Meet Me At Our Spot: Backyard Life Of The Bastard
Our promise at sunset
Resting his eyes peacefully without worry or pain, Nico felt as if he were floating in water. He felt he could sleep like that forever. In a place where he’d never be found. Even by himself.
Nico flinched as he heard his name in the water. Was it all in his head? A hallucination? What could it have been?
Hearing the voice again, he found familiarity in it. He opened his eyes with much difficulty. To be amazed by the sight that greeted him.
Nico looked in front of him to see an old woman with a friendly face looking at him. He felt his heart swell up in happiness as he quickly stood up in the water that was up to his waist. He pushed through the water and ran up the stairs at the edge of the water with tears in his eyes. He hugged the old woman happily.
Nicholas Auburn Aullard
Grandma!
The old woman looked at Nico with a smile as she hugged him back. A small tear fell from her eyes.
Grandma
My poor little grandson. Please forgive me for leaving you behind.
Nico’s eyes burned, but it wasn’t with sadness or frustration this time. It was filled with happiness and joy after a long time. He had forgotten that his heart could feel this way as well.
Nicholas Auburn Aullard
It’s alright grandma!
The old woman couldn’t help, but hug her grandson with guilt. She continued to weep in her heart as she knew she couldn’t erase the life he lived and she couldn’t erase the wish she made. A wish that her grandson was a genius and reached heights above his family.
He did reach new heights, but was he happy? No. The pain and suffering he felt each time he had to face his father’s indifference and his mother’s greed were far too great. She realized now, all she could hope and wish for was his happiness.
Grandma
Dear, you have so much to live for.
Grandma
Grandma can’t bear to see you go like this. Instead, I will let you live a better life where you can be happy. Just the way you are.
With confusion in his eyes, Nico broke the hug and looked at his grandmother. She ruffled his hair before she kissed his forehead.
Grandma
Have a good life, dear. Please keep your heart open, but don’t get hurt. It’s okay to be discouraged and disappointed, but please learn how to be happy. *😢*
Nico sniffled with tears in his eyes again.
Nicholas Auburn Aullard
G-grandma…what are you talking about? I wanna stay here with you.
His grandmother shook her head with a sad smile on her face as she cupped his cheeks.
Grandma
You don’t belong here, dear. You are my angel and the most precious gift that heaven has given me.
Grandma
I will protect and guide you. For you are my grandson.
Nico let out sobs as he hugged his grandmother.
Nicholas Auburn Aullard
I don’t want to go, grandma! 😭
Nicholas Auburn Aullard
Don’t leave me alone!
His grandmother shut her eyes tightly to stop herself from crying as she hugged him back.
Grandma
Live a life that isn’t bound by oppression and sadness. Smile because you can, not because you need to.
Nico looked at his grandmother who gave him a gentle kiss on his forehead again. His body started glowing and he could feel himself getting lighter. He tried to hold onto his grandmother.
However, he could hold her for long. His body lost its physical state and he slowly faded away right in front of her.
Nicholas Auburn Aullard
Grandma!
His grandmother smiled once more before he disappeared.
Grandma
The most important thing for you in this life is…
With that, Nico fully disappeared. All that was left was the old woman who looked at her hands with a sad expression. She sighed as she looked up at the sky.
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Dawn's Light
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2024-09-12
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