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Chapter Fifty-Six: Now and Forever
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Two weeks later.Mariya is overwhelmed with emotions while she's walking side-by-side with the Mother Superior, while the nuns and the children are watching them with sad expression on their faces.She tries her best not to cry, but she knows that she's going to miss everyone and everything at Sunshine Orphanage. This is the place where she felt the true love of a true family."Don't be sad, dear. You can come back here whenever you want. We'll be waiting for you." the old nun gives her a reassurance."I'm really going to miss everyone here, Mother." Mariya sniffles in return."It's normal for you to feel that way. But this is not the end if everything. You will start a new journey of searching for your father." the Mother Superior gently stated."We wish you all the best, Mariya." Sister Angela joins in their conversation."Thank you very much, Mother Superior and Sister Angela. I'm sorry if I gave you lots of trouble and headache while I was growing up." Mariya is getting more and
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The three of them decided to hit the sack and call it a day because they have an early start tomorrow.Before Mariya could finally drift off to sleep, she remembers Mother Superior, the nuns, and the children back at the Sunshine Orphanage.And after a few minutes, she finally fell into a deep sleep...=============================The next day.Mariya is currently carrying two brown paper bags full of groceries while walking with Auntie Francia.She was asked by her to accompany her to the grocery store, to buy a two-week stocks for Angel Voices..."So, what do you think about Japan, Mariya?" the old woman suddenly asks her."So far so good, Auntie." Mariya smilingly answers."I'm glad to hear that. I'm sure you'll get used to living here in Japan in no time." enunciated Aunt Francia."I think so, too." Mariya said in return."Oh, I almost forgot! I made a promise to the children that I'll buy them donuts for their snack later. I'll just drop by the donut store real quick. Can you wa
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She stops daydreaming, and turned her attention back to her friends...================================It's already late at night, and Mariya is watching over the sleeping children. She's doing her rounds tonight, the check each of the children's room at the orphanage.After she checked all of the rooms, she's now walking at the hallway, and she's about to walk past Auntie Francia's office, but she suddenly stops when she heard the phone ringing inside.The ringing phone was so loud, that she's afraid the children who's sleeping nearby the room might wake up because of the noisy sound.She doesn't have any choice but to enter the office to answer the call."Hello, this is Angel Voices Orphanage, how may I help you?" Mariya answers the call."I'm sorry, may I know who's this?" she can hear an old man's voice from the other line."I'm Mariya, and I'm a new staff here at Angel Voices. Is there anything I can help you with?" Mariya politely inquired.She was taken by surprise when the ca
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The three of them continues on having an enjoyable chat, but it was interrupted because Kei's mobile phone suddenly rang.He answers the call rightaway when he realized that his Manager is calling him."Yes, Shin?" he said."Where are you, Kei?" Shin asked from the other line."I'm at the Angel Voices Orphanage. Why? Is there something wrong?" Kei asked back."In case you forgot, you have an interview with two magazines." Shin reminded him.Kei quickly checks his wristwatch and groaned inwardly when he checked the time."Oh, no...""Is there any problem?" Mariya can't help it but to ask."I'm sorry but I have to go. I've got work to do but I'll be back in a couple of days to visit Angel Voices again." Kei said, while looking apologetic.After saying goodbye to the children, Kei quickly gets inside his car. He started driving away, but he steal glances at the side mirror to look at Mariya who was waving goodbye with the other children.He can't really explain why, but there's something
Tales of the Heart Chapter Sixty-Four: Mariya's True Identity
"Oh, Mariya! I'm so glad you're here! Thank you so much for coming to the hospital with Kei." Aunt Francia warmly greeted her with a smile."How is Mr. Onodera, Aunt Francia?" Mariya asked, while looking concerned."Before I answer your question, let's sit down as I am going to tell you something really important." Aunt Francia suddenly became serious.Mariya's eyebrows met in a frown, but she decided to sit down with the old woman."I would like to formally introduce myself to you, Mariya. I am not just your Aunt Francia, but I'm actually your stepmother." Aunt Francia started revealing her identity."Y-You're my stepmother? But how did it happen?" Mariya asks in disbelief."Don't worry, Mariya.I will tell you everything that you need to know. But let's talk somewhere else. Kei, please take care of your Uncle, alright?" Aunt Francis requested."I'll take care of Uncle, Auntie... Please take your time." Kei nodded in agreement.He gave Mariya a knowing look, then afterwards,the two wo
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"Oh.That was fast. Did he find out what happened to us last night?" asked Toru. Clarissa smiled sadly."Don't worry about it too much. That's not why we decided to split up. Apparently, he fell in love with somebody else." she answered."I'm sorry to hear that. But are you okay?" Toru asks her again."Surprisingly, I'm more than okay. It may sound weird, but I feel more relieved when we broke up. Should I pretend to cry and be heartbroken?" Clarissa stated, in an amused manner.Without a warning, Toru suddenly lets out a bark of laughter."You never cease to amaze me, Clarissa. You're really one of a kind." he enunciated."Well, I'm glad I made you laugh." Clarissa said, while shrugging her shoulders."By the way, are you hungry? We can do a take out by going at the drive thru and eat while we're on the road." Toru suddenly suggested."Sure! I'm actually starving." Clarissa finally confesses with a smile.==========================After a while.They finally reached their destinatio
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