When You Gone...

In the heated summer of last year, my grandfather passed away. I would take small walks with him, play card games, and even computer games too every week. Two years ago, he was diagnosed with lung cancer, but his family did not tell him about it. Without knowing about his disease, my grandfather fought against it for a year. The doctor often mentioned about how it’s a miracle. Even if my grandpa did not know about the disease, he felt his body become weaker day by day. One night, I couldn’t fall asleep. I lied in bed with my eyes open, my mind racing with unknown thoughts. Suddenly, I heard the hurried steps of my parents. I thought my mom wants to go visit my grandpa at the hospital. It was three in the morning when I took a look at the clock, which made me suspect whether something bad happened. I quickly texted my father to ask about my grandfather, but he never replied. Around fifteen minutes later, my mom called and told me to not to question what she is to say next. I was told to wear black and get to the hospital. My hands weakened all the sudden, crying as I got on the way. The car I rode didn’t fully stop, but I was already rushing out the door. Inside the hospital, there were loud noises of people crying, disturbing the silent night. My cousin told me, “Don’t cry, or else Grandpa will be worried.” I suddenly realized that the day I feared has finally come. Walking near my grandpa’s bed, I finally let out my tears. I feared walking near him, looking at him. Then, my aunt told me that my grandpa’s mouth won’t close no matter what, as if he still has something to say. I walked over with my cousin and said, “Don’t worry Grandpa. We will study very hard and become someone useful. Don’t worry about us; we will take care of our family. Don’t worry.” When my aunt attempted to shut his mouth again, it closed automatically. From then on, I promised that I would do what I had said to my grandfather. I won’t be a trouble to anyone; I won’t make others worry. To me, the death of my grandfather is the greatest change in my seventeen years.