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CHAPTER 58: GOODBYE SUSIE
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2024-10-29 19:42:56It was exactly six am and the alarm blared loudly. Tracy switched it off and sat up groggily. She had barely gotten any sleep but she dragged herself out of bed. It was Friday morning and she had to get ready for Susie’s funeral. The past week had gone by like a blur as Tracy received a wider number of visitors than she had anticipated. A couple of Susie’s and Tracy’s mutual friends had taken turns to visit her daily and take her to the vigils that Susie’s family had organised. It was some of these friends who had slept over at Tracy's house to support her. As they drove to the funeral grounds, the ladies engaged Tracy in playful banter and helped her relax so that she was calm by the time they arrived. The funeral service went smoothly and Tracy marvelled at the beautiful tributes of people whose lives Susie had touched. The burial process was also seamless although Tracy was unable to control her tears. Tracy and her team wer
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