despite Hera walking and blurring her eyes due to forming tears, she suddenly bumped into the young waiter who was holding a tray of wine glasses. So, he dropped it and it broke on the floor.
Because of this, he grabbed the attention of their guests. He turned to them and looked at him.
"I'm sorry, Ma'am. I really didn't mean to bump into you," the waiter apologized to him while picking up and cleaning the broken glasses.
The girl could not move. He was confused about what to do and seemed to be rolling his eyes around. Bon noticed her immediately so he approached her and held her by the arm.
"Ms. Hera, are you okay?" he said worriedly while making sure he had no wounds or scars on his body."Bon," said the girl softly. The conversation between the two was interrupted when his father came on stage and got their attention."Attention to all the beautiful beauties and gentlemen attending this occasion. I am very grateful to all of you for attending the twenty-fifth birthday of our unica hija Hera. Besides, tonight only you will hear important news to share with you all. I urge you once again to attend the important occasion or day of my daughter and my soon-to-be son-in-law Adante Kier Bautista, for their upcoming wedding." When the gentleman pointed out the behavior of the young man, they immediately turned to Adante and they applauded together.
The young man raised the wine glass he was holding and drank the contents of the white wine in one gulp.Hera also looked in Adante's direction and happened to catch a glimpse of him as well. She smirked at his lips, but he just glared at her and turned his attention back to his father who was currently standing on the stage.“Bon, do you know all this? do you also know that they are planning to marry me to that man?” he asked with tears dripping from the corners of his eyes. Bon was speechless and just bowed in front of him.
"Why are you not talking? quiet means yes. So, that means you are also their accomplice." After saying that, he got out and went straight to the parking lot.
"Ms. Hera!" but Bon immediately followed him.Mr. Marcaida noticed them, so he got off the stage and followed his son.“Hera!” he called the girl. He stopped and turned to his father.“Hija, you have nothing to worry about. You know we are only doing this for your sake, besides that Adante is a good person. He is different from all the men you have met, he promised us that he will take care of you and he will never hurt you. " Her father explained, but the girl smiled and wiped the tears from her eyes."And you believed right away? how confident are you in that person? what did they give you in return to get you to marry me to him? is it because of money again? the company? or because until now, you still can't accept that brother Dennis died and I took his place? or because I don't have a child—" he stopped speaking when he suddenly felt a heavy and strong slap from his mother's palm.
"Don't mention your brother Dennis here! you are in no position to reprimand him for what is happening now!” furious and tearful his mother told the girl.
Hera held her cheek and looked her parents in the eye.
"Hera," called his father who was about to approach him but he just turned his back and walked away from them."Ms. Hera!" Bon called to her while knocking on the car the girl was riding in. Hera glanced at the windshield and ignored him after leaving the hacienda.As the gentleman was very worried about his son that something bad might happen to the girl, he immediately got into his car to follow their son. His wife followed and went with him.
Bon was very surprised when their couple passed in front of him."Sir. Marcaida?” he was surprised to see the couple in the car. He also seemed worried that something bad might happen to the Marcaida family, so he got into his car and followed them.
"Adante, son. Follow them, you will be the future of their company. So you just have to treat them well and treat them as your real family. Let's go, before everyone gets caught." Order of Mr. Baptist to his son Adante.
The young man immediately obeyed his order. He got into his car and drove it quickly.Three vehicles are currently following Hera. But he didn't realize that he was following him from behind.
Mr. ran fast. Marcaida drives the car to catch up with his son. He lowered the windshield and called her name over and over.“Hera! stop the car!" he yelled, but Hera drove her car even faster and led them.
His father didn't budge and started running even faster.
"Hon, we are too fast." Worried and afraid of her husband's promise. But he didn't listen to her and just focused on their son's car."Hon." He called his wife again. Mr. turned around. Marcaida to his wife, and only then did he realize that he was afraid of the speed of his driving. That's why, he tried to slow down the car they were riding in, but still nothing changed in his running speed and it only accelerated.
"Honey!" Mrs. Marcaida shouted when she saw a white truck coming in front of them. When his wife turned to face him, he immediately turned the car he was riding in but it hit the side of the bridge and ended up falling into a deep creek.
Hera briefly glanced at her side mirror and quickly braked when she saw the accident that happened to her parents.He hurriedly got out of the car and ran towards the scene of the incident.
"Ma? More!” his voice trembled as he called her and tears continued to fall from his eyes.Despite his walk and when he reached it, he was suddenly hit by a red car.With the force of the impact of the collision on him, he was thrown and rolled on the road. His blood spread quickly as he looked at the sky.
"Mom, Dad and brother Dennis." He softly kissed his lips with tears dripping from the corners of his eyes. Gradually, his vision became blurry and he lost consciousness for a few moments.Bon quickly got out of the car and hurriedly approached the lying girl."Ms. Hera!" he repeatedly called her name. His attention was also turned to what happened to the Marcaida couple, which is why he was confused and worried by the series of events.
"Hello? We are on Generalo Bridge highway now. Can you please hurry because we need a rescuer here immediately? Three people have had an accident here, so please... We need your help." Adante called an ambulance when he saw what happened to the Marcaidas. His face showed concern especially for Hera. Therefore, he immediately approached her but he was confused as to what he should do.
“Hera! Hera, can you hear me?" at that moment, the girl's eyes opened for a moment and looked at him.“Hera, can you see me? do not close your eyes.” He promised but he completely lost consciousness.
"Ms. Hera!" called her again. Bon stepped forward and listened carefully to the girl's pulse.
"Why?" Adante asked when he suddenly turned to her.
"I can't feel his pulse." After saying this, he also listened to the young woman's pulse but he suddenly pulled back when he made sure that her heart had stopped beating.In a few moments, the ambulances and some police arrived. As soon as they arrived, Bon immediately picked up the unconscious girl and ran to the ambulance.“Help. Help her." he shouted to the first aid responders. When they saw Hera, they quickly let her inside and rushed her to the hospital. The Marcaida couple were also rushed to the hospital, but they were later declared dead on arrival.While the girl was still in the emergency room and was currently being stitched up for the wound on her head, Bon suddenly fell to the floor when he saw the lifeless couple. He just cried and held onto Mr.'s hand. Marcaida, who now considered him almost a member of their family. The person who helped him continue in life and strengthened his will. When he needed a father to tell his problems he was always ready to listen for him, but now that he was gone it was almost as if a big wall had run over him behind him.***
Hera's eyes, head, arms, and legs are wrapped in bandages. There are also neck braces attached to the girl's neck.
Right now, only the oxygen concentrator supports his body to survive.
He could hardly move his whole body and he could not speak. He is like a corpse lying down but his spirit is still breathing and awake.
Bon came to him trembling and his every step was heavy. Tears welled up in his eyes and he couldn't believe what happened to the girl.
But he did not get close to Hera because his future husband, Adante, suddenly arrived. He even hit her on the shoulder, but she just ignored it.
“Hera! can you hear me?" he said with concern. The girl slowly moved a finger and the two young men saw it.
Adante smiled and burst into tears, kissing her hand. Bon just turned around and left the room for a moment.
He took a deep breath and leaned his back against the wall. His knees were weak and he still could not accept the tragedy that befell the Marcaida family.
Luis Andrey Bon or better known as Bon — thirty years old. Former best friend and younger brother of Dennis Marcaida, Hera's older brother.
When they were young, he was really close to the Marcaida family. Because of his parents' abuse, they deserved to take him and adopt him as part of their family.
He owes a lot to the Marcaida's, but all of that is because of his best friend Dennis. He chose to serve them as the brothers' personal tutor. Furthermore, he felt that it was better not to be a burden and abuse their kindness towards him.
So in return, he promised the Marcaida couple that one day he would repay the good they gave for him. From then on, he worked hard at night and was a student in the morning. He also didn't want to rely on what the brothers gave him so even though his nose was often bleeding, he continued and didn't waste time.
Dennis witnessed his diligence. He just smiles and marvels at his friend every time he finds him sound asleep on the table and obviously tired.
One day, he spoke to his friend and asked him for a favor.
"Bon, can I ask you one favor?" Dennis said as they both walked in the garden.
"Wish?" Bon said and looked at his friend. They stopped walking for a moment and Dennis faced the young man.
"Bon, promise me that you will marry my sister Hera." He knew that Bon was surprised so he held him by the hand.
"Huh? what are you saying married? Hera is too young for me to marry her and you know that your brother and I are like cats and dogs." He said with a mischievous smile on his lips.
"Please, I'm begging you, Bon. Take care of him. I don't want to see her hurt and cry because of another man." He is pleading here.
"What are you talking about, Dennis? why do you seem so serious now? Do you have a problem?" Dennis was silent for a moment. He just bowed and seemed to suppress his emotions.
"I'm sorry, I know you don't like serious conversations. But every time I think about my brother's future, it's like being stabbed repeatedly in my heart." He said and tears suddenly fell from his eyes which worried the young man.
Bon was shocked because this was the first time he had seen and heard her emotionally. He often sees her smiling, happy and always laughing whenever they are together. But at that moment, it seemed that the former Dennis, whom he knew to be brave and energetic, had given up. He doubted that despite everything he had, he was also going through a problem.
It was just over two days ago when Dennis admitted in front of his family that he has Bone Marrow Cancer or Leukemia. The bad news he knew suddenly brought down the Marcaidas. They had almost given up hope of getting their company back together and passing the inheritance to him because of his worsening illness.
Bon didn't show up with his friend for more than a week. He stayed at his co-worker's house for a while, but he preferred not to stay there for a long time so he looked for a place to rent at a lower rent.
He is not ready to face his best friend again after learning of his serious health condition. However, he often passes and stops in front of her house but he also leaves immediately.
Dennis thought that she was angry with him because he kept his serious illness a secret from his friend. But what he didn't know was that he was afraid to face him and see his condition.
As time went on, he gradually struggled and lost weight due to his condition. He's always inside the hospital playing guitar. From time to time, Hera makes her smile and she practices as a ballerina in front of her.
They also did not show or make the young man feel the sadness and pain they felt for what happened to their son. Instead, he and his wife poured all their love, care, and courage into her.
Dennis is like that, so even when the situation is very difficult, he still tries to fight and he never loses hope that he will overcome every test.
But his calmness and courage suddenly broke. They woke up to the fact that there was no hope of prolonging the young man's life.
Mrs. just started crying. Marcaida while her husband hugs her. Dennis happened to peek outside his room and for the first time he saw his parents crying because of him.
So instead of being brave, he suddenly lost hope and feared the future.
He just backed away and sat to one side. There he poured out all the pain and weight that he had been harboring in his heart for a long time.
A few moments later, the Marcaida couple also entered his room. They were shocked to see the young man lying on the floor unconscious.
They immediately called a nurse and a doctor. He laid him down on his bed again and carefully observed the condition of his body.
The doctor spoke to them thoroughly.
"Your child's illness is in the final stage. His condition is worse and more difficult now. I also can't promise that he will have a long life, within this week or maybe after 3-4 days he might be gone. I deeply apologize to you." After the doctor said that, he turned and left his office for a while.
The couple couldn't believe what they heard. Chased by Mrs. Marcaida was the doctor and he knelt before him.
"Please, I'm begging you all. We are willing to pay, no matter how much, as long as you help my son get better. I don't care how long it takes or how much it costs us, if you can just pass his illness on to me I won't hesitate to do so. Doc, Dennis is still young. He is a smart and very kind boy. So, why among the many people who can have such a disease, why my son? Is there really no other way for you to save my son from the brink of death? I'm begging you, doctor. Help my child. It's just me, just take me." Despite her begging, she was released from the doctor's hands. Sitting on the floor and just kept crying. Bon witnessed and heard all her pleas to the doctor. Tears welled up in his eyes and he just looked in another direction to relieve the weight he was feeling.
"I'm sorry, wife. But I'm just a doctor and not God." The doctor answered as he left.
In the distance, he suddenly saw Hera walking towards them and looking at the patients she met.
He was suddenly afraid that the girl might see the pitiful condition of her parents. Therefore, he quickly approached Hera and stood in front of her.
"Brother Bon?" he was surprised to see it.
"Hera, do you know where to buy fruit?" he only asked to get the girl's attention.
"Huh? I saw someone outside earlier selling fruits." He was teaching outside the hospital.
"Is that so? can you come with me?"
"But-" He was about to peek behind Bon, but the young man quickly blocked him and put his arm around Bon's shoulder.
"Come with me, I don't know what fruit your brother likes." That's all he told her.
"Okay, but let's just wait a moment, right?" he also convinced her to go with him. Bon turned behind him for a moment and saw the nurses lifting Mrs. Marcaida, because it suddenly passed out there.
while there was no one inside Hera's room, Bon went inside and carefully closed the door so that he wouldn't wake the girl from her nap.He also slowly walked his feet closer to Hera and then he stopped in front of her while observing her damaged body because of the accident that happened to her.Tears almost dripped from the corner of his eyes, especially when he looked up at the young woman's face, which was currently wrapped in a white bandage."I'm sorry if I failed you and didn't protect you. But I'll make sure that person pays for what he did to you," he said softly but firmly in his mouth while clenching his two fists.The girl's index finger on her left hand seemed to move and Bon noticed it immediately, so he suddenly became quiet and looked at the girl's face. He knew that Hera heard what he said and it was as if he wanted to tell him something that he couldn't say right now in front of the young man."Ms. Hera," he knelt in front of her and took her hand."Can you hear me?
after Bon parked his car in the parking lot, he hurriedly took the elevator."Wait a minute!" it was just about to close, but fortunately he still managed to catch it."Thank you," he said when he got inside and pressed the number button on the side. He was almost restless and kept looking at his watch. Until his attention was aroused by a mysterious person behind him. Only the two of them were inside the elevator and he noticed in the reflection that in front of him was the person standing behind him watching him. He watched her from head to toe, back. He was wearing black joggers, nike rubber shoes and a black hoody jacket with his face covered.He could not identify his appearance because of the hoody jacket covering his head and face. But he was sure that he was staring at him and it looked like he was planning something dark. He looked down at his arms, he also noticed that his two hands were inside the jogger and it looked like he was hiding something.Bon didn't make it obvious
Bon waited for more than two hours, outside Hera's room. He was restless and kept walking, holding his forehead with one hand.Owen followed his gaze and let out a deep breath."Could you, Bon? Sit down for a moment and calm down. I'm the one who's getting dizzy with all that you're doing," he told her. The young man stopped walking for a moment and turned to him with both hands clasped together."Owen, tell me. Don't you notice anything strange? Or maybe someone else entered his room?" he asked while Owen shook his head and narrowed his eyes."Strange? Nothing. Why?" it quickly responded to him."Are you sure? You didn't notice anything unusual?" Owen took a while to respond to him and seemed to be thinking deeply."Hey, Owen? can you hear me? are you listening to me?" he asked his friend again. The mischievous young man suddenly came to his senses when he heard the mention of his name. He looked at her again and stood in front of her. Bon followed him with a look of surprise on his
"I'll take care of her." Adante said to Bon, when he heard what the two were talking about.The young man did not immediately respond to him and just followed him as he walked, towards Hera's room. But he immediately stopped walking as Bon put his arm around one of his shoulders and looked at him warily.What is the problem with one? He also had the courage to stop me, even though he was just a lowly private bodyguard. Sailing through Adante's mind as he stared into Bon's eyes."Don't you ever dare to do something stupid with him. Because you know what your life is about," he said softly to him, but he just grinned and pushed away his hand that was holding his shoulder.What did he say? I know the future of my life? wow! So, did he think he would scare me with what he was saying?He's funny! Adante whispered in his mind, after he removed his hand that was holding her shoulder and then he went inside Hera's room.When he got inside, the two of them happened to meet the doctor and he wa
more than six months have passed since Bon left and suddenly disappeared. Adante is the only one who takes care of Hera and now she is able to move her body little by little, but her eyes are still blindfolded with a white bandage.He can sit now and little by little he is able to walk again because of the young man's help and his constant support for him."Say ahh." Adante was currently sitting in front of Hera, while she was sitting on her bed. He tries her with a spoonful of crab soup, but the girl rejects him."Stop it, you don't have to be nice to me now. I know there's no one around us, so you can stop acting." What he was saying to him was weak but meaningful. A mischievous smile appeared on the young man's lips and he momentarily let go of the spoon he was holding."Are you still mad at me until now? What did I do wrong to you, Hera?" he said, as he just bowed his head and looked at a bowl of crab soup resting on his lap."Sin? many." It was a short response to him. Adante rai
Hera only cried every night, after she learned about the blindness of her eyes. It also often disappears and repels anyone who comes near it. He also has no appetite and often throws it everywhere.Adante is a witness to the hardship the girl is going through. He feels the weight he feels in his chest and the lack of confidence in himself. Hera is a famous and skilled ballerina, but now that she can no longer see, she seems to be losing hope of achieving her dream of performing abroad."Who's that? Get out if you can. I don't need anyone in my room." The girl said to him when she heard the door open and Adante's footsteps."It's me, Adante." He introduced himself as he pointed to himself."Go away, I don't have time to talk to you." When it was hard on him, he covered himself with his own blanket.The young man stopped for a moment and let out a deep breath. He looked around the girl's room and noticed some of her things scattered on the floor.Adante picked up the ones scattered on t
I almost stood up in shock when I realized that Hera had no pulse."Hera! Hera, wake up!" Bon repeatedly called him, while shaking his other shoulder. I just fell in love with him and became like a rock.It's like I can't hear anything around us and my attention is only focused on him. I was stupid and didn't know what to do.Is he dead? the question that suddenly came to my mind. I could feel the trembling of my hands, after I touched his pulse and I could not feel his heart beating.I only regained consciousness when I heard the signal of the arrival of ambulances and rescuers. I turned to them and was about to approach them when Bon suddenly passed by my side, while he was carrying Hera. I just stopped and followed him. I noticed that one of his hands fell as if he had lost his life completely.Suddenly my knees went weak at what I witnessed. I didn't realize that tears were dripping from the corners of my eyes.When I found a woman to take seriously, this incident suddenly happene
"Adante," the first time he said my name, I recognized him immediately. I quickly stopped the car I was driving and was shocked by what I heard."How did you know my phone number?" I asked him."If you want to know, let's meet today.""Listen to me, Gwen. It's over between the two of us and I have no intention of ever seeing you again!" I was about to hang up on him, but he spoke again which surprised me even more."Whether you like it or not, Dante. We will meet and we will still meet. Don't you want to know where I am now?" it's true and I'm sure he's smiling now."Stop it, Gwen. Next time-" I was immediately cut off as he led me to speak."It looks like his condition is critical and it looks like he won't last another day," when I heard what he said, my eyes widened when I realized the current place he was in.Wait a minute, is he inside the hospital?But, how did he know about the accident that happened? incapable?-"I guess you've been quiet, Adante? You seem to be thinking a lot