Chapter 18 Gardening with Granddad, The Night Before
Several minutes later I was running down the steps towards Granddad's. I knew from the look on his face something was up. It was the same look he always has before we became close – stern to the point of terrifying.
I went through the patio doors and found Granddad standing at the kitchen counter and Grandma seated at the table.
" Hey, you're back," I hollered out running and giving her a huge kiss.
Neither looked very happy, "What's up?"
Granddad said sit down Jimmy we need to talk. I pulled out a chair and he sat between Grandma and me.
Grandma took my hand and began to cry softly.
"Your Grandmother wasn't away playing bridge Jimmy, she was seein a Doctor," Granddad said calmly.
"Oh."
Grandma said softly," Jimmy, the doctors can't do anything, I have cancer."
Five weeks later she was gone.
It was quick, painless and we spent many hours together. The day after the funeral I came home to the loft to find Steve's stuff gone. There wasn't a sign he had even been there. I was totally puzzled. I tried calling his cell phone and found it it was disconnected.
I headed off to the main house and found Granddad having a beer in the kitchen.
"Hey Granddad, somethin's up, Steve's stuff is gone and his cell phone is disconnected, what's going on?
"Things have changed Jimmy" he started but I cut him off , but Granddad I don't want things to change I love you and love our life together and the loft is awesome," I screamed at him.
"Sit down and shut up," he pounded his fist on the table, "things have changed and you'll do what I decide boy."
Granddad was back, the same miserable hateful, nasty man I had grown up with.
" Ya Steve is gone and things are gonna be fuckin different around here boi."
"Your Grandmother and I made some decisions about you boi and you're gonna do exactly what we decided," he growled at me.
"Now go in our bedroom your Grandmother left a letter for ya on her dresser."
I left, feeling completely lost and unhappy. How could this all end? It had been only five months. This was everything I always wanted.
I reached the bedroom, found the letter and sat on the bed. Trembling, I opened the envelope and found the letter Grandma had written to me.
Dear Jimmy; Be happy. I love you dearly. I hope you understand what I am about to say and will make y dream come true for your Grandmother. You are a very special boy Jimmy and you have brought so much joy to us. Now that I am gone things must change. Do not argue with your Grandfather Jimmy. He needs you now and I need you to follow my instructions. Steve is gone Jimmy. Your grandfather has found him a new place to live and a new job. We know how much you loved Steve and all he gives you but you must understand. We have discussed this with your father who agrees with our decision Jimmy. You will find he supports everything I am about to tell you. You will be moving out of the loft....
My heart sunk and I dropped the letter, tears running down my cheeks. Five months and now it was over. My whole life had changed and now suddenly everything was evaporating.
...We need you to leave the loft Jimmy as it is important that you support your Grandfather and his needs.
I was shaking thinking this was the most horrible thing they could have done to me.
Jimmy, you must take my place.
What? My hands were shaking like mad what was my grandmother telling me,I had to reread the sentence.
Jimmy, you must take my place. You must move into the house Jimmy. In fact, you must take your place in your Grandfather's bed. You are his now Jimmy. He owns you and he owned me.
Tomorrow Jimmy there will be a huge ceremony in which you will take my place as your Grandfather's wife. All arrangements have been made. Do this for me Jimmy. Do it for your Grandfather. Do it for our family.
I believe this is what you want Jimmy. I believe this is your destiny. With love,
Your Grandmother.
I was in shock. My Grandmother was telling me to take her place? How, after what she knew? I couldn't believe what I had read.
"So, are you gonna do what your Grandmother has asked Jimmy?" Granddad asked from the door where he was staring and watching my reaction.
" I don't understand, she said I am to take her place, leave the loft."
"Yes, Jimmy you were brought into my life Jimmy and you have become everything your Grandmother, father and me always wanted of you, this is the final step," he said, " everything has been arranged Jimmy, tomorrow we will be joined."
"But I am your grandson and I can't be your," I started to say.
"I can make you anything I want boy and you seem to have liked it so far," he grinned.
"Of course Granddad but a ceremony, your bed, can we really? I asked excitedly.
"Just wait til you see what you Grandma has planned for tomorrow," he laughed turning and going back to the kitchen.
Running after him I was wild with anticipation, "but Granddad what about tomorrow, what is happening, yes yes I want this YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I screamed!
He roared with laughter, "Like you wouldn't do it you fucking little slut, is there anything you wouldn't do for my cock?"
"NO NO NO NOTHING GRANDPA NOTHING I FUKCING LOVE YOU!"
With that my gorgeous hot hairy macho boy fucking grandfather was on one knee holding my hand.
" Jimmy, will you marry me?" he asked pulling a huge diamond ring from the pocket of his levis.
"Jesus! Man look at that thing it's fucking HUGE!"
"It's your grandmother's and now it's yours, marry me Jimmy."
"Yes oh my god yes Granddad yes I will marry you yes!" I said admiring the enormous rock on my finger.