On entering the living room, she saw her grandparents sitting leisurely. Her grandmother is knitting something whereas her grandfather is reading some books.
On noticing someone arriving, both of them turn to look up and saw their beloved granddaughter and a smile form their lips. Her grandmother put down her things and stood up to hug her.
Xixi return her hug and a genuine smile also form on her lips. Tears form on her grandma eyes as she hug her tight. Her granddaughter finally returned after years. The last time she saw her she's still so young and now she has matured enough. She felt guilty as she couldn't take care of her.
Xixi on noticing her grandma lost in her thought pull from the hug and said, " Grandma, I miss you."
Her grandma who was pull out from her thought quickly replied, " Grandma misses you too, Xixi."
" Come and sit near grandma." Her grandma then motion for her to sit next to her. She had so much to talk to her beloved granddaughter.
" Sure grandma." replied Xixi.
" Xixi, Grandma is sorry for not being able to be with you. Hope you can forgive grandma." her grandma then said.
She couldn't help but be guilty over and over again. But now that her granddaughter is back , she's gonna take great care for her.
" Grandma, it's OK." replied Xixi.
Although she knew that what they did was for her sake, she's thankful for that and she couldn't blame them. They did their best to protect her.
She then proceed to talk to her grandma and noticed that her grandfather had beckons for her to follow him to his study room. Her grandma allow her so as she knew what her husband would talk about. She just hope that Xixi would agree on this. This is the only thing they could do for her if she agreed.
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Inside the study room
Xixi follow her grandfather and close the door and sat opposite him.
" How have you been?" said her grandfather as she sat down.
" Great." replied Xixi with a cold face .
Her grandfather sigh at her behaviour. He knew that this is how she usually is. Only in the presence of her love once she would really show her real self. He knew that it's his fault for her to be this cold to him.
He knew that as her grandfather he fail to follow his duties to take care of her and he's also guilty for not being able to be with her all those past years. He'll do anything for her to compensate for their lost time
He knew of her other identity and how capable she is. Although he is proud of her, he's also guilty for making her suffer so much.
" Xixi I know that it's our fault that you've suffer so much and grandpa is sorry for not being able to be with you. You may never forgive us but can you please fulfill our last wish. I wish for you to settle down soon so only then we'll be sure that you'll have someone by your side to protect and love you." On seeing that his granddaughter is quite he continue.
" There is someone I want you to meet and I hope that you'll give him a chance. He one of my bestfriend grandson and I want you to at least give it a try."
Xixi on hearing what her grandfather said frown but still continue to listen. She knew that this day will come and although she didn't want to agreed still she don't want to make them sad knowing that they did it for her. She'd agreed to meet up with him but she won't marry him.
" OK, I'll agreed to meet up with him but you have to keep your promise remember. You won't interfere in my plan." Said Xixi.
" OK as long as you agree to meet up with him. I won't interfere in your plan but you have to be careful and if you need any help I be free anytime you need me.' replied her grandfather. As long as she agreed to meet up with him an he hope that his granddaughter will accept him. Only in that person hand will she be safe and he can be at ease.
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After their talk, she stay for dinner and went back to her condo. Before leaving her grandfather inform her to meet that person tomorrow at Arlo's resturant and he even gave that person phone number to her. She just want to get this all done. Her revenge and everything and her games began now. Before they strike her, now it's her turn to strike back. But first she has to delt with that person first. She didn't knew that meeting that person tomorrow will somehow bring some changes in her life.
Whether good or bad changes we'll see.
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