Greg's povMy father went and fetch my mom to join us. It's my first time having a meal with them. They often inivite me to eat outside but I always refused. The anger and resentment I felt had keep me away from them for too long. I never know that sharing a meal with family felt this good. I should have done this a long time ago. I still feel ackward talking with them though.Roger and Kevin already went home a while ago. Fin stayed with us and decided to just hitch a ride with my family going back home."When you were young, you always got sick and everytime you're sick we don't have money so your father went to knock his friend's doors. Some feel pity and let us borrow but most of them doesn't. If we can't borrow any money we turn to herbal medicines and home remedies", Mom narrated."You're mother is always crying if after all she did you still doesnt get better. Even our daily meals are hard to provide", Dad added. " One time, you want to buy a big lollipop, it's just five pes
Gracelyn's PovTime is passing too fast. If I can just pause the moment then I would. These past few days were one of the happiest days of my life.Greg and I are together now and we are happy. At first, I don't want to take chances with him again . He already hurt me once but it seems that I love him that much. In threw away all my doubts and fully trusted him again. I just wish that he'll not break it again this time.Greg's friends often hang out here now. They always said to grandma that her pancakes are more addictive that alcohol. Grandma is elated by what they said that everytime they come here she always makes a lot of pancakes. But they are already sick of having pancakes everytime and they can't tell grandma."You shouldn't get tired grandma. You should sit and relax. Let Gracelyn make snacks for now", they tried to stop grandma from making pancakes again.I laugh at what they are doing and shake my head." Are you sure ? Don't you want pancakes anymore?", grandma insisted.
Gracelyn's POV I just want to end it all. I want this pain to end. I went to the edge of the cliff and spread my hands. I want to be free of pain. I want to just fly away like the bird in the blue sky. I smile bitterly while my tears started to roll down my cheeks again. I was about to jump when someone hugged me and pull me out of the edge. We both fall on the ground rolling. "What are you doing ?", Greg said hugging me .I cried harder. My shoulders are shaking."How could you do this to me ?How could you fool me ? Is the first time not enough? Do you really love to see me crying and wailing in pain that much Greg ?", I shouted at him but he just listen and didn't utter a word. I punch his chest continuously." Why me Greg ? What did I ever do to deserve all this ?!", I voice it out."I'm sorry", he just mumbled and tighten his hug to me."Let go of me ", I said in anger."Never ", he said.I slapped him and remove his hands on my waist. I quickly walk away from him.Izzy meet m
Gracelyn's PovWhen I closed my eyes I felt that someone is shaking me. I opened my eyes and sit at the same time catching my breath. I look around and I was no longer in the forest but in an ambulance. I saw Izzy crying beside me holding my hand."Izzy?", I asked."Grace?", she said happily and hugged me."What happened ? Why am I in an ambulance? And why did they put an IV drip on me ?", I asked non stop."We couldn't wake you up a while ago even how many times we shake or call unto you so mom decided that we should bring you to the hoapital. What happened to you ? Did you drink something?", Izzy asked worriedly."No. I didn't drink anything or took a medicine on that matter. When I was asleep I think I had a nightmare it's so scary", I narrated."Thank goodness you are okay", Izzy said.We talked to the person beside Izzy to just brought us back to Izzy's home since I am fine now. He doesn't want to agree but since I insisted he let us return.After returning to Izzy's house I saw
Izzy's PovWe were astonished to see Grace tossed upside down when the car hit her.We rushed to her side. We don't know what to do. Grace isn't moving and there are blood everywhere."Hurry!, we need to take her to the hospital", the driver of the car who hit her immediately carried her and put her inside his car. Shirly and I immediately hop in.Please, please let Grace be okay . I prayed for a hundred times.The nurses immediately put Grace on a stretcher and bring her to the emergency room.We waited outside for hours but the doctor didn't came out yet. We already contacted Grace's parents and they are in their way.Shirly is wailing in the corner while the driver who hit her, Ronald, is walking back in forth in the hallway.The next hour, the doctor came out."Doc. how is Grace?", I immediately asked.Praying that the doctor will say some goodnews. The doctor sigh." The operation was succesful but we should wait and see when she wakes up. Are you the guardian?", the doctor asked
Izzy's PoVIt's not her body that is injured, It's her soul. Gracelyn is silently looking at the window again. She never uttered a single word since she woke up. I voluntered to take care of her so that her parents can work and they'll have some money to pay her hospital bills."Gracelyn?"She glanced at me."Let's eat the food is ready"."I'm not hungry".She said. It's what she always she. She's so thin now. I can't even recognize her. Her hair is a mess, her skin is so pale and her eyes are deep and dull.I exhaled a sigh of sadness." Just come to the kitchen whenever you're hungry".She didn't reply. She just resume in looking at the window like there is something attractive there that she don't want to take her eyes off it.It's already been a week but nothing changed. Her injuries in her body and head are healing but her heart doesn't."How is she?"."Nothing new mom.""Why don't we bring her to the beach ? Maybe the sea breeze we'll make a difference?"I nodded in excitement.
Gracelyn's povFinally ! Graduation. I couldn't believe I did it. Even though the the colorful awards are taken away from me due to my absences I'm still glad that I am able to graduate this year. I have mom with me. She holds my hands while we stand there and wait for our turn to sit on those elegant looking chairs. The chairs for the gradutes and parents. It feels surreal."Gracelyn Filore, Bachelor of science in Nursing".The master of the ceremony announced.I went on the stage. The higher proffessor moved my cap's ribbon from left to right after handing me my certificate. It symbolizes that I'm officially a nursing graduate of this university.I searched for mom and showed her my certificate. I smiled at her. I can see her crying from here. She immediately wiped her tears and wave at me.This will be a new beginning of a new life for me.I stared at the guest speaker in front. Imagining that someday I'll come back here successful and will also deliver an inspirational message to
Greg's PoVLexa and I are here on the cliff where Gracelyn attempted to jump." At the very edge of this cliff, Gracelyn attempted to jump because she found out that I courted her because of a bet".I blurted out and sigh. Lexa didn't utter a word. She just stared at the sky like she didn't hear anything but I know she does."Because of my pride I foolishly accepted the bet. We broke up that time you know and I thought it will be a fun past time while waiting for you to come back to me. I didn't know that the girl whom we had a bet on was so innocent, loving and kind. I was planning on making her fall in love with me but she was the one who made me deeply fall in love with her. I didn't plan it but it happened. The time came that I couldn't let go of her anymore so I went back to you so that I can forget her because I couldn't accept that fact that I fall in love with an ordinary girl like her. I'm in denial and I didn't know because of that I am also hurting you".I wiped the tears
Greg's POVWhen we met Gracelyn and Chris at the Disneyland it bothered me a lot that I couldn't sleep that night. I know something is off but I couldn't figure it out. I don't want Riza to know so I just acted normally. When they came here at the house, I felt like I've known Gracelyn all my life but I couldn't remember anything about her. Seeing her with Chris makes my heart ache but I don't know why.When I found out that Chris was just her friend I rejoice which it shouldn't be. I am already a married man for goodness sake. Many things were bothering me since I met them. I felt emotions I shouldn't have felt. But when my parents arrived all the things that bothered me came to light. I don't know if I should hate my parents for it. I don't know if I should follow Gracelyn when she walked out on us or stay with Riza. Due to the mixed emotions that I felt, I locked myself in the guest room."Greg, please open the door." Riza asked but I didn't dare move from my spot.I heard her si
Gracelyn's POVI walked out of their house because I couldn't face them anymore. I don't want to hear their excuses anymore or else I am gonna blame myself for what happen. I don't want to be in a hell hole of depression again because I have a daughter to take care of."Mommy, why are you crying? Why are all shouting a while ago?" Lyca innocently asked while wiping my tears.I hugged her tightly and continue crying. Chris caressed my back. I didn't know that he followed us."Let's go home." I said to him and he nodded without a word.He scoop Lyca in his arms and put his other arm on my shoulder. "Do you want to drink?" Chris propose after he lay Lyca down on the bed. She fall asleep in Chris arms. "Yes please." I said and we went downstairs."I wouldn't be asking you if you are okay because I know you are not. I wouldn't be asking questions. I want you to voluntarily express it but if you don't want to it's okay, I won't force you to. I just want to tell you that it's not your fau
Eloy's POVUpon seeing Gracelyn all the things we did in the past has scared me. It hunts me every night and it scares me that someday this would happen. I want to hide and never to talk to her but I know she needs to know. She deserve to know what happened with in the past four years. But I didn't know how to start."Eloy--- Gracelyn??" It's Tina. "Surprise." Gracelyn said."Come on here honey." I asked my wife and she sat beside me across Gracelyn."Why are you here? Why did you even show up?!" My wife said in a shaky voice full of hatred. She is blaming Gracelyn of Greg's accident. We found out that Greg has been feeling stressed and worn out due to the situation their family is in. Gracelyn isn't talking to Greg and was depressed because of her dad's demise. Greg went out of the house that night because they have a little quarrel. Gracelyn doesn't want to go for a psychiatric check up. Partly, we are also to be blame because we aren't their to guide them. On the contrary, my wif
Gracelyn's POV"How are you feeling?" Christ asked me. I look at him not knowing what to say. We are at the terrace of his house drinking wine. The view is beautiful but it isn't enough to ease the pain and betrayal that I feel right now. So this is what I get for patiently waiting. "I got their number, in case you want to call them."I went inside. It's getting chilly."I don't know if I want to meet Greg again."I replied honestly."But you deserve to know the truth. You've waited for him for four long years.""His parents buried that truth long time ago. Even if let's say Greg lost his memory, his parents didn't. They know that he has a wife and a daughter waiting for him. Why let him have a second family?""I don't know Gracelyn." I looked at Chris."I am sorry that I am venting out to you."He shrugged and smile."Maybe, I really should give them a call."I decided and asked their number. "Hi! This is Gracelyn, Christ companion. We meet at the Disneyland a while ago. We are a
Chris POVLyca woke up so early and went in my room to wake me up. "Uncle! Uncle!" Lyca shrieked in my ear."Wake up!" She said yelled at me while tugging at my blankets."Hmmmm" I just said and tried to cover my ears and went back to sleep."Wake up uncle!" She again said.I kicked my blankets and rubbed my eyes. I yawned and stretched before climbing down my bed. "Okay fine. I am awake.""Let's go to the kitchen." She cheerfully said and pulled me. I thought her mom is already awake but when we went in the kitchen no one is there except the cook. The cook is already cooking some dishes."Are you the one who requested those dishes?" I asked Lyca. She nodded and smile."I want us to go to the Disneyland early. I want to enjoy and roam the whole day." She said which made me smile at her and gently pinch her chubby cheeks."Where is your mom?" I asked while making a coffee."She is still sleeping. Her snore woke me up. I tried to wake her up but I couldn't wake her up no matter what
Gracelyn's POV"Mommy can I bring Freya with me?"Lyca entered my room with her doll. She calls her doll Freya."I think we should leave her behind honey. We should prioritize the clothes we we will be wearing there. Don't worry, I will tell your grandma to look after her.""Okay mom." Lyca said a little bit sad."It's okay honey because when we get to Disneyland you will be able to see your favorite disney princesses and of course their castle.""Really mom?" She said. Her eyes sparkled.I reached my laptop and googled Disneyland. I showed her all the things she can see there. She smile widely and exited my room excitedly."Lala! Disneyland is so cool !" She shouted going down the stairs. Lala is what she call mom, her grandma.I smile and continued packing our things. Tonight is our flight going to Tokyo. Chris said that we should flight tonight so that we can be early tomorrow to venture the place.I went down the kitchen after packing. The two is having a serious conversation they
"First honor, best in math, best in english, best in story telling, most neat and most kind, Ms. Lyca Filmore." The master of ceremony announced.Her proud grandma went up with my child towards the stage to pin her ribbons and get her certificates. Lyca proudly raised her ribbons and certificates with all smiles for me to see. I smile at her proudly and give her a thumbs up. I am the one getting their photos with her grandma Rebecca. I am so proud of what my daughter has achieved. She is a blessing to me since she was born. She is the reason of all my smiles despite what is happening between me and her dad.Mom and Lyca went back to their seats and patiently waited until the ceremony is over."I am so proud of you Lyca." Mom said and carried my baby inside the house just after we arrived home and get out of the car. We decided to just cook at home than going to a restaurant. We want to celebrate her achievements with our family and friends which were already in our house chatting and
Gracelyn's POVAnge called me that she will be the one to relieve me since mom's blood pressure is high. I went home after Ange came. I miss my daughter and I feel guilty that she needs to be transported here and there due to the situation we are in. Greg's parents will come next week and I can eventually relax knowing that many will relieve me to watch over Greg. The doctors said that he might be in a comma. I feel exhausted but I can't give up yet.---------------One year has passed but Greg is still in comma. Good thing the hospital allowed me to take home Greg to lessen the expenses. I will just call the hospital in case of emergencies. I also needed to work from home to support our expenses. Through this I can take care of Greg and our baby and work at the same time. Lucky me, my daughter is a well -behave child like she knows our situation. The hospital that Greg works also give some money but it isn't enough. Ange also organize a page for Greg asking for donations to help us
Rebecca's POVI have been here in the hospital for two days already but Greg hadn't show yet any signs of waking up. I am already getting worried for him and my daughter. His parent's flight was delayed and Gracelyn didn't come visit yet after I told her to go home. I feel pity for my daughter that troubles and problems like this seemed to love her but I am praying to God to give her strength to face this things. Doctors and nurses are going back in forth here but they say the same thing all the time. I went out of the room for a while to eat breakfast outside. They don't serve foods for the watchers here. "Gracelyn. How are you?""I am fine mom. How is Greg mom?""The doctor is telling me the same thing every time he comes by. That we should wait for him to wake up in his own." I sigh and drink a cup of water. I feel upset delivering this sad news to my daughter." I see. If it's okay with you mom can you come look for Lyca. I will be the one to watch Greg for today so that you can