All Chapters of No Time for Forever: Chapter 41 - Chapter 45

The next day was the first day of school and I can’t believe that I have been here for a year now. Last year seems like ancient history for me because a lot has happened since. Now, a year later, I have to drag myself to school again. I dread going because I know people will be asking about Raiden. There are a few who might be sensitive to these things but most kids I know won’t care as long as they get the 411 on what’s going on in someone else’s life. I feel that they like it when they hear that someone’s life is more miserable than theirs. I told Catherine I will drop by today after school to return the keys. She won’t have it, of course but I

The next few weeks was excruciating for everyone. Raiden was withering away faster than we had expected. It seems that he’s not even fighting anymore. Most of the time he’s not even conscious and when he is, it feels like he’s not even there. Everyday, even in school, I dread getting that call. I would jump everytime I hear my phone make a sound. I barely sleep too. I’m grateful to have Mark and Michelle by my side though because they make sure that I’m still a functioning human being. I think they will even spoon feed me if needed. 

As it turned out, not much had to be done except to help Catherine call people to let them know about the schedule for the services. Everything was already arranged by Randy before it happened and they just needed to finalize it.Catherine asked me to give a eulogy for Raiden and as I stepped into the podium, I was so nervous I could barely walk. My knees are shaking and I don’t ev