A short story

As the door shut and there we stood looking at each other for which seemed eternity but really it was on a few moments sadness was all around as we said our final good byes to one who had been taken out.

Now we all wondered if she would indeed show and sure enough longer than life she came in as if only for a show sobbing and carrying on and her family was with her not on tear did I see from any of them...

Sitting there I wanted to scream get out! get out! but instead I just gave her a long sharp hard stare as our eyes meant I notice there were no tears sobbing and groans but not one tear even filled her eye much less ran down her face.

She finally looked away guess she wanted me in her corner but not today not any day she murdered my good Jay and we were gonna have to prove that she did. Finally they all took there seats and the ceremony began.

I sat there numb as many memories came flooding back, he was one of my dearest and best of friends I heard music but could not tell you one song they sung. I know the minister got up and spoke his sermon but could not tell you one word.

But I can tell you how I was the one who found Jay murdered in his own home on his couch and Cindy is behind this I just know she is! The more I thought about it the more upset I got the murderer is here at Jay's funeral and no one seems to realize Cindy is guilty! What am I the only one?

Just then Sam sat beside me and Teresa sat on the other side of me and they both took one of my hands Sam said hey girl I know what you are thinking and listen we will talk more later but for now we all need to just get through this event, and Teresa said that's right honey and go right a head and cry, let it all out! I just looked at them. It was all I could do.

Finally the end of the sermon and he starts by bringing up the last row to say there finally good bye. It was gonna take a long time the place was pack and actually it was standing room only and so the people standing at the back got to go first before the people on the last row of seats got to go...

It seemed like and hour went by before the usher finally got to the row I was sitting in. Walking up there seemed like a long forever walk and by this time we in the row I was sitting we were all crying holding on to one another and then I made it to where he laid dressed in his favorite dark pin strip black suit I remember I lean over him and whisper, I won't let you down, I won't let you down. This is not good bye Jay! And I slowly walked away.

Riding to the cemetery it sure did seem like a long ride but finally we were all there and they let us all watch him be lowered into the ground it was a horror scene I can tell you that. After ward we were all going to Jay and Cindy's house which I really did not want to go but I was talked into going so here I am driving to that house.

As I drove a song came on the radio it was Jay and my favorite song then the tears began to roll, I told my self ~ pull your self together, this is not the time to be falling apart...

As I finally pulled down their street I saw Cindy and she was putting on a show alright as her friends had to practically carry her into the house and most of us know that they had lots of problems but I guess I new more than most.

Jay and I use to talk for hours he use to say if anything ever happens to me look into it cause chances are Cindy did or had it done! As I pulled in the drive way, those were the memories floating in my head...

I remember turning off the car but I just sat there and apparently I sat there a good while cause the next thing I know is Jay's parents came out to talk to me, the first thing his Dad said was hey you aren't you coming in? His Mom said, Come we know exactly how you feel and I remember looking at them for a long time.

Truth is I was having a hard time getting out of my car and I knew walking in that house would kill me with memories of Jay but his parents kept right on talking as if they had a sense of something and was talking me through it in there own way of course.

Finally I got out of the car and his parents on either side of me said come on we will do this together and they smile and so did I. I was thinking come on feet start moving just start moving but all three of us just stood there a while longer as if we were prolonging what we had to do.

Then the three of us began to talk about Jay and then Cindy came out on the porch Hey you aren't you coming in? I made a moaning sound and managed to get out yes we are but not right this moment.

She turned and went back into the house. Jay's Dad said something just doesn't fit does it? No sir I said. His Mom said I think we are in over our heads but I am in what ever I have to do! Okay I said but for now we lay low and let her think it is all good, we can not tip our hand yet.

Finally we three of us go in and everyone was eating and sharing stories about Jay. His Mom and Dad and I just found a seat close to each other and listened in. Cindy as his parents if they wanted something to eat and his Mom said no, no thank you. Cindy smiled and said come on Mom you need to eat. And I looked at Jay's Mom and smiled and nodded my head yes and she went with Cindy.

Jay's Dad and I began to have a conversation about Jay. A time when we are all having a good time and you know how memories go once you start they seem to just keep coming for over an hour we talked about Jay and a few others sitting around even began to tell some stories. It was really getting interesting when the phone rang and I watched Cindy as she talked on the phone very hush hush and making it clear she wanted no one to hear her.

I watch Cindy as she whispered, rolling her eyes, shaking her head, and throwing her hand up and down and then suddenly she hung up the phone and then placing both of her hands on her head fixing her hair I watch her put a smile on her face as she turned to talk to some one close to her. Though I had no ideal what she said I noticed how quickly her mood switch back and forth.

I could not put my finger on it and then Jay's Dad said Hey you, are you okay? Yeah I am I was just thinking about Jay. Hey tell us how you and him meet Cindy? What? Oh yeah well we all went to School together and her and I worked at the same place serving food. Jay loved that place. I hated it. Jay's dad said, you know she was always jealous of you? No way but they all began to say so. I was shocked to say the least.

Then more talked emerged about Jay and these stories consisted of him and Cindy. I thought it was something that most everyone in that room believed that Cindy had something to do with the death of Jay. Cindy and Jay had a good yet stormy relationship and Cindy was not the victim and we all knew that. Jay was kind, gentle, smart, funny, non violent. Cindy was loud, mean, bossy, sassy, hateful, angry, bitter, some times and very few times sweet, but she was evil through and through and we all knew it.

As another hour rolled by I was truly ready to leave when two other guys who I did not know came to the house and joined Cindy and were both by her side and one of them appeared to be her boyfriend but she was keeping it all innocent but some how some of us just knew. And of course I went to introduce my self and Cindy spoke up saying hey this here is Jay's best friend! One extended his hand for a shake and then the other guy did two. Cindy rattled off there names but failed to mention exactly who they were. She then led them to the kitchen.

I waited for like five minutes and went right into the kitchen to find Cindy and one of the guys kissing the other guy was in the frig. I made a metal note of it and went back to the other room and told everyone I had to go. Then I heard Jay's Mom saying What do you think you are doing! I knew exactly where this was coming from.

I ran to the kitchen, come on I told Jay's Mom, come on! No she scream I have had it with Cindy and Cindy said this is my house get out, get out all of you! Jay's Mom said in a very firm tone, I ain't going no where Cindy! You and me are gonna talk now and every body else had better leave NOW she shout and everyone in the scattered!

Except Jay's Dad and me and she started toward Cindy who just stood there with this look on her face like she wanted to hurt Jay's Mom but she got right in Cindy's face and said I know you killed my son and I am gonna get you Cindy you just watch me! Cindy said you can not prove a thing so do what ever you like lady!

We had to grab Jay's Mom just then as she started at Cindy but not to talk and we knew it! This was not the first time I had seen Jay's Mom so angry and ready to put a hurting on Cindy. We had to lift Jay's Mom up off the floor and carry her out as she shouted at Cindy. I was surprise that Cindy did not run her mouth back nor did she follow as we took Jay's Mom out.

Upon going outside she told us off and stomp away Jay's Dad and I just looked at each other. Jay's Dad finally said man I sure do have my hands full and I hope we come up with something soon or else Cindy's parents just may go through what we are right now!

Jay's Mom got into their car and looked over at us. And as we went over there I put my hand on Jay's Dad's shoulder he was almost in tears, It's gonna be alright I told him, we will find what ever it is we are looking for I promise you I will not stop till we do find out and get her behind bars!

Inside the house the music got turn up real loud and they began to party the door swung open and we turned to look and saw Cindy just standing there with a cup of coffee in her hand she wasn't smiling, she wasn't frowning she was just looking at us which of course stir up Jay's Mom but I ran to the other side and held the door and said don't we have to find what we need before any butt whipping please don't please.

She looked at me and tears began to roll down her face I knew she was starting to feel the full effect of the whole thing I whisper to her it is okay, it is okay. Then Jay's Dad started getting into the car and said Hey why don't you come on over to our house and we will come up with a game plan.

Sure I can do that, okay he said, see you at the house. The sun was just starting to go down and other people were now leaving Jay and Cindy's and one by one they came up to me and told me goodbye, see you later, take care and a few just hugged me saying nothing at all.

There I stood all alone apart of me wanted to go back into that house but I knew that was not a good ideal cause I knew one of them was her boyfriend and I was sure they would be making out and I like Jay's Mom could not contain myself so I just got into my car and pulled away very slow apart of me was wanting to see Jay come out the house and well I just know I will miss him.

Pulling up in front of Jay's Parents house the sun had gone down and a few stars were out one of Jay's favorite things I thought and grinned as I knocked on their front door, Jay's Dad answered the door, what are you grinning about? The stars are out and up in the sky just like Jay always liked. Jay's Dad just smiled and said come on let's get some real food and talk about what you think we should do.

As they sat there eating they began to go over what had happened or at least what was told to them that happened. First off Jay's Mom said I do not believe for one minute that Jay ever hit Cindy if the truth is told she more and likely hit him!