Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 12 | Page 134

As what Chloe expected, Irene had the singing potential and quickly mastered the necessary singing skills
and techniques. Soon after, Irene performed on stage and got the media’s attention. Everyone came to the
Paramount Hotel and enjoyed Irene’s singing. Irene and Chloe performed together at the hotel every night.
People from all over the world invited them to sing at their parties and even while they were traveling on
luxurious cruises. Irene traveled everywhere first class with Chloe by her side, entertaining people with their
original compositions. Not only did she made her own life better, but she also made everyone happier.
As she had been born poor, she knew how important education was, so she carefully saved her money and
donated money to the poor at the same time. She even founded many schools around the world offering free
education to the poor and homeless children. She believed that everyone’s life can be better if he/she receives a
proper education. Sometimes, Irene visited the schools and taught the students how to sing too! And one of
these schools, my boy, is this school that you are going to study in. To honour her, people have decided to put
bronze statues in front of the gates of every school she founded. The statue is there to remind children to be
brave and carry on, to never give up, and to overcome difficulties by themselves.”
As the old woman finished her story, Aidan looked at her and asked, “Who is that girl you were talking
about in your story?” She smiled and said, “Try to guess.”
“Mother?”
“No.”
“My friend Lily’s grandmother?”
“No.”
“How about the greatest and kindest grandmother of mine that I love the most?”
The old woman smiled and looked at the bright, cloudless blue sky above them.
~The end~