Chapter 2
Martha
stepped from the car to be greeted by a warm gust of wind .She then
turned to the entrance to the old coastal cemetery and took a deep
breath and let out a sigh. She glared through the clear car window at
her little boy Jack and thought to herself how Jack would have been
so happy about his son's existence. She then put her hand on the
handle of the car door when she realized that Rachel's car was a
parked parallel to hers.
"Will you guys be good for mummy when I
go speak with Auntie Rachel?"
"Yes mummy just tell Jack to
leave me alone" Brooke demanded
"If both of you be good we
might go to the beach later for a while, would you like that?"
Martha told them
The kids were ecstatic at this news and began
screaming with excitement.
"Yay mummy "they both said at the
same time which made Martha smile.
"I will be five minutes ok "
Martha approached the entrance with reluctance but soon picked up
the courage and walked on up to Jack's resting place where Rachel
was also visiting. Rachel didn't see Martha approaching her as her
back was turned until Martha put her hand on Rachel's shoulder.
"Oh
hi Martha, I didn't see you coming". Hi Rach how are you? As well
as can be expected." Rachel told her as she stood there looking
down at the two graves. "I still can't believe they are both
gone". "Neither can I. I still think about Tony everyday".
Martha could see the tears in Rachel's eyes. "How is little
Natasha?" Rachel then looked up at Martha and said "She's good
thanks. How are Jack and Brooke? Yeah they are allright thanks. Can
be right little pains though" Martha and Rachel started laughing.
"How would you and Hugo like to come over for dinner tonight?
Roman's cooking and Charlie and Angelo are coming over aswell. Yeah
I'll check with Hugo but I'm sure we can come."
"OK
Martha, I'm going now. I'll let you know about tonight. Hey Rach,
before you go, would you mind sitting with the kids in the car. I
would like 5 minutes with Jack on my own. Yeah of course I will. Take
as long as you need. Thanks". As Rachel walked over to the car,
Martha turned round and knelt besides Jack's grave. "It's been
four years Jack and I still think about you everyday. I wish Jack got
to know his dad. I wish we could have done things differently and
maybe you would still be here with me today. I love you so much
Jack". Martha stood up and walked towards the car.
As Martha was
driving along the smooth road with the sunshine blazed through the
windows she suddenly saw Alf outside the Surf Club and quickly
flicked her indicator upwards and entered the car park .She rolled
down her window as fast as she could and called out "Grandad"
She
parked her car perfectly between the bright white lines and unbuckled
her seatbelt.
She emerged from the car gracefully and walked in
his direction.
"Alright love, how are you?" Alf asked
her
"Well today is Jack's 4th anniversary" she replied
"Oh
I'm sorry love it totally slipped my mind, I have been so
preoccupied with the Surf Club lately "he stated.
" Don't
worry about it Grandad, So are you still rushed off your feet at the
Surf Club then after having to fire Xavier ??
"Well to tell you
the truth love I am kind of relieved he is gone he was nothing but
trouble. Anyway enough about me how are the kids?"
" They are
really taking it out of me to be quite honest, they are so demanding
of my every piece of attention and Roman is always working, it just
takes its toll you know" she exclaimed
"Well at least they're
sleeping now that is something you should take a breather and have a
juice maybe in the diner with me" He asked
"No Grandad I
really can't I promised the kids I would take them to the beach!!"
"Another time though definitely"
"That's alright love just
make sure you look after yourself ok "Alf told her strictly
"I
will talk to you later then and tell Ruby I said hi"
Alf then
looked into her eyes and she looked back at his and she broke down in
tears. Alf grabbed her and threw his arms around her.
"I don't
normally cry on people lately but thanks for your support, I don't
know what I would have done without you Grandad. You've been my
rock" She sobbed
"I will always be here for you no matter what
"He told her
Then with that she smiled at him and turned to her
car and as she arrived at her car she became suddenly weak and had to
hold onto the car for support. She had to let herself down gently to
the ground for fear of falling. She took a couple of deep breaths and
pulled herself from the stony car park ground and she felt a lot
better.
