BLAMELESS SORROWS

52. Grandpa is back.

Axel's Point if View.

The buzz of the marriage is now over. And also, Uncle Jo didn't come back the day we were waiting for him. He did come to Iklu but before getting home went away again, this time to get Grandpa. Yes grandpa is coming back.

Grandpa is on the other end side of Iklu which is a place full of mountains, just chilling peacefully like he put it. It was something he always want to do, he always dream of getting to know the people there a bit better and settling there as well so he left for a bit.

And he have been gone for about three months now and we were told that, he will be there for a bit longer but I don't know why, he suddenly decide to come back now.

Anyway Uncle Jo's journey went that side and not this side, as he want to accompany Grandpa home.

And they are coming today or right about now as I heard the sound of a car driving in. It must be them as no one really come here other than us four of course, well there has been some exception this few days but thats besides the point.

I went outside and true to my suspicion, it indeed was grandpa and Uncle Jo. Grandpa was getting out of the car looking as lively as ever, his gray hair shining beneath the shining sun.

He smile at me as he saw me coming out while I do the same, and was about to go and hug him. But before I reach Grandpa, a wind like an item flashed me by and the next second I saw Tilbe hugging the life out of grandpa.

I shake my head in disbeleive at that, I tried waking her up from her small nap but she was adamant on sleeping just a few minutes back and now look at her.

Tilbe: Oh, I miss you. I miss you, I miss you so much Grandpa. Don't go on this trips again, I miss you too much. It's no fun.

And she pout a little at the end as she retrace form the hug while grandpa pich her soft cheeks while laughing happily.

Grandpa: My little one really has not grown up yet, still a little baby huh?

Tilbe hmph at that, the pout still nestled cutely at her cheeks.

Grandpa: Well I miss you too Tilbe, and yes I won't be going back anymore.

Well that was a surprise. I thought Grandpa will likely want to go back again, and grandpa in not the type to say yes to anything if he didn't mean it. He won't say it just to calm Tilbe's tantrum as well.

Anyway I went and hug grandpa as well as Tilbe jump around in excitement hearing the news.

Axel: Welcome back grandpa.

He smile at me as I said that while patting my back lightly.

Tilbe: Grandpa you are sure right, but why aren't you going to go back again? Did the trip not go as plan, did something bad happen?

She gasp as she said that, while looking at grandpa in concern who in turn is waiting patiently for her blabering to end. But before grandpa can answer, Uncle Jo come from the other side of the car.

Uncle: It's like no one miss me around here!

As he said that, Tilbe attention divert and she went to hug Uncle Jo forgetting about her questions.

Tilbe: Thats not true, I miss you so much Uncle Jo. Did you know, I haven't had a single satisfied dinner since you were gone cause I miss your cooking so much?

I gape in disbeleive as she said that, she have been eating like a pig this past months and how can she said that now.

Anyway I went and hug the chuckling Uncle Jo as well.

Axel: Uncle Jo, thank god you are back. Now I can finally take rest from cooking for the little piggy we are rearing.

And I dramatically sigh, while Uncle Jo join along the fun nodding in understanding and act as if sympathising my situation, teasing Tilbe further.

Tilbe: Wait wait, we have a piggy? How come I didn't know, where is it now?

I looked at her with my mouth open wide in disbelieve. While Uncle Jo mirror my same expression. Is she really dumb? How is she figuring out our kingdom policy with such mentality. It's like two different person.

She looked at us confused as we looked at her in shock.

Tilbe: What, where is it?

Grandpa burst out in a fit if laughter seeing our expression and Tilbe genuinely confused one.

Grandpa: Thats why I always says never to mess with my little one. Let's go Tilbe.

And with that grandpa and Tilbe went im with Tilbe asking.

Tilbe: Who was messing with me?

Grandpa just laugh it off while both disappear inside the door.

Uncle: This is why I can't help but worry about Iklu's well being.

I nod along, while both of us sigh at the same time and aslo went in.

But seriously it's as if Tilbe choose when to be oblivious and when to be sharp. Cause little gift can be quite naive and also super sharp at the same time. Iam just glad that her sharp moment are there when she work or else, we do have a big problem.

Anyway we went inside and Grandpa and Uncle Jo went to freshen up while Tilbe and I made some cold drink for Uncle Jo and some tea for Grandpa as he don't like to drink anything too cold.

Tilbe seat by the island, her leg swinging here and there as she pop in one strawberry after another in hee mouth.

Axel: You want a drink too Tilbe?

She shake her head in a no.

Tilbe: I don't have any appetite today.

And right then she pop another strawberry in her mouth making me sigh at her difference in words and action.

Axel: What do we do then? Shall I bake for you then?

She think about for a while, probably about what to ask for me to bake for her.

Tilbe: What do you say about icecream cake?

She look at me with an eye that says the answer is already decided and that she is asking only for the sake of it.

Axel: There is a cake in the fridge I bake before, and we also have ice cream. So I will just slab it together and decorate it as you wish and we are done.

She nod excited at the news and quickly went to the fridge to take out the incredients needed for her cake. Talk about not having any appetite.

I shake my head at her while she come back with both her hands fulls, so I went and take the cake from her while she carry the ice cream.

I went ahead and gave her the fruits for her to wash for garnishing the cake, which she willingly did.

I went ahead and did the cake which is three layer and start to covered it with the ice cream wholly.

While I was doing so, Uncle Jo and Grandpa come out at the same time from their room.

Uncle Jo: Well what are we making today?

He come and sit by the island as he ask that, while I give him the drink I make and did the same with grandpa.

They thank me and take it, while Tilbe answer still busy with her washing.

Tilbe: Ax is making an ice cream cake for me, yummy yummy!

She even make face when she said yummy, and expressed it with all he body making all of us chuckle.

Grandpa: Wahhh, I can't believe even when you are adult we have to worry about your cavity.

And he shake his head in dissaproval while Tilbe just hmph.

Tilbe: Grandpa, I have not eaten cake in such a long time. I swear my teeth will be fine, besides these days I don't like sweets taht much anymore.

All of us tch at that, Tilbe's obsession with sweets is not something that can ever go away, it will always remain I swear.

Axel: Little gift, please pass me the fruits it's enough.

She happily comply and brought me the bowl of fruits she wash.

While I give her the cake.

Axel: Fridge please and no l*****g.

She huff at my last comment, but if I had not seen it, I swear she will have finished it by l*****g some after another.

Tilbe: So grandpa, how was your trip?

And she hop to where he was sitting and seat as well while I slice the fruits as a decorative pieces.

Grandpa: It was quite fun, I met many new people and also saw many new places which are quite beautiful. And besides I really enjoy how peaceful it is there, I miss the peace.

Tilbe look at her with a small pout as he finished explaining making grandpa to looked at her in confusion. While Uncle Jo looked at them amused.

Grandpa: What is it?

Tilbe: How come the part that you miss me isn't there?

She look at grandpa with a serious face making grandpa stutter while we chuckle.

Grandpa: Well I though..

Tilbe: Stop I dont want to hear the excuses.

And she turn to Uncle Jo.

Tilbe: Uncle Jo, how was your trip?

I chuckled at her antics, can she be anymore childlike than this. Grandpa pout at her this time though, making me chuckle at the big child.

Uncle: First off, I miss you every second. And other than that, I just saw the soldiers daily and train with them sometimes while I train them at other times.

Actually Uncle Jo went on a vacation at name only, as he work almost all the time . But I guess it's a fulfilment since it's always his dream to go visit different military camp at any places. And thankfully the keeper was able to arrange one for him.

Tilbe: Aww I miss you too Uncle Jo.

And she went and hug him making grandpa pout more and more.

Axel: Okay the cakes are done.

Tilbe quickly get out of the hug as I said that and come by my side, literally sprinting.

Axel: It's not going to run away little gift, slow it down.

And I give her a plate with a small slice in it. I mean she loves it but she will not be able to eat a whole lot anyway.

I serve both Grandpa and Uncle Jo some while I eat some myself.

Grandpa: I don't know what you youngster like so much about this cold things.

Oh no!

Tilbe glare at grandpa as he said that.

Tilbe: Grandpa, whya re you trying to make it on my bad list more and more.

Grandpa raise his hand at that and quickly went back to eating while Uncle Jo and me look at them amused.