VINCE KNEW HE HAD HURT SIDNEY

Slone thought, 'So those two had planned this together, thinking my child would be embarrassed, Vanda had nothing to do with the rumor, but she was a part of the plot to discredit the child.

When the child walked down the stairs, I thought that she had done an excellent job choosing a dress for her. So if Vanda didn't get her the dress then where did she get the dress, did my son get her it? Oh, if he did, I am so proud of him because she looks beautiful.'

Sitting up after they both left the room, when Sidney asks, "Grandpa, you are awake?"

"Sorry child, I took a nap, but I am feeling refreshed now, how about we show our appearance?"

"You are right grandpa, we have stayed long enough in here, they might send a search party out for us."

Hearing him chuckle just like how Vince chuckles, Sidney smiles as we slowly walk out, when grandpa said, "Isn't he a wonderful child?"

Hearing him singing and playing his guitar? Sidney speaks only for grandpa to hear, "He is playing good Grandpa."

"Yes, child, he makes me so proud, and look how happy he is when he plays his guitar. Now can you bring me a chair and get me something to eat I am famished and I already miss so much of this lovely music?"

Watching her go, Slone felt his inside hurts for the pain he had caused her earlier, 'I am so very sorry my child for accusing you.

When I heard it was you that had spread the rumor, I did not think straight. I was so angry that I made the wrong call.

I have shielded and protected my family from reproach and shame for so many years and hearing that you have slandered our name aggravated me. I have chosen you and brought you into my house and is now being a laughing stock

I am so sorry I accused you, and by pushing you inside the room, questioning you without reason, I was just thinking this was all your doing to bring shame and embarrassment to my family.

But when I heard those two whisperings in the room thinking the room was empty it was only then I know they were conspiring together against you and it put my mind at rest that you were the victim and were innocent.

I must also thank God you were asleep and didn't hear what they were saying, I have heard for myself who the real culprit is.'

As Sidney hurried to get grandpa's meal she observed the way Chrystal and Vanda keep looking at her, 'So you two had concocted this together?

At one point in the room, I thought Vanda was innocent, even hearing the whispers convinced me she wasn't lying, but seeing you two together once more makes me believe otherwise.

I hope you know this was yet another failure on your path. Instead of I being discredited you both are, Father, thank you for helping me, You said when the enemy falls, I will see it with my eyes. Lord, I have heard it with my own ears and I thank you for exposing the enemy.'

Slone glanced around seeing them whispering again, he knew they are still up to their tricks and he had to keep an eye on them.

Returning with the tray for grandpa Sidney knew it was the first time she heard Vince playing his guitar. He sings lovely and with his guitar, he was just amazing. 'Grandpa was right, he looks very happy tonight.'

Returning next to grandpa hearing him say, as he stops playing his guitar, "I must truly thank a very special person tonight for making this day possible so I could sing and play my music for my family. GP, will you stand please?"

When he did he lift his hand, "GP, today I want to thank you so much for being in my life and for all the support you have given to me." Vince observed how he raise his hand once again turning around for everyone to see him. He looks so proud and happy before he takes his seat.

Recalling how Sidney took care of him a little while ago and he is alright now. Wanting her to know how he feels about her he waited until GP sat down and then he said, "Tonight, I want to dedicate this special song to a very beautiful, caring and loving lady in my life, she makes me happy and I love her very much."

Sidney heard him strumming his guitar then he began to sing.

"Look, into my eyes, you will see, what you mean to me.

Search my heart, search my soul and when you find me there,

You'll search no more.

Don't tell me it's not worth trying, for?

You can't tell me it's not worth dying for?

You know it true, Everything I do, I do it for you."

Sidney could not help it hearing the loud noises, as she observe the way Chrystal was sending kisses to Vince and clapping.

She was really loud and seems to want everyone to notice her. Bending her head, just standing next to Grandpa, hearing him singing his heart out to the woman he loves.

Clapping when he finishes, Sidney sees him coming in her direction as he alights the stage, while his friends continue singing, seeing him bending to kiss her face, Sidney turns her head and reaches out to give grandpa his drink.

Feeling his hand firm on her hand, when he said, "GP, will you excuse us for a few minutes?"

Pushing her into the study about to shout at her, when Chrystal came bargaining into the study. Hugging him, "Oh darling, you sing so wonderful, I just love your song."

Vince was shocked looking at Sidney, seeing the tears as Sidney's hand was holding on to his where he was holding her hand. He didn't realize the way he was so angry he was putting more force on his hold.

Releasing his hold quickly, Vince notices how blue the bruise on her hand has become, angry with himself for hurting her, now everyone will see the mark.