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The ceremony

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My gut twisted at the sight in front of me. There had to be over a hundred people gathered around, all wearing black tux's or dresses. Their heads bowed in a respectful manner to the man being lowered into the ground. Cries and sobs could be heard from the back, where I stood, hiding from everyone.

I couldn't face them. I didn't want to and I also feared them.

My big black sunglasses hid me from the crowd, just long enough for me to witness Nikolai, my father, being lowered six feet under. People spoke softly, talking about wonderful memories with him and how Nikolai was such a giving person.

I just stood there silent with tears burning in my eyes. I knew him more but I couldn't even say anything. The priest didn’t even call me in front to say anything about him. No body knew that I was his child.

"I feel sad that Mr Nikolai has died the same way as his wife. May their souls rest in peace",

"But luckily he didn't leave any child, no orphan left",

"But who killed him? Is it the same pe
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