I will see you in my Dreams novel Chapter 17

Familiar faces ….family, friends, acquaintances,  business colleagues, then a familiar voice greeted Hannah.  Hi Auntie Hannah, how are you?  Oh Michael, it's you! I am doing fine and you?  I am married now and my wife is pregnant.  Here she is….this is my wife Chloe, Auntie Hannah.  Chloe, this is my Aunt Hannah.   Nice to meet you Chloe, I can see your baby bump….do you know the gender?  Not yet Auntie Hannah, maybe next month.  I've heard a lot of stuff about you Auntie.  My pleasure of meeting you in person. Pleasure is mine Chloe…..well, it's kind of complicated.  Let bygones be bygones.  I moved on, he moved on.  It's the best that we could do to get a normal life.  Michael's face was so sad and so was Chloe.  Hannah tried to be vivacious, unaffected, friendly and happy but still hurting inside. Ava came and had a chat with Hannah.  I missed you Hannah, join us again on our Tuesday and Thursday yoga class.  We added ballroom dancing after Yoga.  It's fun, great exercise and socializing.  Then came Abner, Ava's husband shook Hannah's hand and said …good to see you, Hannah,  you're looking great!  Thanks Abner, you too and Ava are looking great. 

Hannah it's you!  Hi Ima, good to see you.  How are you?  The same as yesterday, arthritis pain all over, never-ending diet but overall I am fine.  Ari helps a lot. He travels to and fro to manage 2 ranches. I am proud of him, he turned around his life after Cherry left.  He is a changed man now Hannah.  He is very responsible in taking care of Aaron, a single father,  Ima said excitedly.   

So Cherry was not in the picture anymore.  Hannah's heart was beating so fast as if it is going out of her breast. 

Well, I am glad he is catching up on your expectations of him, its about time, he is not getting any younger and has a son to take care of.   

Yes, he is doing great! I am glad you're doing great Hannah.  I hope you find time to visit me  someday. I missed your company, our exchanges, your fun stories. You're still my daughter, don't you, Hannah dear? 

Yes, of course, Ima. 

Yael and Raul came to greet Hannah too, they are both excited to see her.  

Leslie cut in and hugged Hannah, I missed you girlfriend. 

I missed you too Leslie.