20 The First Mother Who Loved Me Part 3

I kept his room tidy, when he got back to the Doctor, and his Mom, me, and my Mom would go grocery shopping together.

Mom, I should get vegetables for dinner to cook later, Aunty Yoli and You should get toiletries. I need to go and find Carl's favorite radishes. Okay honey, don't be too long.

Your daughter's been a good help to us, you really raised her well, Aunty Yoli said to my Mom.

When her grandmother died, she saw the whole thing. She got stroke and Jill, saw her convulsing and she got trauma over it. She never really recovered after that incident. Her Dad's Mom was really strict, she was a tough person, who never relied on anyone. So when she died, our family was unbalanced. Jill promised her she would pass her exams and dedicated her highschool diploma to her, as a sign that she became strong just like her grandmother. I always said she should find the time for herself enjoy her youth, and not just give all her time for others. But she cared so much still. She volunteers in the local shelter for old people, maybe in that way she remembers her grandmother. They had a love hate relationship, always had disagreements because they had the same personalities. I never really thought how proud I was of her becoming who she is today, due to her hardships.

Aunty Yoli patted my Mom's back, "You should be proud of her".

I joined them carrying vegetables and meat from the butcher.

So did you get everything you need? My Mom asked. "Yes", I even bought duck meat Carl would love this.

We went to visit their house, My Dad, Mom, and me. We had dinner with Carl, his parents and sisters.

After dinner, we went to the garden to have drinks and felt the cool breeze from outside. Carl held my hand and placed it in his pocket and whispered, "I wish I could put you in here every night when I sleep. So I could see you every morning, smell your greasy hair, and sniff your unbrushed mouth and kiss you. I looked at him, and said "That's disgusting", he laughed and squeezed my butt.

We thanked them for their hospitality and that night I went home with my parents. Aunty Yoli, gave me presents to thank me for being helpful, "We appreciate everything you've done not just for Carl, but for me too", You gave us strength, you cared so much, and these are not just material things, but it is my love for you. Always be caring and loving as you are!. She made me tear up, and we hugged before saying goodbye, "See you next Saturday for the graduation", Uncle Carlo, and Aunty Yoli waved at us.

Carl texted me naughty texts on the way home. I was silently laughing and teary eyed at the sametime.😊😀😢