Then she looked at me and said, “If Calvin wants me to go, then I’ll go.”
I hugged her and promised I would take care of her.
I didn’t know I was helping lead her into a betrayal.
The next day, I heard my mother say Grandma had transferred the money.
All of it.
More than thirty thousand dollars.
Part 2
Departure day finally came. We drove from Greenville to Atlanta, my parents talking excitedly about restaurants and sightseeing while I sat in the back holding Grandma’s hand.
At the airport, Aunt Paula’s family was already waiting. Everyone looked polished and ready for vacation. We joined the check-in line, and I felt nervous in the best possible way.
Then Grandma whispered, “Calvin, where’s my ticket?”
My father stood at the counter, looking tense. When he came back, he said there was a problem with the booking system and Grandma’s ticket had not been confirmed.
