-- O N E -- Family Ties --
Author Notes: I do not own any main character other than Virginia Hogan. This story is based off of both a real life situation of mine, and a dream that I had. I hope you all enjoy it!!
Michelle
After two years of searching for him, this was the last place I hoped he would be. All of the dreams and plans I had been clinging to for so long, about him and I finally having a good relationship, will never be more than that. A cold, deep sadness hit me, seeming to want nothing more than to match the harsh wind blowing around me.
My name is Virginia Hogan, and for two years, I have held tight to the hope of finding my bilogical grandfather, John Hogan, and now I'm staring down at his granite headstone. Inscribed on the headstone are the words Husband & Father. No mention of him having been Grandfather.
Before I could help it, a lone tear slid down my cheek.
"He knew his first son had a daughter. He knew about me. How could he deny me like that?" I spoke outloud to the empty graveyard.
I was so wrapped up in my thoughts, that I didn't see a man walk up and stand 3 feet away from me. It wasn't until he let out a small sigh that I realized he was there. My mind raced into action, wondering how a man that big could sneak up on me. He was at least a foot taller than me, had a skull tattoo on his forehead, and had muscles on top of his muscles. In all honesty, he looked like an army goon who spent to much time working out. But who knows. Maybe he's just like that naturally.
I guess he saw my reaction, because a smile played softly across his face.
"I get that look often," he said, "My name is Cal. Did you know him?" he asked while nodding towards my grandfathers headstone.
"I'm Virginia, and no, I really didn't. Believe it or not, he's my grandfather, even though it seems like he denied me til the end." I replied.
"Yea, sounds like him. He wasn't very happy when he found out about you." Cal said, looking sidways at me.
I gave a small nod and sigh while still looking at his headstone, acknowledging the fact that I knew he wasn't fond of my Cuban background. It took me a second to realize what he had said. When it dawned on me that Cal knew him, my head snapped up and looked at him, surprise written on my face.
So that is why he's standing here, I thought.
Cal gave a small chuckle, and said, "Yea, I knew him, he was my father."
I just stood there for a few seconds, studying him once more. This time I caught glimpses of the man that I met two years ago in his eyes and face. It wasn't a major resemblance, but it was there.
"Wow, I uh, I didn't know," I stammered, still in a state of surprise and shock.
Cal laughed again, "Why would you? When my father came back, he said he refused to give you any information on his life in hopes of shoving you away again," he said, "He had a natural gift of being an ass at times."
"Well, from what I could tell from the brief meeting with him, it seemed he had that trait down pat," I said, laughing a little at the end, "Are you busy at all today? I'm in town for a little longer, and was thinking maybe we could go get some coffee or something and get to know eachother, since you're my uncle and all."
"I've got a little bit of work to do, but it shouldn't take very long. If you want, I could meet you at a place called Shorty's. It isn't exactly a coffee joint, but you could order up a cup," he replied, "I could meet you there in half an hour," he said as he raised his eyebrows in question.
"Sure, it's uh, a little chilly, so I'm gonna head back to my hotel and grab something a little warmer," I said, "I'll meet you in half an hour, I'll get directions off of my computer," I added seeing that he was probably about to ask if I needed them.
"Alright, see you later then," he replied and started to walk away, then it seemed like a thought hit him, and he turned around, "Oh, and by the way, if you get there before me, sit next to the bar and tell them that Cal said to watch over you. Don't worry, it's just a precaution." he added when he saw the look on my face. Cal smiled again, showing a resemblance to my own father, and walked back to a black SUV.
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