Dana curiously frowned as soon as she enters the restaurant. She saw many pink balloons, which is her favorite color. She also gasped in surprised when she saw the scattered petals of pink roses unto the floor.
"Dana..."
Dana automatically lets out a big smile as soon as she saw Grant, waiting for her inside the restaurant.
"Gale? What is this all about? What's going on?" she asks him, while looking so confused.
"Please listen to me first, Dana." Grant smilingly said in return, as he is making his steps towards her direction."O-Okay." Dana responded.Grant closes his eyes first as he takes a deep, calming breath.
"I have been waiting for a perfect moment to show you how I really feel. I'm not going to give you a long speech because it might bore you, so I'm going straight to the point." Dana waited in anticipation. She already has a bit of an idea what Grant is goinAnna is currently sitting at one of the benches at Palmridge University. She's looking at her reflection on her handy compact mirror, as she tries to check on her make up. She wants to look great on her first day as a University student.It's her first day at Palmridge University and she wants to make a good impression to everyone here at the campus, and find herself a cool boyfriend."Owww!"Anna curiously frowned when she saw a guy kneeling on the ground, while covering hus face. He also saw a certain soccerball just beside him, and it's pretty obvious that he was hit by that ball, and now he is writhing in pain.She was about to stand up to help him, but she stopped when she saw a handsome-looking guy who was running towards the poor guy, and he helped him get up.It was none other than Grant, her childhood friend, and a good friend of their family, along with his parents.She can see many girl students stopping by, just
Few weeks have passed.Anna, Grant and Francis are on the same team for their Physical Education class. The three of them are going to run in a 3x100 baton relay.It was pretty obvious that Francis' weakness involves physical strength, so that's why Grant suggested that they should undergo an intense training because their grades for their Physical Education subject is at stake here.Francis gamely agreed with Grant's plan, and he looks determined as ever.They've spent so many exhausting days together, as they try to improve their speed and their stamina...===================================The day of their 3x100 Baton Relay finally came.Anna is overwhelmed with so much emotions. She's feeling anxious, scared and pressured at the same time. They have to reach their goal because their grades depends on their success.She snaps out from her reverie when she heard their PE Instructor
Francis turned his attention to Grant."Uh, oh... Don't look at me. You know the answer to that question." he defensively said."Okay, guys how about this? We can come together at the party. The three of us. I mean it's not that bad, right?" Grant suddenly suggested."Well, I think that's a good idea. So what do you think, Anna?" Francis asked for her opinion."Sounds good to me. At least there's no hassle and I already feel comfortable with you guys." Anna casually expressed her opinion."Alright! So we're all set at the Homecoming party!" Grant happily stated, while he and Francis raised their hands for a high-five.Meanwhile, Anna was secretly feeling disappointed. She was expecting Grant to ask her to be his partner at the Homecoming Party, but she guesses that it's not going to happen anymore. She was feeling a bit sad and regretful, but the
Grant and Anna are currently walking their way to their first class for the day. Both of them are in high spirits, and they are beaming with so much happiness. And it's really obvious that they are so much in live with each other.Anna is overwhelmed with so much love and happiness. She is so damn proud to have a boyfriend just like Grant.Grant is her very first girlfriend, and eventhough it's her first time being in a romantic relationship like this, she's willing to do anything and everything to make it work.She is really hoping and praying that the two of them would last, and be together until they are old and gray...Grant and Anna are walking hand in hand, while giving sweet smiles at each other.They were only a few steps away from their classroom, when Anna suddenly stops on her tracks. Grant stares down at her in a curious manner."What's wrong, sweetheart?" he asked her, while looking a bit concerned."How
One evening, Grant has been busy studying for their upcoming exams at his own apartment when he suddenly heard a sound coming from his glass window. He curiously stood up and looked outside. He then saw Anna, who is standing outside. She signalled her to pick up her call using their mobile phones.Grant quickly answers the phone call from. his girlfriend."Hi, Grant. How have you been?" Anna casually asks him."Well, I'm good. I'm a bit busy studying for exams." he briefly answers."Why do you sound so cold, my love?" Anna suddenly asks him. "Oh,I'm just busy and tired. I'm studying like crazy for the upcoming exams." Grant replied, in a flat tone."That's it? My life is much crazier! I have to juggle my time practicing, doing intense training, studying, and spending time with you!" Anna cajoled, and he obviously sounded irritated."Yeah, good job in juggling everything, but are you sure that you're really spending your time with me?" Grant shot back, as she's getting annoyed as well
Anna's mind stops going down the memory lane and went back to the present time when she heard Francis Palmer's voice, which is their best friend back in Palmridge University. He is currently working in New York, and he only came back home because he was chosen as Grant's best man at his wedding."Where are the newly-engaged couple? When are they going to.makw their grand entrance?" Francis wondered, as he started checking for his phone to see if Grant has called or sent a message.Anna checked her own phone and she smiled when she read Grant's message."Oh, Grant just messaged me and he said that they are on their way now." she informed him. "Great, I'm really starving right now. I haven't eaten breakfast because I've slept the whole day after my flight." Francis smilingly stated."Grant really appreciates the fact that you're here for his wedding, Francis. And we can consider this as our mini-reunion as well, so. it's a win-win situation!" said Anna, in a perky manner."How about y
Few days weekly passes by. Francis and Anna are having a great time talking over greasy burger, fried chicken and fries. Anna has been craving for some fastfood kind of meal."I'm so glad we're doing this after so many years, Anna. Just like the old times." Francis said while feeling nostalgic."You're right. It feels like being a College student all over again." Anna stated, while giggling."But doesn't it feel like we're on a romantic date?" Francis asked, out of the blue."Would you really date someone like me... Hypothetically?" Anna asked in return, while looking intrigued."A big yes! You're beautiful, kind and gentle. You have a beautiful soul. I will definitely love you with all my mind, heart and soul..." Francis seriously said, as he stares right into Anna's eyes.Anna doesn't know why, but those words that comes out from Francis' mouth are like music to her ears. No one man has said something like this to her, and it made her feel really special as a woman.As a career wo
Dr. Clark Lee took a deep calming breath, while staring at her with a serious look on her face. At the same time, Eliza started feeling nervous while staring back at the doctor."What is he going to say? Why does he look so serious? Did I do something wrong?" those are the questions that is swirling in her head right now, as she held her breath in suspense. Dr. Clark Lee has been very kind to her and to her mother since the very first day they've met him. Before the angiogram surgery, he gave her a reassurance that everything will go well, and those kind words from him really helped her a lot.
A month later. Madeline watches from afar as the children at the Heaven's Door Orphanage who are busy picking fruits and vegetables from their garden. Her mind also went back to the time when she finally found out her true identity and her biological father, which is Shun Saito, the owner and the founder of Heaven's Door Orphanage. She can still gave feelings of regret, even though it has been a month since her father passed away. It was too late for her to know about her real identity but they also thought that it was her father's time to be with their Almighty Creator. She is moving on slowly but surely with the help of Aunt Yumi, her best friends Peppy and Rachel, also the children at the orphanage. However, he hasn't seen much of Oliver after the funeral service of her father. She misses him so much, but she also doesn't have the right to feel that way because they don't have a romantic relationship... "Don't you want to join them picking vegetables and fruits? It looks fu
Oliver ran like a madman as he is dashing through the hospital's hallway where Uncle Shun is confined.He received an emergency call from Aunt Yumi, and she told him that the old man's condition has worsened due to the complications on his heart.He is now transferred to the Intensive Care Unit for observation. Uncle Shun needs to have an open heart surgery as soon as possible, but he's still on a waiting list for heart donor recipients...Oliver saw Uncle Shun sleeping, with all of the tubes in every parts of his body. Aunt Yumi is at the bedside, holding his hand while watching over him."Auntie Yumi." he said, in a whisper.The old woman looks up, and she tries her best not to cry out loud."Oliver... You're Uncle is in a very critical condition. The doctor said he needs to undergo open heart surgery or else... I am not yet ready to lose him!" Aunt Yumi tearfully stated."Everything will be fine, Auntie. I'm sure we'll find a donor soon." Oliver tries to comfort the old woman."I h
At Heaven's Door Orphanage...Madeline is happily playing with the children at the spacious garden. They are playing hide and seek, and she can say that she's enjoying every minute of it.Madeline thoughtfully frowned when she saw a car driving its way to the orphanage's garage. She lets out an audible gasp when she found out that it was the man who saved her on the streets few weeks ago...The children quickly ran towards the man, and they all greeted them warmly. After talking with the children, the man is now walking towards her direction."It's nice to see you again after that incident. Introductions are in order. My name is Oliver Burton. How about you? What's your name?" Oliver introduces himself to her."I'm Madeline Falcon, and thank you once again for saving my life." Madeline smilingly responded."You're welcome----!" Oliver stops at mid-sentence when Peppy suddenly came out to the garden."I'm glad to see you dropping by here, Oliver! You aren't busy today?" Peppy happily g
Madeline stops daydreaming, and turned her attention back to her friends...================================It's already late at night, and Madeline is watching over the sleeping children. She's doing her rounds tonight, the check each of the children's room at the orphanage.After she checked all of the rooms, she's now walking at the hallway, and she's about to walk past Auntie Yumi's office, but she suddenly stops when she heard the phone ringing inside.The ringing phone was so loud, that she's afraid the children who's sleeping nearby the room might wake up because of the noisy sound.She doesn't have any choice but to enter the office to answer the call."Hello, this is Heaven's Door Orphanage, how may I help you?" Madeline answers the call."I'm sorry, may I know who's this?" she can hear an old man's voice from the other line."I'm Madeline, and I'm a new staff here at Heaven's Door Orphanage. Is there anything I can help you with?" Madeline politely inquired.She was taken b
The three of them decided to hit the sack and call it a day because they have an early start tomorrow.Before Madeline could finally drift off to sleep, she remembers Mother Superior, the nuns, and the children back at the Sunshine Orphanage.And after a few minutes, she finally fell into a deep sleep...=============================The next day.Madeline is currently carrying two brown paper bags full of groceries while walking with Auntie Yumi. She was asked by her to accompany her to the grocery store, to buy a two-week stocks for Heaven's Door Orphanage. "So, what do you think about Japan, Madeline?" the old woman suddenly asks her."So far so good, Auntie." Madeline smilingly answers."I'm glad to hear that. I'm sure you'll get used to living here in Japan in no time." enunciated Aunt Yumi. "I think so, too." Madeline said in return."Oh, I almost forgot! I made a promise to the children that I'll buy them donuts for their snack later. I'll just drop by the donut store real q
Two weeks later.Madeline is overwhelmed with emotions while she's walking side-by-side with the Mother Superior, while the nuns and the children are watching them with sad expression on their faces.She tries her best not to cry, but she knows that she's going to miss everyone and everything at Sunflower Orphanage. This is the place where she felt the true love of a true family."Don't be sad, dear. You can come back here whenever you want. We'll be waiting for you." the old nun gives her a reassurance."I'm really going to miss everyone here, Mother." Madeline sniffles in return."It's normal for you to feel that way. But this is not the end if everything. You will start a new journey of searching for your father." the Mother Superior gently stated."We wish you all the best, Madeline." Sister Assuntta joins in their conversation."Thank you very much, Mother Superior and Sister Assuntta. I'm sorry if I gave you lots of trouble and headache while I was growing up." Madeline is gett
Later that evening.It was already late at night but Madeline still couldn't sleep. Her previous conversation with the Mother Supervisor keeps on replaying on her mind."This is a once in a lifetime chance for you to find your father again..." the old nun told her earlier.Madeline carefully got up from her bed. Since she's having a hard time sleeping, she decided to take an evening walk to breathe in some fresh air and to clear her head...After a few minutes, Madeline is now at the orphanage's playground, and she's currently sitting on a swing while admiring the round, bright moon..."What do you think I should do, Mama? Would you like me to look for my father, or just forget about him and move on with my life." she wondered aloud, while looking at the moon.Madeline tried to listen to her head and her heart. Deep inside her heart, she still wishes to see her father face-to-face. She also wanted to ask why did he leave them and why he didn't try to find her after so many years...Sh
Darlene is currently at her favorite coffee shop, while waiting for a certain person who has been a part of her life.She decided to meet-up with her former high school English teacher at Alta Tierra High and her first love, Mr. Oliver Burton. She needs to talk to him for the very last time as a former teacher and student.She will be working with him on a charity project for a short time, so she needs to clear the air between them.And last but not the least, she needs to have one final talk to him and move on with her life with Aston..."Hello, Darlene. I'm so sorry if you have to wait for too long." She snaps out from reverie when Darlene heard Mr. Oliver Burton's voice.She lets out a small, polite smile while looking at him."Hi, Sir Oliver. It's alright, I almost just got here anyway. Please have a seat." she said in return.One waiter came, and they both said their orders. They waited for a few minutes, their orders came, and then they started talking."In was surprised to see
Darlene is busy having an enjoyable chat with the younger generation, who are the scholars of Le Coup de Foudre Foundation.Their family's company has been supporting young students with their education by giving them 100% full scholarship. At the same time, the company also invited some media people to do a coverage of the said charitable activity."What made you want to pursue your studies, Anna? Who is your big influencer?" Darlene curiously asked one of the students."To tell you the truth Miss Darlene, I wasn't really interested in studying. My original plan was to find any source of income by looking for a job. I thought that studying is just a waste of time, and I really want to work to help my family. But I had a change of heart when someone influenced me to continue with my studies for a much better future." Anna gave out a lengthy explanation."Wow, we should thank that person who changed your mind. May I know who is that person?" Darlene smilingly asks the girl."He is con