The grandma didn’t make it.
In 3 days, Alex organized her funeral, buried her in her hometown.
Standing in front of her tomb, Alex sighed and adjusted the dark spectacles shielding his eyes. It instantly dawned on him that his grandmother sent him away to make some soup probably because she didn’t want him to see her take her last breath.
He wondered whether it was a good judgment. He had wanted to be by her side till she took her last breathe but till then, he wasn’t sure if he could withstand the moment.
“I hope you are at peace, Grandma.” He mumbled and turned around.
He had said only a few things since she passed away. He had little conversations with the people at the funeral home and only muttered a thank you to the priest who officiated the burial rite.
Alex was about to take a step toward his black spot car which was parked on the driveway opposite the cemetery when he felt his phone vibrating in his breast pocket.
He pulled out the device and after glancing at the phone screen, he slipped the phone back and moved to his car.
The call persisted.
It was Elisa. In the past 3 days, she called Alex for dozens of times, but Alex just ignored her.
But now, since the funeral finished, he finally had time to give everything a conclusion.
“Hello!” Alex picked the phone with a cold voice.
“Where have you been? Why didn’t pick up my phone? Do you know...” Elisa’s voice was cold too, she thought Alex was just being narrow because she acted intimately with Mark.
She sighed. “Nevermind, you should thank god because Mark is fine, so he won’t sue you. Where are you now?”
Alex said calmly, “I’m in Grandma’s hometown.”
“Grandma? Alex, you should know she has nothing to do with our issues right?”
Elisa’s voice changed.When Alex mentioned grandma, she finally remembered that old lady was...in the hospital?
She was enjoying the time with Mark these days, almost forgot that the grandma was right there dying.
“You should be a mature man. She’s too old, I don’t want you to bring her into our affairs, it will only make her...”
Alex interrupted her, “Her funeral was just finished.”
Elisa was at a loss for words, she felt it was just a lie. “What...what funeral?”
“I laid her to rest a few hours ago.” Alex whispered hoarsely, he was totally disappointed in Elisa.
“Impossible, you’re lying, Alex! You can’t just announce her death so easily, I...why you didn’t tell me...” Elisa was panicked, she knew Alex would never joke about her grandmother’s death.
But she must try to find her an excuse.
Alex was silent, he just sat there, listening to Elisa’s jabber. He laughed with tears.
“Enough Elisa, stop pretending to care about her. I didn’t tell you? I told you grandma wanted to meet you, she was in the hospital. And you? What you said? Do I have to remind you?” Alex said restraining his anger.
“You were busy flirting with your ex-boyfriend! You told me to leave you two alone! Remember?” Alex said ironically.
Elisa’s body trembled, she couldn’t believe that old lady just passed away.
3 years ago, at the night when Mark left her, she was drunk and was harassed by some goons. It was Alex’s grandma who saved her from it.
She couldn’t believe it, she always claimed to be nice, kind and beautiful, a perfect girl.
But now...she missed the funeral of her savior? How ungrateful!
She was speechless, because she knew she had no excuse for it. She thought on that day Alex was lying, just to stop her from contacting Mark.
She was wrong.
Alex calmed down, he broke the silence, said coldly, “I know why you called me so many times, I’ll be back soon. Don’t worry, you’ll be free soon.”
He cut the line, fell on the seat of his car.
Elisa put the phone down at a loss, she was so guilty didn’t meet the last time of the grandma.
But...it won’t change her mind, she must leave Alex.
Standing in front of the apartment of Elisa, Alex was calm. He was going to finish everything today.However, before he enter the building, his phone began to ring.“My condolences, boss.” A very humble voice came from the phone.“Thank you.” He responded and wished the statement never came. It reminded him that he was grieving and he knew that he’d drown in such statements when he eventually resumed work soon.“I may have to inform you that someone from Milton Group called this morning.” The caller proceeded.“They are almost bankrupt and are kind of desperate. The owner, he begged us to invest...we could use their company to carry out our plan.”Alex asked calmly while running his hand through his hair, “What’s their total worth?”“10 million dollars.”“10 million dollars?” Alex frowned, “You know what William, it’s not a good idea bothering me with such small deals.”“I’m very sorry boss.” William's voice was cautious, he continued, “But they do own a good land, which they thought
Mrs. Sanders looked at Alex with suspecting eyes, “Well, this was quite unexpected, it seems now you can recognize what’s happening. Mark is the one who really deserve Elisa. You cannot change anything.”Elisa snatched the document from her mother, ripping it out of its file. The empty file ended up landing on the floor. She quickly read through the papers and then looked up at Alex.He wasn’t lying. The documents were legal divorce papers and he wasn’t requesting for a dime despite the injustice she had served him in the past few days. Even though Elisa had grown to know him in the past three years not to be a cheap man, she wasn’t expecting such composure from him after everything that went down.She could see him getting settled on one of the couches. Elisa couldn’t help but wonder.Who shows up at his wife’s, looking prim and proper with divorce papers acting so cool after he caught her cheating. She was expecting him to throw insults at her, remind her of the act with Mark, and s
Alex left with his ironical smile, while Mark was holding his fist tightly.Mrs. Sanders noticed that Mark was angry, she comforted him, “Don’t mad at this silly bastard, Alex is just a uneducated loser, treating your kindness as shit, how ungrateful!”Mark took a deep breath, he tried to pretend to be a gentle man, forced a smile and said, “It’s OK Mrs. Sanders.”Elisa collapsed on the couch and took her head into her hands. At that point, reality began to dawn on her. If she signed those papers, her three-year marriage with Alex would automatically come to an end and she wasn’t sure if she was ready for that move because as far as she was concerned, she wasn’t done using him.She darted her gaze to the papers on the table and shook her head in filial objection. She had been completely taken off guard.Wasn’t that what you wanted Elisa? She asked herself.She had always dreamt of the moment she’d be with Mark, out of Alex’s life for good and now that her dreams were coming true, she
Alex sighed and wondered how he could have forgotten. That night, he had returned home and met Elisa weeping on the couch. On the floor below her feet was an empty bottle of whisky and when he rushed to her, he noticed that she was drunk. Her eyes were red and swollen, marred by tears and when he confronted her, she revealed to him that she was devastated because she had a passion for music but was unknown. That night, Alex discovered that her quest for popularity was greater than mere utterance. The next day, he asked his sibling to purchase an entertainment company named White Moon Company. With this company, he contacted the mysterious composer, asked they to write a song for Elisa. Today there will be a party to announce the official statement to all the artists and staff. Alex frowned. “I see, so she is one of the White Moon Company too? What happened to her?” “Yes, sir. Her name is Dianna Lampton, the only daughter of the Lampton's family. She is also the best singer of Wh
Mrs. Lampton flipped her straight hair and darted her gaze toward Alex. She studied him and turned back to William. “Is this the man who is going to look after my daughter?”“Yes of course.” William replied.Mrs. Lampton looked at Alex with suspecting eyes. He is too young, without white coat nor stethscope around his neck. This is the doctor Mr. Turner brought?Mrs. Turner didn’t want Alex to see her daughter, but she offended Mr. Turner just now, how could she let him lose face again?With Mr. Turner’s power, their family would be done.Mr. Lampton had to say cautiously with a flattery smile, “I’m sorry Mr. Turner, but honestly we’ve found a good doctor, now he is examining my daughter, so...maybe it’s not convenient for Alex to enter...”Alex frowned, if that doctor could cure Dianna, he was OK with that. Anyway he was here to visit this girl, not to show his medical skill.William tried to say something, but Alex stopped him and said, “It’s OK Mrs. Lampton, I wish your daughter c
Dr. O’Donnell was infuriated by Mr. Lampton’s reaction. As more sweat continued to team up on his forehead, he wanted to demand why Mr. Lampton struck him but then he made a quick analysis of the situation at hand. He realized that he was standing before the Almighty William Turner and only a fool would disagree with such a man so the doctor simply sighed and looked away with his bowels heating up with rage. Mr. Lampton then cleaned his forehead with the edge of his palm and turned toward William after heaving a sigh. His lips parted and just when he was about to mumble an apology, William stopped him short with a half-smile. “That’s okay,” William said and waved his hand down, motioning to Mr. Lampton to ignore the doctor. Meanwhile, Dr. O’Donnell was still holding onto the conviction that fried Cicada was not an option because as far as he was concerned, the cicada Alex was proposing was in no way related to the ailment at hand but he chose to stay quiet or might get hit again.
“I’m not sure if I can make it tonight,” Dianna said, her voice ringing hesitation. She moved to the edge of the bed and sat with a defeated sigh. “What’s the matter? You still feel sick?” William demanded after walking up to her.She swung her head from left to right. “I feel great but it’s just that I’m not sure about tonight’s event. I know it’s going to be a luxurious gathering but after this experience, I’m not sure.“You don’t have to worry about any form of sabotage.” William cut Dianna short after noticing her fear. “As the owner of White Moon Company, I assure you that your safety is guaranteed.”Dianna was struck by the statement. She knew that Whitemoon was a new money in the city but she didn’t know that William was the boss of it.“You own the company?”William blinked at her.“Then I better start getting ready.” She professed with a bright smile. After realizing that his services were no longer needed, Dr. O’Donnell stepped out of the room after mumbling that he was le
Alex was rendered speechless.Elisa flipped her hair and looked Alex straight in the face. “Seriously Alex. Is that what you are into now? Bartending job?”William clenched his teeth.Elisa noticed how Alex was fuming. Sweat had teamed up on his forehead and he was looking like a volcano that was about to erupt.“I’m not going to judge you, Alex.” Elisa continued. I understand how tough things must be for you out there. I mean Granny, the breadwinner is gone and you need more money because that hospital doesn’t pay you well obviously.”Alex cast his gaze to the floor, surrendering to the ridicule.“Well, if you work here as a waiter, a bartender, or a cleaner, I’m proud of you. At least you’re not out on the streets, begging.”“And why is he not in his work uniform?” Mark retorted.“I guess it’s his first shift tonight so he’s yet to be given a uniform,” Elisa replied.They busted out laughing.Elisa moved closer to Alex and folded her arms across her chest. “You should take your job