A Family Vacation

Chapter 20: I Still Have Faith In You

Bjorn's POV
June 12, 2019

It's been two days since Agnetha has been here and I'm getting more and more concerned. Agnetha has been feeling suicidal after what Lena did to her and based on everything she's said, I'm really concerned for her state of mind. Right now, I'm staying at her bedside as we speak. It's around 5:30 am to be exact. Anna is still asleep but I've decided to write her a letter to lift her spirits up and make her reconsider her decision.

Dear Agnetha,
You are loved. You really are. You're too precious and you are worth living. Every second. Think about me. Think about Linda and Christian and all the grandkids and those to come. Think about Benny and Frida. Think about ABBA. Think about all the fans. We all don't want you to go. We all love you. We all know you're tired. We all know you've fought with your personal demons for as long as anyone can remember. We all know how relentless these demons are in pursuit of you. But never let that get in your way. You are strong. You are brave. You are a warrior. You are a champion. And I still have faith in you.

Love,
Bjorn

I put the paper and pen aside and just as I did that, Agnetha woke up from her sleep. She seemed a little dazed and confused. But, I just sat there smiling. Smiling is crucial right now, it would help her realize that her life really was worth living, along with the letter I just wrote to her. I quickly texted Linda and Christian to come in with lots of positivity when visiting Agnetha today because God knows she truly needs it. Just then, Linda responded back.

TEXT MESSAGE CONVERSATION

Bjorn: Hello sweetheart! Hope you, Jens, and the kids are all doing well. Just letting you know that I'm still with your mother at the hospital. She has had a rough night last night and I highly encourage you and your clan to come in with lots of positive vibes. It would make her day worthwhile and it will make her feel better.
Linda: Ok papa! Got it! Also, Christian and I received some important news last night.
Bjorn: What is it sweetheart?
Linda: Lena has fled back to Sweden. Jens and I are on our way to the hospital to see you and Mama at the moment, along with the rest of the family. We will tell you more once we are there.
Bjorn: Ok I'll wait for you guys then.

END OF TEXT MESSAGE CONVERSATION

Within a half hour, Linda, Jens, Christian, Isabelle, Emma and all the grandkids were there alongside Agnetha and I. Anna was now fully awake and we all had positive vibes going to lift up her spirits. She really needed it.

"So Anna, I wrote you something," I said.
"You did?"
"Yeah. Here it is. Or do you want me to read it to you?"
"Just read it please," she said. I grabbed the letter that I had written earlier this morning and started to read it aloud.
"Ok. It says Dear Agnetha, You are loved. You really are. You're too precious and you are worth living. Every second. Think about me. Think about Linda and Christian and all the grandkids and those to come. Think about Benny and Frida. Think about ABBA. Think about all the fans. We all don't want you to go. We all love you. We all know you're tired. We all know you've fought with your personal demons for as long as anyone can remember. We all know how relentless these demons are in pursuit of you. But never let that get in your way. You are strong. You are brave. You are a warrior. You are a champion. And I still have faith in you. Love, Bjorn." And with that I started to cry and so did Agnetha. We gave each other one big hug.
"I love you, Bjorn! I love you so much! I can't even explain it! And I love all of you just as much!"

We all gave Agnetha one big group hug and as we were doing so, Benny and Frida walked in along with Gorel and Henry. They simply just joined in on the group hug. After a little while, we all reluctantly let go. We had to give Anna some air for her to breathe after all.

"I love you guys so much. I can't believe it! I don't know what got into me last night but I'm feeling better. Much better thanks to all of you. I love you guys with the bottom of my heart," Agnetha said while crying tears of joy.

The doctor walked in soon after that and checked all of Anna's vitals. She was doing better. Much better now thanks to all the positive energy. When the doctor finished, he let us know that Agnetha would be discharged either tonight or tomorrow morning depending on how she's currently feeling. We think she's leaving tonight for sure. A little while later, I pulled my three children aside while Benny, Frida, Gorel, Henry and all the grandkids stayed with Agnetha.

"So what happened with Lena? Is it true that she fled back to Sweden?" I asked.
"She did papa. Last night at around 11 PM," Christian responded.
"We heard about it from Anna and Calle," Linda said.
"I'm just upset that Mama would do something like this and believe me so is Anna. I know that she's always hated Agnetha with a burning passion but I never knew she was capable of doing such a thing. Agnetha really didn't deserve any of this. But I'm glad everything is ok now. Agnetha needs you now more than ever, Papa. And I'm glad you're living up to that. And there's other really good things to look up to like our niece when she arrives in a few weeks," Emma said.
"Thank you so much kids. I mean it. I really do. Strength is all we need right now. And believe me, I've already contacted my lawyer. Once we are back in Sweden, I'll be signing those divorce papers for good," I said.
"And I'll also be signing divorce papers," Benny said from behind.
"What are you talking about?" I asked, looking confused.
"Mona and I are getting divorced. Frida is the one person I truly love. She and I are just good friends for now since she's still with Henry, but once that slides, we will be together again for sure. And besides, Mona did help Lena with putting Agnetha in the condition that she was in. They are both truly lucky that Agnetha has survived this," he said.

We all nodded our heads in agreement and went back into the room. Frida was already helping Agnetha sign her discharge papers. She's going home tonight! Well back to the hotel of course. After that, I helped her into a beautiful dress that I had bought her a few days ago while she was out with Frida and Gorel and she truly looked stunning. We got back to the hotel and we decided to have some dinner at the hotel steakhouse. As we sit here about to order our food, I can't help but smile and be grateful. Agnetha is back and she's in sparkling form after everything that has happened this past week. She's back and stronger than ever and she'll keep battling her personal demons until the moment she takes her last breath. She's been doing the same physically as well. Agnetha will forever be my golden angel that's for sure.