Moving On

Memories

"How was your trip?"

Lucas asked me casual. He's driving while I'm sitting in the passenger's seat

"Its was good Luke, it was ting but I still enjoyed it"

"And I think you already got a new friend"

"Hey! Stop teasing me Luke. By the way, how's grandma? Is she getting better now?"

I changed the topic before he could continue his teasing on me and I want to know the condition of our grandma.

I saw his face became worried and sad when I asked about grandma

"Let's just talk about that when we got there"

"OK"

I really hope everything's will be fine. Grandma Luis was always there for us every time we have a problem(s): when our father left us, when we don't have much capital to start our business and when our Grandpa wants my Mother to remarried herself to his business partner same age as her, an arranged merrrage. I don't want to see my grandma suffering. And now, its time for us to pay what kindness she showed and gave us when we really need it

The whole drive was silent after what happened. I wish I didn't mention that to Lucas.. I regret it

After the guards opened the gate, Lucas parked in front of the mansion's main entrance

"Krissy! I really miss you!"

Aunt Lorie span to hug me as we enter their mansion

While Luke gave the car key to someone to park the car

The mansion is the same just like how I remember it when I was younger. It didn't change after all

"Me too aunt. I really miss you guys"

"C'mon! I prepared buffalo wings!"

Our favorite dish! I wish mom and John is here too. Its like a family reunion if that happens and.......... My grandpa. Speaking of him, I don't know how to handle him. He's still bossy. He always thinks of himself as superior than others. Controlling them for his goals, no one dares to fought back against his will. But, if you think carefully, you can't blame my grandfather for doing those things. His company have tens of thousands of employees depending on that company. But still, his ways are wrong

"Aunt?, where's grandpa?"

"He's not coming here Kris. He's busy handling his business"

"Its ok aunt"

Only grandma is able to control grandpa's ego. Which prove that he really love grandma even though their marriage is just an arranged marrage

I think mom already told aunt that they can't go too

Just after we sat and prayed before eating, I immediately get some buffalo wings. I can't miss this, this is her specialty

My aunt was also married to Ellie Clarkson, owner of one of the biggest heavy equipments rentals in the province... Arranged marriage and they only had Lucas as their son

But I'm not worried for my aunt. Uncle Ellie is a good husband. He's always happy and taking care of my aunt and cousin. And I  know he's a loyal husband.... I just know it

"Aunt! You never failed to amuse me with your dishes! Its delicious!"

"Really? Are you saying the truth honey?"

"Yes!"

"Luke. About Ericka, mind if you tell me if you two were dating now?" I asked him. Well, they both look so cute and compatible together

I saw him blushed but recovered immediately

Yes! I got my revenge on him now for teasing me

"Mind your own business!"

If really don't want anyone talking about his private life

"I will, soon"

By the way, Ericka is our childhood friend, she came from an average family. I'm only worried for my cousin. I hope grandpa is not planning to arrange a marriage to Lucas with other girl from a wealthy family, the same thing he did to aunt Lorie, his daughter

"By the way Kris, how's aunt and John? Are they doing fine?"

"We're doing fine there. The business is getting better"

Then I continued my sentence

"Thanks to grandma"

The mood suddenly changed

Their faces became worried just like how Luke react earlier

I hate it but I need to ask them about grandma

"Aunt..... What's the condition of grandma? Is she getting better now?"

"Kris, I didn't tell your mom and brother about this yet. Only you.... I want to tell them personally when they got here"

I can't help it but to become very nervous at this point

"Your grandma have Alzheimer's decease"

This can't be happening. Its not a severe for her health but, the way how this decease hurting people is really hurtful.... Not physically but.........

All I did was to cry and I can't stop it

All our memories, the memories that she really treasure. I know my grandma. She always treasure every single memories she have specially with those specials for her..... us

I don't want her to die someday that she even don't know who we are... The people that she helped and she cared for

"All we can do is maintain the memories she have"

"But we can't maintain those memories forever! Those memories will fade even though we don't like it"

"That's the least thing we can do for her Krissy"

Lucas then broke his silence

"Sorry for shouting in front of you aunt and Luke"

"Its ok, we know how you feel"

She then walked to hug me while I'm still sitting

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Knock knock!

I was putting my clothes to the cabinet when I heard a Knock from my door

"Come in!"

Luke then entered my room

"You ok now cous?"

"I'm fine Luke don't worry. I was just carried away that's why"

"Its ok Kris but you know what?"

"What?"

"Like you, I was angry after I heard that grandma have Alzheimer's decease too. I think she didn't deserve it"

I can't help it.... My tears start flowing again on its own... I thought I was ok but I guess I'm not

"Cry as much as you can Kris. Let those tears flow. You're not allowed to cry in front of grandma Luis. She'll be worried if she sees you crying"

He's right. I don't want her to worry

"Thanks cous"

"No prob"

I hugged him really tight then start crying really hard..., she will forget us someday.... I can't imagine that happening

I really love grandma and I don't want her to forget about me or us

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Without knowing it, I fall asleep. Such a long day to me... I wish someday, our problems will start to fade away just like happy endings in the fairytales

Tomorrow I will visit her.

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Chow-chow "^.^"