"Kaya siguro ano Hon?"
"Kaya pala until now she didn't want to marry Sir Dave."
"What do you mean on that Hon?"
"Sir Dave ask her to marry him but she refuse."
"Yeah. She say it to Juliana on your reception last night." Rich says.
"Oh really? My gosh!"
"Why Hon?"
"Ibig sabihin ikaw talaga ang kaforever ni Ate Rachel. I believe in destiny! Look at this, i marry James your brother and i'n working with her. So ako pala ang kupido niyo." Tine says while giggling.
"Maybe you are Tine and thanks to you!"
"You're always welcome Kuya Rich!"
"So what will be your plan Pare?"
"Oo nga Rich. Baka mahirapan tayo kay Rachel."
"It's not her that i was thinking, alam ko hindi ako mahihirapan na kunin siya ulit dahil nararamdaman ko na Mahal pa rin niya ako. My concern now is Juliana."
"What about Juliana Bro?" James ask curiously.
"I think she doesn't like na balikan ko si Dawn."
"She said?" Tine ask.
"Not really pero i feel it. Alam ko she's sad. Iniisip nita kasi na papalitan niya ang pwesto ng Mama niya."
"Ate Lucy is dead already. I mean alam kong magiging masaya din siya kung itutuloy mo ang balak mo."
While listening to his brother, a memory of him and Lucy is playing on his mind.
~~~flashback~~~
They we're in the garden staring at the beautiful moon and shining star while the wind is blowing touching their skin. Lucy and Richard are having their midnight session every time they we're not feeling sleepy. Their hands intertwined while her head is resting on his chest.
"Chard?"
"Hm?"
"The stars are beautiful isn't?"
"Yeah."
"What are you thinking while staring at the stars shining?"
"I don't know. Nothing."
"Me, i'm thinking you." Their gaze meet and she smiled then stare again at the stars. "You're like a star in me kasi binigyan mong kulay ang buhay ko. I thought hindi na ako magmamahal ng ganito at nagpapasalamat ako kasi alam ko kahit nahirapan ka sa nangyari sainyo at least you tried to love me. Can you tell me your love story?"
"Huh?"
"Kwentuhan mo naman ako ng sainyong dalawa ni Dawn?"
"Really? You want yo hear it?"
"Yes. Why not."
"We've meet in a Valentine's party. She was so beautiful and innocent." A wide smile from him. "She was with Andrea that time. She told me that she's not the type of person na mahilig magpunta sa mga ganung klaseng parties."
"And why is she there?"
"Because she wants to dance with her crush."
"And it's you?"
"No."
"It's not you? And who is it?"
"It was Ian. Her best friend daw but unfortunately may tinatagong girl friend."
"Aw. How sad."
"Kaya nga sinabi ko sa sarili ko when we meet again that i'll never do that to her. I don't want to see her hurting or in pain." His face become sad.
She sit properly and hold his cheek. "I know you're still hurting after what happen and honestly, ayokong makita kang ganyan kaya if ever she'll come back at kunin ka niya sa akin ibibigay kita ng buong buo. Hinding hindi ako maghahabol because i know na masaya ka kung siya ang pakakasalan mo."
"What are you saying."
"I'm ready to let you go if she'll come back. That is a promise Chard. Yun lang ang alam kong magagawa ko dahil yun ang dapat."
He hug her. "Shhhh. Don't say it, kung babalik man siya siguro para magkaroon na lang kami ng proper closure at magkapatawaran after what i've read in her letter."
"What about the letter?"
"Galit siya sa akin after what happen to our child. At hindi niya daw ako mapapatawad."
"Are you sure on that? What if pagbalik niya Mahal ka pa pala niya at gusyo ka niyang bumalik sayo."
"I don't know but for now it's you and me and Juliana and i'm happy. Thank you."
And they kiss under the moonlight.
~~~end of flashback~~~
His senses back when Mark tap him.
"Pare, what's wrong?"
"May naalala lang akong pare."
"Magprepare na tayo, she's coming already."
"Okay."
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Rachel is done and she's ready to go.
"Are you ready Rach"
"I don't know. I'm nervous."
"Huh? Don't get nervous okay."
Christine calling......
"Hello...yes. I'm on my way....thank you...bye.."
"Ready?"
She hold Trish hands. "I just need some strength. Thank you for helping me."
"You're always welcome. You deserve it. You want me to drive you?"
"No need. I just a ride a taxi."
"Okay. Take care. Just call me if you need anything."
"I will. Bye."
"Bye."
Rachel is now at the elevator waiting to stop at the Ground floor. And sound of *ting* is heard. She exhale first before she step out. One of the hotel staff assisted her.
"Taxi mam?"
"Please. Thank you."
"Just a minute Madame."
After a few minutes a taxi stop in front of the hotel. And she's now on her way to Gomez Mansion. After a not so long ride she reached the place. When she step out of the Taxi, she stared at the mansion and another blurred picture in her memory was appearing. She closes her eyes trying to figure out the picture until a touch of a man stop her.
"Are you okay?"
She open her eyes slowly and there he found a man standing in front of her. "Uh. Nothing. I just had another...don't mind me."
"Are you sure you're alright?"
"Yes i'm. Thanks."
"Shall we?" He held his hand to her.
She get it and smiled. They walk on the garden and while walking another blurred picture is popping up in her mind. She massage her temple closed eyes.
"Hey, what's wrong?"
"I can't figure it out but did i-?"
"Ate Rachel." She stop by Tine.
"Hi." She hug her tightly. "I'm really sorry dear for what happen on your reception."
"Nah. Don't mind it Ate, that's why your here para makabawi."
"Okay. I will."
"Let's go inside. Thanks Kuya Frank."
She smiled at him first and mouthed thank you. They are now entering the house.
"Good evening Mr and Mrs. Gomez. It's nice to meet you again. I'm very sorry for what happen at the reception."
"It's okay Rachel. We understand." Anita says.
"James, sorry."
"You don't have to Ate Rachel. It's okay."
"Thank you for understanding."
"Oh Ate Rachel remember Ate Andrea?"
"Yeah. Hi. It's nice meeting you again."
"Hi. Oh, this is my husband Mark."
"Hello Mark. Nice meeting you."
"Nice meeting you too Rachel."
She smiled as response. "Hi Juls."
Juliana smiled. "Hi Tita Rachel. Where is your boyfriend? I mean did he knew that you're going here?"
"Actually he didn't but it's okay. No worries Juls he'll no go here."
"Okay. Let's eat. Tita Rachel can you sit beside me?"
"Sure. Let's go."
And they walk in their way at the dining room and they all settled. Anita lead a prayer before they start.
"What do you want Juls?"
"Can i have the tenderloin Tita."
Rich gave the tenderloin to Rachel and she cut a small piece for Juls.
"Thanks Tita."
"Wooh. Ate Rachel it was your favorite." Tine says.
"Really Tita? It was also my favorite."
"Wow nice."
"So iha, what did you do now?" Anita ask.
"For now Tita, i'm still in coordination to some interested clients so i can have my store here at the Philippines."
"You don't have your store here?"
"No Tita. My main store is in Paris. I also have in Las Vegas, California, and England. I was planning now to put at ASIA like in Hongkong, Singapore, Japan and in here."
"So you're just importing?"
"Yes Tita."
"I'm willing to help you then."
"Really Tita? Thank you." She stood up and hug the old woman.
"You're welcome iha."
A lot of chats are having until they continue it at the garden with wine. Juliana didn't join them anymore since she's not really in the mood to talk to and she's having a dysmenorrhea. Richard was just staring at her from time to time.
"Like the view?" Mark ask while giving the glass of wine.
"She's so beautiful."
"Yeah i know. Kung matutunaw na nga yan natunaw na yan kanina ka pa titig ng titig eh."
"You know me. It's better to look at the future than your past."
"Lalim nun ah. Cheers"
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Doorbell rings.....
Trish open the door and she was surprise.
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*end of 54th chapter*
*sorry for the error*
>Yay! Naupdate din sa wakas after hundred years! Guys, excited na ako sa restoration ng Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit. At sana daw po yung uncut. HAHAHAHAHA.
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>Thank you and see you on the next chapters 😘