CHAPTER 69—Her PlanRain's Point of View"Are you going straight home?" Kean asked as we walked down the long hallway of the hospital.I looked at Ali who was thinking. He also looked at me after a while. "Do you have any other plans?" he asked.I nodded. "I want to eat out with you. I want the two of us to bond first before going home"He smiled then squeezed my hand that was holding him. "Okay.""Migs and I are going first, right?" Kean asked."Yes. I'll just call Rain's parents to say goodbye," Ali said."There's no problem there, Ali. You know Sir Elmer will agree and agree even if you put it up now, eh!" Migs said.I was surprised by what he said. Ali was cursed weakly. "Why should I bother her if I know her family voted for me? This friend of yours doesn't really care, Kean." Ali even shook his head, disappointed with Migs.I just laughed when the three of them started throwing insults at each other until we reached the parking area of the hospital. Ali had already talked to our
CHAPTER 70— A Surprise For HimRain's Point of ViewAli and I were holding hands while walking inside the mall. Everywhere we go to shop for things. Earlier we both went inside a boutique and bought a couple shirts that we will wear when we go to church. Now we are in the shop to look at shoes."Your one looks better," I said while wearing a pair of black and white rubber shoes."Let me look," said Ali. He sat down and started measuring the shoes I had chosen for him."Just look at me with sandals," I said to which Ali nodded. I immediately went to the women's section and started looking around. I don't really like sandals and shoes. I only intended to stay away from my boyfriend to simply text cousin Azariah.Rain: Are you okay at the restaurant?I asked, then simply grabbed the sandals. I smiled. Not because I was beautiful in the design of the sandals, but because I felt excited about what would happen later. I'm excited to see Ali's reactions when I propose to him.My cell phone v
CHAPTER 71—Proposal AgainRain's Point of ViewWHEN we all finished eating, I said goodbye to Ali who was just going to the powder room. At first he didn't want me to agree to go out alone but I said that I would only be there for a moment. He agreed when my daddy nodded. I looked at my father meaningfully before going out.When I got out, I quickly went to the powder room to fix myself. I took several deep breaths in front of the mirror. I practiced what to say better later but I was just more nervous.I was leaving the powder room when I suddenly ran into Azariah. It has a smile on its face. "You're nervous, aren't you?" it asked me."Too much. My hands are so cold, oh. Is that your ring?" I will ask. I just realized that this is where I bought the ring earlier because Ali might see if it stays with me while we were walking together earlier.He took something from his bag and took out a small red box. "Here. Come back later. Don't be nervous. You can do it!"I smiled here. "Yes. I c
CHAPTER 72—The MastermindRain's Point of View"WHAT are you thinking?" Ali asked as he leaned on the pavement that served as a bench in the veranda. He looked at me with surprise in his eyes.I bow down. "Nothing," I answered. I tried not to show him that I was overthinking again."Rain," he said, then straightened up facing me. "Even if you don't admit it, I know you're thinking about it again. Didn't your daddy and I already tell you not to think about it. You'll just get stressed."I met Ali's gaze. I gave him a cheeky smile. "I tried again, Ali's case is hard. I don't know if I'm really safe. Yes, our life has been quiet for a few weeks but what if—"I couldn't finish what I was going to say when I felt Ali's warm hand grip my cold palms. "Rain, I understand. Even though we are thinking too much, just let us think and take steps. Trust us, me, okay?" He looked at me and gave me a smile that seemed to say that everything would be fine.I nodded and let out a violent breath. "I tru
CHAPTER 73—GuiltAzariah's Point of ViewALIONA and I's eyes widened and a lot of fear arose when we saw that Rain was unconscious while she was being carried by a guard. "W-what's wrong with her?" I asked a gurad who seemed to be talking to someone on his walky-talkie."Miss Rain came from your room, but when she got back inside the room, she suddenly screamed. When we went inside, she was unconscious."It seemed like cold water poured over my entire body while Aliona and I looked at each other with worried faces. She held me by the hands."Did she hear us?" Aliona asked me and I just held my head. I felt my neck thicken and my senses hurt. If it came from our room, it's not impossible that Rain heard us.We followed the guards carrying Rain and we were just on the stairs when Ali greeted us."What happened?" he asked. His eyebrows met while carefully taking Rain from the guards and he lifted her down.We saw Rain's parents who were also worried about their daughter. I just burst int
CHAPTER 74—Not Her FaultRain's Point of ViewI WAKE UP that I was inside a private room. Just by smelling it, I knew my suspicions were right. I am in a hospital room. I winced when I felt a pain in the back of my head. When I touched it, I was also stunned when I felt the lump.I thought carefully about what exactly happened to me and why I had a lump. I closed my eyes and when I remembered the conversation between Aliona and Azariah that caused my headache, I opened my eyes just as the door opened and the cousins entered. Aliona went first and Azariah closed the door.The two were stunned when they saw that I was awake and looking at them. Involuntarily I pulled back from sitting on the bed. I don't know why but fear crept into my heart. Especially when Azariah and I met our eyes."You're already awake," said Aliona who immediately turned to Azariah when she saw that my gaze was there and not here. She looked back at me. "Are you okay? What's wrong with you?" She came near me and w
CHAPTER 75—Is She Willing to Testify?Azariah's Point of View"ARE YOU sure of that, Ali?" Rain's Daddy frowned as he and Ali talked. I didn't want to listen to the conversation between the two. I'll just call them because Rain wants to talk to them."Because the night when we saved Rain, I saw small jars on the table where there were dishes and spoons," Ali's face showed concern. "I don't even want to think about it, sir, but wasn't Rain's food poisoned when she was with the kidnappers?"Rain's daddy didn't move and seemed to think for a moment. He looked at Ali. "Have you talked to the kidnappers?""I came from there earlier, but they didn't want to talk. I ordered one of our people to go to where Rain was taken to get the empty jar I was talking about."The interlocutor nodded. "Very good. Let's just pray that those men didn't do anything to my daughter because if not, I'll make sure they rot in jail.""Sir, how is Merceditas?"My heart skipped a beat because of Ali's question. Eve
CHAPTER 76— To Be Ali's WifeRain's Point of View"RAIN, are you sure you're feeling fine?" There is still a trace of worry on mommy's face as she holds my hands.We are in the living room now and we just came from the hospital. My boyfriend Ali was also there as well as cousins Aliona and Azariah. I was sitting on the sofa while she was in a wheelchair. Daddy was behind her, just listening to mommy and I's conversation.I nodded. "Yes, mom." I looked at dad. "Daddy won't let me go home if he knows I'm not okay.""In that case, you can rest after we eat lunch. I cooked your favorite dish, crabmeat."I smiled. "Wow! Thank you, mommy!" I hugged mommy with great joy. I turned to my cousins. "Come on! The dish is delicious!""Alright, we'll just follow," said Aliona.I smiled and my eyes landed on Azariah. "You too, right?"She nodded. "Yes." She gave me a sweet smile.I stood up and held Ali's arm while my daddy pushed the wheelchair that mom was sitting on. We followed them into the ki