Chapter 55: It Belonged To You

"I will miss you, Dad," Rubina cried out loud. She finally decided to show up at the end of the ceremony. Tears streamed down her face as she clung to the casket, her sobs echoing in the somber atmosphere. She spent a few more minutes beside the casket, whispering her farewells, before being pulled up by Amerie to stand up.

Emmerich was then buried, and the father followed with a song. The funeral process took its usual course—words were spoken, prayers were offered, and everyone silently reflected on the life that had passed.

Everyone left one by one, but Rivana stayed behind until the tombstone was fixed on his grave. It was made of cement, just like Jessica Faye's, his mother's, with his picture, name, and date written over it. She watched as the workers carefully placed the tombstone, ensuring everything was perfectly aligned.