Because of Oliver

Because of Oliver 2- I suppose all things happen for a reason

''Now, George's Grandson Oliver would like to say a few words.'' A man spoke through the microphone then smiled in satisfaction at the boy I now know as... Oliver.

Oliver stepped over to the microphone, the other man moving out of my sight. ''Grandad loved life, he loved the people, the places and the chances that came upon him. People are always telling me how sorry they are that my Grandad passed away, but he wasn't my Grandad, no.'' He told the crows like he was talking to himself.

''He was my hero. He was the one person I knew I could talk to and ever since Grandma died... Well my hero hasn't been the same. It's funny what love can do to us, we don't realise how that one person we passed in the street a year ago could have changed our perspective of everthing or how telling someone how much you love them could make them look at things a whole different way.'' He suddenly stopped and readjusted his neon tie. The paper dropped from his hands and he smiled and leaned against the stand he was behind, looking comfortable to just speak what ever came to mind.

''Im certain my hero loved my Nan, the looks he gave her said it all. My Mum's divorced and well I never really thought she cared for my Dad in the way my Grandad cared for my Nan but it must have happened right? If they didn't fall in love in the first place, I wouldn't be here, the past changes everything, the past is a reflection from the future. It's like falling from a steep hill and scarring your leg, if you hadn't fallen from the hill you wouldn't have been scarred, or if you hadn't taken a photograph you wouldn't have made a memory. The same thing counts for my Grandad, if he hadn't have died we wouldn't be talking about him now and I know my Grandad's happy, he's up there now.'' He pointed towards the sky. ''With the love of his life... My Gran.''

''I suppose all things happen for a reason and it's better not to plan out your life in a specific way, what if your plans change where does that leave you? If you don't try anything then how will you know how it feels? One thing I learnt from my Grandad is love isn't just a word, it shouldn't be pushed into an odd sentence or have any second chances because love revloves around one chance, one expierience and one person. I know if fall in love if im lucky enough to or even if someone falls in love with me I'd want to be with them for the rest of my life or at least spend as much ttime that I have with them. Im not going to fall in love twice because I know deep down that isn't possible for me. I have one chance, like my Grandad. He used his one chance wisely and didn't flinch at another chance of love when my Gran died, he knew she would always be the only one for him. I guess it sounds cheesy but my Gran and Grandad were like Romeo and Juliet and I will always look up to both of them and I know they're looking down to me.'' He finished his words followed by everyone clapping, I couldn't clap,I couldn't move. Did I seriously just listen to that speech? I didn't even forget anything he said, I listened

...Because of Oliver's words.

He's just told me everything I needed to hear and I didn't even ask him to.

The sun blazed down into my eyes making me turn away, I looked over at my Mum and Aunt who were bawling their eyes out. No change there then. I couldn't help myself, my sight flickered toards Oliver. He was talking to a few old ladies in the corner, laughing. His glimmering white teeth exposing to the world. I gulped and bit my lip out of habbit.

''Rebecca.'' My Mum sniffed, wiping her tear stained cheeks on the arm of her jumper. ''Auntie Irene wants you to fill out a form for the catering.'' My Mum told me.

''Oh.'' I began, trying to think of a way to talk to Oliver. ''Can I just send my condolences to George's Grandson?'' I pleaded, she smiled and lightly nodded her head agreeing with me. I sighed in relief as she walked away and back to Irene. I swear Irene knew what was going off in my mind, tht's probably why she's tring to interuppt me purposely.