Imperfect

21

We had the delicious dinner under the huge, odd and spectacular chandelier. The chandelier is just  too big for such a small house.

"Ah! Looking at the chandelier?" Aunt Marilyn caught me looking at the chandelier. I couldn't help but, give her an uncomfortable smile.

"It's something Benjamin wanted in the house. He loved chandeliers. He wanted one for his dream house. But before he could make his dream house, God took him away. So I just bought one for his soul which still lives with me. Oh and sorry sweetheart, Benjamin is my late husband" she looked at the chandelier.
Sometimes I think how difficult it would be for some people to live without their loved one. I think being dead is a lot more easier. Once you die, no problem. But the person left behind, who has live his or her whole life without you, knows the real meaning of problems.

"The dinner was delicious Ma'am" I tried changing the topic. I don't want to ruin her mood. Not today. She was so excited to meet me.

She told me about how much Alec told her about me. That's the reason she wanted to meet me so badly.

"So now, the dinner is over, I would like to invite the most beautiful couple on the stage for a small dance performance" aunt Marilyn caught Alec's hand. Oh no! Does she mean me and Alec are going to dance?

"Woah! That wasn't included in today's list" Alec said as all of us laughed.

"Sometimes it's good to have surprises. And after all Harmony is also a surprise in your life. So cheer up for our beautiful couple, Alec and Harmony!!" She held my hand, gently forcing me to come in between the hall, which she was calling a stage, and dance. I don't think she will listen any of us today.
"Come on Alec, it's her last day, let's make it count" she said softly to Alec. I guess this was it. One thought about me and he is ready to do anything.

"Harmony! Harmony!" Jace and Chris cheered up for me. They were so eager to watch us dance. Everytime Aunt Marilyn says something, they clap.

I went to Alec. We waited for the soft flow of  music to start. We heard a song "wise men say..". Somewhere, I knew that Aunt Marilyn would play this song "Falling in love with you" by Elvis Presley. Surely Mr Benjamin and she had shared some memories with this song.

Alec placed his hand on my back, my hand on his shoulder and finally our free hands met. Together we dance to the music. I was lost into him.
I was just looking at his eyes,  he was too nervous while dancing so he kept his head down with the gorgeous smile of his.
As the song progressed we felt relaxed. Our feet were in the perfect sync with the beat. That's when I decided to let go. Let my worries, my pain and my fears go. Right now, right here, I was living.
Seriously, I love him, because I can't help falling in love with him.
I hope he feels the same.

I turned a little to look at the other people in the room, whom we forgot are still here. All the eyes were on us, filled with tears.

This was the moment when I realised my importance. For a woman whom I robbed, a guy whom I met for the fourth time and his boyfriend who understands the meaning of love, and of course... my Alce.
These two and a half months gave me love.
I can never forget this. They are the real sync with the beating of my heart. They gave me moments, they gave me memories, they gave me a new life.