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Chapter 26 - florida sadness

As I waited in the airport, a happy feeling rushed through my body. I'm seeing my Aunt Macy and grandma today, and I couldn't be more excited. It's been a few weeks since I found out I was pregnant, and we're going through with our idea of announcing it at the wedding... I think that'd be cute.

My Aunt's car pulled up, and I rushed towards it with a huge grin on my face. I came alone, since Grayson is going tux shopping with the guys and everyone else is busy. Kendall couldn't make it either, but she'll be seeing her mom when they come down for the wedding.
" Anna!! " My aunt squealed, hugging me tighter than ever and crying into my shoulder.
" Aunt Macy! I missed you " I smiled, looking into her gorgeous blue eyes.
" we missed you too! " she said, opening the car door after putting my bag into the boot.
I'm only staying for two nights, because I've got a lot of plans for when I get back home. We're going dress shopping, that's one of them.
" Where's grandma? " I asked, sitting in the passenger seat next to my Aunt.
She was silent, looking at the road ahead and ignoring the question.
" Aunt Macy... where is grandma? " I repeated, raising a brow at how she was acting.
" she's in hospital, sweetie " She said, making my heart drop.
" why? " I asked again.
" she's not very well... but she'll be fine " She sighed, obviously not speaking she truth.
I nodded, not wanting to cause her any more stress. But inside I was exploding, why is she in hospital? I want to go see her, and I will before I go home.

As soon as we pulled up at my Aunt's house, I grabbed my bag and carried it into the living room. Everything was the same since the last time I was here, just more photos on the wall. I smiled when I saw a photo of Kendall, Cameron and Jayden sitting by a Christmas tree, it made me feel at home. I also saw one of Grayson and I from the last time we were in Florida, and it made me miss him ten times more than I already do.
' only two days ' I said to myself, sighing at the thought of not being with him and my friends.
As soon as I'd finished observing the photos, I placed my bag on the ground and sat on the sofa, followed by my Aunt who had a smile on her face.
" so, when's the wedding happening? " she asked.
" 7th July, I brought you and Grandma'a invitations " I said, handing the two pieces of posh paper over.
She opened them slowly, her eyes scanning over each fancy detail of the invite. Once she reached my grandmas, she placed it back down on the table and gulped, causing goosebumps to rush all over my arms and legs.
" so... that's in, 2 weeks? " She asked, seeming very off as she spoke.
" yeah... I'm going dress shopping when I get back home " I smiled.
" good, you'll have to send me a photo of it before I come for the wedding " She grinned, cheering up a little bit now.
I nodded, pulling out my phone and showing her the photos of the venue. She thought it looked beautiful, and she seemed really excited.
" So, what day will you and grandma be flying out? " I asked, and she returned to being silent and nervous.
I gulped, wanting to know the answer, but dreading hearing what she was about to say.
" It might be only me flying out darling " She said, the tears beginning to form in her eyes.
I froze, letting what she just said sink in for a few moments before I asked her what I wanted to know.
" what? What do you mean? " I repeated, scooting closer to her on the sofa.
She sighed, now looking down at the ground. I saw a tear fall down her rosy cheeks, which she attempted to wipe away before I saw.
" your grandma is very ill, Anna " She whispered, trying not to break down in front of me.
I was silent, waiting for my Aunt to carry on.
" she's dying... " she said so quietly I almost didn't hear, but once I did my eyes opened widely.
I couldn't believe what she was saying, and it was all so quick to happen. I haven't seen them since I announced the engagement, and the next thing I know is that she's dying... Without speaking, I stood up, picking my bag up again and rushing up the stairs to my room.
This room doesn't feel like home to me, Grayson's does. Or the home in my old house, the one which my dad would read me bedtime stories in each night, or would wake me up with the largest smile on his face. That's all gone now, all of those memories linger at the back of my mind, and I'll never forget them.

As soon as I reached my room, I fell onto the bed, instantly breaking down and crying into my pillow silently. My Aunt didn't come up to my room, and I appreciate that. I need time alone, to think. My grandma is dying. Such a huge part of my life could be taken away so quick and suddenly, and I'm not ready for that.
My whole world is falling apart piece by piece... first my mom when I was little, then my dad... and now my grandma. I wasn't expecting this at all, and now that I know that my Gran is in her last weeks, or even days... that breaks my heart.

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A/N- I cried writing this