At the same time...Although tired, Claire was happy with the outcome of their second day of shooting. Nothing went wrong and he was excited to finish shooting the remaining eight episodes of their television series...She feels a bit sad because they'll be leaving Brentwood Creek in a few days. She will miss a lot of things in this hometown, once they go back to the big city. But she promised herself that she will come back again in the near future..."Claire." She stopped on her tracks when she heard that familiar voice. It was the voice that she will never, ever forget in her whole life.And just like what she thought, it was none other than Bernard Benson. Her childhood friend and her first love."Claire, can we talk?" Bernard pleaded at her.Claire stared at him. No one would ever believe that Bernard Benson, one of the famous actors in the country today, was her childhood sweetheart...================================="What is Bernard Benson doing here?" Lance asked himself, w
"I'm Diana. I'm Claire's younger cousin." Giselle introduces herself."Glad to meet you, Giselle. I'm -----!" Lance was about to introduce himself when Giselle suddenly spoke."Who doesn't know you? You are Lance Hudson and you're one of the most famous and handsome actors in the country. By the way, can I ask for your autograph?" she suddenly requested.Lance couldn't help himself but to smile, while looking at Claire's cousin."Of course."Claire feels that he can get along well with Claire. And when everything goes well, he might also ask for Giselle's help to get closer to Claire... ==============================After a few days...Lance decided to go to Claire's house for a quick visit. Claire's younger cousin, Giselle calls him to inform him that they already left the hospital...Claire's grandfather graciously invited him inside the house. Lance gave him the bouquet of flowers and a fruit basket..."I apologize if I wasn't able to talk to you properly at the hospital. I was s
Los Angeles, California.An elegant-looking woman in her late 60's helplessly sighed as she switches off the television. She leaned her back on the couch as she massaged her temples.Her migraine got worse after watching the Entertainment Show.She stood up to take her medicine for migraine. After drinking the medicine, she walked towards the balcony, and stares at the California night sky. She fell into a deep thought, while thinking about her son..."If you think I'm no longer worried about you since you're already a grown man, then you're sadly mistaken, Lance. I told you from the beginning that you'll never be happy in the showbiz industry. Now it's time for me get you back and help you live a normal life..." the woman whispered to herself.The woman then pulled her mobile phone from her pockets and dialled a number for an airline ticketing office.==================================After a few days.Lance is nervously waiting in a park near Claire's house. This is the place where
"W-Wait, what are you doing? Put me down!" said the surprised Marlene. "Just get in the truck and I'll drive you home to treat your wounds." Anthony seriously responded.After putting Marlene inside the truck, he went back to her bicycle and picked up the apples on the side of the road. Afterwards, they are now driving their way home.And that was the beginning of everything...=================================*Back at the present time.*"--- If there's anything to blame for your father and Marlene's closeness, it's me, Lance. I didn't really know that he was married. He didn't have any identification, and even though we posted his photo all over the area, no one is still looking for him. And one more thing, he wasn't wearing a ring when we saw him. And because of that the two couldn't help but fall in love with each other. And their love blossomed. Marlene gave birth to a healthy girl." Robert continues on with his story.Lance didn't dare to speak, as he is still overwhelmed with
The storm is finally over. It is calm again.Lance smilingly looked at the clear, blue sky. He's now at the airport, and he said goodbye to his mother, who decided to go back to California and permanently live there.Before her departure, he spent all of his time with her mother, catching up with their lost time.And now that he finally had some closure, now it's time for him to walk into a new path.But first, he needs to talk to Claire Emerson.==================================Claire has been staring at the letter she received from the Star Awarding Committee for a long time.She has been nominated for the "Best Scriptwriter" category. He also heard that Lance Hudson and Bernard Benson were both nominated for the "Best Actor" award.She also hasn't seen Lance in a long time, and she misses him so much!"Will I see him at the awarding ceremony?" she wondered at the back of her mind.====================
The Awarding Ceremony finally started. They have already given the trophies for the winners, and now they are just waiting for the final announcement for the "Best Actor Award...""We are now going to announce the winner for this year's Best Actor Award..." the male host announces, as he waits for the envelope to be given to him.Claire takes a quick glance at Lance's direction....Meanwhile, Lance's attention is fixed towards the stage. He looked so calm as if he doesn't care if he gets the award or not.Afterwards, Claire's eyes went to Bernard's direction. He doesn't look anxious as well, and he seems to be so calm and relaxed. He caught her looking at his direction. They gave each other friendly smiles, and then, they focused their eyes back to the stage.She held her breath as they waited for the announcement."And this year's Best Actor award goes to..."At the same time, Lance's Per
Lance took a deep breath before he spoke again."Not many people knows this, but my father was a great director, many decades ago. I've been watching his work from behind the scenes, and I really wanted to be like him when I grow up. However, my mother wants me to become an actor, to act infront of the camera, just like her. She said that if I become an actor, it will certainly make her happy... I chose to make my mother happy and proud so here I am.""Oh. I never knew anything, Lance. I'm so sorry." Claire emotionally stated, while feeling a bit guilty."You never have to apologize for anything, darling. Anyway, I already made my mother happy, and I think this is the perfect time to make my father proud." Lance continued on pouring his feelings.Claire's heart swells with so much love and pride for this wonderful man standing infront if her.She feels like her body moved on its own. She quickly inches closer to him, and she gave him a loving
"I just want you to know that I'm very proud of you and the man that you've become. I love you so much, and I'll never get tired of loving you." she poured all of her heart and soul. "I love you more, my darling. I know it was hard and difficult for you to wait for me for four years, but you did wait for me. I don't know what wonderful things I did in my past life for be to deserved someone like you..." Lance lovingly poured out his feelings. "Uh, oh... I think we have a problem." Claire suddenly stated. Lance frowned in return, while looking curious. "Huh? What do you mean?" "The words that coming out from your mouth feels like it came out from a manuscript, Lance. You look and sound more like a scriptwriter so would you like to replace me instead?" Claire jokes around, while giggling. ================================ Eleana's Starr first leading role in a television drama was a big success! Their
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