Chapter 10

Logan's POV

“Grandpa!”

My voice echoed through the house as I rushed over to him.

Emma had caught him before he could land on the floor as she was sitting next to him.

I rushed over to Emma and lifted grandpa from her hands, “get the car key,” I screamed to no one in particular.

Miss Grace came out, saw the situation and immediately ran to bring my key.

I looked at Emma and I saw the panic on her face, she was scared out of her skin.

We rushed out and placed grandpa into the car then, Emma entered resting his head on her lap.

“Miss Grace, you're now in charge of the house, I'll contact Nathan and Julian but you also should try contacting them to inform them about what happened,” I said as I walked over to the driver's seat.

I sat in the car, closing the door while starting the engine.

Few hours later 

We were now at the hospital, Nathan and Julian rushed in.

“I heard what happened bro, said Nathan as he gave me a hug, don't worry, the old man is going to be okay,” he said tapping my back gently.

“How’s he doing,” he asked, breaking away from the hug.

“I don't know, the doctors aren't saying anything,” I responded almost close to tears.

“Just calm down Logan, everything is going to be okay,” said Julian as she walked over to me also giving me a hug, we then sat down to wait for the doctors.

I sat down at a corner and couldn't stop shaking my legs in anxiety, suddenly I felt a hand on my leg.

“It's all going to be okay,” said Emma. “Your grandpa is a fighter and I am sure he would want to see his grandson get married so he'll soon be with you again,” she said, tapping my leg lightly.

My eyes swelled up with tears I couldn't control, so I let them run down my cheeks freely.

I pulled Emma into a hug and cried like a kid, I didn't even mind what Emma could be thinking about me, all I knew was that moment I needed comfort and Emma was there.

“Good news guys said the doctor,” finally coming out of the ward, I broke away from Emma, jumping on my feet as I approached the doctor.

“How's my grandpa?” I asked.

“He's fine, he's now stable,” said the doctor pulling down the mask from his nose.

“But I must say Mr Logan, that was a close one, just one more attack like this and we might not be able to save your grandpa,” he said, dropping his head a bit.

I cleaned the tears in my eyes, “so you're saying he's now okay,but we should try to avoid such attacks from reoccurring.”

“Exactly Mr Logan,” he replied.

“Can we see him now,” asked Nathan.

“Sure,” replied the doctor, but he requested to see Mr Logan and his fiancee for now.

“Alright doctor,” I replied as I rushed into the ward, Emma followed immediately.

In the room, grandpa layed on the bed smiling at us.

“You scared me grandpa,” I said, going to give him a hug.

“Yes Grandpa you scared,’ us replied Emma, sitting on a chair beside the bed.

“I’m sorry kids, I didn't mean to scare you,” he replied, tapping my back.

I broke from the hug and sat beside him on the bed.

“You heard what the doctor said right, we need to be more careful now, to avoid such attacks.”

“It's not about being careful,” said grandpa. “The doctors can't say exactly when my time will be up, they can only predict medically, that's why I want you to fulfill my wish sooner Logan,” he said looking into my eyes.

“I don't understand grandpa.”

“See Logan, I want you to marry Emma in three days time.”

“What, that's too close grandpa,” I replied standing up from the bed.

“Sit Logan,” he said, tapping the bed, so I sat down.

“Okay let's say I died from this attack, what would have happened, I wouldn't have had my wish fulfilled, yes you would have gotten married but I would not have been there,” said Grandpa now feeling emotional.

I sighed, what he said was actually true, if anything had happened to him, then I would have regretted not fulfilling his wish.

“Alright grandpa we'll do it,” said Emma.

I turned and looked at her, I didn't expect her to agree so easily.

“Really Emma, are you sure about this,” I asked just to be sure I didn't mishear her.

“Yes Logan, I am sure about it,” she confirmed.

“Since Emma has agreed, then no problem grandpa, we'll get married in three days time,” I said smiling.

We chatted for a few more minutes and the nurse came in asking we leave him to rest now so we went out.

“What did he say,” asked Nathan, almost immediately I closed the door to Grandpa's room.

“Nothing much, he just wants me and Emma to get married in three days time,” I replied sitting down.

“That's ridiculous,” shouted Nathan, “why would he even ask for such a thing.”

“He had his reasons and they are valid so we already agreed to it,” I said.

“Are you sure you want to marry this Emma girl?” asked Nathan.

“Am sure bro,” I said standing to my feet.

I faced Emma, it was past ten by now and she was already dozing off.

I walked over to her and tapped her, waking her up.

“Emma, why don't I go drop you at home.”

“Ohh but what about Grandpa,” she asked.

“Don't worry, Nathan is here and I'll just drop you then stop by at home to pick a few things he'll be needing,” I said to her.

“Alright thanks,” she said standing up as she picked her handbag.

“Goodnight Nathan,” she greeted.

“Night,” he replied, facing Julian to discuss something.

We walked over to the car, and drove in silence.

“Thanks for agreeing to what grandpa said,” 

She smiled gently, “it's nothing Logan,” she replied.

“No Emma, it wasn't part of the contract yet you agreed to what grandpa said.”

“Well in the contract it wasn't stated an exact time and date for the wedding, and it was Grandpa's wish so I had to respect that.”

“Anyway thanks,” I said again.

“You're welcome,” she responded.

Now at the White's house, I parked and Emma stepped out.

“Good night,” she said.

“Good night,” I replied as I turned the engine on and drove away.

Emma's Pov 

I walked over to the door and before I could hold the door handle, the door suddenly opened.

“You are late young lady,” said my dad, frowning his face.

I entered and closed the door behind me.

“Emma what happened we've been calling you but you kept ignoring the calls,” said my mum.

“Am sorry, grandpa Carter had an attack and was rushed to the hospital, should have texted but a lot was just going through my mind so I forgot.”

“Ohh sorry about that, how's he now?” asked my mum.

“He's much better now,” I responded.

“But there's a new change of event,” I said, standing up from the couch.

“What's that?” asked dad.

“Grandpa Carter wants us to get married in three days,” I said, closing my ear, and I got the reaction I was expecting. Looking at my mum's mouth I knew she must have screamed her lungs off.

“Am sorry mum,” I added quickly.

“No that can't happen,” said my dad, “I know it's only a marriage on paper but it's still my daughter's wedding and she deserves a big celebration.”

“I know dad but grandpa isn't strong yet and a loud wedding will be stressful.”

My dad sighed heavily and for some minutes no one spoke, I went to the couch and sat down, expecting him to say something.

“But Emma, are you sure about this, you know we can still call this off right?” asked dad.

“We can't anymore, cause that'll be going against the contract and breaking grandpa Carter's heart, he already sees me as his granddaughter in-law.”

“About that, how was the meeting with Logan's grandpa?” asked my mum.

I smiled, “It was lovely, we actually bonded almost immediately and we talked a lot, he's really friendly,” I replied.

“Seems your mind is made up,” said dad.

“Yes, so please give me your blessings,” I said to dad, making a cute eye.

He smiled then stood up, he walked over to me and gave me a hug.

“I give you my blessings, daughter.”

I smiled and hugged him tightly.

“What about you mum?” I asked, looking at her with the same baby face.

She smiled, walked up to me and gave me a hug, “you always have my blessings darling.”

I smiled and pulled her into a hug.

“I'll go to bed now,” said dad, “goodnight princess.”

“Goodnight Dad,” I replied.

“Same de

ar, goodnight,” said mum.

I greeted her also as I walked into my bedroom.

I went into the bathroom where I took a shower, feeling refreshed, I laid on my bed and fell asleep soon after.