Just Another Day - Chapter 11
It's not the end for Melanie, it's only a new beginning. Only one more chapter guys! Please comment!
**6 Months Later**
Melanie's POV
At 4:27 pm on June 7th, 2011, my dad lost his battle with cancer. He died just 2 days before my birthday and a week after my graduation. He attended even though I insisted him to stay home and rest. But he said he didn't want to miss me graduating. So he came along. He even stood up in applause when my name was called. And the day before he passed, he gave me a sealed envelope. He told me not to read it until after he passed. And I haven't been able to read it yet, I'm a mess. I cry myself to sleep at night and cry at least 2 hours a day. I miss him so much.
Just then, the doorbell rang. It's the morning of my dad's funeral, and Sandra, David, and Eric are coming over early. I opened the door and they all have me a hug. David was the last one, and I broke down in his arms. He pulled me to the couch and cradled me. Soon, I calmed down, and apologized. Each told me that it was okay. And then I went to get ready with Sandra. She dressed me in a knee-length black half sleeved dress. And she curled my hair and put waterproof mascara on my lashes. We all knew I was going to cry. Soon, we were all ready.
"It's going to be okay Mel. I'm always here." David told me with sincerity in his voice. I reached up and kissed him. I love this boy so much.
When we got to the burial site, all of my family was there, co-workers of my dad, and select few of my school friends. We all sat in the front row. With my mom on my right at the end of the row, and David, Sandra, and Eric to my left. My mom was holding my right hand, silently crying, and I was gripping David's hand with my left hand. He was rubbing the back of my hand with his thumb in soothing motions.
Then the pastor started. It was a beautiful ceremony. My mother and I tossed a handful of dirt and said our final goodbyes. It was only about 5 minutes in that I lost control and started sobbing. Many others were also crying. My dad was a great man. I was so sad that he wouldn't be able to give me away, or see me grow old and have my own children. I just let everything out that day. And everyone was there to comfort me.
"Let's go Melanie. The service is over." David pulled my hand to leave. I don't remember getting home. I remember crying and that's it. But somehow, I ended up in my own bed. And thankfully David stayed with me. After falling asleep, I woke up from a dream of my dad in the middle of the night. And my curiosity got the best of me, so I read his letter. It read:
My Dearest Melanie,
Don't be sad sweetheart. It was my time to go. I love you so much. And that will never change. And I know that you're upset because I won't be able to give you away, or see you have children. But please, don't let my passing stop you from living your life to the fullest. I will always be with you. And I know you will never forget me. And I want you to know that I did see you grow up. I saw you graduate high school! And I also witnessed you fall in love. And that's enough for me. David's a special guy Mel. Don't you ever let him go. Or push him away. Live your life with no regrets.
All my love, your father.
By the end of the letter, tears were running down my face. And David must have heard me because he got up and pulled me back to the bed. I curled up next to him. "I miss him so much..."
"I know you do baby, I know. Shhh, it'll all be okay." He murmured into my ear. And soon, we fell asleep in each others arms.
As for my future, well, David and I both got accepted into the University of Des Moines. I'm studying to be a pediatrician and David is going to be studying to become a surgeon. We both live the idea of being able to help people. I'm excited for our future together. I love him, and I'm never going to let him go. I promised him I wouldn't.
Melanie's POV
At 4:27 pm on June 7th, 2011, my dad lost his battle with cancer. He died just 2 days before my birthday and a week after my graduation. He attended even though I insisted him to stay home and rest. But he said he didn't want to miss me graduating. So he came along. He even stood up in applause when my name was called. And the day before he passed, he gave me a sealed envelope. He told me not to read it until after he passed. And I haven't been able to read it yet, I'm a mess. I cry myself to sleep at night and cry at least 2 hours a day. I miss him so much.
Just then, the doorbell rang. It's the morning of my dad's funeral, and Sandra, David, and Eric are coming over early. I opened the door and they all have me a hug. David was the last one, and I broke down in his arms. He pulled me to the couch and cradled me. Soon, I calmed down, and apologized. Each told me that it was okay. And then I went to get ready with Sandra. She dressed me in a knee-length black half sleeved dress. And she curled my hair and put waterproof mascara on my lashes. We all knew I was going to cry. Soon, we were all ready.
"It's going to be okay Mel. I'm always here." David told me with sincerity in his voice. I reached up and kissed him. I love this boy so much.
When we got to the burial site, all of my family was there, co-workers of my dad, and select few of my school friends. We all sat in the front row. With my mom on my right at the end of the row, and David, Sandra, and Eric to my left. My mom was holding my right hand, silently crying, and I was gripping David's hand with my left hand. He was rubbing the back of my hand with his thumb in soothing motions.
Then the pastor started. It was a beautiful ceremony. My mother and I tossed a handful of dirt and said our final goodbyes. It was only about 5 minutes in that I lost control and started sobbing. Many others were also crying. My dad was a great man. I was so sad that he wouldn't be able to give me away, or see me grow old and have my own children. I just let everything out that day. And everyone was there to comfort me.
"Let's go Melanie. The service is over." David pulled my hand to leave. I don't remember getting home. I remember crying and that's it. But somehow, I ended up in my own bed. And thankfully David stayed with me. After falling asleep, I woke up from a dream of my dad in the middle of the night. And my curiosity got the best of me, so I read his letter. It read:
My Dearest Melanie,
Don't be sad sweetheart. It was my time to go. I love you so much. And that will never change. And I know that you're upset because I won't be able to give you away, or see you have children. But please, don't let my passing stop you from living your life to the fullest. I will always be with you. And I know you will never forget me. And I want you to know that I did see you grow up. I saw you graduate high school! And I also witnessed you fall in love. And that's enough for me. David's a special guy Mel. Don't you ever let him go. Or push him away. Live your life with no regrets.
All my love, your father.
By the end of the letter, tears were running down my face. And David must have heard me because he got up and pulled me back to the bed. I curled up next to him. "I miss him so much..."
"I know you do baby, I know. Shhh, it'll all be okay." He murmured into my ear. And soon, we fell asleep in each others arms.
As for my future, well, David and I both got accepted into the University of Des Moines. I'm studying to be a pediatrician and David is going to be studying to become a surgeon. We both live the idea of being able to help people. I'm excited for our future together. I love him, and I'm never going to let him go. I promised him I wouldn't.
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