Chapter 109: Angel From Heaven
"Can you come with me, Mommy?"
Evelyn’s eyes widened subtly in surprise but quickly composed her expression and nodded to Kiana. Taking the white roses from the basket, she passed one to her little bear, who slowly walked closer to the grave.
Kiana’s hold on Evelyn’s hand tightened as they stopped beside the headstone. Evelyn squatted down to Kiana’s height and gently patted her back, letting her understand that it was okay. Kiana looked at Evelyn and then at her mother’s picture, tears slowly trickled down her eyes.
"You should join them," Natalie suggested to Zevian, knowing her little niece needed both of her parents to release her pent-up emotions, and let out what she felt all these years without Katherine beside her.
Rosalind who had already broken into tears at Kiana’s soft sobs, took a step forward and patted Zevian’s back. Natalie was right, their little munchkin needed both of their strength to finally face her mother. Zevian followed their advice and went to his family, squatting beside Kiana on the other side.
Kiana sniffled gently and looking at Katherine’s picture, she slowly greeted, "H-hi, Mommy..." There was a few seconds of silence as the little girl figured out what to speak and everyone waited patiently.
"I always waited for you to send me an angel from heavens... who would punish my classmates for making fun of me for not having you, protect me from night monsters, hug me tightly like other moms hugged their kids after school, pay with me all the time." Kiana started, her voice choking with emotions. Turning to Evelyn, she smiled slightly and continued, "And I am glad you finally sent someone to me."
Evelyn teared up at Kiana’s sincere confession. Every word made even everyone emotional. Poor girl had been through a lot and had been longing for a motherly figure and they all were glad she finally found her happy family.
"Mommy is super duper cool, sweet and loves me more than Daddy." Kiana continued, a smile tugging her lips. "And look! She even remade the dress you gave me." She twirled around as if Katherine was standing right in front of her and could see everything.
Zevian smiled and patted his daughter’s head, proud that she had grown up so lovely. Evelyn deserved all the credits and he was glad Kiana also felt the same way.
"So, don’t worry about me and Daddy. You be happy in heaven, okay?" Kiana asked softly, taking out her pinky finger for a promise. Recalling what Evelyn had asked her to say, she added, "And I will visit you more."