The Love From Vengeance

257: THROWBACK: BROKEN

LUKE’S POV

FLASHBACK

It was a beautiful summer morning, and I eagerly awaited my grandfather’s arrival. He had promised to take me fishing today, something that we did a lot when I was very young. I was only nineteen currently, rich as hell, but we wanted to enjoy this moment differently. I was excited to spend the day with him and just be in his company.

As soon as I saw his car driving in my direction, I grabbed my fishing gear and ran outside. My grandfather, who had always been there for me, greeted me with a warm smile and a pat on the back.

“Ready to catch some fish, Luke?” he asked, his eyes twinkling with excitement.

“Definitely, Grandpa!” I replied, grinning from ear to ear.

We drove to our favorite fishing spot by the lake, just like we used to when I was a kid. I set up my fishing rod while Grandpa prepared the bait. We sat in silence for a while, enjoying the peacefulness of our surroundings.

After a few minutes, Grandpa broke the silence. “So, how’s school going, Luke?”

“It’s going okay, I guess,” I replied, not wanting to dwell on the subject. School has been tough ever since my parents passed away in a car accident a year ago.

“I miss them, Grandpa,” I blurted out, my voice cracking with emotion.

Grandpa put his hand on my shoulder and looked at me with a sad smile. “I know, Luke. I miss them,

too. But they will always be in our hearts and memories with us.

Tears welled up in my eyes as I remembered the good times I had with my parents. Grandpa handed me a tissue and waited patiently for me to compose myself.

of them. They will always be proud of you, no matter where they

love and affection..

have Grandpa in my life; he had been my rock since my parents‘ deaths. He had always been there for me, comforting

love you, Grandpa,” I said, hugging him

too, Luke. And I will always be here for you, no matter

under the sun. Grandpa shared stories about my parents that I had

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I forgot about my sadness and just enjoyed being in the present

we packed up our things and headed back home. I couldn’t thank Grandpa enough for the wonderful day we had. I knew

today, Grandpa. Thank you,” I said, breaking the silence in

spending time with you,” he replied,

grateful for having such a loving and caring grandfather. I knew that no matter what, he would always be there for me, just like my parents would have been. And that though brought me comfort

“Just remember, Lake, I will always be here for you no matter

hugged him once again, feeling blessed to have him in my life. And as I went to bed that night, I felt a sense of peace and contentment, knowing that I had my grandpa by my side, and that was all that mattered.

to be served my favorite dish by the maid, Lily. She

a warm smile as she placed

amazing,” I replied, my mouth already watering.

my enjoyment was short–lived when I heard another maid, Farana, sobbing as she

I asked, concerned.

compose herself before answering, “Luke, I

started pounding with fear. “What is

in a car accident. They didn’t make it,”

My parents couldn’t be gone. They were supposed to come back.

that can’t be true. They can’t leave me,” I said, tears streaming