Chapter 13

-Happy birthday, I warmly say to the woman who took care to make sure I lacked nothing even though she had no obligation.

-I'm old, I don't think I should celebrate anything anymore. Maybe I'll die tomorrow, she says.

-You're talking nonsense, I joke, managing to bring a smile to her face. Deep down, I'm afraid of the day when she won't be here anymore. I know I'll blame myself to the core for not spending enough time with her, but I can't split myself. Thank goodness for my brother who is always here, otherwise, I'd feel terrible knowing that his grandchildren aren't around him, for whom he dedicated his life. I notice her smile widen even more on her face, wrinkled with age. I turn to where her gaze settles and see Damon.

-Excuse me for interrupting, but I'd like to talk to Elenor. I hope it doesn't bother you, he says.

-It doesn't bother me, young man. I'll leave you to talk to Elena. After my grandma leaves to talk to her daughter, I turn my attention to Damon, who seems to have c