Eldred: A Short Story

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The hand that came across her face could have been the wind blowing for the effect it had shown on the now reddened cheek. Well, if that wasn’t going to get things started on the right foot, the DVDs would. After the first one of the Band Leader was shown then came the one of Eldred and his mother. By the look in her eyes, the one of the boy and his mother was just as effective as her warming the child’s face to get her attention. This said much and none of it was good. “Now you will tell me what is going on child or so help me, I will show you a thing or two that your grandmother had used to make me yield.” “My grandfather had taken away the only man I have ever loved so we can never be together ever again.” “All right, …show more content…
Have you ever wondered why everyone cares so much for the child? At every turn when something astonishing happens to her or new accolade is bestowed upon her, the first words that come out of her mouth is that she is honored that through her association with her husband she receive this gift. She has won the hearts of the world and there is no way to end that. And, if they do divorce, he would be looked upon as the cause. Well, there is one way to stop that, but it would still make him look …show more content…
If I were you I would be embarrassing him at every turn.” “And, how am I to do that.” “You have enough security around you all the time. Go shopping, take in some nightclubs, go out and see a concert, become what is publicly known as a party girl.” “Now Nana Vera, I have never…” “You are your grandfather’s granddaughter!” she hissed. “How many concerts of the boy did you go to?” “I could not…” “If you had started going out no one would have said a word about you appearing at his shows. You could have told everyone he was your favorite performer and could have been part of a circle of close personal friends of his.” “But, someone…” “I believe the two of you kept your relationship out of the public eye in the wrong way. What better way to hide something then out in the open.” “But, my grandfather would have never…” “As the old saying goes, it is always easier to ask forgiveness than permission. For now, tell the boy the two of you has to remain apart and you will call him when things change. Here use my phone; I know Ronald has everything cut off. Now you do and Nana says.” “You’re a god send Nana

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