Take Me Away

Fiona stood at the entrance of the graveyard of the western suburb of M City. She was dressed in black and was holding a bunch of chrysanthemums. She slowly trod towards her parents' graves. Their tombs were right next to each other on a hillside from where one could see the entire M City.

After walking for more than ten minutes, Fiona spotted the tombstones. The last time she came here was at the end of February. The school had a lock-down of 100 days because of the college entrance examination so the students couldn't go out.

"Dad, Mom." Fiona gently laid two bunches of chrysanthemums in front of their tombstones. Lowering her eyes, she plucked the weeds out of the cracks of the stones and said, "My exam results are out. I have ranked second in M City and have applied for D University. The offer hasn't come yet, but I'm certain that I'll get admitted. Is your daughter awesome?"

Grandpa Wayne has been in poor health recently, so I have moved to M City. When I was in middle school, I wanted to go back to M City and live in our former house. But our house was pulled down. I was so angry at the time. Grandpa Wayne has bought me a house near the college. So I can visit you more often from now on.

Dad, Mom, you had arranged my betrothal. Why didn't I know that? You should have told me earlier! When Grandpa Wayne suddenly told me about it, I freaked out! Spencer is such an asshole, and he looks so old too! He is nine years older than me. I don't want to marry him. Why did you do this?"

Fiona stopped and smiled before continuing, "Don't worry, I am just complaining. I won't refuse to marry him."

A long time passed before Fiona realized how long she had been sitting there. She had so much to say to them. After saying goodbye to her parents, she walked in another direction of the cemetery with the remaining bunch of chrysanthemums.

Not far away lay the tombstone of Spencer's mother.

Walking over to the tombstone, Fiona gently put the flowers down. Looking at the beautiful young woman in the photo, she sighed, "Aunt Sandra, I'm so sorry. Please don't blame my mother for what happened at that time. She would be very guilty if she had known about the consequences of her actions back then.

I don't blame Spencer at all because I know how painful it is to lose one's parents. Grandpa Wayne told me that Spencer became antagonistic since his father married Aunt Anna.

It's all right if he blames my mother, but Aunt Sandra, please forgive my mother."

A gust of wind made her eyes water. Thinking of Cheng family always reminded her of her dead parents. For so many years, she had been trying to run away from the Cheng family. She thought she would not need Wayne's help anymore when she reached adulthood. But she still couldn't escape.

When Fiona left the cemetery, Victor was still waiting outside.

"Hey, Victor! Thank you so much." She strode over to him quickly.

"It's my pleasure. I just follow Mr. Cheng's orders," Victor answered politely. "Please get in the car."

"Okay,"

she replied, sitting in the car. "Victor, will you always go everywhere with me? You are Grandpa Wayne's assistant and I feel uneasy knowing that you will follow me all the time. Besides, this car is just too luxurious."

"Don't worry," Victor smiled. "Mr. Cheng told me that you have recently come to M City and are unfamiliar with the place. He has asked me to be your driver for a few days. Once you become familiar with the place, my job will be done."

relief. "Oh, all right.

him to take her to the

Wayne!" she greeted excitedly as soon as she entered

and beckoned

bed and took out a blue meal box. "Grandpa Wayne, I made

smile on the old man's face widened. "Of course! I believe my granddaughter-in-law

on

face turned a little red, as she felt awkward when she heard Wayne call

call me Grandpa as Spencer does,"

Fiona nodded. The doctor had said that Wayne tended to

click of the door

door was pushed open to reveal Ethan,

in his uniform, looking extremely

so early

Aunt Anna!" Fiona got up from her seat

pretending as if nothing had happened yesterday. He walked

said to everyone, "Come here, and have a look. My granddaughter-in-law has brought me lunch. Three dishes and one soup. They are so delicious.

smiled at Wayne's words. She was feeling a bit

is both pretty

dishes cooked by Fiona, I'm too embarrassed to show you all my cooking skills," Anna chimed

not a good

to eat anything, just tell me. If you don't want to cook by yourself, I will send a chef to cook for you. I will help you with everything from now on. You just

had been protecting her this way for the

nice to

thank me," he

on, Grandpa.

ate it and

Ethan began, "have you

spat

so late?" Wayne frowned,