Tales Of Love

She wanted to introduce them to each other but Santiago beat her to it. “Hello doctor” Santiago greeted and brought his hand out of his pants pocket stretching it to Mile for a handshake.

“Hi. Call me Mile Rowan” Mile said and shook his hand. Santiago gave a slight nod and smiled. His smile was beautiful.

“I am Santiago Axel,” Santiago introduced himself. “It’s nice meeting you, President Axel. I’ve heard a lot about you, but I must say you look more handsome than you appear in pictures” Mile gave a compliment.

Aurora felt more excited than Santiago who was complimented. She knew Santiago was handsome and had caught many ladies stealing glances at him and often, old ladies are captivated by him. Santiago knows it himself and that’s basically why he snub ladies. But many termed it as being arrogant.

“Thank you ” Santiago replied with a smile that reveals his diastema.

“How is great grandfather?” Aurora asked, trying to change the attention from Santiago.

Mile sighed “You can check on him yourself” without another word, Aurora pushed the door open and on the bed laid the old patriarch.

He was sleeping or rather unconscious. He looked pale and thin. Aurora went to him and held his hand. Unconsciously, her tears dropped on his hand and the old man shivered slightly.

“Great grandfather. Please get well. I can’t imagine my life without you. I can’t take it if anything happens to you” Aurora was sobbing, she placed her head on her great grandfather’s face. He was on Oxygen and practically on life Support .

Santiago stood inches away from Aurora but when Aurora started sobbing profusely he went and held her. But unknown to them both, Luke, his wife and Mia stepped into the ward and stood quietly, watching the scene before them.

“It’s ok Aurora. I am Sure great grandfather will not be happy with your tears” Santiago was trying to coax Aurora.

“No Santiago, let me cry. I love him, he’s Such a good man, so full of humor. I missed him when I was growing up, I just met him a few years ago and I can’t get enough of him. I want him to live but his present condition makes me afraid” Aurora sobbed the most.

“If you want him to live, then talk to him. Tell him positive things, tell him how much you will miss him if he succumbs to death. Talk to him about the good few times you have shared together. Only then will you make him fight against death and come back home to you” Santiago was teaching Aurora about the power of life in words.

Luke Rowan squinted. He’s impressed with Santiago’s words and glanced at his wife and daughter. Truly his father was already aged and will not be Surprised if he passes away.

But listening to Santiago’s words, he wished he could have his father come back home with him. He was really going to miss him should anything happen to him.

Cleaning her tears, Aurora said “Great grandfather, you are a source of inspiration to me. Your wise words and council have helped bring Santiago and l together again.

Remember that night you called me to your room and told me to give him a chance. I just did today and I am Presenting him to you. He’s Sam and Samantha’s father. I did what you asked me to do and I want you to get well so that he can experience how lovely you’ve always been” Aurora sniffled. She started crying silently.

Santiago held the old man’s hand. “Great grandfather, I really want to get to meet him. And that’s not going to be possible if you remain in this condition. I am really sorry for hurting your great granddaughter. I am sorry and I do regret my actions. No day passed by without me wishing to turn back the hands of time. But now I promise on the life of my great grandfather to protect her for the rest of her life”.

To their utter amazement, the electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor started showing rapid increase in the old man’s heart beats. When Luke Rowan saw the activity on the monitor, located at the side of the bed his father laid, he smiled and soon the doctors dashed in with Mile.

The doctors and nurses were monitoring it from their offices and nurses station. Hence they rushed into old man Rowan’s private room.

Santiago held Aurora and turned only to come face to face with Aurora’s mother and grandparents. They all went out at the doctor’s instruction. Luke Rowan looked Santiago head to toe before sitting down to await the doctor’s news.

Hardly had Santiago sat down for 5minutes when his cell phone started ringing. When he saw who the caller ID was, he whispered to Aurora “it’s Jasper Milo” before excusing himself to answer.

When Santiago returned, he told Aurora he had to leave. There has been an emergency. He kissed Aurora’s forehead before bowing slightly to the Rowan’s saying a good bye to them. Before her parents could respond, Mia spoke.

“I hope you wouldn’t mind coming over for dinner at our place? Mia asked and glanced at her Parents. She had used the word “our” indicating her and her parents’ place.

Santiago smiled. His smiles are beautiful. He seldom smiles but when he does, it’s so captivating. “I’ll be greatly honored aunt”

Luke Rowan and his wife were pleased with his courtesy. Luke Rowan wondered if what he heard about President Axel was true. He had been described as a cold-arrogant man who doesn’t regard anyone. But here he is, smiling and being respectful.

“It’s ok. My granddaughter will get across to you when we’ll want you to come around” madam Rowan spoke. She had instantly developed likeness for this young man who happens to be her grandchildren’s father. How could he have been attracted to Aurora in those days when she was poor and lived in poverty? He must have loved her deeply despite his wealth and position in society.

“I’ll look forward to receiving your invitation grandma” Santiago responded before he left. As soon as he left, Luke Rowan asked “Don’t tell me you already liked him, darling”.

“To tell the truth, I have, can’t you see how respectful he behaved himself. Didn’t you hear those words he said to father-in-law? I like him a lot and he can be the perfect son-in-law to us” Madam Rowan replied.

“Point of correction, grand son-in-law” Luke Rowan corrected his wife. She’s right and he agreed with her point. He had also liked him already but as a man, he had to pretend not to notice those traits they saw in him.

“Whatever, he is welcome into the Rowan family” Madam Rowan replied. Mia chuckled at her parents’ conversation. They’re like that, they always get to find time to argue with each other and listening to them makes one smile.

Aurora smiled at her grandparents. They were lovely and nice to be with. If you get to meet them for the first time, they’ll make you laugh and lively.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

The doctors stepped out, led by Mile and walked toward the Rowan’s. Aurora Rowan stood hastily and asked the doctors.

“How is my great grandfather now? Is he alright? Will he come out of his present state? Will he be coming home with us? Can he talk to us now?..” She asked too many questions at a time.