Gracelyn's PovAfter our vacation, I stayed in our apartment to continue my review. I missed my scheduled licensure exam before so I need to re apply again. I also went to church again. I want to renew myself. I haven't been to church for a long period of time now. Going to church , I felt that my burden is getting lighter. I still cry sometimes when depression attacks especially when I am alone and mostly I am alone now because Shirly returned to manage her hotel while Izzy got a job at a big hospital and it requires her to stay at the hospital 24/7.I was delayed. They reached their goals ahead of me but I am thankful that they still look out for me and Encourage me to go on because it is never too late to reach for my dreams.At the age of twenty two , I am still young and I still have ample time to continue dreaming."How are you ? Don't stress yourself too much".Mom said on the other line.Mom and I constantly check on each other. We didn't want depression to eat us again. When
Gracelyn's POVJunie, our youth leader texted me that we will have a newcomer today. Unfortunately, he can't come because he needed to attend the church convention to other church district. He entrusted this newbie to me. To entertain him and make him feel welcome.I wear a semi-formal attire to make me look presentable and decent. I don't want that new comer to say something bad about us not wearing presentable and decent clothes in church. Well , not all new comers are like that but some. Especially, rich and brat teenagers they always has a comment on something that is why I always asked a long patience before going to church." Wow ! You look fabulous" Izzy whistled. I don't know why she isn't in the hospital. It is not even her day off." I always look fabulous whatever I wear".I said and dashed out of the door before she could say something."The new comer is so handsome". Whispered by the young usher at the door. The other teenage girl agreed and they both giggled." Hi sister
Gracelyn's POVI was the one who break our eye contact."Good thing, you had meet a good friend. That pastor friend of yours".He laughed loudly. I raised my eyebrow at him."It is Roger.""What ? Really??" I feel surprised ,really.He nodded."Wow ! That is amazing", I grin."Yes , it is. At first , we thought he was just making fun of us. We never expected that he is really serious and worked out on it. Now he is preaching in one of the church in town"."Well, good for him. How about Kevin and Fin?".He sighed loudly."Those two are trouble makers. They always flirt with girls. Unluckily for them, the girls they flirted with were a richman's daughters . The father forced them to marry his daughters so now they are babysitting their child while their wives managed their father in laws company." I laughed after hearing what happened to those two."Good thing for them they married rich girls." I smiled."How about you ? How was your life ? Did you take your board exam ? Did you pass ?
Izzy's PovGracelyn looked at me like she wants to asked something but she retreated . I know I didn't tell her some things. Well , I was going to but then I decided that it is not too important to tell."Roger became a pastor and Kevin and Fin are now househusband " I smiled at her. Greg and.I shared a look."Whoa ! So I am the only one who is at a lost here ? You knew and you never told me ? Good thing I met Greg." I feel that she is sulking."I'm sorry. I just thought that those aren't worth talking about? I thought you wouldn't mind not knowing? " I bit my lower lip."Of course I would mind. They became my friends also and a part of my life. How would I not Care?"."I already said sorry. Can you just forgive me now? I am already feeling guilty here"."Well you should be." She glared at me and Greg laughed."Chill guys !"."Don't chill chill me. You lose so you should go get us dinner." She redirect her anger to Greg. I was about to burst out laughing but then I don't want her glar
Greg's POvMom and dad were still awake when I arrived home from Izzy and Gracelyn's. "Where have you been? We've been worriwd aick for you." Mom asked immediately after giving me a hug."I went to the church but then I met Gracelyn their and we catched up."Their faces shines up. "So how was she? You should have told her to come visit." I smiled at their cheerful reaction."She's fine. I invited her to your wedding anniversary and she said that she'll see if ahe.can attend".They look a little bit disappointed but then they smiled."Good thing she didn't curse and shouts at you when she saw you." Mom mumbled."We met at the church. She was the one who looked out for me there. She said she already forgive me but I don't know if she still loves me or if I still has a place in her heart. She looks different now and I can feel that she isn't.the Gracelyn that I've met before. She has a strong personality now but same kind and caring attitude."Mom rubbed my shoulders. "Don't lose hop
Gracelyn's POVThree months has already gone by in just a blink of an eye. I am now just waiting for the result of my exam. I feel nervous and anxious so this is what it feels like. After taking the exam, waiting for the result are the most tormenting days of my life. "So ,what do you feel? Can you pass the exam?""I don't know Izzy. I am so nervous. What if I forgot to shade one number and the correctiong machine will stop or what if .. geez! There are so many things in my mind right now" I said."Relax. You're a genius ! There's nothing to worry about".Roger chimed in. We are in our apartment. We just had our meal. Roger here came to visit us - or rather Izzy. This b*tch didn't even inform me that Roger is her suitor for two years now. Roger sure is persistent and patient. I don't know why Izzy didn't give him answer yet but I can feel that she too has a feeling for Roger but maybe she is still contemplating about it. Well, it is so scary to easily give your heart to someone. You
Greg's POVI opened my laptop amd.search Grace's.name on the board passers. I am already expecting to see her name on the list but her being on top 3 surprised me. She really is something. I immediately send her a congratulatory message. She didn't reply back but I received a message on the evening.She will held a small celebration with family and friends. I hurriedly take a bath and inform my parents about it. Grace invited them as well so we will be going there together. I decided to pick up a boquet of flowers on the way there. I need to give her something. Good thing it's my day off .Many people are already eating when we arrived. I guess no liquor on this party. Only soda and coffee. "Sir Eloy and Ma'am Helen, It is so good to see you both" Gracelyn greeted my parents."Congratulations Grace." Mom and dad both said."Thank you" She replied and hug them both."Ahem" I said making my presence known because they seem to forget that I am watching them."Congratulations" I handed
Gracelyn's POVI followed mom and dad to the food table."You should have texted me earlier, I could have helped in the preparation". Dad whispered to mom."Well , we prepared it just fine. Didn't we ? " Mom said smiling and looked around."And I don't wanna bother you furthur. Your partner just give birth and you have to take care of her and your baby. Your hands are already full". Mom added."Thank you for inviting me and giving me considerations. I really appreciate it" Dad sinserely said to mom."No biggies. "Dad smiled at mom and put spaghetti on his plate. Our favorite. Mom's spag recipe has always been our favorite. I guess i inherited my tastebud from dad. We have similar taste of food.I went to the table in the corner not to hear further there conversation. I didn't know that mom was the one who invited him here.I am already fuming with anger but I suck it all in. There are so many people here and it is embarrassing if I start a scandal here. This celebration should be ful