Wanting Her Back

It was a drizzly, chilly day. People going down the streets were startled by the rumbling thunder. The lightning streaks may be seen in the sky. The ground is soaked, and the plants are lush. This has been Annalise's saddest day. The incessant downpour coincided with the endless dripping of her tears which seemed to convey that even heaven sympathized with her agony. She was on her knees, sobbing and pleading with the heavens that it was all a dream and that there would be no two tombs in front of her. She wishes his parents were still alive to hug her and tell her it was not true. It is not true that they have left, and it is not true that she is already an orphan. Her incessant cries crushed everyone who heard and witnessed the funeral.

"Annalise, honey, that's enough. You're completely drenched. You might get sick. Come on in, and we'll take you to your new home." A lady with a soft voice gently caress my back. I raised my head and saw a woman with a nice expression on her face. The woman softly smiled at me as she wiped the tears from my eyes. I wept even more as I remembered my departed mother to the woman. The lady looked perplexed and gave me a pitying hug. We remained in that state for a short while until I calmed down.

"Who are you?" I innocently asked a moment after I was able to finally stop crying. I had been crying for a long time and my eyes were swollen and my face was somewhat red. The couple kindly smiled and patted my head.

"We are your mother's friend. I am Aunt Lila and he is Uncle Sandro. From now on, you will be staying with us. We will be your new family." She said. I was taken aback. What about my parents if they are going to be my new family?

"But what about my Mom and Dad?" I reasoned out. My heart bleed when I mention my family.

"Of course they will always be your family. But for the meantime, you will be staying with us. We will take care of you so your parents can rest in peace." She explained patiently. Her voice is as soft as my Mom's.

I locked my gaze on the lady. It appears like the lady is telling the truth. Another plus is that the couple appears to be friendly. Didn't they say that they will take care of me? I shifted my sight to my parents' gravesite. Someone would not have to looked after me if they hadn't died. Papa God took them early away from me. He must be pleased by my parents that He decided to keep them with His side.

I think I don't have a choice but to stay with this couple. I don't really know what to do after I lost both of my parents. I am left too young and too naive. I am just ten years old. What does a child like me can do? I am totally clueless and I am scared. From now on, I will be facing the world alone. The idea of me facing the future challenges of life all by myself, it terrifies me. Maybe, going with this couple is the only choice left for me. I will not be alone anymore.

Before saying goodbye to my parents, I kissed their tombs. "Mom, Dad, I'm leaving for the time being. I vow to see you every day. I can't promise I won't cry any longer, but don't worry, Aunt Lila and Uncle Sandro will look after me. I love you so much." I stare at their tomb once again. I will forever treasure our memories, that even in a short period of time, that even I lost them at the early age, I have felt their love. My mom's warm hug, her caress, her soft and calming voice, my father's laughter, our piggyback ride, his charming smile, them.