To Live Forever: Chapter 3
| March 7, 2023When I die, I will be like every other man and all I’ve gathered will be taken from my grasp and given to another.
Moshe blinked. His grandfather had suddenly paused the story and was now looking at his watch.
“Zeidy, what happened next? Who was the stargazer that the king wanted to consult?”
“I’m loving the story so far, Mr. Silber!” Aryeh chimed in. “Can you please continue?”
“Of course, dear boys, of course.” Mr. Silber leaned over and pressed a button at the side of his bed. “First, I need to get my blood pressure checked again, however. I’m feeling a bit faint.”
A moment later one of the nurses ambled into the room.
“Mr. Silber, looks like you got some lovely visitors today!”
“Yes, I certainly do.”
“So what seems to be the problem?”
Mr. Silber spoke to the nurse, she checked his blood pressure, and a moment later she was gone.
“It’s not easy being old, eh?” Mr. Silber smiled at the boys.
“I wish people could just live forever,” Moshe said. “Especially… you.”
“Wouldn’t that be interesting.” Mr. Silber smiled.
“Then you could tell us stories forever!” Aryeh said.
“Hmmm…” Mr. Silber inclined his head slightly. “I see….”
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