Chapter 52: Passing Her Memory
Viviana observed Lionel’s eyes while she contemplated. The majority of humans on earth want to leave their legacy in the world. Most do that by having kids and raising them to follow their values and leaving them an inheritance.
Then there are people like her who cannot have children who can carry their legacy. Does that mean that she is not worth remembering?
She was born Melanie Filia Dei. She doesn’t know who her parents are or if they are alive. But she knows this.
Melanie Filia Dei is dead, Viviana Mattias is dead, and she didn’t know how long Minerva Russo will be alive. She didn’t have much hope. She felt that this was going to be her last day on earth, for real.
Shouldn’t someone know her story? Shouldn’t there be at least one more person who remembers Leo after she dies?
She thought that Lionel would be the perfect person to listen to her story. Whether he makes a character out of her or of Leo, she would consider it a success.
Lionel was observing Viviana. He smiled seeing her eyes clearing up. Hugging herself, she leaned on the back of the couch and looked at him.
"It’s not my story," Viviana said. "Is that fine?"
"Whose story would that be then?" Lionel asked.
He knew she has incredible stories. Her eyes were so mystical. He had a feeling that those eyes must have seen a lot and her walled-up heart must have gone through a lot to make her who she is now. He wanted a part of her memories although he had no hopes that she will be honest with him.