Who: Chloe, OT all who would attend Lucy's funeral
Where: Los Angeles Memorial Cemetary
When: Thursday, Feb. 11th
This was the single worst day of Chloe Van Warren's life. The day she'd only imagined coming in her worst of nightmares. Chloe had seen people close to her die before: Ami was a classic example. And Bella was missing, and who knew if the blonde would ever see HER again... but this? Was unlike anything else.
This was her baby sister. Her best friend in the entire world. The person who loved her and understood her more than anyone in the universe.
The affair itself was typical Van Warren: huge, ritzy, glamorous... basically, a spectacle befitting of her family's reputation. Chloe stood in front of the heartbreakingly small gold casket, almost unable to look at it. She had to hold it together, for her parents (who sat in the front row, frustratingly calm), and for all the people who loved and adored Lucy. If anyone was going to be the first to say something about this beautiful, amazing girl.... Chloe had the right to be first.
"H-Hello, everyone. I... I stink at this stuff... this... talking in front of people. But Lucy deserves the best of everything. And if we... have to say goodbye to her, we're gonna do it in the best way possible. Lucy always told me that I was her hero. That she looked up to me, wanted to be just like me."
The blonde turned around, choking back a sob as she dragged her fingertips along the casket, lingering there for a moment.
"You were wrong, kiddo... YOU were MY hero. I love you so much, Lucy... my life will NEVER be the same without you. And I swear on all you and I believed in... I will never, EVER forget you. Your life, your... your energy, the vibrance with which you lived your life... will endure in so many ways. I'm going to make sure that people never forget your name, your beautiful face, your boundless energy. You weren't just my sister, Luce... you were my best friend. The best friend anyone could ever be lucky enough to have. I miss you so much already... just like everyone sitting here today does. The world... is a lesser place for losing you. One day... I just hope... I just hope I'm lucky enough to see you again. Because I know right now... heaven has itself one more angel."
Chloe sniffled there, hurrying back to her seat, unable to take anymore.
Besides... other people needed to say their goodbyes, whether privately or into the microphone.