Wish Store --- To Fulfill A Promise

Wish 2: Grandpa's wish

He was once a stranger but he became my friend.

And in just a day, he became my grandfather.

Everybody at school admires his perseverance and kindness. He always greets every student who passed by him. One day,Kadence and I decided to ask why he is still working hard at an old age, maybe around 60-70.

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He told us it was because of a very important person, his grandson. Thereafter, we decided both to help him by advertising his bond papers to our classmates.

I visit him every lunch break and I share the meal that Cherry made since she said its okay to do so. Besides, she made lunch for two after all.

But I never thought a trial like this would come. ..

“Old man. G-grandpa… I’m sorry I can’t do a thing to save you. GRANDPA! Fight back, please! T__T”

Cherry and Mikhail came in together with Kadence and the doctors.

“Mezouri! I’m with the doctor… Everything will be alright now. Don’t worry.”

“Hey Mezouri, be strong. God is merciful and kind, you know…” Mikhail aided me outside the room so that the doctors can work.

While waiting outside, my friends tried to comfort me but tears won’t stop falling…

“Arashi… I’m here. We are here. He will be fine. Have FAITH in God.” said my girlfriend, Cherry.

“God gave you a second chance, and I know he will grant it too with the old man. Just don’t lose trust in Him.” added my bestfriend, Kadence.

“Tears wouldn’t help, you know. Let us pray for the life of the old man.”

“I---I couldn’t save him that day. I am the one to blame. If I had been stronger…he might not be in this condition. I’m WORTHLESS!”

Without a word, Cherry hugged me and laid my head in his shoulder. I can feel her shaking. Kadence and Mikhail look worried as well but the three of them are trying to be strong for me and for grandpa.

I--- I have to be strong too for the old man..

God, I know you are listening. I thank you for saving my life, but… a life of regret is almost like death itself. Please, save grandpa! His grandson needs him. Oh, my merciful Father…

After a few minutes, the doctors came out of the room with a straight face. I can’t tell if they successfully revived grandpa or not but even if it was hard for me to move, I stood up and held one of the doctors’ clothes.

“Doc! He’s fine now right??”

The doctor didn’t answer me. He just looks at me with that straight face of his. I hope what I’m thinking is wrong… I believe he’s alive.

But then, the doctor said, “I’m sorry.”