Confessions. Sasha Campbell

moved closer. “I thought maybe when he got back we would work on our relationship, but I guess not.”

      She gave me a stern look. “That’s because you young folks don’t know how to talk to each other. Marriage isn’t sacred like it was while I was growing up. When I married your grandfather…I knew it would be forever. He was my first…my only. I didn’t wanna spend my life with anyone but him. When he died…I lost a piece of myself.” A single tear rolled from the corner of her eye onto the pillow. “Yes, Thaddeus was such a good man.”

      “I miss Grandpa.”

      She patted my hand. “And you were his favorite. All he wanted was for you to be happy…have a family of your own.” Her expression grew serious. “Have you been by to visit your daughter?”

      I quickly shook my head and rose. Standing in front of the window, I looked down into the crowded parking lot below. “No. Not since her birthday.”

      “Well…next time you see her…send her my love.”

      When I turned around, tears were running down my face. “I’ll do just that.”