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
Gracelyn's POvToday is my flight. My family and friends including Greg's parents are here with me in the airport. I didn't know that many people will miss me this much. My eyes are starting to well up but I blinked it back.I don't want them to see leaving with a smooch make up all over my face. "Message us immediately when you get there . Take care of yourself. I love you" Mom hug me tightly."I love you too mom"."You should go now. You wouldn't be late for your flight. I love you sissy" My sister said and wiped her tears. It is my first time seeing my sister cry in public. I walked towards the counter and wave them goodbye. I enter the plane nd search for my seat. Good thing it is located near the window. I sat there, rested my head and closed my eyes. "Miss?"I opened my eyes."Can we exchange seat?". The man with toned body asked me. In all fairness, he looks handsome but his charms doesn't affect me."I'm sorry but I also wamtbto sit near the window" I smiled fakely and clo
Riley's POVI find the woman beside me interesting. She look so simple yet extraordinary. I don't know what's with her that my attention is drawn to her. I am not usually like this. I am not boosting but women are the ones getting my attention and not the other way around.When she said that I might be a kidnapper, hijacker and worst a rapist I didn't feel offended but rather I was amused. She was the first wimn who ever said that to me. My charms doesn't work to her. Our whole flight was filled with me talking to her. Initiating a conversation because if I don't do that, she wouldn't talk at all. When we arrived at Australia, she immediately passed at me without even glancing once. I chuckled to myself. She has trust issues that is for sure. I am getting interested towards her every minute that passed. I want to know what made her to be that tough and unpenetratable."Welcome back Riley!" Resty give me a hug and take my luggage."Where are the others?" I asked while looking around.
Gracelyn's povI opened my eyes and was meet by an eyeblinding sunlight from the window. I forgot to pull diwn the blinds. I looked for my phone to see the time. "Aaaaahhh!" Oh my gosh I am so doomed. I am already fifteen minutes late. I grabved my jacket and walked out of the door. I rashly went outside disoriented. How can I get to the hospital? I didn't know where the train or bus station is !"Why are you still here?" I looked at the man in front of me and it was Riley. I don't know why but I feel relueved to see him."I just woke up and is already late""Well that is so obvious.""Can you help me get to the hospital?""In that state? Wearing that baggy clothes?" I looked at my clothes and sigh in frustration."Ugh!""Go back to your room and eat in the kitchen.Take a bath and wear a decent clothes. I will just come and get you in the afternoon. ""But I have to be on the hispital this morning" I hysterically said to him."Don't worry. Let me handle it"."Are you sure?"."Yes.
Gracelyn's POVThree months has already passed and I feel the loneliness building up inside of me. I missed home. I miss the way my mom cook for us and laugh with us. I missed Izzy and Shirly who never leave me behind. Here, I don't have a bestfriend. I have Agnes, Rest and Riley but it feels different. I missed my sister who always nagged at me whenever she wants to buy something. I miss everything about home.Sometimes, Agnes,Riley and Resty invite me out like today but I don't know why I still feel empty. "Gracelyn !" Agnes wave at me to go near her."Why?" "You should taste this. It's spicy but so yummy!" I take a bit and I love how it is cooked. We ordered and devour it while waiting for the two males. They said they'll be here in a minute."Here!" Agnes wave at them .Speaking of the devils they are already here."What took you so long?" I asked them. "I needed to forced Riley to cash out some of his money. I dont have any today. So for today, he will be treating us" Resty g
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