I'll Make You See It Was All Real-Sequel to When Does the Pretend End?

Chapter 16- Anger

  Lucy's Pov

"Lucy" Elena says on the other side of the bathroom door. "I'm coming" I say fixing my necklace under my dress. I was actually looking forward to getting out of Dad's hotel suite today but I'd rather be stuck in there for the rest of my life then finish today. The service was awful. My eyes couldn't leave her coffin. She was in there. That's all I could think as the vicar spoke. So many people had come. Old school friends, her parents friends, people from work. All had been there to say goodbye to someone so young.

"You look nice" Elena says as I come out of the bathroom. "Thanks" I say. It's funny how every girl has a black dress in their wardrobe. A little one at that. Not that this one was I think looking down to the fabric at my knees. The sleeves to my elbows were starting to feel tight though. I never thought I'd have to buy a dress to wear to Tina's funeral.

"I'm so sorry" one our old teachers says shaking my hand. "Thank you Ms. James" I smile as she moves away. Urgh. I'm sorry. I hate those words. The looks of pity and sorrow from everyone. Everyone wants to talk to me. I just want to be left alone. "She seems nice" Elena says. "She couldn't stand Tina and Tina couldn't stand her. Who do you think gave her all the detentions" I say. "You said some lovely words in the church" she says and I shrug. I had to help Josh but when I went up to him I thought I was going to be sick.

"Where's Jack?" I ask. "Talking to Cris" she says nodding to the middle of the room. "What?" I ask. "Ya he came. Want to go over?" she asks. "I suppose we should. Plus it's on our way to Dad" I say and we walk towards Jack, Cristiano and Nuno.

"Hi Nuno" Lucy says. "Lucy I so sorr..." he starts to say and Cristiano gives him a slight did in the arm. "My condolences" Nuno says hugging me and I can't help but wonder what that was about
"Thanks Nuno" I say looking between him and his cousin. "I wasn't expecting you to come" I say. "Where else would I be?" he asks and I shrug. "Sweetheart you should eat something before we got to the crematorium" Dad says appearing at my side.

"I'm not that hungry" I say. "At least have a cup of tea" he says. "Ya let's go try some of that cake Luke made sure was on the list" Elena smiles "Fine" I say and nod a goodbye as Jack follows us to the where the food was laid out.

"Have some of this" Elena says pointing to a plate of cake. Eat this. Drink this. Would they just stop?
"The English sure do love their cake?" I hear Nuno say and he stops me from turning to face him. Instead he moves so my back is to the room. "Thanks for the flowers by the way" I say. I had noticed the flower arrangements that Dolores, Nuno and Jorge had sent.

"Your welcome. I was going to get an arrangement like a car but Cris would kill me" he says and I can't help but smile. "Feels like a lifetime ago since that day" I say. The day so much changed. "Since what day?" Matt asks appearing beside Nuno. "The day Nuno met Tina" I say. "I'm Nuno. We met briefly before" he says. The day in my office I think.

"Oh rite. So footie boy came. I'm surprised" Matt says. "Why wouldn't he? He knew Tina. And he cares about Lucy" Nuno says. "Funny way of showing it" Matt mumbles. "Hey" Nuno says. "Does it matter who is here and who isn't" I sigh and half turn around. "Marmalade on scones. You won't be eating that hey Lucy" Nuno says turning me suddenly back to him. Why the hell is he so desperate to show me that.

"Here have some tea" Elena says handing me a cup and saucer. "Thanks" I say taking it from her. More people come to say hello and I know it will be time to leave soon. Time for Tina's cremation. Oh God. "I'll be back in a few minutes" I say placing the cup on a nearby table. "Where are you going?" Elena asks. "I need some fresh air" I say. "I'll come with you" she says. "Or me" Matt says. "Or she might like a moment to herself" Nuno says. "Yes I would" I smile at him. "I won't be long" I say to Elena. "We'll be going soon" she says. "I know" I say and make my way past the numerous people in the room.