We walked to the casket and put a rose on it. Afterwards everyone was coming to our house for the reception. Once we got home people were already there. I saw Alyssa and Samantha. They both gave me huge hugs. Once I calmed down we hung out with the family. It was 1:30 when Alyssa made eye contact with me. I nodded my head. We all ran upstairs to my room, I threw on my swimsuit, and put my black dress back over it. Everyone was busy and there were a lot of people, so I was able to sneak to the garage. Grabbing my wet suit, Samantha and Alyssa helped me with my board. We ran like our lives depended on it. "Lexi you are crazy." Samantha laughed. I smiled "I know" I yelled back. Once we reached the beach I through off my dress. Walking to the check in station. "Hi I'm Lexi Ree" the lady looked up and smiled. "Hi there here is your shirt, no wet suit, your color is blue, surfs up!" She handed me the shirt and I walked back to Alyssa and Samantha. Throwing on my shirt I began to get my board ready.
