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
Gracelyn's POVFive days more before Christmas. Good thing that I'll be able to celebrate Christmas with my family before I leave the country. After passing the board, I decided to apply abroad for work and I am so lucky to be chosen. Mom doesn't want me to go . She said that with the rating I have, I can easily land a job here but I want to explore. It is always been my dream. "Don't worry mom, I will call you whenever I have time"."Having conversation with you like this is different from just seeing you or hearing your voice on phone."" Don't worry mom. You still have me here." Ange chimed."I know that baby and I'm thankful. I just don't want.that one of you will be away from me". Mom hugged Ange."I am thankful too mom that I can have you all by myself now that Gracelyn is going abroad".Mom pinch Ange's side."So you are happy that your sister will be away from us ?" Mom asked.Ange pouted. " Sort of?" Mom ran after Ange with the spatula on her hand. Ange and I laughed.This
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