Hearing John, Arabella tripped the glass of her wine and it directly fell on the table with the wine scattered on the white cloth.
“Are you okay?” Damien’s voice was worried while picking up the glass.
“Uh...Yeah... Sorry. Don’t mind me. I am just a little clumsy sometimes.” Arabella let go of a smile but a fake one just to pacify the audience but her voice was staggering due to her shock.
How could she smile hearing Capital Z?
What a small world!
“Do you know someone in capital Z?” John looked at Arabella with a wide smile.
“No!” Arabella was almost shouting that made everyone stunned. “Sorry… I mean… I didn’t know anyone there.” She lied. There’s no point in bringing up her past to everyone. She already buried her dark past and there's no need to dig it out.
“Aunt Lira, are you going to leave us? Isn’t that cou
“Adam!” “Adam!”“Adam!”“Don’t leave me, please.” “Don’t leave me!”Arabella screamed and let out a hard cry clenching her fists.“Mom, don’t let go of me.” Adam sounded pleading.“Adam! No! No! No!” Arabella was holding her son’s hand and never planned to let go of whatever happened.“Mom?” Adam sounded. “Mom, wake up! You are dreaming. Wake up!” Adam shook his mom’s body to wake her up. Arabella was caught in a bad dream.In her dream, Bill was there. He was pulling Adam’s right hand while she was pulling Adam’s left hand. They all didn’t want to let go but Bill was overly stronger than her. She didn’t have any match to his masculine strength but still with all her determination and love for Adam, she had held his hand a little bit longer before it slipped away.
Aside from Damien, only one person knew her landline number. Whenever there were contact details that needed to be filled up, she always used her mobile number.“Go ahead and answer it.” Damien said to her nodding his head. “I will take care of Adam’s breakfast.” He added.Arabella looked at Damien with a thankful expression and strode towards the telephone. Her mind was a bit messy right now thinking about the call.“Hello, Farrah.” She quickly greeted. She registered a landline number for only one reason. It’s for her best friend. “Bestie, your mom…” Farrah’s voice was shaking in the other line.“Tell me… what about my mom?” She asked worriedly.“Good news, she is asking for you. She wanted to see you. But…” Farrah reported but stopped with hesitation to continue.“But what, Farrah?” Arabella was very happy to hear that he
Inhaling the summer air in Capital Z again. After 6 years, she thought she would not set foot in her birthland ever again. Wearing her baseball cap and big rimmed black sunglasses, she walked inside the arrival area in the airport vigilantly. That feeling that someone was watching her behind even though she tried to cover her face. Even Farrah who’s her closest friend would not easily recognize her.Though she was trembling inside, Arabella had prepared herself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually when she was on the plane. It took her 3 days to arrive in Capital Z with two connecting flights. She had chosen the cheapest way of traveling so she opted to book connecting flights and also to appease her tension of getting to Capital Z directly.The air in Capital Z gave her so much familiarity with everything. The happy moments and the unexpected shift of her life. She still felt hurt and horrified whenever she went back to that tragedy of her family in the past.
They arrived in an apartment near the center. Farrah had arranged everything for her and waited for her arrival.Arabella pressed the doorbell and the door opened quickly.“Bestie!” A loud voice greeted them that made them surprised for a while.“Farrah! You gave me a fright.” Arabella’s tiredness quickly faded hearing her best friend’s shouting.“No, you can’t blame me. It’s been so long.” Farrah hugged her tight while crying.“It’s so nice to see you too my friend.” Arabella couldn’t help to cry too while hugging her long-time best friend.“OMG! Wait! I…. I thought you are alone. Is this my godson already?” Farrah quickly abandoned Arabella when she saw a cute little boy who was hiding behind his mom. He hated loud strangers the most.Farrah was very stunned seeing Adam clearly. She seemed to see a mini version of Bill Sky.“OMG! Your
The next morning, in Sky Corporation.“Sir, a little boy in the lobby wanted to see you.” George was very hesitant to tell his boss.“A little boy?” Bill Sky frowned while his expression was terrifying glaring at George.George felt his spikes rose up. He regretted telling and disturbing his boss with a little boy’s visit. Why he had to bother his busy billionaire boss for an unknown little boy? Isn’t he not thinking? But it was too late for him to regret it.“Okay, sir. I will order the security to shoo the little boy away immediately.” George quickly turned around to leave still blaming his stupidity.“Stop!” Bill ordered.George gritted his teeth before turning around to face his boss. Is he going to fire him?“Yes, Mr. Sky?” George lowered his head for more scolding as he really felt very wronged.“What’s that little boy’s name?” Bill asked plai
Earlier,Sitting on a couch while waiting in a big luxurious hotel-like lobby, Adam was a bit uncomfortable. After his mom’s call, he felt unhappy making her worried again. Though before he went out, he already knew the outcome of his plan but with a great sense of displeasure about his father, he felt the urge to breathing and meeting his friend outside.This was the only time he felt so stubborn.Adam pouted and his eyes wandered around the lobby. He could not help to be amazed by how his friend had a big building like Sky Corporation.After a while, he felt like leaving. He already missed his mom and he felt worried about her too.So, without hesitation, he stood up to leave the building and decided to go home.“Adam?” Just when he was about to take his first step out, someone called for his name beside him.Adam quickly turned his head in the direction of the voice and said, “Yes! That’s
Night fell, Arabella cooked dinner for Adam and Farrah when the doorbell chimed.“Okay, I will get it.” Farrah quickly stood up and ran towards the door.“Do you expect visitors?” Farrah asked them.“None.” Arabella and Adam chorused their answers.Farrah frowned and quickly sneaked to the peephole. It was not so clear but she was sure it was Damien. A man was standing outside with a piece of luggage so maybe he wanted to surprise the mother and son.How sweet!With a smile, Farrah quickly opened the door.“Hi! Are you Damien?” Farrah greeted him with full of energy. Of course, he’s her best friend’s new boyfriend. They should be also on best terms as Arabella’s best friend.“Hi. Damien.” Damien looked at Farrah, smiled, and offered his hand to shake.Farrah's smile widened and accepted his hand.
Hearing the doctor, Arabella froze on her spot. She couldn’t move even if she wants to. The air seemed to fill with the coldness that made her chill down to her spine. The different sensations in her body made her feel uncomfortable.“Are you okay, Ms. Jones?” Seeing Arabella lost in her thoughts, the doctor snapped her back to her senses.“Hmmm… Yeah.” Arabella’s words were stuck in her throat. She had to answer him but her words were not cooperating. Her mind was so messy right now.“What about the other hospitals, doc? Maybe they also have what the Sky Medical Group has?” One could easily say that Arabella was not comfortable with the doctor’s idea.“I’m sorry Ms. Jones. The center has no ability to accommodate your mom’s growing tumor so we need to transfer her immediately. Sky Medical Group is our best option but you know not all patients with money had given