Chapter XX: Last Night
The dance floor became too loud as most of the guests were drunk; Israel feel dazed as he excused himself. He went to the males comfort room; he managed to walk fine although the liquor were on his head. His sight went unclear , and got stuck with the stunning image of a woman. He blinked for a second , and it is clear that it was his wife. Emily helped him get in their car. She excused themselves. "Take care , Emily. See you around!" Mikyla said as Emily started the engine. "Thank you for coming!" her husband added. While they are on their way , Israel keeps on vomiting. He sometimes pinch her cheeks and said how much she loved her. Emily just smiled at him, although he is too drunk. Israel is not used to drink liquors. Emily stopped the car in the middle of the road , and manage to clean up her husband. Israel kissed her lips , and chuckles. "You old man , stop doing that. You are drunk." She said while wiping his arms. Emily didn't mind the unwanted smell of the alcohol. Israel looked at his wife , seeing how she took care of him. He can't stopped himself from smiling knowing that the girl of his dreams, were always been by on his side. "We're home" Emily said , and turned his gaze at the mirror. She stared at him who is asleep at the backseat. She heaved a deep breath as she manage to wake him up. Emily removed his shoes , and get a bowl of warm water. The sun's rays showed another day , the clock gives sound on the narrow hallway of her home. The wind blows the curtain that covered the glass door on our balcony. I heard the cracking sound on the wooden floor. It came from the outside of our room; I stretched my arms , feeling the warmth against my skin. I heard their voices at the dining hall. "Sweetie , breakfast is ready. " I smiled at him , as he gently held my wrist. Israel drove us at school , and in to my workplace. "Take care honey!" Israel said , and stared at her angelic face. Emily smiled at him , and bade her goodbye as she started to walk. "Bye , baby. I love you!" she mumbled Israel saw her suitcase at the backseat. He went out of his car , and was about to run towards his wife. "Emily!" He shouted ; his voice echoed at the crowd. He saw his wife lying on the wet gray street. Her students cried , seeing their professor being hit by a van. Israel punched the stranger's face because of the anger raging from the inside. The unwanted tone keeps on ringing; it came too fast just like how the incident happened. Israel held her hand , trembling , and almost covered with coldness. He kissed her both hands while praying , to make his wife alive. She heaved a deep breath , very deep and heavy breathing comes out from her shaking mouth. "Shh , you'll be alright sweetie. Please hold on. I'm begging you." Israel cried as tears were streaming down on Emily's face. She managed to lift up his arm , and traced the every edge of him. "I love you Israel , always and forever. Until my lifetime ends." "I love you more than you know , Emily. So please , please please hold on baby. We both gonna make it,okay? Please hold on. " "I know love , I know. Take care of yourself okay? I want you to take care of our kids—" Emily closed her eyes , the doctors immediately assist them. "Chloe , please help her. I can't live without her. Please, I'm begging you." Chloe nodded and promised to do their best , to make her survive. I kneel down on the floor , crying. I already lost my mom , and I don't want my Emily be gone. Our kids needs her , I need her. "How's Emily? Where is my daughter?!" Mrs. Annie asked , she shook my shoulder trying to find an answer. I looked at the emergency room , and Mr. Roosevelt helped his wife sit on the waiting area. He tried to calm her down; my kids were on Kristina's house. She told me that it is fine with her , and to Ryan to let my kids spent their night with them. "Thank you so much , Ynna. You really are a good friend , especially to my wife." "No worries , Isra. We will take care of your kids." "Thank you, Ynna." "We'll pray for her fast recovery. Trust her , she is strong right?" Kristina hang up the call. She reminded me how Emily survived on every obstacles came on her life since she was a kid. My feet brings me to the chapel , not far from the hospital. It was late afternoon, as the sky gets dark. The heavy rain started pouring. "The news announce that the typhoon will landfall in the Eastern coast." I kneel down as I started my prayers. The memories I've made together with her , flashes at the back of my head. Myself burst with tears , as I keep calling His name; asking his guidance , to blessed my beloved wife. The scenarios we've made during of our childhood , the moment I saw her reaction in every time she passed in our house together with her parents. I was too young back then , but my mind and heart already carved her name; that one day , I will marry her and cherished her just like how her parents do. Our parents has this tightest bond, they shared problems they have , they leaned their shoulders if someone needed them the most. I can still remember the day she told her parents , that I was courting her and she says "yes". Mr. Roosevelt accepted me , as the man of his little pumpkin. We've been faced a lot of twists in our lives; up to the day we ended our relationship in the most unexpected way. I heaved a deep breath , as I cried out of sadness. My heart been shattered in to pieces as I remembered her body, covered with wounds. I bite my lower lip as I let out my sob; I shook my head telling; " Please, don't let her die. Her kids need her. I love her so much , and I can't lose her. Please let her stay with us." I sniffed, as I sat on the cold wooden chair. It is still raining , and it somewhat know the pain , and sadness in my heart. Israel's phone's ringing , and he immediately heed back to the hospital. "Israel, Emily's gone." Her dad , cried. Mr. Roosevelt embraced his wife. She felt so weak hearing those words. "Doctor please! Please do another way! I have so much money to pay. Just please , I'm begging you." "We did everything, the doctors did their best just to bring her back." Mr. Fritz calmly said. He tapped my shoulder, and tell how sorry he is. "Isra, I'm sorry for your loss." "Chloe , please... I badly need her , I love her , and I can't... I can't lose her. " I said between my sob. I saw tears streaming down on her face. I know that she is still here , I leaned closer on her ear while hugging her cold dead body. "Baby , please be back. Emily, we need you. Please don't leave us, I'm begging you sweetie." My tears dropped on her pale skin. I kissed her lips , for the last moment. I stared at her while holding her both hands. I kissed her hands , hoping it would make her back. I combed her hair gently using my fingertips; I kissed her forehead, and cupped her angelic face. "Emily, why you leave us? Baby , I want you back. Please open your eyes love , please." "Isra" I heard my daddy's voice. I looked at him with my teary eyes. He embraced me , and gently rub my back. "Son , I know how it feels. Just let it out. There is no wrong on crying , but always remember that your kids still there. They need you , son. Please, I need you to be strong." Time passed by , and the night feels so long at this time. I walked in to our room , and Emily was there. She's wearing her usual night dress made of silk. I saw my old self , lying on her back while I was singing her favorite song. She's wearing her beautiful smile , that vanished every single stress. Emily's my happiness; she is my everything. The moment I walked on our wooden closet , her cheerful voice echoed on our room. I turned my back hoping to see her , even just for a moment. I picked her favorite pink floral dress which is my gift during her 18th birthday. It maybe too short for her height as she turned at her age now, but she loves wearing this dress. Emily is really one of a kind , even Mikayla do realized how cruel she was as she finally give herself a chance to talked with my wife. I saw her photo album , being made since she was a teenager. Emily is a fan of journaling ; she usually wrote her poem on a tiny piece of paper , and then paste it together with her cute selfie photos. I kissed her old picture , she was wearing a toga dress with a medal and certificates of appreciation. She is a smart one. I miss her every single second. My tears escape from my eyes , as our granddaughter Emilia went on our room. Raffaelle Sollecito, named their daughter after Emily's name. It is my 88th birthday , and she is supposed to be here. We still celebrated her birthday , and she will never be forgotten in our mind , and in our heart. "Grandpa? Happy happy birthday!" "Thank you , sweetie." I said , as she hugged me tightly. Dawn, our second child followed Emily's footsteps. She is now a popular writer for all time. Dawn even wrote our love story , that made everyone inspired to love their families even more each day. Emily's maybe gone , but her good deeds give lesson to the teenagers , and even the adult ones. Emily Roosevelt died , but her soul is still here guiding her family. She gives strength in me especially those days where I badly want to give up. She taught us to be strong even in the hardest situations. Darkest moment may come , but our almighty father is always there to help us , and lighten up our minds. I manage to lay on the chair , where she usually seat to read her books. The curtain is being blown by the wind, and it let me see the blue light sky , together with the clouds freely moving. I closed my eyes , as Emily smiled at me. She held my hand , and I felt her soft lips against mine. Love never really ends. Our heartstrings is been always connected , and forever. Until our lifetime starts again. Love , Dawn Sky Roosevelt Hugh