My Dearest Asymptote (Sandro Marcos)

PART 61 - Life Continues

Two months have already passed.

So far, everything went well with Elle's work at the cafe and pastry shop. She is working in the morning until afternoon and have her class for the Certification, early in the evening.

Today is Lucas' graduation in his medical course. It is their family's another milestone unlocked. Even for the fact that Elle can't go home to celebrate with the family, but still she is able to celebrate it with them virtually.

It is Lucas' dream but it feels like it is Elle's dream come true also, and everything that her parents' sacrifices and efforts has finally paid off.

"Congratulations, Luke! I am so happy and proud of you." Elle said on the video call.

"Thank you ate. Board nalang at Radiologist na ako." Lucas answered.

"Kumusta ka diyan nak?" Cristina asked.

"Okay lang naman mmy. Katatapos lang ng klase ko. Matutulog na din after nito."

"Wish you were here nak for a celebration." Henrico joined the conversation.

"Ddy, tagalog or bisaya lang. Please."

"Hahahaha bakit naman nak?"

"Nalulula na ako kakaenglish dito. Kung pwede lang talaga magbisaya para sila naman mag-adjust for me." Elle giggled.

"Hahahaha sige lang nak, bawi ka nalang pag kami kausap mo." Cristina said.

"Kaya nga po ehh..."

Lucas then bring someone in the picture.

"Hi fam, I wanted you to meet Dianne again, my girlfriend. Graduate na kami, finally!" Lucas said smiling.

"Awee, congratulations to you both." Elle exclaimed.

"Thank you po ate Elle." It was Dianne.

"Guys picture tayo, isali niyo si ate. Show the phone." Lara said, preparing her camera.

They took a photo and wrapped up the day. After the call, they have ended it because they will be having a simple celebration, the moment that Elle wished she is there with them. But then, they promised to send her photos instead.

Elle say bye to them and get ready to sleep.

On the other part, Sandro sent his friend Greg at the airport. He will go back to abroad now since his family are in there.

"Take care bro. See you again when I see you soon." Sandro said, helping his friend with the luggages.

"Yup bro, thank you. Wag ka masyado maging emotional ha? You promised me, okay ka na." Greg said.

"Oo naman, tuloy ang buhay." Sandro smiled.

"Sige bro. Will missed having drinks with you but babalik din naman ako soon."

"Ofcourse. Safe flight ahead!"

After sending his friend at the airport, he decided to go to the place that he missed. It has been months since he haven't visited there.

From the airport, he went straight to BGC and get inside to Cheska and Arthur's Restaurant. He is a bit nervous seeing Cheska from afar but good thing, she smiled as she saw him.

"Sandro, it's been a while!" Cheska greeted him.

"Hi tita. Oo nga po ehh, I missed you!"

"Talaga lang ha? Teka lang, find your seat and I'll bring you drinks."

Sandro then find his seat and waited for Cheska. Few minutes later, she's back, bringing two cocktail drinks.

"Thank you tita."

"Thank you for what?" Cheska asked as she take her seat.

"Sa drinks? And you know, after what happened between Elle and I....I am here, having a drink with you..."

"Naku, kung alam mo lang gaano kita isinumpa na bata ka. Aaminin ko, kasi gusto ko lang maging totoo, galit na galit ako sa'yo when Elle got home crying that night..."

Sandro put his head down. "I....I'm sorry to know that po..."

"Pero ofcourse, hindi din naman ako nagtatanim ng galit. Pasalamat ka lang talaga dahil ang bait ng pamangkin ko. She never blame you for what happened, ginusto niya na lang na umuwi sa parents niya."

"I feel so guilty of that and ofcourse about what Caroline did to her."

"Iyan pa, even that girl who threw juice at her, di ko siya narinig na galit doon. Kapag kasi makita ko siya ulit, sasabunotan ko talaga yun. How dare she do that to my niece!" Cheska said while her brows lifted up and down.

"I feel so embarassed of what had happened and I wanted to apologize that. Di ko kasi inaasahang magagawa niya yun kay Elle. I was so stupid for not knowing..."

"Hey, just don't blame yourself. Okay na Sandro. She's okay na, and sana okay ka na din."

Sandro nods and sips his cocktail before saying further.

"How is she po ba?" He finally asked about Elle.

"Well, she is busy chasing her dreams Sandro. Tuloy lang ang buhay."

"I am so happy to know that. And I hope, we can still be friends after everything...pati na din sa parents niya, I hope I get to atleast apologize for what happened..."

"Naku, you don't have to worry about Ate Cris and Kuya Henry. And ofcourse, oo naman. Mag dine in ka lang anytime here, pero hindi ka na libre ha?" Cheska giggles.

"Hahaha, ofcourse tita. I would accept that as a punishment then..." He giggled.

They wrapped their conversation with a good note over their glasses of cocktails. Right after that, Sandro get back to his work at the House of Representatives.

As being said, LIFE CONTINUES!

***to be continue***