Ari gets dressed in a comfortable V-neck white tee and blue jeans. He wore leather men's sandals that Savannah had bought online. Then, he went to the patio to meet his visitors.
Ari, we thought you had forgotten about us here! Sam jokingly asks. Actually, yes! Ari exclaimed, and then burst out laughing. My wife and I were talking about our planned vacation overseas when she reminded me that you guys were out here... Ari said. Sorry guys, when I am with my wife, I forget everything, even my name! Ari chuckles. Everyone laughs. I know that Adam and Susan will not forget that you guys needed food and alcohol here while I was only 5 feet away! Ari jokes. Of course, food and alcohol are unlimited, according to Arnel. Is she coming out to see us? Yes, give her time. She's working on a deadline, when she's done she will join us. Sometimes, i am jealous with her laptop, they are together all the time, Ari chuckles.
More neighbors and friends arrived, some bringing nativ
Ari is so happy and overwhelmed by the love and support of his friends and family, not to mention Savannah, who is always standing tall by his side. I never imagined I'd reach this level of success. I only wanted to serve with dignity and get my final mark as a five-star general. When I was in the academy, I did not play around. I was so focused because of my ambition to be the best at what I was supposed to do. I always follow the book, but sometimes I have to have an iron hand to implement the law. I faced many challenges at work, including personal matters, but I refused to give in to their allure. I admit there's more to it, but I can't just compromise it. Someone owned my heart 2 decades ago. I was day and night dreaming of my future with her. I don't even know if that will happen. When I am facing extreme challenges at work, I think of her... It relaxes me and allows me to think of a solution to my problem. I was due to retire five years ago. Director Enriquez asked me to stay
Thank you, guys...This is a day I will never forget, and it will live on in my memory bank forever. Ari said.So from here, where's the destination? Sam asksI was hired as a consultant at the Camp Roberts Army base a few months ago. It is a training center under the leadership of Lt. Col. Matthis, a classmate and a good friend at the academy.What? Will you be working? Arnel asks.Yes, part-time only, 3 days a week. I can't just wait for Sav to get off work every day. I have to do something productive. Ari retorted. We talk about it and Sav agrees to it. When she retires, we will tend to our farm in Gilroy. We will build a butterfly farm and a small grape plantation for a small vineyard and maybe some orchards.Did you buy a farm in Gilroy? Susan asks.Yes, we had already made a down payment last month. The owner wishes to return to Milan. They sold it at a 30% discount. They are already old and want to retire to Milan, in Italy.Wow
Why Gilroy and Monterey? Why not San Francisco? Sam asks.My wife loves Monterey and the Gilroy farm is an opportunity to build the butterfly farm that she loves. Ari scoffs.So, everything revolves around Savannah! Arnel said. No offense, Sav!Did you miss it when I said she ismy life? Ari chuckles.Savannah's face is so red that she can not raise her head to look at the people around her. She's playing with her fingers, then Ari holds them and puts them on his heart. Everyone was stunned at how Ari turned out to be
Ari had a shot of vodka on top of another shot. He was speaking softly and appeared to be drunk, but he was still in control of himself. He reiterates that I was angry, so mad, and disappointed. This is what I get for being a good public servant. It endangers my wife. Savannah's head was on his chest. He continued circling his hand on her back and stealing kisses on her temple and her cheeks. I love my life now and we will continue with our plans. It was a challenging year for myself and my wife. It's over now. We will restart our lives and I will make sure that it will have a happy ending. I owed her a lot. Her sacrifices are unrelenting, her patience is remarkable, and the love we have is forever. Because of her, I learned to laugh. I smiled from ear to ear as Susan told me. Ari scoffs. I dare to dream more than I ever have. I love the feeling of waking up beside her. She is my sun, my moon, my stars, and my universe. Ari continues on while staring lovingly at Savannah...Even if I
Everyone helped pack the luggages for Ari and Savannah. Some nieces and nephews are in the house to bid them goodbye and wish them a happy and safe journey! Edwin and Ben are traveling with them as Ari's security details. Arnel and Sam came to wish them the best! They will help to design, construct and create the butterfly farm in Gilroy. They are both retired, so they have all the time to help them. So are Adam and Jessica. They will be there to help out too. Since Susan is busy on the plantation, she will visit us soon. Ari and Savannah are in awe of the support of their friends and relatives for their project in Gilroy. Sav and I are honored to have family and friends who believe in us. We thank you all from our hearts. It is a sad day because we have to leave, but at the same time, it is a joyous day for all of us. We all found one another again after many, many years of absence. I was busy with my career and I apologized for not connecting with all of you. I was focused on my g
Captain Enriquez made the following announcement: Hello and welcome to flight 101 to San Francisco, California. This is your captain speaking... If you're going to San Francisco, you're in the right place. If you don't, you're in for a very long evening.The weather looks good, and with the tailwind on our side, we should arrive in San Francisco about thirty minutes ahead of schedule.The weather in San Francisco is clear and sunny. We should get a great view of the city as we descend. Please turn off all personal electronic devices, including laptops and cellphones. Smoking is prohibited for the duration of the flight. Meanwhile, sit back and relax. Enjoy our hospitality as the crew will serve dinner and beverages in thirty minutes. Or you can sit up and be tense. It's your choice... Everyone laughs! We are going to dim the lights and take off. Enjoy your flight! As the big bird is cruising the Pacific ocean, passengers are relaxing, some are reading, some are drinking spirit
As Ben was parking the van in the garage, Ari's eyes squinted and her face darkened. He saw Savannah's car parked beside the van. Naomi, I instructed you to burn that car. Havent I? Ari said. Yes, Sir, but Sir Alfred will explain everything to you. Naomi responded. Upon entering the townhouse, Alfred greeted the couple, including Ben and Edwin. Welcome back! Alfred said. Thank you, Alfred... nice to see you! Savannah said. Ari greeted Alfred... Naomi said you decided to fix Savannah's car? Yes, Ari... hear me out first before you get upset. Alfred retorted. First of all, the car is in good shape. It has very low mileage, only 165. The engine is great. Imperfection is in the body only. Ben and Edwin could use it for errands. Alfred said. Ari then turned to face Savannah, saying, "Promise me, honey, you will not drive that car and you will not drive anymore. " Whoa... what? I will not be driving anymore? Why? Savannah ask
Ari and I fell, we rose, we made mistakes, we learned. We are both human, and neither of us is perfect. When we got married, I was constantly hurt, both mentally and physically, but I survived. We saw being alive as a precious privilege, and despite the challenges we faced, we learned to breathe, enjoy it, and pursue our dreams. Sometimes there is sadness, but there are also a lot of happy times. We always put our foot in front of the other. We focus on our goal. We are both grateful for our struggle because it has made us stronger as one.Someday, everything will be perfect. So, for now, we laugh while we are finalizing the plan for our farm, our project. As I continue to work full time, he will start to work part time while working on our farm. It may take six months or three months to begin construction, but I am confident that we are on the right track.This project will end up being the biggest step in our lives. "You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to