The Love From Vengeance

41 JUST A WISH

LUKE’S POV

“Luke my grandson. We’ve come a long way, and I’m really happy to have you by my side. I know, we’ve been through ups and downs. And there have been some terrible moments when I made you uncomfortable. I apologize for all the reproach, for hurting you in any way. But all this I did, I did for love. It’s never my wish to see you go astray, it’s never my wish to see you sad also.

These past few days, I’ve been really troubled by the sickness. And I have the feeling that today might be my last day on earth. But before I go to the other world, I just want to let you know that I love you so much. You mean a lot to me. Seeing you smile, makes me smile, and it hurts to see you sad.

I’ve always wanted the best for you. Giving you the wealth, passing the Reynold company over to you. But money isn’t the thing I’m talking about here. I’m talking about love, because the love I have for you is one in a million.

I cherish the moments spent with you. Thinking about those times bring nothing but joy to my heart. Yes, you have my heart my grandson. And I will never stop thinking about you, even if I’m dead.

You have promised me, grandson; that you will get married to Ariel. I know you made such decision. all because of me, and I appreciate that. But please, I want you to love her with the whole of your heart. Treat her like a queen, take good care of her, without anyone reminding you to.

I might not be able to witness the wedding of you two. But please, please please please. If I die today, I don’t want you to change your decision. Marry her, give her all of your attention, love her to the fullest, give her a remarkable spot in your heart.

This is my wish my grandson. Please, do not change your decision. Make Ariel your lovely wife, and take good care of her to the point that people will become jealous of the two of you. And I will be watching you from up there, pleased with your actions.

So do not let anyone talk bad about Ariel, and hold her tight, never letting go. This is what I want from you, and it might be my last wish. I love you my grandson.”

As I held the letter in my trembling hands, the weight of its words began to sink deep into my heart. Each simple sentence carried a heavy burden, weighing down my soul with sorrow.

With a heavy sigh, I closed my eyes, hoping to find solace in the darkness that enveloped me. Tears welled up, rolling down my cheeks, as I struggled to accept the truth.

My beloved grandfather had departed from this world, leaving behind an emptiness that could never

be filled.

The pain washed over me like a relentless tide, consuming every fiber of my being. Memories of his warm smile and gentle laughter flooded my mind, intensifying the ache in my chest.

absence settled in. No longer

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devoid of color, as if the sum had lost its brilliance. The future seemed uncertain, as I would have to navigate life’s challenges without his

in its embrace, suffocating my spirit. Every breath was a struggle, every heartbeat

to flow, mingling with the ink on the letter that held the final words from

absence would always be felt, but his memory would remain eternally

gone.” My tears got

to comfort me, yet she was still broken, bringing

her tightly, and the letter fell

miss him. But you have to stay strong. If he

can’t believe

Stay strong,”

ARIEL’S POV

standing like a majestic flamingo, trying to figure out what on earth was going on. And there was Mason, who continued struggling through his squat. I couldn’t help but wonder if he had secretly enrolled in a “Stand–Off Against Gravity”

if time had decided to take a coffee break and

him to start levitating or summon a flock of birds to perch on his shoulders. But no, he just kept squatting, eyes closed, as

should slap him in the head, or even worse, thrust him to the fire. Just like how the Hillsong music goes: another in the fire. This was a

deep sigh. I took a step

you wanted to speak with me about something important, I never thought it would be this.” I said, getting closer to

respectful?” Mason

But there’s something I can do; get the hell out of

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to his feet. “Do you want to