Lexi's pov;
While Jade was preparing for the burial, Mira and I were trying to cheer each other up. I also had to start preparing for Nelson's resumption because he would be resuming next week.
I already went back home with Nelson. Mira just left my place not quite long ago so it was just Nelson and I at home. We were watching TV in the living room.
The show we were watching has been concluded so I wanted to change the station but Nelson wouldn't let me so I left it.
Then Luci's face came up the screen. She was being interviewed live.
" Miss Luci, how do you feel about the death of your boss? The news says the house got burnt and everyone there died". The interviewer asked.
" I feel so bad, he's such a great boss. Very smart and intelligent. He's a good business man. His death is a huge loss to Slayers and it's employees". There were no tears on her face but her eyes were sad.
" So, who's going to take control of the Slayers now that the boss is gone?".
" He already made me the new CEO so I'll be managing the company from now on. I'm sure my boss will be happy about it".
" How do you feel in this new position of yours?". I'm glad I can help my boss grow her, I mean his company". She definitely had me on her mind.
" Talking about your former boss. People are curious as to where she is now. Anything to say?".
" Nothing. I'm not here to talk about my former CEO".
" I'm sorry about that. The late CEO's burial is tomorrow, will you be there?".
" Definitely. Though with a heavy heart, I'll nevertheless pay him the last respect".
' how could they start using late for him just like that?'. Tears fell from my eyes.
" Mom,why are you crying. Is it because of the show?".
" Yes, it's touching isn't it?".
" Hmm, I don't know but it's sure not making me cry".
I cleaned my face. ' I have to be strong for Nelson. I can't keep breaking down in front of him. I should brace up and take care of him well". I thought solemnly.
" What should we have for the dinner?".
" Foutou, I want foutou".
" Foutou it is then. Let's go cook". I scooped him up in my arms before making my way into the kitchen.
After dinner, I tutored Nelson for sometime before I put him to bed. Having nothing to do and not being able to sleep, I watched movie from then till I slept off on the couch.
I woke up in the morning restless and distressed. ' today is the day we put them to rest'. I went upstairs to get ready.
I haven't being married to my husband for two weeks, now I have to attend his burial.
I haven't recognized my mother and brother up to three months but now I'm attending their burial the same day as my husband.
I didn't know when I started crying. I had three people who loved and cared for me. I thought I was the luckiest woman ever. But now, those three people have left me. I'm all alone in this world with no one to call family.
' crying won't bring them back, will it? I should stop crying already'. I consoled myself.
* Always remember, I love you wifey*
" I love you too hubby". I muttered.
I'm still confused,why would he write such a note for me? Could he have known that 5 Stars are so depraved that he had prepared for the worst? ' is that really it?'.
After doing all my stuff, I went to wake Nelson and dressed him. I wore him an overall black just like me.
Jade came to pick us. Mira was already in the car and we went to the graveyard from there.
Surprisingly, I didn't cry throughout until the coffins were lowered into the ground. The graves were directly beside each other.
It struck me that I won't ever see them again. I'll have to learn to live without them. ' it's going to be very difficult'.
After everyone had left, leaving just few. I knelt down beside the graves, crying hard. Nelson was with Jade in the car while Mira was directly beside Drey's grave. I was holding three bonquet of flowers, I put them on the three graves.
I kept crying my eyes out and hiccuping violently until I felt a tap on my shoulder. My eyes were all red and puffy by then but I didn't mind. I looked up to see Luci beside me.
" Boss". She sighed," I'm sorry for your loss".
" Un".
She was also crying silently. She wiped her eyes and said," I want to take you home, can I?". I nodded in the affirmative standing up.
" I-I'll be back". My voice was cracking.
I walked up to Jade.
" Take Nelson to your place, I'll pick him up".
" Cutie, I'll be back be a good boy,ok?". I ruffled his hair.
" Ok, Mom". I came down from the car to meet Luci.
She led the way back to her car. I gave her directions to my house. The ride was silent.
On getting home, I led her in and sat down after asking her to sit.
" You've got a nice place".
" Thanks,what would you like to take?".
" Anything will do".
" Specify". I said weariness evident in my voice.
" Orange juice".
I went to prepare two cups of juice and gave one to her. I put tge other on the table.
" Thanks boss". She took a sip.
" Xandra".
" What?". She looked confused.
" That's my name".
" I couldn't possibly...".
" Luci".
" Alright, Xandra".
" How's work?".
" It's being great. Mr. Drey did a great job. I want to ask you something if you don't mind".
" Go on". I took a sip of the juice. I couldn't even feel the taste.
" If I may ask, what's your relationship with the deceased". She seemed scared of my reaction.
" Drey is my brother, Max, my husband and the woman, I and Drey's mother". I smiled bitterly.
" Sad isn't it?". I added, tears already trickling down my cheeks.
" I'm deeply sorry".
" Do you mind if I hug you?". I asked in a faint voice.
" Not at all". She moved closer to me and I hugged her. I couldn't help breaking down into tears, crying on her shoulder.
" It's ok,cry it out. Not too much though". She whispered patting my back.
We were like that for a while before I pulled back.
" Are you available tomorrow?". She asked.
" I want to go shop for Nelson. He'll be resuming school next week".
She contorted her face in a funny way signifying she doesn't understand.
" He's my son. My husband's son". She nodded in understanding.
" May I come along? It'll be fun".
" Un".
" Come on bos- I mean Xandra. You can't just be brooding all day. You should cheer up a bit". She pulled me into another hug.
" I still don't believe it. I feel like it's just a nightmare,that I'll wake up very soon and see them again". I said sobbing.
" So now,are you gonna cry all day?". I just sighed.
" It's ok. I'll manage your company well".
True to her words,she kept my company well.
She helped me with dinner before leaving.
" If you find yourself brooding again, plug in your Bluetooth and listen to music. You'll feel better".
" Thanks Luci". I hugged her.
" You're most welcome". I watched as she drove off.
I went to pick Nelson and we had dinner before I put him to bed.
I still couldn't sleep well. I was just rolling about, thinking. I was about to start crying when I remembered what Luci had said. I inserted the Bluetooth into my ear and listened to music till I slept off.
It did help.