When the morning came, Danielle was already forcing herself to look okay. Because in reality, she already wanted to cry and bid everyone goodbye. But she cannot do that. She did not want drama.
James already told her the plan. All she needed to do was make it possible. But for everyone, she must leave tonight.
Myrtle left early because she had to go to work. Esther had to go to school as well as Elijah and Ezekiel. Levi stayed because as he jokingly said, he had two patients at home. The Reverend also left for a counseling session but he'll be back before lunch as Danielle asked if she could talk to him and Miriam privately.
Miriam prepared breakfast for Danie and Lucas in the garden. The latter uses a wheelchair to navigate around temporarily.
There was nothing special with the breakfast menu. It was the typical, bacon, egg, fried rice, and brewed coffee. But for Danielle, it was by far the best breakfast she ever had in her whole life. And i
Miriam just smiled at her as confirmation. Danielle could not believe it. So everyone knew except Lucas? And they just let her believe that they think she forgot who she was?Isn't that embarrassing? She kept pretending to people who knew she was lying."Why did you not tell me?" she couldn't understand why."We did not want to decide for you, Dana. You were not ready. We did not want to push you into a situation that you are not prepared to handle. Besides, it feels good that you're the one who freed yourself, right?" said Marcus.He was right. It was liberating. But she still could not get over the fact that they knew her lies all along.If she only knew, she did not have to carry the burden in her heart for so long. But Marcus was also right, she was not ready."But what about Lucas? Why didn't you tell him?""Dana, we did not go around and tell everybody that you don't have amnesia. We knew because we felt it," Miriam held her han
Dear Lucas,I dreamt of Jane. She asked me to tell you something. I tried, but I just couldn't bring myself to tell you in person.Besides, I don't really believe that dead people could communicate to us, living in our dreams.Yet, in my dream, Jane and our short conversation seemed so real. That when I woke up, I was still calling her name before I realized that I was alone in your room.It was after the unit exploded. I even thought that I was dead.But where do I start in telling you what she said to me? Should I begin qouting her own words? I could remember every detail like I really ought to tell it to you.At first, I did not recognized her. I only met Jane once, and during that time, I was anxious and scared, I did not really have the time to look at her and Ruth. So when I saw this familiar beautiful lady in white dress smiling at me, I wondered who she was.But she called my name and mentioned your name, Lucas. That's when it
Three years later..."Where are you, Lucas? I'm about to grow roots here. Are you still coming?" Esther's annoying voice filled the confined space of his car. "Don't you have a watch with you? Okay, let me tell you, it's fifteen minutes after four!""I'm sorry, my lady. Give this poor man another ten minutes, alright?" he chuckled as he pulled over in front of a flower shop to pick up his flowers."Come on, what do you need another ten minutes for, mister? Next time I'm not choosing to come with you. I should have gone with Myr and Levi!""I'm coming. Stop your big mouth, okay? Guys do not like over-talkative girls. You're not going to get yourself a boyfriend if you stay like that," he answered. There was a long pause on the other side of the line after that. "Did I hit home, sweetheart?" he teased."I hate you!" she hissed. "Ten minutes, Lucas. If you dare come later by a fraction of a second, you will allow me to punch you in the face!""
"A vacation sounds great," Ace said as he was discussing to him the reschedulings that he did. "I've told you time and again that you need a breather.""I know. Where's the best place to go?" Lucas asked while checking the recommendations sent by Drew."I'll take a look at that for you. In the meantime, I believe you have to call Olivia before she comes in the office and makes a scene.""What does she want this time?" he pressed his fingers between his brows.Olivia's becoming a headache lately. The brat keeps on bugging him about unreasonable things. The last time, she even made him posed as her boyfriend just to piss off her ex."I don't know. Just a heads up, she's celebrating her birthday next week.""Urgh, tell her I'm not available next week.""No, you tell her. She only listens to you. As if my words are not credible. And you know my patience is thin when it comes to her," Ace turned his back before he c
Lauro was not her only relative who was laid to rest in that mausoleum. Beside him was Danielle's grandmother whom she hadn't met and her parents.She paid her respects to them as well before she left. There's still one thing left in her itinerary that day. And for this one, she was excited to see."Let's go," she told her driver who immediately drove the car away.At one glance, it looked like she was alone with her driver in all her activities. But she was not. Bodyguards were accompanying her discreetly.She didn't want to have them because her driver who was an ex-military man was already her bodyguard. But James insisted that she have them or he would not allow her to go wherever she pleases.So Danielle agreed. In one condition that they don't get too close to her."But remember, you cannot keep that kind of setup anymore once I introduce you to the public. You aren't just some normal citizen, Danielle. You're a
"How's Loukas?"Danielle asked Joseph the moment she entered her office.And she wasn't referring to a person. Loukas was her baby project. It's an island she bought and named Loukas.Actually, it's Loukas Island with a tagline that goes like 'the bringer of light in my life', which was pretty much the meaning of the name Lucas. Loukas is Lucas in Greek.Later on, she developed Loukas into an exclusive beach resort available only to the rich and famous and up to ten of their family members.Everything from the tiniest to the elaborate details was Danielle's idea and she was happy because James said that she did great. That if Lauro were still alive, he would be proud of her.Danielle was happy because she really wanted to impress James. She wanted him to be proud of the girl he raised. And because she was hoping that James and Myrna would stay by her side forever as her family.But all in all, Lucas was really her inspiration. She mis
"I think we need to cancel reservations at least one day before the event," James said as they were doing final touches to her birthday celebration next week."Can we do that? But the bookings were already confirmed," Danielle replied."We can offer them something for the inconvenience. Just like an extended stay if they would choose to rebook," as he said that, he messaged Joseph to bring him the list of the guests for next week. "Or a free cancellation fee."Danielle pondered about it for a while. "Ain't it going to ruin the reputation of the Island this early?""No, of course not. Matters like this can easily be resolved with just a little extra. Besides, we don't want to risk the safety of your guests.""I don't understand, Uncle. Aren't we catering to socialites only? Why would there be any threat? Besides, I believe that the security is enough," Danie express her thoughts."We opened it up to ten guests of each member, Danielle. I don'
"Come on! Ain't nobody gonna bring my bag for me?"Lucas looked back and laughed at Esther who was left beside the van with her huge luggage.“Oh, Lord, I have four brothers and not even one is a gentleman to carry his poor sister’s bag,” she continued complaining while looking up.He looked at his other siblings who pretended they did not hear Esther. Levi, of course, was already occupied by Myrtle. Elijah was on the phone and Ezekiel was wearing his headset. His gaze landed on their parents’ next. They were also looking at him but did not say anything but a smile was gracing their lips. They were telling him without saying anything that he takes care of their youngest family member.Lucas walked back towards his complaining sister and took her bag. “Why on earth did you bring so much with you?” he complained when he realized that her bag was heavy.&ld