Tales Of Love

On that cold quiet night, Great grandfather Rowan passed away in his sleep. In the morning, Lisa had gone to check on him and bring him his breakfast but discovered that great grandfather wasn’t breathing anymore.

She hastily went to Mile’s room and told him to come and check on grandfather. Everyone had seen Lisa’s haste and uneasiness as she followed behind Mile.

When Mile got into the room, he told everyone else to wait outside as he got in with his stethoscope shutting the door.

No one said anything but crowded the door. Mia was already sniffing but no one paid any attention to the other. After some minutes that seemed like eternity, the door opened and Mile stepped out with his eyes slightly red.

He shut the door and stood, unable to announce his confirmation. How can he announce the death of his own grandfather?

As a doctor, he had done it several times, announcing the death of a patient to its relatives. But this time, the patient that died is his own grandfather and the relatives are his family, himself also the relative.

Never had he found how difficult the profession is. He looked away, trying to avoid the gaze from his family members. “Mile! How is grandfather?” Mia couldn’t endured the torture Mile’s silence was causing her.

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“Speak Mile, how’s father?” Luke Rowan asked in an authoritative tone. He had already guessed what had happened but waited for Mile to announce it to them all.

“Grandfather is dead!!” Mile declared, blinking his eyes to prevent what might seem to be tears from running down his cheeks.

Aurora and Santiago were having breakfast when Mia called. As soon as she answered the phone, she heard sobbing from the other end.

What she heard was ” Your Great-grandfather is dead!” Mia blurted out. Aurora was shocked at the news and immediately broke down in sobs. She cried and soon started hiccupping. Santiago came over and held her in a warm embrace.

Leaving the kids in the care of their nanny, Santiago drove Aurora to Rowan’s mansion. He didn’t know he would visit the mansion soon after what his last visit had caused them.

Aurora entered and went in straight to her great grandfather’s room. She knelt down before his remains that have now been covered with a white cloth. Santiago followed and stood behind solemnly like a bodyguard.

“Why did you leave so soon? Didn’t you say you were going to stay alive and watch Sam and Samantha grow? Why didn’t you live to your promise?” she was sobbing.

Luke came in and saw his granddaughter, knelt before his father’s remains and was sobbing. He allowed her to sob, she had to show her filial piety to her great grandfather.

“I will miss you great grandfather, Sam and Samantha are both going to miss you too. You’ll always remain alive in our hearts” Aurora declared and sniffed.

“Aurora dear” Luke Rowan called. His eyes were red and he looked weak. In a way, the news of his father’s death had touched a part in him.

Aurora turned to the direction where her name was called, seeing her grandfather, she stood up and threw herself in his arms “oh grandfather”

The news of the death of the ex-president Luke Rowan’s father was soon out. The old man Rowan was a retired admiral who served the nation and left a footprint in the sand of time.

His Son Luke Rowan also served two tenures as President of the country.

The incumbent President ordered that the whole country observe a standing in silent tribute for the Ex-president’s father and demand that all the ministers come and mourn for the departed patriot. An eulogy was also made.

A mourning hall was prepared for the late patriarch. The late patriarch was dressed in a beautiful shiny robe and placed in a golden coffin. A picture of him was placed on the coffin.

All members of the Rowan family were dressed in white as the deceased was an old man. They held a vigil and a candle night until the next morning.

As they made preparation for the cremation a funeral procession was made to the crematorium. A hired band led the procession and played loud music.

Following directly behind the hired band is Luke Rowan and his wife in black clothes. Next was Mia, Mile and Eli wearing blue mourning clothes. Next was Nancy, Lisa, Aurora and Santiago.

Following the family is the sedan containing the coffin. The sedan was adorned with a large portrait of the late patriarch hanging on the windshield. Friends and associates complete the procession.

When they arrived at the crematorium, amidst tears, the remains of old man Rowan were reduced to ashes.

The memory of the time she spent with her great grandfather came flashing through Aurora’s mind. His humor, liveliness, wise counsel and brilliant ideas made Aurora sob uncontrollably.

No one can replace or take the place of her great grandfather in her heart. She’ll forever miss him.

Great grandfather Rowan was no more. The ashes were collected and transferred into an urn and presented to the Rowafamily.