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.
"Eliza, is your mother mentally, verbally and emotionally abusing you?"Eliza was taken by surprise after hearing Dr. Lee's question. During her mother's time at the hospital, she and the doctor always talks about her mother's health condition, and this is the very first time he asked about her own condition."Uh... Why did you ask, Dr. Lee?" Eliza asks in return, as she averted her gaze away from the doctor."See, you're not even denying it. You can't look at me in the eye so it means that what I was thinking all along is right." Dr. Lee pronounced.For many years, she has been her mother sole caregiver. Her only sister, who's much older than her gave her the full responsibility of taking care of their mother. Even though her sister is giving them financial support, she doesn't really communicate well with their mother. But she never complained, eventhough she is being mentally, verbally, and emotionally tortured by their mother.When she went to college, her mother always tells her
After a few hours.Dr. Clark Lee and St. Matthew's Hospital's Psychiatrist, Dr. John Albert, are now having a serious meeting with Eliza's mother. They already told her about what happened to Eliza few hours ago.But instead of being all worried for her daughter, she started laughing as if she heard a funny joke."Eliza's really good in acting. Let me inform you that she has never gotten sick since she was a child. Why is she getting sick all of a sudden and now that she became an adult? Why now? If I were you, don't believe her." the old woman said, while shaking her head.Dr. Clark Lee couldn't believe her reaction. It is clear as day that Eliza's mother is a good example of a narcissist. Nothing and no one matters in the world except for her.And now, he feels deeply sorry for Eliza for suffering so long, without asking for anyone's help.Meanwhile, Eliza is just standing at corner, and she bows her head down after she heard mother's statement. She started on biting on her nails, w
Six months quickly passes by... At the Tierra Alta Mental Health Facility. "Eliza, someone is looking for you!"Eliza momentarily stops from watering the plants at the huge garden when she heard someone calling her. She saw Irene, one of the staff at Tierra Alta waving at her."Who's looking for me?" she curiously asks Irene.Irene just smiled at her in return, but didn't really answer her question."Well, your special visitor is waiting for you at the Visitor's Area. Grandma Miranda is having a chat with your guest." she mysteriously announced.And before Eliza could ask another question again, Irene smilingly walks away to take care of another patient.She lets out a sigh before she decided to stop the faucet from running."Good morning, Eliza." one of the female patient greeted her with a smile."Good morning, Sheila. Back to your regular morning walk again?" Eliza gently asks her."Yes. I've missed walking in the garden after being sick for a few days." Sheila said in return."I
Eliza lets out a helpless sigh after hearing Grandma Miranda. She's not blind to see that Dr. Clark Lee is giving her a special treatment, and she knows what it is.... But she doesn't know how to deal with it, as she is still naive or a novice when it comes to love and relationship."---I don't want to be a villain here but I really want you to marry my grandson, Eliza. I'm ready to join my husband in heaven once my dream comes true." Grandma Miranda seriously stated.Eliza shook her head, while gently tapping the old woman's hand."You still have a long time, Grandma. I'm sure you'll find a better and much suitable woman for your grandson, and you'll see and play with your future great grandchildren...""Eliza, dear---!"Let's talk again tomorrow, Grandma. It's getting late and you need to take a rest now." Eliza decided to change the topic.Grandma Miranda just sighed but she didn't say anything else. She places the photo album on her bedside table and finally lays on her bed."Good
After a few days... Eliza's currently standing in front of a high-rise building. Grandma Miranda's lawyer, Attorney Richard Sloan gave her Quiel's office address. Today, she mustered all of her courage to go to his office building to meet up with him.She is now making her way at the entrance door of Maximus Company Building.Her main purpose for today is to have a serious talk with Quiel about the inheritance. But she's now having second thoughts because she thinks that she's not "looking her best" and she doesn't have the right to go inside the office and meet Grandma Miranda's billionaire grandson... Anyway, whether she likes it or not, she needs to settle this thing once and for all. She wants to go back to Tierra Alta Health Facility and continue having a peaceful life. She took a deep, calming breath and afterwards, she mustered all of her courage to take a step and walk inside the building. As she was about to enter the building, two burly male figures suddenly approached h
Eliza is currently inside the bus, as she is now taking a trip to Lockwood County, where she is going to have a meeting there with Grandma Miranda's grandson, Quiel Montecillo.A few hours later she saw the signboard which is the entrance to Lockwood County. The bus conductor was kind enough to drop her off at the main entrance of the Montecillo Farm. Eliza roamed her eyes around, and she mostly saw vast fields, green trees and many horses. She is now wondering on how can she get into the Montecillo's main house...Eliza snaps out from her reverie when she heard a horse's footsteps coming towards her direction. She squinted her eyes to get a good look at the man who's riding the horse. She gasped in surprise when she realized that it was Quiel Montecillo, the one that she is looking forward to meet."Good day, Eliza Montreal. It's such a great pleasure to finally meet you." Quiel was the first one to speak.Eliza forces herself to smile, even though her heart is beating so fast becaus
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