The cemetery was up in the mountains, and a fierce wind was blowing.
I felt like even the heavens were on my side.
I found the person in charge.
"It's almost noon, and the weather's turning. Please bury my bestie quickly," I said.
The guy in charge was slick, and I knew the rules.
I tipped him, and he quickly showed me the spot that had already been dug.
Even the coffin had been prepared.
I slipped some cigarettes to the guys helping carry Alice.
"My bestie was always by my side. She bled out in that accident, and I just want her to rest in peace, away from any more bumps," I sobbed.
The wind died down, but a big rain was on its way.
Without further ado, they lifted Alice straight from the stretcher and into the coffin.
It was cold in the mountains. Everyone wore gloves, unaware that the stretcher carried a living person.
And so, she was placed into the lacquered coffin.
I stood nearby, watching as they slowly lowered the coffin into the earth.
"Rest in peace, Alice. I got you the best coffin. Don't worry. I'll help take care of your mother," I murmured.
Everyone present was moved by my actions.
They carefully pushed the coffin lid down, almost sealing it shut.