Ash sat nervously on the sofa, his heart pounding in his chest. His fingers were tightly intertwined with Elijah's, the only source of comfort in the tense atmosphere. His eyes remained glued to the floor as he tried to steady his breathing.
This was it—the moment of truth. Ash and Elijah had finally decided to tell Grandpa about their relationship.
Elijah squeezed Ash's hand reassuringly, but Ash's mind kept racing. What if Grandpa doesn't accept us? What if he can't understand two men in a relationship? What if this ruins everything?
Taking a deep breath, Ash finally spoke up, his voice trembling, "Grandpa, there's something we need to tell you."
Grandpa sat in his armchair, his gaze calm but unreadable. His eyes flickered between Ash and Elijah, waiting for them to continue.
