-Day 21: Letters -


England was still mourning the loss of Richard Ranchester. The Ranchester family was dear to them and they were shocked by the sudden death of Richard yesterday. Many had stood outside the funeral yesterday hoping to get a glance of his body or beautiful coffin.

When it was announced to Gerald of his grandfather's passing, he started the preparations for the burial. Richard had always buried family members on the same day so their soul wouldn't linger on the earth for too long. They could move on and see their loved ones in another would.

Having money allowed them to prepare for the funeral to be done that day. It would also seem that Richard had been preparing for his death and started to make the arrangements for himself. Of course, he wanted it to his standards.

Gerald sat alone in his grandfather's old room finishing up the letter which was left for him. He had done all the extra decision making for the funeral by himself as Takumi wanted no parts of it. He was relieved Takumi at least showed up to the funeral even though he did not mourn the loss of his grandfather.

Gerald crumbled up the letter his grandfather left for him.

Continue to make the family prosper. I am proud of you.

"Even with death you had everything planned grandfather," Gerald sulked placing his grandfather's old cane on a desk. "Please say hello to mother when you see her."

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Takumi stood by the balcony reading the letter his grandfather sent him from his mother's diary.

Septemeber 10th

I've been having symptoms of being pregnant. How do I tell Yuu? I don't know if he would be happy. What would my husband say when he finds out? What would my father do to Yuu? I'm scared right now. I need advice but there's no one to talk to.

October 15th

I finally told Yuu about the baby. He is just as excited as I am but he is also worried. We need to leave the raven castle so that we can be together. My father would separate us if he finds out. I love my father but I am scared of what he might do to the baby.

November 7th

I am almost four months pregnant and slowly starting to show. I am confused right now. I want to run away with Yuu but I don't want to leave my father alone. I cannot take Gerald with me where he might not see his father. Can't I just get a divorce and marry Yuu? Then Yuu, Gerald, our baby and I could live in the castle together. I know it is a dream which might never come through but I could only hope.

December 18th

I am heartbroken. My father found out about the baby and got Yuu out of the raven castle. I begged him to let me keep the baby. He yelled about disgracing the family but I did not care. I will birth our baby Yuu.

January 20th

I have not seen Yuu for a month. The only thing keeping me together right now is Gerald and the baby.

February 21st

I fear I might become sick again. It is almost time for the baby to be born. I wish I could see Yuu again.

April 25th

My body feels weak but I shall remain strong. It is almost time to meet our little boy Takumi Hirose.

'This was her last note,' He thought.

Takumi gently folded the pieces of paper. All his life he wanted to know more about his mother. What did she feel him about? He wanted to know the answer to many questions. All these years Richard kept those answers to himself. A little piece of his mother he wanted to have.

Takumi could not bring himself to mourn for his grandfather, to sad and wish he found peace on the other side. Richard had many years to make amends with his grandson but he did not. Takumi was thankful for the letters being sent to him but it would not change his feelings.

It was sad to say but the death of Richard was a big relief for Takumi as he worried what would happen to his wife Misaki Usui.

"Rest in pest grandfather. May your old actions cause you misery wherever you are right now."

A/N: I put Hirose as the last name because Patricia would've most likely given Takumi that name. Also, remember Richard had given Takumi to his deceased wife family and Takumi became a Usui.

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