Chapter 65 - Erhu (2/2)
”Who is it?”
”It is me, James.”
Lena patted her cheeks and smiled a few times in the mirror before going to open the door.
”Hello.” Lena replied.
”Old Madam Shen requested that you join her for some tea and music.”
”Give me a few minutes. I will be right out.” Lena closed the door. 'One problem at a time, Lena…' She told herself.
She grabbed a small box that she had prepared for her grandma. She forgot to give them to her yesterday when she arrived.
Lena opened the door and followed James to pavilion on the river. Grandma Shen was peacefully enjoying some tea waiting for Lena.
”Come here and play some music for me.”
Lena sat down and held the Erhu. When Lena was young, she did not enjoy embroidery lessons from her grandma but she liked music. She was not as skillful in traditional instruments as modern instruments, but still enjoyed them regardless.
”It has been a long time since I played, I hope grandma won't be sad.” Lena smiled and started playing a soft soothing melody. James who stood nearby also enjoyed the music. It was a change of scenery for him.
Lena played two songs then stopped. She placed the instrument down safely and drank the tea her grandma brewed. There was a long silence and both of them just listened to the water of the river flowing and the sounds of critters.
”Grandma, how much do you know about fates?” Lena asked.
”Fates?”
”If there is someone I love very much, but we are not fated together, we will not be happy?”
Grandma Shen assumed that Lena was referring to her and Andy. ”You will only unhappy for a bit. Your true fated person will come.”
”Is it possible not to be fated with anyone?”
”Everyone is fated to be with someone if they choose to.”
”What if you are fated to be with two people?”
”Child. You do not need to worry. Let nature do its job. Just trust yourself and you will be fine.” Grandma Shen assured Lena.