Stronger Than Ever (My Best Friend) Read Free Page B

kissed his cheek. “It’s so nice to finally meet you in person, you’re more handsome than your pictures.” She said making him smile. “You mean so much to Jason, he talks about you all the time. I wish we could’ve met under different circumstances.” she smiled, and squeezed his hand. She kissed him again. She looked up at Jason and said. “I’ll give you some time alone with your grandfather, I’ll be outside waiting.”
    She stepped outside.
    Jason sat next to his grandfather. “Grandpa, I’m so sorry I didn’t come more often. I hope you know how much I love you.”
    “Boy, I know you love me. We talk every week, and anytime I needed anything I could always count on you. I’m happy to finally meet your wonderful wife in perso n, ” he said , looking at him . “The pictures don’t do her any justice. She’s beautiful, and short.” He giggled. “Her smile reminds me of Sophia, your late grandmother I miss her dearly.” He paused trying to catch his breath. “I think it’s finally time for me to reunite with her.” His breathing was getting shallow. “Always remember to tell your wife and daughter everyday how much you love them son, when things get tough, don’t ever give up on them, and fight for your happiness.” He was starting to have hard time breathing. “It’s time for me to let go, I’ve lived my life. I love you, Son.”
    Jason bent down, and gently kissed him. “I will always love you too, this isn’t goodbye grandpa.”
    The machines went off with a buzzing sound. The nurses and doctors rushed in, and told Jason to step outside. When he stepped out the room, Kay jumped into his arms, and hugged him. They both broke down in each other’s arms. “He’s gone Kay, he’s gone.” She hugged him tighter. They could hear the cries of everyone in the waiting area. The first thing he thought about was Angel , and how she might be confused. He pulled away from Kay, grabbed her hand and walked over to his dad. He could tell by Angel’s expression that she was confused and scared. He picked her up and headed to the elevator. Kay rushed behind him, and the three of them got in. He turned to Kay, “I can’t stay here. I just can’t.”
    She grabbed his hand. “I understand.”
    He kissed Angel. “Daddy will explain what just happened, once we get to the hotel.”
    When they stepped off the elevator, Kay pulled her cell phone out of her purse, and called his Dad. She told him that Jason needed some time. His father understood and gave her the address to where they would be at tomorrow. They got into the car, and the driver drove them to the Hilton hotel.
     
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    They checked into the hotel. They headed toward the elevator, and got off on the fifth floor. They walked toward their room, and Kay opened the room door.
    Jason laid Angel on the bed, and turned to Kay. He needed her now more than ever. They walked out the room and sat at the table. He looked at her. “I know you have questions, and I have answers, but just remember I never lied to you. I’ve never kept anything from you except for my grandfather’s half ethnicity, because it never mattered to me.”
    Kay took his hands in hers. “Jason, I was a little confused, but I don’t care about that. He was a part of your life. I know how much he meant to you.”
    He squeezed her hands. “Thank you,” he paused and sat her down on his lap. “Remember, I told you my mom was adopted when her parents passed away. She was only seven, and her parent’s family didn’t want her or her siblings. That’s when her mother’s best friend Mrs. Sophia and Grandpa Jeremy stepped in and adopted them, it was very hard with him being of a different race, but since no one else wanted them, the state decided why not, that meant they didn’t have to split or support them. They never had kids of their ow n. T hey treated them like they were their own flesh and blood. My mom never wanted for anything, it wasn’t easy, but they put them