#ritabots

Rita Ora

Rita

Waking up for the funeral was the hardest thing that I ever had to do. For the past week, I had been walking around like a zombie. How could she be gone? We were just with her. I had spent so much time trying to figure out my love life, I didn’t realize that I had been neglecting my best friend. Crazy thing is, I think I’m all cried out. I can’t let out any more tears at this point, and believe me I’ve tried.

“Rita, are you okay?” Lauren pops her head into the bathroom of the church. Her eyes are puffy, and her nose as red and my eyes. “Your mom was looking for you.”

I push my hair behind my ear. “I’m just taking a breather. I needed to get away, you know.”

“I understand”, she says shutting the door behind her, “I just can’t believe she’s gone.”

Before I can reply, there is a knock at the door. My mom pops her head into the bathroom, with my nephew in her arms. Her face is red, and she has tears in her eyes. “Are you two okay? The eulogies are going on right now, and I thought you would like to say something.”

I nod, “We’re coming mom.” I give Lauren a look, and she grabs a hold of my hand. We walk out of the bathroom, heading into the plush layout of my best friend’s funeral. I will never get used to saying something like that. Everything is trimmed in pink or white, with an accent of silver. There are pictures of her all over the church, and a beautiful pink casket containing her body. She looks so beautiful. It always looks as if she is sleeping. Her hair is cascading around her, like a sea of locks, her glossy pink lips are full and shimmery, and her cheeks are as rosy as a summer morning. She looks so peaceful. I miss her so much.

“Rita!” I turn to see Mijo calling my name. “Come here girl!” He smiles pulling me into a hug. He holds me tight kissing the top of my head.

“How are you holding up?” I ask as we pull away from the hug. “Your eyes are bloodshot red.”

He shakes his head. “As good as any of us can. Robb had to step out for a while, he’s not handling this too well.”

“And Chris?” I ask with raised brows.

Mijo looks around. “I saw him getting dressed, but I don’t know where he’s at. You know he hates funerals, so he might be outside. Me and Keeis just been back here giving the family some space.”

I give Keeis a smile, and he does the same. I say my goodbye’s and head up to the front with my mom, sister, and the family. I slide into the pew and then Lauren. We sit and watch as the family says a few words about my best friend who is now gone.

 Chris

I sit in the very back, and avoid everyone. Funerals really make me uncomfortable. I see Rita up front, and she looks just as beautiful as ever. I would go up there, but I would just be in the way.

“Hello, are you a friend of the family?” an older lady says, taping me on the shoulder. “I’ve watched you looking at that group of youngsters this whole time.”

I nod, “Yes ma’am, I was very close with Sevyn.”

“Then why are you back here? Go up front with the family, I know they would love to see you.” She touches my cheek. “I know funerals are hard, but remember this is a time when those people up front need you the most. This is the last time you will see her. Go ahead and say goodbye.”

I smile at her standing. She gives me a hug, and sends me off on my way. I walk down the aisle, and the sight of Sevyn’s casket is closer and closer. I look from my left to right, as friends and family greet me, sending encouraging words my way. I pass Rita’s row, and can feel her eyes on me the entire time. I’m about 5 feet away from Sevyn, and it’s like something stops me. I can’t continue. I see her face, and she looks so…. alive. I’ve seen her sleep, and she looks the exact same way. She can’t be gone! She was so young. The guilty feeling in the pit of my stomach starts to boil. Did my uncle really do this?

I feel a hand grip my shoulder. “You can do this…” I look over to see my cousins and best friend.

“It’s gone be alright.” Mijo says to my left

“Let’s go say goodbye to our angel.” Keeis says leading the way.

I can’t take my eyes off of her, the closer we get. She looks just as beautiful as she always has. This girl hated me for a while, but she really did love Rita like a sister. She always wanted the best for her. I always appreciated that.

“Fuck man, why you have to take her.” Robb sighs, kissing her forehead. “Why can’t I just have her back?”

Keeis pulls him into the tightest hug. “It’s gone be okay big bruh, she in a better place now, away from this fucked up world.”

I step around them, and lean into the casket. “Hey beautiful...” I kiss her cheek, and I swear I see a smirk on her face. “How could anyone do this to you?” I ask as the tears fall from my eyes. “I will kill him for hurting you. I promise…”

 Lauren

Rita and I both tear up looking at the guys, and more so Chris, interact with Sevyn. We knew they had a rocky relationship, but underneath, we all knew they cared for one another. Seeing them break down caused Rita and I to do the same. “I need to excuse myself.” Rita says trying to stand. I’m on the verge of joining her until…

BOOM! (doors busting opening)

In walks Michael looking tore up. He’s in Nike sweats, he’s sobbing uncontrollably, and his “friends” are trying to hold him back. Everyone in the church is now looking his way as he comes down the aisle.

I make a disgusted face. “Oh no the hell he’s not pulling this shit!”

“Why!” he screams. “Sevyn!”

Her parents stand, tears streaming from their eyes. “It’s alright Michael, let it out.” Ms. Streeter speaks with open arms. “I know it hurts.” “I should have saved her! I took my time, and this is my fault. I know people who could have searched longer hours, and in more places.” He wails.

Rita’s face is filled with disgust. “I can’t believe he’s doing this?”

“He’s a monster…”  I say breathlessly as everyone coos over his “breakdown”. Sevyn’s mother holds him close to his chest as he stands at the front of the church, blaming himself for not “protecting her” when she went missing.

Her parents walk him to the podium, overlooking her body. He looks down upon her and tears stream from his face. He grabs the mic, and no one in the crew can believe the words coming from his mouth.

“I can’t believe she’s gone. I remember the days when… I know I hurt you Sevyn, but I always promised to protect you from this cruel world. I will make sure Trey pays for this shit! I will make sure he never sees the day of light again.” He wipes his sleeve over his face. “Look at all of your family and friends…” He stares Rita and I in the face with brows furrowed. “Justice has been served… I promise you that…”

“You evil bitch!” Rita stands looking him in the eye.

“Rita!” Mama E says trying to grab her arm, but she pulls away.

I follow in tow, shaking my head. “You sick, sick person...” I run after Rita, but she is walking too fast. “Rita, wait up…” I yell pushing open the large church doors.

She covers her face with her hands, pushing her hair out of her face. “Did you see that shit? He just made a funeral a complete joke!”

“It’s not right… He can’t do that, can he? Can he hurt Trey?” I ask completely confused about what just happened.

We see the guys walking out of the church. “Now some shit even I can’t stomach.” Mijo says taking off his suit jacket.

“I had to get out of there…” Robb says wiping his eyes. “I refuse to watch him make a joke out of her funeral. That shit ain’t right.” He says pulling out a blunt and lighting it.

I make a face. “At church?”

“God created the herb…” Keeis says taking the blunt from Robb

I look over at Chris who is getting into his truck. “Where are you going?”

He shakes his head. “Unk on some foul shit, and I can’t let it go down like this.”

“Chris, what are you saying?” I ask

He lets out a deep sigh, dropping his head. “I think Unk killed Sevyn...”

“Nah man, he wouldn’t do that shit! He’s crazy, but he wouldn’t kill nobody for nothing. Acting an ass to get attention, yes, but not killing her.” Robb says raising his voice. “You need to check your facts before spitting shit like that out to everybody.” He walks off, with Keeis following him.

He lets out a sigh cranking up his car. “Well I’ll see y’all later.”

“Wait!” I yell, knocking on his window. “I don’t think Trey should be in jail either. I know your uncle had something to do with this! We’re going with you.” He opens the door, and I look to Rita who is looking the other way. “You’re not coming?” I ask and she still doesn’t look our way.

She shakes her head. “No… I just want to go home.” She says walking away without making eye contact with me.

Chris hops on the road, and doesn’t speak for a while. I look at him, and he looks just as tore up as she does.

“What was that Chris? What’s going on with you two?” I ask  

He shakes his head and tears pour from his eyes. “I fucked up Lo, like really fucked up.”

I touch his shoulder. “I can’t be that bad, just talk to me.”

He takes a deep breath, and speaks softly. “Rita caught me having sex with Heather and India, and honestly, I think… I think I kind of want India … But I still love Rita… We just been spending so much time together, and I don’t know what I want anymore…”

I sit there with my mouth completely open. “Chris… You really did fuck up…”

 Chris

Text to India:

Hey, I really don’t know what to say. I have been feeling like shit since the moment I left things the way that I did. I didn’t mean to kick you out, and I didn’t want you to feel like just a random fuck. I care about you and your feelings. I would never do anything to hurt you. Please just talk to me. Something between us just felt…Perfect! Like we knew exactly what the other wanted and liked. Can you come by sometime today and just talk to me? I need you to just hear me out. I love you…