Chapter Fifteen – The Loneliest Number
August 2, 2009 by speckypeck
Just the two of us now.
Although I believe it won’t be this way for long. Adam has grown into a fine young man and his relationship with Latoya is flourishing. When I see them together I see the love and affection they have for one another. Latoya is a radiant beauty with a generous heart. I am pleased for my son.
Adam and Latoya are wed in spring as the flowers bloom. It is an intimate service at the park opposite our home. The field is sprinkled in lavender and violet as the pond glistens from the setting sun in languid amber. It is a scene of splendour as two become one.
How I wish Jamie was here.
The young couple waste no time in starting a family of there own. I invite Adam and Latoya to live with me. With a few additions to the house, there will be room enough for all of us. I eagerly await the arrival of my first grandchild.
It’s a boy! Adam is overjoyed. They name the baby Laman. Latoya is happy too but quite exhausted from giving birth. She returns home that very evening though. Latoya tells Adam she would like a little brother or sister for Laman – and soon. Adam has a stunned expression from Latoya’s request. He’s probably wondering what he has got himself into.
I smile to myself. I am thrilled at the prospect of more grandchildren. Latoya has won my heart.
Laman my first grandchild, what wonders will you see in your lifetime? I contemplate the meaning of our existence in this moment with the future in my hands.
Adam, Latoya and Laman are an adorable family. It is endearing to see the growing bonds of love and trust between them. I know they will do well.
Theirs is a love that can endure.
I feel happy for Adam and Latoya. I feel a firm sense of security for their future. I am again in awe and wonder at the miracle of life with the arrival of my grandson.
I miss my wife.
The loneliness hits me.
To be continued…
specky
Always with the beautiful shots! I’m so jealous of your ability. Your storytelling is always so simple and poetic–you don’t waste your words. It feels like every sentence is carefully chosen, and the effect is lovely. Wonderful update.
You have a wonderful succinct way of conveying the sentiment of your story! Well done! Glad to see you back up and posting again.