"I miss you everyday, Grandma Miranda. But I know you wouldn't like to see me crying like this, so I promise you that this will be the last time crying like this. From now on, I will always smile and laugh, and live my life to the fullest, just like what you always tell me..." Eliza poured out all her sadness. Eliza felt Quiel's hand on her shoulder. She didn't realize that she was standing by her side, giving her emotional support. And it somehow made her feel better. "Everything happens for a reason, Eliza. Grandma Miranda's with our Creator now, and there's no more suffering and pain for her. My parents and my grandfather are reunited with her now." Quiel gently told her.Eliza lovingly touched the Grandma Miranda's tombstone. Come to think of it, Grandma is peaceful now, and there's so many things that they can do while they are still alive. She's absolutely sure that Grandma Miranda would tell them that they should go on a travel adventure, do daring things like bungee jumping
"Are you willing to get married to me, even though we're not in love each other?" Eliza did a follow-up question."Well, there's nothing to lose, right? Grandma Miranda wants the both of us to be okay. And well, let's see what will happen to our marriage." Quiel replied."You don't have someone else that you love? I mean, don't you have someone else special like a girlfriend or something?" Eliza bombarded him with numerous questions."For your first question, no, I am not in love with someone else. Secondly, I don't have someone special and as a result, I don't have a girlfriend. And last but not the least, I'm a very much single man. I'm a bachelor from head to toe." Quiel responded to all of Eliza's questions. Eliza became speechless after hearing all of those things from him. She doesn't know what to say anymore, and she is extremely overwhelmed with the sudden turn of events."You don't have to make a decision right away, Eliza. For the meantime, please stay here at the farm, and
The next day.Quiel has been teaching Eliza how to ride a horse for almost three hours already. When Eliza finally learned the ropes of horseback riding, Quiel finally lets her ride on another horse, but he is making sure that he is beside her to support and assist her..."Are you alright, Eliza? Are you getting used to horseback riding?" Quiel smilingly asks her."Yes, I'm getting used to riding a horse, and it's all thanks to you." Eliza answered with a smile."That's good to hear... By the way, if you look further up to the mountains, it is still under the property of Montecillo Farm. My grandparents really worked hard to build the family farm." Quiel suddenly informs Eliza, while pointing at a certain direction.Eliza became more curious and interested to explore the Montecillo Farm. Without any warning, she started making her horse run fast."Let's run faster than the wind, Astra!" Eliza commanded the horse with a smile, and it immediately obeyed.Eliza never felt so free and exc
The next day. Eliza slowly opened her eyes. She realized that it was already morning, and she woke up really late because it was already wee hours in the morning when she and Quiel decided to leave the party and go back home. The staff at the Montecillo farm prepared a simple and enjoyable party for her and Quiel to celebrate their engagement. She made lots of great friends, and she really enjoyed eating and talking with them. It was really an amazing night for her, and she's extremely thankful to all of the staff. Eliza decided to get up from her bed, so that she can start with the household chores eventhough it's bit too late...She was slowly making her way towards the kitchen but she suddenly stopped when she heard a woman's voice."I'm really glad to see you again after so many years, Quiel." =================================Eliza quickly hid herself at a nearby wall and secretly listened to the conversation. She saw a certain woman who is sitting comfortably at the one of
It was already past midnight but the party is still going. Quiel is busy having a conversation with the other farmers, while Eliza is having a good time talking with the women who are the sane age just like her. "Are you getting used to living here, Eliza? This place is a piece of heaven on earth, and you'll like it here since you're going to become Mrs. Quiel Montecillo." Sheryl babbled on "You're right.This place is much better than the Metropolitan city. It's so peaceful here." Eliza nodded in agreement. "You and our Boss are such a good match! We're really happy about your engagement and I hope we're also invited at your wedding." Elaine smilingly stated. "Oh, which reminds me, do you think that our Big Boss will invite Miss Celina?" Sheryl wondered, out of the blue. "Can't you just close your mouth, Sheryl?" Elaine reprimanded her, while giving her a knowing look. Eliza thoughtfully frowned when she saw Sheryl's reaction. Her eyes widened in shock for some unknown reason
The night of their engagement party finally arrives. Their engagement party is nothing grand, but just a simple one. The party doesn't require any RSVP, the guests are not required to wear any fancy gowns or suit and ties, and there's no other special guests. Quiel and Eliza's engagement party theme is just an outdoor bonfire, in their usual and everyday clothings, with beers and varieties of food that is freshly-harvested from the Montecillo Farm. They have decided to do a boodle fight, eating grilled fish, pork meat, boiled vegetables. They also have different types of fruits just like mangoes, bananas, papayas and many other else. The workers at the Montecillo Farm are eagerly waiting for the newly-engaged couple to go out to the vast garden where the party is going to be held... "You look so beautiful tonight, Eliza." Quiel smilingly told his future wife, as he is escorting her down the stairs. Eliza decided to wear a one-piece white summer dress, paired with simple pair of sa
Few days have passed.Tonight is the Welcome Party for Celina Mayer, which is going to be held at the Mayer's Family mansion."Are you alright, Eliza?" Quiel suddenly asked her, as they are making their way to the Mayer's family mansion. He noticed that Eliza's looking so anxious and apprehensive while they are driving their way to the Welcome Party."I'm fine, Quiel. This is my first time going to a grand party, so I'm a little bit nervous." Eliza relayed."Look, everything's going to be okay. I'll never let go of your hand and I'll always be by your side throughout the party." Quiel made a promise to Eliza."Thank you, Quiel. Saying those things mean a lot to me." Eliza said, while looking grateful.Both of them continued walking, hand in hand and Eliza feels comfortable with him and she feels like nothing can go wrong as long as she is with Quiel."Oh, hello there! I'm so glad to see you here at my Welcome Party, Quiel.... And Eliza." Celina greeted them at the doorway, but she doe
Eliza noticed that Eliza and Celina are seated next. She couldn't help but to think that Celina planned all of this all along. And because of that, a feeling of jealousy is starting to crawl inside her heart...Mrs. Mayer started to lead a thanksgiving prayer, then afterwards, they started enjoying their dinner.Celina's taking care of everything for Quiel during dinner, and Eliza's feeling so upset because she feels like Celina's overstepping her boundaries. She is acting as if she's Quiel's fiancee'."Would you like to have an avocado salad, Eliza? I tell you, this is really delicious." Eduard suddenly offered.And before Eliza could say anything else, Quiel suddenly spoke beside her, while looking dead serious."My fiancée is allergic to avocados, Eduard. It's dangerous for her to eat it." he suddenly spoke, while giving Eduard a meaningful look."I'm sorry Eduard, but Quiel is right. I'm allergic to avocados." Eliza nodded in retu