Entry 8 : February 2001

I started this day groggy, and uncomfortable. I cannot forget what he said:

“I believed you're from another year, time traveler.

How was it being rich, Samuel?"

I cannot still fathom how he knew my name and how he knew I'm traveling through time too?

I shook my head and slapped my cheeks. Ow!

I can feel the heat from my cheeks. It hurts.

I went to the shower to wash those thoughts away.

I went out to buy food, I fear that I will bump again to that cab driver.

I became cautious of my area which I have never done.

I became more cautious of people. I went to the near boutique and buy some clothes that fit to this era, the ladies inside were staring at me, possibly because of what I wear.

Next stop is the grocery, it is a building away.

As I was shopping, I saw a familar face. My heart races. Those face features, I can't believe it my eyes. Seems time stopped as I approach her.

I stood infront of her,"L-Leana?"

Confusion formed on her face, "How do you know my grandmother's name?"

Grandmother?

"I'm sorry, you exactly looked like her.”

She smiled sweetly, "It's okay. I get it alot"

"Your grandmother was acquianted to my family."

She just looked at me, "I'll need to get going. See you around, mister"

Reincarnated...

Leana's face was reincarnated to that girl. Wait I forgot to ask her name.

I went to the cashier when I'm done. As I walked outside, I saw her, she was with someone. I tried to eavesdrop.

"Gaille, what took you so long?"

"Sorry, dad. I was suspected again as grandma. She sure does has a lot of friends"

"We better hurry up, father is waiting"

"Grandpa Geanne's home?!" excitement was seen on her face.

I see that Geanne's still alive... I wonder if I can join them.

I walked to them and politely asked, "You spoke of Geanne. Is he Leana's child?"

Her dad was surprised by my question. He never spoke yet, he nodded as a response.

"How'd you know them, sir?" he asked me.

"Family friends." I shortly replied.

Before the awkward silence comes, I boldly ask them, "Do you mind if I see Geanne?"

They both look at each other, "Father might be happy if he sees you. Follow us. Do you have a car? You may join us in the car if you don't have.”

"I have my own. I will follow your lead" I said smiling.

I went inside my car and drove. I followed them. The path was green, pine trees were standing firm, winter can't wither them. Winter is almost at its end and some green grass is showing themselves. It took us thirty minutes to arrive at their place.

"Father,we're home" the dad of Gaille said.

Geanne was old, possibly at his sixties or seventies. He's strong enough to walk. He welcome the two before I showed myself.

He's surprised to see me, "Uncle Samuel? Is that you?" he hugged me tightly before I could response.

I whispered to him, "Please don't call me uncle,  they might get suspicious of me.”

He released me from that hug and we all went inside.

"Gaille, this is one of our family friends. He is Samuel. Be kind to him" Geanne said as he introduce me to his grand daughter.

She smiled, "We've met at the supermarket. He called me Leana. Do I really like great grandma?"

Geanne smiled at her, he rubbed her hair and replied, "You are really like a photocopy of your great grandma. Can you fetch me the silver photo album inside my room, it is just above my bedside table.”

"Dad, I'm going to work now." his son said, he kissed him on his head.

"Take care, Patrick"

"You too, dad. Bye"

When he close the door Geanne started bombing me with questions.

We became cautious since Gaille was home.

"How come you don't age?"

"I cannot reveal what I am really."

"I get it, you're a vampire!" he said in a playful tone.

I laughed at that.

"You two sure get along together. So grandpa, how'd you met?"

Geanne froze. And it's my time to tell the story with a twist of lie:

"My dad was acquainted to your great grandma. Years later I met your grandpa at the store I was working. He was often bullied by some people outside..." I paused.

She was intently listening and staring at me. My heart started racing again, my lips started to shake, my hands began to sweat and my knees began trembling. I felt butterflies in my stomach.

"Grandpa, you're bullied?"

He just nodded in response. I continued to tell her the fake story, "I saw it and politely requested them to stop bullying him. At first they don't listen. But an elderly woman came, which was the late Leana. She raised her steel stand to those bullies and they scram. She smiled and thanked me. After that incident they're always in that store... After I quitted on that job I never have any news about them until, you came." I stare at her.

I saw her blush a little. She looked away.

" I see..." is her only response and still looking away. Avoiding my stare.

Geanne pat my lap loudly that it hurt.

"Are you married now?" Gaille suddenly asked.

That caught me off guard. I stammered, " N-not yet..."

She smiled and left us.

I looked at Geanne and said, "What was that?"

"Looks like history will repeat itself" he giggled and stood up.

"Hey, Geanne. I better get going now. Whitney's waiting"

His eyes broadened, "Your girlfriend?"

I laughed, "Silly. She's my dog."

He laughed and accompanied me to my car. "Bring this. It is her number. Call her if you want."

He gave me a photo of Gaille with some numbers at the back.

"I will do it, if I have time. Thank you. Stay safe, Geanne."

This is another unforgettable day. Why can't I forget her? Is it because she's the first mortal I have in 200 years? Or she kissed me?

I drove home and can't stop smiling.