Greg's POVSadly, my father - in - law died. He didn't make it. Gracelyn has became distant to me, to us since then. I didn't saw her cry after the day she heard the tragic news but you can see how gloomy her mood is. She takes care of our baby but her silence is deafening. She only talks when asked. I offered her a psychologist's help but she refused. Seeing her like this breaks my heart bit by bit. Lexa became my the person I oftenly talked about this things. Rebeccah and Ange often came by to try to have a talk to Gracelyn but she is still the same."I am sorry that I am dragging you into my problems." Lexa is here at the hospital for a follow up check up. After her consultation we decided to go for a walk. I don't know why I find to easily open up to her but I don't feel anything for her anymore just a friendly emotion."It's okay. It's what friends do and I am always here to listen.""Thanks."I said and bid her goodbye. I still have patients to tend.Lexa's operation is already
Ange's POVSomeone called us saying that we are needed in my sister's house. We immediately went there and saw an ambulance parked in their backyard. We rushly went inside and saw Gracelyn lying on the couch a nurse attending her and the other responder is cuddling her crying baby. I get my niece from the responder and tried to calm her down."What happened?" My mother worriedly asked."She fainted upon hearing her husband's accident." The responder answered."Hmmm." "Gracelyn?" I asked and tap her shoulders.She opened her eyes and immediately sit."My husband. I need to go see him." She said as if she isn't in her right mind.Our mother hugged her and I looked at her with sympathy."Gracelyn, you should relax first." Mom whispered. My sister repeatedly say the word 'mom' while wailing."It's okay sweatheart." Mom said as she hug my sister tighter. I went towards them and hug them both."Can I have my baby?" Gracelyn asked and I gave her my beautiful niece. My niece calm down aft
Gracelyn's POV'Dad, I am sorry that I didn't went to your funeral. I am sorry that It's just now that I am visiting you. I couldn't bring myself to see you in this rectangular shape made of cement. I was so devastated knowing that I couldn't hug you and kiss you anymore. Why leave us so soon? I still need you dad. I still crave for your hugs and kisses. It always makes me calm. I missed Your advices and jokes. I miss everything we do.'Tears are dripping on my shirt but I don't care. Some people are passing by and glancing at me but I pay no attention. I am sad, lonely and hopeless. I came here to voice out the things I've bottled up.inside for too long. I came here to gain hope and strength that I needed to face this new challenge in my life. After waking up this morning and knowing that Greg's operation was successful but he needs to be put in the ICU I immediately came here without thinking straight. I can't bare to see Greg in that state.I sat beside my father's grave with my b
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
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
"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 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
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
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