A Promise"HMM..." I was distracted by someone trying to wake up my sleeping spirit."Sweetheart, wake up..." The soft voice trying to wake me up."Hmm..." was my only response."Sweetheart, wake up. It's already six in the evening,"As I hear the said time, I forced my eyelids to open. I immediately glimpse Damien's face."What time?""Six," he answered and kissed my forehead."W-what? Oh, God. My mom might be looking for me," I sat up suddenly, not minding my naked body. "Damien, get up... get dressed.""Take your time," he said just looking at me while getting dressed.My cheeks suddenly turned red. "Get up," I pulled him by the arm after I finished putting on my clothes.What I didn't expect is that he pulled me on top of his body."Let's skip the dinner, and let's stay here for a while.""No way. Come on, stand up." I stood up and pulled out myself from him. "Damien, please. Mom will wonder where I am right now,""Don't worry, I called her and said you were with me now,""Really?
1 Year LaterFamilyA BABY'S wail is trying to wake up my sleepy spirit. I slowly opened my eyes. I immediately smile as I open my eyes.Who wouldn't smile when you wake up and the first thing you see is your husband and child?I was just looking at my beloved husband, Damien. He is now standing at the open window while our precious daughter, Danniella is in his arms. He puts our daughter to rest on his chest."Shh, baby... Mommy is still sleeping. Come on, hush my love... Mommy will wake up with your cry. Mommy was awake last night," he said softly.Our daughter still does not stop her weak wail. Danniella is always like that in the morning. I think because she feels that in the morning his father will leave again and go to work."Hush, hush, my love. Daddy's here. Look for mommy later, hm? Daddy is here for you... Let Daddy cuddle you just this moment, baby." He continued comforting our daughter in her sobbing.My smile widened. It sounds like he was begging our daughter to stay and
Chapter 1Bélla ResortI moved energetically and helped the Filipino workers of a well-known Beach Resort in the Maldives Islands. That resort is owned by a Filipino businessman, so almost all the employees there are my fellow Filipinos.With the number of patron customers who booked the resort, we could no longer cope with handling people at the same time.Everyone is busy, I who am a restaurant manager also have to act and help to meet all the needs of clients."Ma'am Aurora...""Yes?" I turned to the employee who was calling me."Ma'am, our customer who is there is constantly complaining and she is still looking for you to talk to," it points to a sophisticated woman sitting in the corner overlooking the blue ocean and white sand on the beach."Alright, Flora, I'll go," I answer her."Thank you, ma'am. I'm really sorry to bother you too.""It's okay, Flora. It's summer, so there are a lot of customers at Bélla today. Also, don't worry because I know how to handle this... okay, I'll
Chapter 2Yes"W-WHAT is it, Aurora?" The person in front of me who was in an expensive restaurant in the middle of the ocean asked with a frown."I said, yes..." I whispered with a smile.His face lifted. "Yes? You mean, it's finally, yes?" he repeats.I smiled sweetly. "Yes. Shall I repeat it again and again?""Yes. Yes. Yes..." He stood up, looked up at the sky, and shouted happily."Hey, Travis. It's embarrassing. Sit down, please..." I said when I felt that almost everyone there was looking at us."No...I can't stop it. Yes. Oh, my dearest, Aurora. Thank you, thank you so much for making my day complete. Thank you," he was so happy and he pulled my hand upright."T-Travis—""Everyone, I just want to scream my happiness to all of you. This woman is officially my girlfriend. Finally, she is mine starting tonight..." He still happily yelled.Little by little, someone applauded, until it increased. The others shouted congratulations to both of us.After a while, I pulled him to sit d
Chapter 3GoodbyeI GET UP with a smile on my lips. I can't believe, after 2 years I dreamed of my parents. We are so much happy in my dreams.I am eager to call them, at least mommy or one of my best friends who is in the Philippines."Why not, what's the problem if I hear from them? Yes, I should call Nancy. It's been a while since we talked," I said to myself.Before I could even dial the number I was going to call, someone called me first. I smiled when Nancy herself called me."Hello, Nance. How are you? I was going to call you but you got ahead of me—""Aurora...""Yes?""I-I'm here at the hospital now,"I frowned. "W-what happened to you? Are you okay?""Yes, I'm fine, but...""But, what? What are you doing at the hospital, Nance?""Y-your mom..."I was suddenly alarmed. "Mommy? What, nance, which mommy?""Your mom, Aurora. Aunt Helen called me earlier—""And?" I couldn't control my nervousness so I raised my voice. "What happened to my mom, Nancy?!"I heard an accented sob fro
Chapter 4A Promise"Mommy, I'm here... Mommy...""Aurora," Nancy and Cedy approached me as I arrived."Where's my mom?" I looked in the direction where their eyes turned. There I saw my mother looking at the ICU glass window. Only the big curtain can be seen and she is still crying."She was waiting for the doctor to come out. There was another emergency inside a while ago. They are still saving your daddy's life, Aurora." Cedy whispered.My tears flowed and gradually approached my mom's direction. Pity is what I feel the most at those times. She was sobbing alone."M-mom... Mommy..." I hugged her tightly from behind. "I'm here, Mommy... I'm here,"She wailed and faced me. "Aurora... My daughter... Aurora," she hugged me and I hugged her tightly."Mommy... how is Daddy?""I hope, he will be okay right now that you're here, I hope he's okay."I immediately comfort my mother. "Shhh, he will be okay. Stop crying, mom.""Aurora, don't leave me, please... I need you by my side right now.
TestamentAFTER my father's funeral, mommy and I went home.I am still very quiet inside the car, also mommy who is next to me.I sighed and turned to her. I hugged her tightly. "We can do it, mom. . I am always here no matter what happened. Promise, I will never go anywhere again." I promise her.Mom smiles and embraces me. "I love you so much, baby.""I love you too, Mommy. Let's just be strong."She nodded. "Our lawyer is waiting in our home, baby."I looked up and nodded. ."I am ready, mom. I know what I should do now."Mommy and I held hands when we entered the big house that I hadn't seen in two years. And lastly, I feel at home again. Just like that, my feet were still soft as I walked towards the opening of the wide main door.Nothing was changed in that house. What it looked like the last time I saw it, it's still the same today.The two uniformed maids who were waiting for us smiled at us. They happily greeted me on my return."Welcome home, my daughter." mom mumbled."Thank
Harrison Meet-UpI TOOK a deep breath as I was finally stuck in the noon traffic that day.Oh, Gosh. It's not rush hour and why are the cars moving so slowly on this part of the road?Annoyed but I can't do anything. I sighed and placed my hand on my forehead waiting for the vehicle to move forward.When I got through the traffic, I immediately accelerated my car. In my haste, I didn't notice a car backing up to a large establishment."Oh, shit..." I suddenly hit my brakes hard. I also closed my eyes when someone bumped in front of my car."My God... I'm late, I'm in trouble today! It's my bad luck today." I hit my forehead as I watched someone get out of the car I hit.What trouble, Aurora. You are not driving carefully.I also got down from my car. While the man in business attire had his back on me, I approached him."I'm really sorry,""Look what you have done to my car!" It is strongly stated. He gradually faced me. "You drive fast, you didn't even pay attention to the signal lig