I Hope You Dance

17

"What? that's a very bad news aunt" Corina came here directly after she read my message.

"I know, but no matter how far Italy is, I'm really willing to go there." Mother starting to cry again

"Actually, tomorrow I'm flying to Italy but not in Venice. But I can go to your location if I have time"

"How come?" I asked

"I'm attending a fashion show of my colleauge there in Italy. When will you go there?"

"Friday is our flight" I answered

"I'm gonna be there until Monday so I can be with you guys after my appointment"

"That's good. We can have someone to guide us" Mother

"Acually, I'm not familiarized with the places in Italy. But I know someone"

"Who?"

"Terrence" She answered with a very happy tone

"Seriously?"

"Yes, actually he said he have relatives there."

"Is he Italian too?" Mother added

"No, as what he said the relatives he have there are also Australians that opted to live there for some issues"

"But I don't think he can go with us, that guy is kinda busy" I inserted

"I'll ask him to go here" Then Corina dialled him

"Yes, he can come"

"I guess I should cook dinner" Mother stood up and went to the kitchen

"He'll be here in a while"

  I just nodded and followed Corina outside. I sat down on our bench and I'm really bothered, I'm not in the mood since yesterday. I can't even read the books I bought.
 
After a while, Terrence is now visible. He's riding a bike and having his big sweet smile.

  After he went down of the bike he hugged Corina and the two of them are talking privately for quite a while.

"Cecile..." He caught my attention as he's getting closer towards me

   I raised my hand and waived around 3 times. We headed inside and positioned ourselves in the sala.

"Uhm, Corina told me that you and your mother are going to Italy." As usual, he's the one who opened up

"Yes, my father wants to see us"

"Where in Italy again?" He added

"In Venice. He gave us the address but I can't read it well and ofcourse I really don't know that place so I'm thinking if you are not busy, would mind guiding us there"

I'm really getting comfortable in talking with him. Wooh.

"Actually I'm planning to be there next month, and I guess it'll be earlier. Yes, I can and I will"

"Really, that's great. We won't have a hard time there" I tried being surprised and excited but it's not evident with the tone I gave

"When will it be?"

"On friday, mother and I reserved a ticket already."

"Uhm, I should go online too. For a while ladies" Then he focused on his phone

"Cecile, how long you will be there?" Corina asked

"I don't know, maybe 2 nights and 3 days"

"Yes, you will enjoy Italy then"

"Actually our purpose of going there is to visit my dying, I mean sick father and I don't think having fun is a good idea." I replied

"Well, you can still roam around Venice" She added

   I shrugged and excused myself to go to mother.

"Mother, he'll come with us"

"That's great, does he know where your father's home address  is?"

"Maybe. He's familiar with all the places in Venice"

"Okay, help me place it there" Mother ordered

I took the bowl and let all of the soup go inside.

"Arrange the table for me dear"  Mother ordered

  After that, I called the two of them and positioned themselves in the vacant chairs.

"I really love being here. " Corina said while turning her plate up.

While eating, we all planned the details about our trip and how to reach with each other. I guess it'll be fun. But the fun will subside when I see my father's condition.
The dinner ended and we all went to the living room and continued discussing everything about Venice, Italy.

"Let's call it a night. Thank you for that great meeting. Especially to you Terrence." Mother closed the conversation. We all went out and waived to the both of them. Going in different directions.

"I'll go upstairs mother" I excused

I crashed on the bed right after I changed my clothes. I'm holding the book I bought at the library and yes, it's my fave. "Me Before You"  I should re-read this until I can't help my eyes from closing.