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
Gracelyn's PovGreg greeted me a merry Christmas. I greeted back and pocketedy phone."Grace and Ange, I need a hand here please." Mom shouted from the kitchen. She is preparing the food. We told her to just order but she wants to make it herself and said that we should be thrifty and not spend too much money this Christmas. We spend almost three hours in the kitchen preparing. Mom said we will just cook them later.We are now on the living room. Sitting across each other. Izzy and Shirly went out with their familys but promised to be here before the clocks strikes 12.I fished out my phone and saw that Greg has a message." If I pass the board exam,promise me you'll be my girlfriend again. Deal?". I've been looking at the screen of my cellphone for a couple of minutes already, reading his message over and over but can't come up with a reply. I have doubts. What if he'll end up hurting me agin for the nth time? Does he really loves me that's why he wants me back... or he just needs
Greg's PovI didn't know that waiting for a reply is this hard. I couldn't stay still and is always looking at my phone if Gracelyn has replied but hours has passed and there was still no reply.I put down my phone and went out to join my family and relatives on the count down. We all shouted from ten to one until the clock strikes twelve. It is officially Christmas eve. We greeted each other a Merry Christmas and had a sumptous meal. Sadly, Kevin, Fin and Roger couldn't come. I understand that we should be with our family first. I wish grandma was still here. I missed her pancakes and her hugs. Her hugs usually keep me warm."I know you miss your grandma". Mom said and hug me tightly. I almost forgot that I now have my parents with me.I hugged mom back and thank her for not giving up on me on the hard days."It is what parents do honey"."Why don't you go to Gracelyn's?"Dad suggested as he came near us.I shake my head."I want to spend this Christmas with you. I think ,this is our