CHAPTER 35GRANDMA IS NO MOREThomas pulled her out of the building so she could take her mind off what Lady Victoria had done.“Come on, Maven, you have to give her space, at least for now. It's for your own good,” Thomas advised.“She hit me, Thomas.”And what are you going to do about it?Hit her? Come on, it’s a mother-daughter misunderstanding. I believe she will come around, so be calm. Come, grandma is waiting." He said he was stretching his palm out for her. She need not think twice that he is asking for the keys. She threw it to him, and he grabbed it. He pushed the open button on the key, and when the car clicked open, he opened the door for Maven to enter.You need to be calm. Remember, you are going to meet Grandma, and right there is a whole bunch of anger you would have to carry." Thomas advised.“It’s fine”. Maven said and smiled.They drove to Grandma’s house, having fun with songs and discussion. The moment Thomas pulled up in front of Grandma’s house, her countenanc
SHE IS GONE Grandma Clara lay on the bed, breathing slowly. They all looked at her, and a great fear gripped them. Dr. Ambrose quickly called the hospital so they could bring the oxygen, and in no time, the ambulance came bearing the oxygen cylinder. “Doctor Ambrose, don’t you think we should take her to the hospital at once?” one of the nurses asked with concern in her eyes. “We can’t take her away from here. The minute we try to lift her form here, she might not recover from the attack. So it’s best to leave her and administer the medications until she is stable enough to move the distance. “Okay doctor. If you say so." The nurse stood aside and rolled the little first-aid box to the side. Maven watched their every move. She is fully aware that Grandma never really likes her, but letting grandma die a sudden death is something she cannot stand. Her uncles were going to kick her out of the company and leave her with nothing. She clasped her hands together and said a little pra
GRANDMA IS HEALEDGrandma looked at them for a second and frowned. “You mean Thomas helped me back to life, and all you could do was lock him up?”‘We thought…”"Oh, shut your trap.” Grandma lashed at Patrick for the first time. “That’s a very foolish and ungrateful thing to do. I could have been dead and gone forever, and the young man did his little magic. Release him fast." She ordered him, and that instant, Patrick called the cops to release Thomas. "Grandma, are you alright?” Maven asked her. She was sitting upright on her bed, and David had curled up beside Grandma like he was going to give her a spare life if this didn’t last.“I am fine, Maven, thanks to that husband of yours for bringing me back to life." Grandma said with a scowl, That is the typical grandma; she never really appreciates anything that comes from Maven with her heart. In about twenty minutes, Thomas showed up."Hey, thank you for your help; they told me everything." Grandma said this the moment she saw Thoma
A DAY AT THE GYMThe alarm clock rang so loudly in Thomas’ ears that he woke up jumping out of bed. Maven was already tired of having him around her space, so she secretly moved him to the guest room. Mom would only wonder why the duo stopped sharing the same room, and once she had asked, Maven told her that she needed some space for herself to think, and besides, the room was almost too small to accommodate both of them. He sprang to his feet and rushed into the bathroom. He had totally forgotten that he had an appointment with Sir Larry. Today was the first day of the fight, and he had to be there quite early. Sir Larry was already upset about the last time they had met when Thomas arrived late. It doesn’t matter if Victoria dies of hunger this time; he doesn’t truly care because what he has waiting for him in a few months is way bigger than Victoria and her entire family out together. And even as rich as the Taylors are, they are poor compared to the kind of wealth Grandpa Al Th
THE FIRST FIGHTThomas looked at the young man the way he paraded himself as the strongest all over the gym. Thomas had no idea who he was, but with the way he claimed to be the strongest, Thomas proposed in his heart to avoid him. They finally called on the two contestants to fight for the day. Thomas had no idea who he was going to fight with but the roar from the hall. He didn't even bulge since everyone was out and he was alone. He quickly sat down on the bench and brought out his gloves, and just as he was about to put them on the door, he flung them open. “Hey Thomas, are you not ready yet? The match is about to start, and your name has been called so much that once I untold you, lateness is not allowed here." Sir Larry scolded him. “Well, I am the man of the moment, so everyone must wait until I get there." Thomas answered and began to giggle.“Why are you giggling? ”I am being serious right now; you have to move at once." Sir Larry scolded him and waited for him to start run
Making Grandpa proudThomas jabbed him one more time on the nose, and his nose broke. The big man fell to the ground and was unconscious. The final bell came, and Thomas and his coach ran to raise Thomas hand as the winner of the fight.“Meanwhile behind the scene was Sir Larry shooting and clapping happily. “That’s my boy." He shouted happily and hugged a total stranger beside him. The man stood and looked at him like he was crazy.“That’s my boy.”“And I heard you for the first time, man." The strange-looking man responded to him. Thomas was held high, and the crowd began to boo and wonder if their favorite celebrity was never going to get off the ground, even though he was still breathing. Sir Larry ran up to the ring and carried Thomas up. “You did great, boy. At first, I thought you were going to let the big guy beat you to a pulp, but now I know better that you saved all that energy in you for the very last minute. And I love that survival technique you used on him. It was jus
A NICE TIME AT GRANDPA'S PLACELucas and Thomas walked into Grandpa Al Thani’s home happily after taking time to hug at the entrance. Thomas, too, had the excitement of meeting Grandpa again. He smiled and rushed up to meet with Grandpa. In the living room, Grandpa sat on this wheelchair with a smile, and this time he had no suit on him but black pants and a grey golf shirt.“Grandpa, you look good." Thomas said this and smiled at his grandfather, who was looking at him with awe."Thomas, my son, you have done me proud; at least I can now breathe my very last breath." He said he was holding Thomas by the hand.“Grandpa does sound like that. I know very well that you are not dying now, and you can be alive to see all that I shall accomplish if I finally get to win the final medal as well as get the medicine for all the problems I will be solving. Plus, we still have a whole lot of things to do, so cheer up, pop." Thomas said that and kissed Grandpa on the cheek.“Come have a good meal.
GROCERY SHOPPINGThe moment Thomas saw Maven pull up in front of him he couldn’t stop but wondered if she had seen the car that had just dropped him off. For a poor guy like him everyone in the city knows that no wealthy person in their right state of mind would want to associate with his class. He was poor and from a wretched home. He stood there looking at her with shock in his eyes.“Get into the car man”. She said to him with a smile on her face.“Where are you even coming from? I have searched the entire house for you”, she said to him.“You’ve been home the entire time?” Thomas asked looking at her as he fastens his seat belt.“Not exactly. I was home to pick up some documents and I didn’t find you anywhere around and just couldn’t ask mom because of course you know her response”. Maven said as she turned the car towards the city.“Where are we going?” Thomas asked with excitement building up in his tone. He always loves to go on drives with maven but must times they always end