The entrepreneur group headed by Allan Cruz drafted a letter to the general humbly requesting Savannah de la Lucca to attend the emergency meeting with the Task Force New Hope New Life. This project was spearheaded by General Ari de la Lucca, to help the rebel returnees to cope and adapt to their new environment. The primary goal was for them to be self-sufficient, so the task force will develop projects and programs in which they can participate. Adela, his assistant, said that the general has an afternoon taping, so the only time he will be available to see the group is 11 noon. He will have lunch with his wife by 12 noon. At exactly 11:00 am, the group headed by Allan Cruz and Mercy Ong were in the office of the general to hand in the letter. After reading the letter request, the general heart sank. He would like to avoid involving his wife in this project. However, he knew that his team was not yet prepared. The planning stage was 3 years, the blood pact

Ari's POVI was so proud of you Sav, you're a closer. I am sure that my team will accept and admire you more. When the news about our marriage surfaced in the office, there's a lot of questions on their minds, even my fellow colleagues if you can live up to their expectations. I don't care if you can't, what matters most to me is that I loved you. But I guess it was normal in the office setting that kind of opinion. They have been very protective of me ever since. When they realized that I don't care about their opinion about you, they kept quiet but I know that they are looking for some negative feedback on you. That is why I would like to protect you but now, you quiet them. I was laughing out loud. Yes, we can do this project together, meaning you have to come home to me very often.Back to the meeting...Elise: It's personal, I will call when you're in SF. Sav, going back to Brahma...congratulations on a job well done. Dr. Wang was so pleased and he wants yo

Ari's POVIt was hard to get up in the morning, not seeing my wife beside me, not embracing her the whole night. My heart aches; I miss her so badly. I am not content with facetiming and phonecalls every day. I couldn't even eat, not thinking if she had her meal already. I have to plan. I can not live like this anymore. I have to join her in California. I can retire at anytime, and I was due to retire five years ago anyway. I requested an extension because I need to contribute to this country using my community-building expertise and keeping peace and order. This time, I have to prioritize my wife and my relationship. I can not afford to lose her. She is my life now.In the office...Is the general comi

Adam tried to call Sav. He dialed numerous times, but she did not pick up. He decided to text her. She texted back. I will be okay Adam. I need space. Please don't call me.Savannah received numerous texts from her friends, their common friends, but continued to ignore them.For two days, she did not talk a lot, even to Naomi. She tried to eat to nourish her body, but very little. She just takes coffee the whole day and water.That night, Naomi woke up in the middle of the night. She heard soft sad music coming from the living room. She tiptoed and saw Savannah playing the piano in her nightdress. The melody was so sad, it was like saying goodbye.

As the big bird touched down at the San Francisco airport, Ari's heart lurched. It was chilly, windy and so dark that evening. There were no stars, just dark clouds. Ari's POV I missed you so much Sav and I am so sorry for what happened. I was framed that night. I just wanted to get drunk so I could sleep soundly. My mistake hon. I did not do anything to hurt you. I have been loyal and faithful. Please forgive me for my irresponsibility. I will fix everything. I promised you that it would not happen again.  At the airport, Good evening Sir and big Bro, Welcome to San Francisco, Naomi greeted Ari and Ben.