Valerie

Sixteen

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Shane's POV
A WEEK LATER

"Master Shane, I'm sorry to inform you that your dad is at a business meeting and says he will not be able to attend your mum's memorial"

My face freezes in the moment and the words sound so shaky in my ears and I'm gradually losing myself to pain.

"What?!?"
"He's missing the memorial for a fucking meeting...is he out of his mind!!!?" I scream trying to calm down but I can't

Mr Emeka looks at me with worry
"Apologies sir, I didn't know how to break the news to you"

"It's not your fault, it's his!
   It is bad enough that he always came late for the past memorials but this is the height of it" I say feeling bitter

I dismiss him and I try to calm the rage I feel. It pains me to see that my father can skip mum's memorial for some crappy meeting"

I stare into nothing and playback the memories I have of my mum and dad. She always made sure to stand by him even during the worst situations.

When he was sick, she'll do every single thing to make him okay. She always called him her king and he said he'll never leave her side.

When she died, he visited her grave everyday but after a month all that changed and he only went during the memorial and now he's bailing on it!!!

I touch the wetness of my cheeks and I begin to melt down. I know people be like boys don't cry but I can't help but cry.

I fall to my knees and cry out, I just wish she didn't die...
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I'm now at the memorial ground and I take a look at the decor.
My mum's pictures surround me and there are scented candles placed at every corner. There's a smell of lavender and I smile as I inhale the fragrance

Mum would have loved this, she has always loved the smell of lavender.

A tear trickles down my cheek and I wipe it off,I also notice the bouqets filled with petunias.

Those were her favorite flowers

I take one of the petunias and put it in my chest pocket. Every year, I say a tribute and then we all pray for her soul and eventually migrate to the cemetery and this year will be no different even if Mr Edwards doesn't want to attend.

I thank everyone for coming and begin with my tribute.

"Thank you all for coming. It is with great pleasure that we assemble here for the memorial of a unique soul. She was a strong woman from the beginning of her life till the end.

She cared for everyone that came across her and she kept heart ever pure. Her teachings will forever remain in my heart and her ever warm smile will never be forgotten"

I look to the big frame at my side that holds a picture of my mum smiling.

"You know, this is the face of a fighter. She always fought for what was right and never had a stain on her reputation.

She was always an epitome of beauty and brains. She turned situations around with her words and never ceased a moment to spread her contagious positivity everywhere she went.

Mum, you will forever be in my heart till my last breath. You were my first confidant, friend, nurturer, nurse, teacher, doctor and also a god to me

No one will ever be able to take the place I have for you in my heart. We will meet again one day. I won't forget you even on my happiest days"

I get lost in her picture and then a standing ovation bringing me out of the clouds and I feel the wet tears cover my face I showcase a sad smile and I immediately use the back door to get to the car and I heaven's out a sigh.

Every single time I step on stage to say a tribute, it gives me nostalgic feeling that I look forward to every single time.

The driver enters the car and we leave for the cemetery.
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I carry a bouquet of flowers and drop it at her grave and  then I run my hands through the tomb.

"I'll love you always, no matter what it takes from me. I've learnt to be happy for your sake and..."

"I'm sorry about dad not attending. I know he means a lot to you but he doesn't deserve your love as much as you think..."

I lay my head on the tomb and I pass out from all the crying.

I know this chapter is short but I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I have a lot in store in the chapters ahead.

So...

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