"Well, you need to say that to your daughter, not me." Lily Rose replied."---Well, if you can't have the same interest with Aston when it comes to music, maybe you can find something else, like playing basketball, perhaps?" Francine told her husband."Teenagers are really so different nowadays. They look and behave like they came from another planet." Astley relayed."It's hard to let them go and give them independence during their tender age of fifteen years old, but we still have to do it. Aston and Darlene will be University students soon and they'll be moving away once they can become official adults." Lily said what was on her mind."I know it's too early to say, but I hope that Aston and Darlene could get married with each other in a faraway future." Dorian wondered aloud, much to everyone's surprise.Lily Rose, Francine and Astley became so quiet, while staring at Dorian. "What? Why are you all looking at me like that? Did I say something wrong?" Dorian inquired.Astley and F
As months quickly passes by. Darlene checked her reflection infront of the mirror for almost a hundredth time. She suddenly frowned when she noticed that something seems to be missing..."Aha! I forgot to put on my lipstick!" she said.She quickly opened her make up pouch and she pulled out her light pink lipstick. It's a kind of lipstick that has a natural color, and you can barely see that you're wearing a lipstick. That's why it's her ultimate favorite.She let out a sigh after applying lipstick to her lips. She puckered up, wanting to see the effect of it on her face. And she’s ready to face the world..."Darlene, honey, what's taking you so long? Come down and eat your breakfast or else you'll be late for school!" Lily Rose, her mother suddenly calls for her."Alright Mommy, I'm coming down!" she answered in return.Darlene hurriedly went downstairs. She caught up with her father who's waiting for her at the dining table so that they can have breakfast together."What's taking y
Darlene snaps out from her reverie when she realized that they are already at the entrance gate of Tierra Alta High School. She quickly steps out from the car. "See you later, Darlene." Aston told her, as he walks from a different direction, since they are from different sections.Anyway, Darlene is really excited for today because she will have another exciting English with Mr. Oliver Burton, her secret crush.She can't wait to see him again and look at his handsome face and his wonderful smile.Darlene excitedly made her way inside their school building."This is going to be a good day." she smilingly whispers.=================================Darlene has been staring at the wallclock, as she's getting impatient. She's feeling more and more anxious as minutes go by...Five minutes more, and she will be able to see Mr. Oliver Burton again. She has been glancing at her English book and at the wall clock every now and then.They are currently having a Math class, but her mind is fly
Later that night.After dinner and once she made sure that their parents are already in their room, Darlene immediately went to her room. She doesn't have much appetite to eat because she is feeling so sad about the sudden announcement made by Mr. Oliver Burton awhile ago.Her mind instantly remembered his surprising announcement... "This is going to be my last lesson with you because I need to concentrate on our exams, right after my graduation ceremony. I need to go to the Metropolis because I will be busy reviewing for the National Teacher's Exam." Mr. Burton formally made his announcement.Darlene was caught by surprise, and she feels extremely sad by it.Her mind stops going back the past when she heard a message notification on her phone. She opened the message, and it was from Aston."I heard about Mr. Burton's surprising announcement... Are you okay?" Darlene bit her lip to suppress herself from crying."I'm not really okay, but thank you for checking up on me." she texted b
After 8 years"How's the storyboard coming along, Darlene?"Darlene looked up and she lets out a relieved sigh when she saw Aston standing infront of her."Aston! You scared me! I thought it was our Manager. You're good at mimicking his voice!" she exclaimed, as she heaved a sigh of relief.She also smiled at her boyfriend, who's always in a positive mood, and that's one of the things that she likes about him."I just wanted to surprise you, but I think it was too much. Sorry, babe. By the way, here's your coffee." Aston apologized, as he puts down a Grande-sized coffee from her favorite coffee shop.Darlene's smile grew wider and smelled the aroma of her favorite cafe latte."Hmm... This smells good. Thanks, babe!" she thanked him, as she took a sip from her cup.Darlene leaned on her swivel chair, and closed her eyes for a moment for a quick relaxation.Meanwhile, Aston looked at her storyboard that was on her working desk."This looks great! Are you close on finishing it?" he sudde
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
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
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