Three years ago...
The San Lorenzo Hospital was very busy that afternoon. You can hear the doors continuously sliding open and shut every time a patient comes in and out. The sound of the furnace, the air exchanger, and the keyboard clacking can all be heard coming from the reception area. Along with the low-pitched conversations in the waiting area, you can also hear the screams, cries, groans, gasps, grunts, and hisses of anguish coming from the patients in the emergency room. The intercom calls out codes and directions, and the squeaky wheelchairs pass by the corridors.
"Help. Please, we need help!" Ella, the young girl, begs as she carries her father over her shoulder.
While their mother, Lucita, was standing just behind them sobbing aloud, Ella's older brother, Lucas, was carrying their father on the opposite side. They went straight to the reception area to get some assistance. When the nu
Edward rushed Ella to the nearest hospital to get medical treatment for her broken nose. It didn't take long to fix her injuries because they weren't as severe as they appeared. She refused to stay in the hospital and insisted on going home. Unfortunately, the doctor suggested that she spend the entire night in the hospital to monitor her condition. To make sure she wouldn't do anything stupid like run away and go home, Edward decided to stick by her side.While Ella was resting on the hospital bed, Edward brought some takeout food for them to eat. He is a bit picky about food and doesn't like the hospital food because it is too bland for his taste. He placed the food tray over Ella's lap and sat beside her bed. Edward took the opportunity to ask her some questions that have been bothering him.Edward sternly said, "You haven't told me what happened to you."Ella didn't say a word and simply lowered her head to avoid his
Every year, there is a foundation day where students may have fun with various activities, carnival rides, delectable cuisine, and adorable gift stores after a grueling week of examinations and a week of semester break. It's the university's way of allowing students to relax and unwind after a long week of classes and demanding campus life. Families and close friends are welcome to attend with the students and teachers. An amusement park that is open to the entire province of San Lorenzo will be built on the entire campus. Everyone is invited to attend and take part in the festivities.Foundation Day was a competition for the upcoming generation of business moguls and entrepreneurs as well as a day of fun and entertainment. On foundation day, students from families with a long history of business success came together to compete for the honor of having the most successful booth.There are different categories in which students can participat
Finally, Foundation Day has come. Everyone is occupied getting ready for the event's opening day. The booths, flea markets, and stages for the performances, dining establishments, and amusement parks must all be set up in one day. They have the entire morning to set things up before the event's official opening at six o'clock in the evening.Ella was busy installing the signage to direct guests to the location of the floating restaurants while Edward had already engaged the contractor to set them up. While others were busy gathering the ingredients they would need for the dishes, others of their staff were busy writing out the menu and flyers with maps of their locations to provide to the guests. Joaquin got in touch with some of his pals in the entertainment business to perform a concert on their opening night.Everything is going according to plan. They make sure that the dishes have a high-quality taste and presentation but are stil
The last day of the competition has come. The one who will be announced in the number one spot will be declared the winner of the competition. Everyone in the lower tiers has to step up and improve their strategy so that they will not be booted from the game's top ten list.Not only are they squabbling over the prize money, but also their family name. It will be extremely embarrassing for them and will negatively affect their future business careers if it shows in the school record that they did not excel in their extracurricular activities.Ella called Joaquin and requested his assistance. She may not want to ask Joaquin for help, but she is desperate anddetermined to win the competition, no matter what it takes.Joaquin welcomed Ella happily, "My lovely little bundle of joy, I feared you'd forgotten about me." "Did I miss you?" he asked her inquisitively. "Is that the reason you called me?" He attempted to give h
"Ella, wake up!"Lucas said it louder than before. Ella hasn't moved a muscle despite his attempts to wake her up for several minutes. To let the sunshine shine on her face, he chose to open the curtains on her window. Ella woke up gradually when she felt the sun's heat on her cheeks.She wakes up feeling slightly sluggish, exhausted, foggy-headed, and anxious, as though a balloon is slowly inflating under her skull and pressure is rising all over her head.She asked him in a raspy voice, "What time is it?""Should you be in college by now? It's late." Lucas questioned her while arching his brow.When Ella realized she had to leave for her classes, she got out of bed right away and hurried to her closet."Ella, what's going on with you? You had bruises on your face when you got home last week. Then, last night, Edward drove you home while intoxicated and unco
All of the graduating students go on a school field trip each semester. It is part of their curriculum to learn about and experience the outside world. The purpose of the trip was to learn while having fun. The university changes the location of the school trip every year. Last year, they went camping in the virgin forest to discover and research various wild animals and trees. The university had intended to send the students to the island this year so they could demonstrate their survival skills.They will receive the essential tools and gear for camping. They are not permitted to bring any electronics, gadgets,or cell phones. They are always safe since a lighthouse tower with guards is keeping watch over them. There is a transmission radio in the tower in case of an emergency, but they are not allowed to interfere with student activities unless it is a life-threatening emergency.A companion must be assigned to them before they board
"Edward, stop. Don't do it." Joaquin grabbed his arms and dragged him away from Luis. "Everyone is staring at you. Do not cause a scene, please," he reminded his friend.Edward yelled angrily, "He did it. I know he did it!" His voice is trembling in rage. "He is the reason why Ella is missing." He is pointing at Luis with his index finger.Luis laughed and said, "Tick, tock, the clock is ticking, and in a few hours there will be a high tide," Luis reminded them.Edward felt a flash of irritation when he heard Luis' mockery. He wanted to rip him apart because he knew that Luis did something bad to Ella, and he wanted to get his confession."Where is she?" he yelled at him. "What did you do to her?" Edward questioned him repeatedly.Luis left a cryptic message rather than responding to Edward's questions. "Can your girlfriend swim well?" He made a mischievous grin.
The sun's heat was on Edward's face when he awoke. He covered his eyes with his hands so he could view the weather outside the cave and noticed the sun blazing brightly in the clear, blue sky. It was a clear, sunny day. The sky was a pure, brilliant blue, with white cotton candy clouds drifting through it.Edward was about to get up, but he saw Ella's arm wrapped around his waist. Later, he returned and lay down. She was sleeping as he cast a glance ather face. Even though she is sleeping, he finds it amusing to watch her. When she is sleeping, she appears to be a whole different person, as though she is nicer and more refined than when she is awake. Ella is somewhat rude and boyish.After some time, he sensed Ella waking up gradually and moving. He became anxious and was afraid that she might feel awkward if he was seen watching her. When Ella awoke, Edward pretended to be sleeping. She puts on her goggles while moving gently to