Lust for Love

Chapter 4

Amidst the countless stones, was buried a block of black marble engraved with five names in gold, that glistened as if reflecting our crying hearts. 

We were just kids when they passed away and we didn't have a good handle on how the world worked nor the means to do so either. According to what Sherry told me our relatives came over as quickly as they could but Jacob's dad was the one who offered to erect tombstones for our parents although Nathan was adamantly against the idea for some reason. 

It was probably the idea of a stranger who we just met a few days ago setting up the grave of our parents that didn't sit well with him. But it's understandable. Since there were no adults around Jacob's dad along with Sherry's maternal grandmother erected small tombstones for each of them but later after Nathan grew up and started earning enough, he broke down all four of them to build a new stone with all their names together instead. They used to be grey but Nathan changed them to a single block of black marble, it was probably so that Gray didn't overthink useless stuff.

Nathan and Sherry placed their bouquets on the spotless grave and then we all paid our respects. 

"Mom, Dad, Rosaline, Owen I hope you are all doing well and not worrying too much. We are all in good health and thriving. I already told you but Gray got promoted to a better position. He got promoted to the Head chef at the most renowned Restaurant in Albosh. I'm glad he became a chef, I get to eat all kinds of amazing food! Nathan is doing great too! Although sometimes his schedule is hectic he still makes time for us and Gray makes sure of his good diet. Sherry is working hard too. She's been good and it's really helpful, both of them work in the same hospital!

Juvi is still working on her new designs but I'm sure she'll flourish and her passion will reach other people! I and Tyler will soon be graduating from college, I hope we make you proud too just like them! Nathan and Sherry get along well just like they used to when they were kids and so do Gray and Juvi, I wonder when will they ever stop fighting though. 

Tyler is the same as ever although he did grow quieter after you guys left, but worry not Rose and Owen I'll make sure he has an eventful and full life. Even if I get married to someone else, I'll still keep him and the others company and keep troubling them. 

Well, there's still a lot of time for that so. . . . Oh! and Nathan and Sherry are planning to get married soon! More like Nathan is planning to propose to Sherry but the feelings are mutual so. . . . Hehe! 

Please keep it a secret as they haven't officially announced it yet, they probably will be like "We'll get engaged and then married!" Hah! They should just tie the knot as soon as they can! Anyway, rest assured, we are well and we miss you from time to time but . . ."

"What are you going on about for so long? Their ears might bleed from all your ranting!" Gray scoffed. 

Gray you moron! I rolled my eyes and went back to praying when Nathan had to interrupt, "You better not tell them useless gossip." 

What is he a dog? Anyway, it's good to see they are back to normal. 

"Hey how about we have lunch at Regaliana today!" Sherry suggested gleefully. 

"What! I didn't take a day off to go back to work again." Gray complained. Of course, he doesn't want his family to embarrass him in front of his colleagues. But that doesn't mean we don't want to visit the place. That place has good food. 

"What? Are you embarrassed about introducing us to your fellow colleagues? Or are you embarrassed about being treated the big kid that you are?" Juvi smirked while her gears were still working to come up with yet another remark that would definitely set Gray off.