You're finally free now, free of all the pain you were bearing inside, the battle you were fighting. 07/06/2010

I took the call, oblivious to all.
My heart sank as I took in the details, and the first thing that came to my mind was my grandmother, worrying if she was able to accept it.

"When we get there, I want you to accompany your grandmother."
"I know, I was going to do that."
"I worried that she might not be able to accept it."
"I know, me too."

She's finally free from the torturous cancer. Even though you may have died losing your memories of us, I know you'll always watch over us. My heart broke when I climbed up the stairs, seeing my grandmother sitting alone as she beckoned me to come.

"二姑走了。" (Your aunt has left.)

Was what she said through her tears. I hugged her as my other aunt came forward. "It's your responsibility to console her," she said, eyes equally solemn.
As we got up and to the stairs, I caught a glimpse of my aunt, she looked so peaceful now, though her pale, sunken face says a total different meaning. I said didn't know what to say, but instead kept her company as my relatives tried to console her with soft words. I couldn't understand through the dialect they spoke, and stayed silent, slightly lost, holding her hand tightly. I could only understand simple words they spoke.

Then we had to go. With one last glance at my heart-shaken grandmother, I stepped into the car.