The girl with the blue umbrella||✔

Thirteen

I adjusted the collar of my black shirt and put on the jacket of my black tuxedo. The day I had been dreading had finally arrived; it was Layla's funeral.

Jaime had come to pick me up that day. The sky was dark and melancholic. It was as if the universe was mourning the death of the girl with the blue umbrella with us.

A considerate amount of people showed up for her funeral. I met Layla's dad for the first time. His name was Randall Cunningham. But everyone called him Randy. He was actually very nice, but you could see the sadness in his eyes.

No matter how much people tired to lighten up the mood, Layla's death had really taken a toll on those who cared about her.

As the ceremony commenced, the thunder rumbling from the distance began to get louder as everyone brought out their black umbrellas. I had nothing but the blue umbrella with me. It only seemed right to use it here.

Three or four people came out to say the eulogy that had written for Layla.
I wasn't listening. I couldn't. The girl I couldn't get out of my head for a very long time was going to be buried that day. I kept looking at her casket as the wind kept blowing.

I watched as the casket was put six feet under and each family member threw some sand in. The funeral went by fast because I just stood there, looking. I didn't know what to do or what to say so I just stood and looked.

I told Jaime to go on without me and that I would see him later. After everyone left, I finally approached Layla's grave.

I sat by her grave and began to speak.
"Hi Layla. I know you just got laid to rest but I think this would be the best time to talk to you. Ever since I learnt about you, you were officially the bravest person I knew. You had endured a lot. And for a long time at that. No one deserves to be treated this way. It is nothing short of ignorance and cruelty.

"I wish you hadn't committed suicide. I read the book your mom gave to me. You could endure everything else but the last straw was when you were raped. You couldn't stand the fact that your innocence was taken away from you. You had preserved your body for the right person, only to have your innocence snatched away from you because of how greedy human beings could become. I really wish you hadn't committed suicide. I really wish you could have come to me. All I can do right now is wish, because you're not here anymore.

"You deserved better. This world doesn't deserve delicate flowers like the likes of you. The harsh reality will only make it wither while it struggles to survive. You deserve better honestly. I have come to a conclusion Layla. I can't stand to see other people suffer the way that you have. So I am going to help anyone as much as I can. I will become the help to the helpless. The voice to the voiceless. There is no need for more pain in this world. I promise you, I will make it in this world and I will make sure I help all the people I can help. If you were alive, I know you would have wanted to do that too.

I guess this is my clumsy goodbye. It is okay. I hope you find the peace and happiness that you deserve, wherever you are right now." I concluded and I dropped the daisy that I had picked from my garden on her tombstone.

I looked at it one more time. It read: Here lies Layla Cunningham
2001-2020
May she always be in our hearts. May she find a happy place.

I walked out of the cemetery and began to walk back home where Jaime was most likely waiting on me.

I hope you find your happy place and you would not need to be scared of anything anymore.

Rest on Layla Cunningham.

THE END.

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THIS IS THE END OF THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE UMBRELLA. I'M EXICTED.

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THANK YOU ALL FOR GIVING THIS BOOK A SHOT. I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER THAT WAS THIS BOOK. I NEVER SAID IT WAS A HAPPY STORY THOUGH SO Y'ALL DONT COME AFTER ME.

THANK YOU ALL A LOT FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

I LOVE YOU ALL.

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