EVOLUTION Vol.2

CHAT WITH GRANDMA

You are given the opportunity to talk to one dead person and tell him/her one thing that you didn't get to before they passed away. Who would you pick and what would you tell him/her?

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Sophia had always regretted not telling her grandmother how much she meant to her before she passed away. She missed her dearly and wished she had just one more chance to express her love and gratitude. That was until one day, Sophia found herself in a surreal situation where she was given the opportunity to talk to her grandmother one last time.

As she opened her eyes, she found herself standing in a beautiful garden, surrounded by blooming flowers and chirping birds. In the distance, she saw a figure approaching her. As the figure got closer, Sophia realized that it was her beloved grandmother.

"Grandma?" Sophia said, her voice shaking with disbelief.

"Yes, my dear," her grandmother replied, her eyes twinkling with love.

Sophia couldn't believe it. Was this a dream? She had so many things to tell her grandmother but didn't know where to start. She decided to take a deep breath and began to speak.

"Grandma, I miss you so much. I wish you were still here with us. There are so many things I wanted to tell you but never got the chance to."

"I know, my dear. I miss you too," her grandmother replied, holding her hand.

Sophia took a deep breath and continued. "I want to thank you for always being there for me. You were my rock and my confidant. You taught me so many things, and I'll always cherish the memories we had together."

Her grandmother smiled at her, a tear rolling down her cheek. "I'm so proud of you, my dear. You've grown into a beautiful woman, and I know you'll achieve great things in life."

Sophia smiled back, feeling the warmth of her grandmother's love. "I just wish I had told you all of this before you passed away. I feel like I didn't get to say goodbye properly."

Her grandmother squeezed her hand, "You don't have to say goodbye, my dear. I'm always with you, in your heart and in your memories. And I'm so glad we got to have this conversation. It means more to me than you can ever know."

Sophia felt a wave of peace wash over her. It was like a weight had been lifted off her chest. She knew that her grandmother was right and that she would always carry her with her wherever she went.

They spent some more time talking, reminiscing about old memories and laughing at silly jokes. Eventually, it was time for Sophia to leave.

As she hugged her grandmother goodbye, Sophia knew that this was not the end. Her grandmother may be gone, but her love and her spirit will always remain. She took one last look at her grandmother's smiling face and whispered, "I love you, Grandma."

"I love you too, my dear," her grandmother replied, her voice fading away as Sophia opened her eyes.

Sophia was back in her room, tears streaming down her face. She knew that what had happened was not just a dream. It was something more profound, more significant. She had been given the chance to say goodbye, and for that, she would be forever grateful.

From that day on, Sophia lived her life with a new sense of purpose. She never forgot the lessons her grandmother had taught her and always held her memory close to her heart. And whenever she missed her grandmother, she would close her eyes and remember that beautiful garden and the precious time they spent together.

© 19 April 2023