In Arizona at the coffee shop, Amalia was done for the day and headed to the room where she could have a change of clothes. She feels like relieving herself and head to the toilet but was stop by a voice inside. She lean on the door quietly listening to the person inside..." doctor, I've been able to raise one-third of the amount required for the surgery...please start the treatment, I promised to work extra hard and get the money" She heard her beg with a crack voice. She couldn't figure out the owner of the voice but from what she is hearing, the person was faced with a dire situation at hand...she didn't hear the other person responds as the lady in the toilet burst out in tears, it was heartbreaking for Amalia...hearing her cry reminds her of what she's gone through and her curiosity to know the person inside was kicking in...silently, she walks back to the bedside and start dressing up, the door opens and Nelly walks out, she gazes at Amalia who seems to be busy with what she was
"I wish to inform you, children, of something," Mrs. Bella said getting the attention of both Amalia and Ethan as they stare at her with shiny eyes..."I got a call today from my brother...he is sick and needs me to take care of him" She said as they kept looking at her without a word..." what I mean is I will be going to look after him, in Califonia..." she pause as her gaze travels to Amalia..." I wish I could take you with me...but knowing how determined you are to work for yourself, I can't bring myself to shatter that dream of yours" she explained with eyes never leaving her. Amalia was touched by her word, but she felt sad...never did she think of spending a day without her by her side, but it seems like everything she's trying to avoid or run away from always be that thing that pursues her till the very end...but she understood Mrs. Bella, she knows it something she never wanted but had to. More to that, it's her brother she's talking about and no matter what, she oath to be th
Amalia bought fruits and gave some to Nelly, promising to see each other the next day. She was very happy and couldn't wait to tell her mum the good news as she head back home singing...Mrs. Bella on the other hand has gotten a give for her, and couldn't wait to give her..."mum!!" Amalia called as loud as she could, making her way inside..." yes, honey...you are back, how was your day?" she inquire with a smiling face..."guess what mum?" Mrs. Bella's brow twists a little as she thinks hard.. "wait! don't tell me...you..." she didn't get to finish her words as Amalia chimps in happily..." yes mum, we are friends now...and she is so simple and kind" Mrs. Bella was happy her daughter now has a friend, it was super good news to her..."wow, I'm happy for you honey...can you invite her tomorrow so I can get to see her? that's if it will be ok for her and you too.."..."sure mum, I will ask her hoping she will agree"..." gosh, where is that sweet aroma coming from?" Amalia said sniffing the a
Today is the last day Amalia has to spend with her mum before she lives in California. She left for work as early as she could and return at exactly one thirty...willing to spend the rest of her day with her, last night, she talked with Ethan and he promise to bring her a guitar so today she will sing for her mum...She didn't get to see Nelly at work, so the option of her coming over was no longer possible..." mum, is there anything you will want me to help you with?" Amalia inquired, ready to lend her mum a helping hand..." no honey, I got everything yesterday..." Mrs. Bella walks out of her room with a plastic bag and hands it to Amalia who collected not knowing what to do with it..."what's in it, mum?" She gazes at her curiously..." why not check it out and see if yourself?" Mrs. Bella mumbled with a smile on. Amalia scrambled, bringing out the wrapped box, and opens on it...She didn't get to open the box as the phone box could be seen..." omg!! mum?" with an excited voice, she ca
The night went by with Mrs. Bella and Amalia chattering happily, making the most of their time before it is gone...Amalia got to sleep with her mum, who kept on watching her while she sleeps. Her flight was at 9 am and Amalia have taking some hours off work to see her mum off at the airport...It was like time was running faster for Amalia, it was only a moment ago she lay down and now, it is dawn...but that didn't stop her from doing all that was in her mind. The kick-off to the airport was her very first time seeing one and the excitement was something she couldn't hide...It was a heartbreaking sight for Amalia to watch Mrs. Bella leave but as the strong lady that she was, she stood her ground and refused not to be the clingy little girl that she always was...She bid her goodbye and left for the shop, she was sad. Being alone has always been her greatest fear and now, she has to face it no matter how difficult it seems to be...The once lively and sweet Amalia was gone, her countena
"Amalia?" Nelly called out feeling a bit anxious..."Yes," Amalia turned to her, giving her all her attention..." um, I have something to tell you" informed Nelly ..." sure, what's up?" Amalia was very attentive, as she stare at Nelly's patient waiting for her to say something..." we have been friends for some time now and..." She pause and that didn't go well with Amalia, she shiver at her thoughts..." don't tell me you want to end our..." Nelly didn't let her finish her sentence..."No! you know I can't do that" ...Amalia breath out in relief..." thank goodness, I was scared you will say you don't want to be my friend...thank you" the happiness was evident in her eyes and Nelly could only smile at her..." sorry for making you feel that way..." she apologized..."it's ok" Amalia cheer her up seeing her sad face..."what's wrong? you can tell me..." she urges her..." you know two heads are better than one.." she pushes on Nelly's shoulder lightly with an assuring smile on her face..." m-m
She felt strong and better off hearing her mum talk..." thank you, mum...I love you" She couldn't be any less thankful for having her as her mum. Mrs. Bella was happy hearing her say that though it's not the first time Amalia is telling her such..."I love you too, honey...more than anything in the world" She confesses, and Amalia giggles like a child..." I know mum" she blushes hard..." so what has my baby eating?" She asked ..."noodles" Amalia responded in a bit, and her brow twisted in displeasure..." why noodles?" she couldn't still come to terms with the fact that she ate noodles for the whole day because the daughter she knows will prefer to rush to work as early as six in the morning without eating anything and comes back in the night...moreover, she's not at home and she knows it is quite boring being at home..." sorry mum, I was quite busy at work and only came back not long from now...but I promise to take very good care of myself from now on...for your sake" Amalia makes he
"in total, you have deposited fifty-five percent on the money needed for the surgery," he said and Nelly replies with a ”yes" ..."see you came along with a friend this time," he said with his gaze never leaving Amalia..."yes... pardon my manners, doctor Zarc, this is my best friend, Amalia...the one who helped me with the money I gave now" She introduces and doctor Zarc nods his head..."Amalia, this is doctor Zarc, the one handling my mum's treatment ...he is the one that accept to put her under observation without asking me to pay" She introduce and Amalia smiled..."nice meeting you, doctor Zarc...and thank you for your good deeds" Amalia was grateful..." same here, Amalia...have to go now, see you girls later" he smiles at them before walking out of the room...Nelly turns to Amalia and hugs her tight..." thank you, Amalia" she said feeling grateful and Amalia just hugs her back not saying a word...Amalia went back home and Ethan was already waiting for her..."what happened? how w