The home of the Tamayos was not that big and spacious. It might be plain and simple but the warm acceptance she received from them was very heart touching. She shared a room with Jimena and the latter seemed very excited at first when she found out she will have a roommate. Jimena is a very sweet and gleeful person the reason they easily get along with each other and became friends in a short period of time.
Days passed and she somehow found peace and happiness in Santa Lucia. She never thought she will enjoy living in the province. The Tamayos are generous and joyful family. It feels like she found a real family in their home than her true family instead. Aunt Eleanor was working as a head nurse in the public hospital in the town. She was a fifty-five-year-old widow and very respected in her profession in Santa Lucia. Her husband died
Just a week after she called her Dad, he was able to track her down immediately and went to Santa Lucia. He was so mad when he came to the Tamayo's residence together with his hired investigator. Aunt Eleanor politely invited them into the house and they talked like what adults should do. The old woman tried to talk to her Dad with a calm disposition and explain in a civilized manner how she came to Santa Lucia but her father cut her words like he doesn't wanna listen. Did she make the wrong action by calling him? She suddenly got scared to what if he take her home with him?"I do appreciate your generosity for accepting my daughter to your home Mrs. Tamayo but I couldn't see any sense why you never contacted me about this? You don't know how I got worried and scared about my daughter's welfare! I can see that you were a parent too so I was sure you know exactly how it feels like being worried about your child!" Her Dad madly fired.
As soon as her father agreed in her stay in Santa Lucia, they talked more about the school she will enroll and her father keenly asked a lot of questions about the safety and quality of education they provide in the said school. The old woman attentively answered all her father's inquiries and promised to inform him if something went wrong. He had also said he will send her monthly allowances to sustain her education and will have someone to watch over her. At last, she can now stay and study in Santa Lucia. Before her Dad left and decided to went home, he apologized and gratefully gave his thanks to Aunt Eleanor. Finally, he acknowledges and appreciates the goodness of the good woman. After all, she owes this peace and new inspiration to the good woman so her father must really thank her.Days went by very smoothly and things happened according to her plans. Just like what she was supposed to do, she enrolled in Santa Lucia University and continue
"What type of guy do you get attracted to, Gav?" Jimena suddenly asked her while they were walking down the road.It was after school and they usually commute on their way home. They just arrived at the bus and decided to walk instead of riding a tricycle since it was just about five pm and the house is just a few blocks away. They only ride a tricycle if it's getting late or dark already to save money for fares or an additional budget for future school project fees.She is actually willing to pay every day since she has too much allowance but Jimena was a very thrifty and resourceful person and always declined it most of the time. Jimena would rather walk to save money than ride a tricycle and that has been their daily setup for three consecutive years now so she gets used to these routines. Being a third-year student of Business Administration, she has maintained good grades over the years. Jimena was in her third year of Nursing too and she
"Why did you suddenly fetch me from school? Got out early from work?" She asked trying to make a conversation."Yeah." He replied shortly."Wait, are you frustrated because you have a date today and I spoiled it?" Inigo then said as if teasing and annoying her."Of course not!" She replied."Do you have a boyfriend?" Inigo casually asked then nonchalantly bite onhis sandwich."None so far. Please don't make fun of me but to tell you honestly, I've never been in a relationship before." She told him feeling so awkward. She was expecting Inigo will make fun or tease her more but to her surprise, he never laugh."Okay, you can start laughing now." She told him."Seriously? With that looks? I mean, you are beyond the word beautiful, Gav. How come no one attempted to hit on you? I guess boys in the Capital are blind."
At last, the moment she had been waiting for finally arrived. Her diligence and hard work for years finally yielded. It's her graduation day and her Dad together with Allyssa personally traveled to Santa Lucia to attend her graduationceremony. Her friend Kaycee video called and congratulated her. She explained that she cannot afford to attend her graduation ceremony and travel to Santa Lucia since it was the affluence of her internship. Kaycee is a Mass Communication graduate and was offered an internship at one of the biggest and most competitive television networks in the country. Her friend promised to compensate and treat her next timeanyway so she completely understand. The love and support of her friend to her is more than enough. Heaven knows that the amount of happiness she feels at that very moment cannot be measured since her Dad and Alyssa together with the Tamayo family is there to celebrate with her too. They just don't know how it means so much
When Aunt Eleanor and Jimena found out about her decision to go back to the Capital to pursue her career, they obviously got sad but chose to support and respect her decision in the end. She tried to make her remaining time in Santa Lucia the most out of it, anyway. She spends her time bonding with Jimena and Aunt Eleanor. They went shopping for new clothes, went to salons, and had beauty treatments and body massages. She really spends too much using her father's credit card just as he told her so. They watch movies and eat at a fine dining restaurant too using her brand new car which is her father's gift. She even bought jewelry for Aunt Eleanor and Jimena as an appreciation gift which they tried to refuse at first but since she insisted and threatened that she will be offended, they somehow accepted it in the end. One thing she wonders about and worries about the
When she arrived in the Capital, she never had a chance to look for an apartment because Kaycee offered her to stay in her apartment which she gladly accepted. Since Kaycee was alone in her apartment and they had missed each other so bad, the latter suggested her to stay in her place. Kaycee's place was spacious and cozy. It was also convenient for her because it's near her workplace. And when she finally moved into her apartment the same day, Kaycee looked happy and so excited. They bond and have fun the next day after. Her friend even treated her to make up with her when she never attended her graduation party. She excitedly informed her that she got hired and considered as one of the new reporters on the biggest television network after her internship. Feeling so proud of her best friend's achievement, she gladly congratulated her as they celebrated each other's new job and new chapter of their lives toward their success in the future. She knew all along that Kaycee
Just a few days after arriving in the Capital, she never thought her stepsister will talk to her privately to welcome her into the company. Feeling suspicious, she hesitated to talk to her at first but Leanna personally visited her in their department and asked her if they can talk privately in her office. Having no choice since she politely asked permission from their head department to excuse her, she followed Leanna to her office. Strange but the Leanna in front of her was a whole lot different than she used to know now than before. She had doubts at first and suspected that it might be one of her tricky deceitful plans again. You can't blame her for she had known her to be a pretentious evil bitch that cannot be trusted. But whatever game she was planning to play, she will never let her stepsister mess up with her and that's for sure. The Leanna she was facing was a kind and apologetic one. Feeling stunned and suspicious of the way she talk to her, she still m