Alona's eyes, head, arms, and legs were bandaged. There are also neck braces attached to the maiden's neck.
Only the oxygen concentrator supports her body to survive.She could barely move her whole body, and she could not speak either. She was like a corpse lying but still breathing and her spirit was wide awake.Trembling, Ivan approached her and every step was heavy. Tears welled up in his eyes and he could not believe of what had happened to the girl.But he was not very close to Alona because her future husband, Carlos, suddenly came. It even hit him on the shoulder, but he just ignored it.“Alona! can you hear me?” he said with concern. The girl slowly moved one of her fingers and the two young men saw it.Carlos smiled and burst into tears, kissing her hand at the same time.Ivan just turned around and left the room for a while.He took a deep breath and leaned his back against the wall. His knees are weak and he still cannot accept the tragedy that befell the Desepeda family.Ivan Jonathan Ocampo, or better known as Ivan, thirty years old. Former best friend and childhood friend of Mike Desepeda, Alona's older brother.When they were young he was really close to the Desepeda family. When his parents abused him, they, (the Desepeda couple) decided to take him and adopt him as part of their family.He owes a lot to Desepeda's, but it's all because of his best friend Mike.He simply chose to serve them as the siblings' personal tutor. Moreover, he felt that it was better not to be a burden and to abuse their kindness.So in return, he promised the Desepeda couple that one day he would repay the kindness they had given him. Since then, he has worked hard at night and a student in the morning. He also didn't want to rely on what the siblings gave him, so even though blood often dripped from his nose he continued and did not waste time.Mike witnessed his diligence. He just smiles and marvels at the friend whenever he finds him sound asleep on the table and obviously tired.One day, he talked to his friend and he asked for a favor.“Ivan, can i ask you even one request?” said Mike as they both walked into the garden.“Wish?" Ivan said and looked at his friend.They stopped walking for a moment and Mike faced the young man.“Ivan, promise me that you will marry my sister, Alona.” He knew that Ivan will surprised by it, so he held his hand gently.“Huh? what are you saying, marriage? Alona is too young for me to marry her, and you know that we are like dog and cat." He said with a mischievous smile on his face.“Please, i beg you, Ivan. Take care of her. I don't want to see her hurt and cry because of another man.” He pleads.“What are you saying, Mike? Why do you seem so serious now? Do you have a problem?"Mike was silent for a moment. He just bent down and seemed to be suppressing the emotion he was feeling.“I'm sorry, i know you don't like serious conversations. But every time i think about my sister's future, it's like i'm being stabbed in the heart over and over again.” He said and suddenly tears dripped from his eyes which worried the young man.Ivan was shocked because this was the first time he had seen and heard him emotionally. He often sees him smiling, happy and always laughing whenever they are together. But in those moments, he seemed that the former Mike he knew was brave and energetic was just a masquerade. He doubted that despite everything he had, he was also going through a difficulty.Just over two days ago, Mike admitted in front of his family that he had Bone Marrow Cancer or Leukemia. The bad news he knew suddenly brought down the Desepedas. They also almost lost hope of crossing their company again and passing the inheritance to him because of his worsening illness.Ivan did not show up to his friend for over a week. He stayed at his coworker's house for a while, but he chose not to stay long, so he searched for a place to rent at a lower rent.He wasn't ready to face his best friend again after he found out of his serious health condition. However, he often passes by and stops in front of his house, but he also leaves immediately.Mike, on the other hand, thought that he was upset because he had hidden his serious illness from a friend.But what he didn't know was that he was just afraid to face him and see his worsen condition.As time went on, he gradually became more difficult and lost weight because of his condition. He was always in the hospital and playing the guitar. Occasionally, Alona makes him smile, and she practices ballerina in front of him.Nor did they show or make the young man feel the sadness and pain they felt over their son's plight. Instead, the couple poured out all their love, care, and courage to him.Mike was like that, so even though the situation was very difficult he still struggled, he did not lose hope that he would also be able to overcome each of those trials.But that silence and courage of his was suddenly shattered. They awoke to the fact that there was no hope of prolonging the young man's life.Her mother just cried, as her husband hugs her.By chance, Mike peeked out of his room and for the first time saw his parents crying over him.So instead of taking courage, he suddenly lost hope and feared for the future.He just stepped back and sat down to one side. There he poured out all the pain and weight he had long harbored in his heart.A few moments later, the Desepeda couple also entered his room. They were shocked to see the young man lying on the floor unconscious.They immediately called a nurse and doctor. He lay down on his bed again and carefully examined the condition of his body.The doctor spoke to them intensively.“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 three to four days, he might disappear. I really apologize to you. ” After the doctor said that, he turned around and left his office for a moment.The couple couldn't believe what they heard. Mrs. Desepeda chased the doctor and knelt in front of him.“Please, i beg you all. We are willing to pay, no matter how much, as long as you just help my son recover. I don’t care how long or how expensive we will spend, if you could just pass on his pain to me, i wouldn’t hesitate to do that. Doc, Mike is still young. He was a smart and very kind child. So, why with so many people who can have such a disease, why my child? Is there really no other way for you to save my son from the brink of death? i beg you, doctor. Help my child. Just me, just take me.”Despite her pleas, she was released from the doctor's arms. She sat on the floor and just kept crying.Ivan witnessed and heard all her pleas to the doctor. Tears welled up in his eyes and he just looked in the other direction to relieve the weight he was feeling.“I'm sorry, Mrs. But i am just a doctor and not God.” The doctor replied once he left.In the distance, he suddenly saw Alona walking towards them and looking at the patients she met.He was suddenly afraid that the girl might see her parents miserable condition. So, he quickly approached Alona and blocked in front of her.“Ivan?” she wondered when he saw it.“Alona, do you know where to buy fruit?" he only asked her to get the girl's attention.“Huh? i saw someone outside selling fruits earlier.“ She was pointing outside the hospital.“Is that so? can you come with me?”“But-” she was about to peek behind Ivan, but the young man quickly blocked her and put his arm around her shoulder.“Come with me, i don't know what fruit your brother wants.” That's all he told her.“All right, but let's just buy quickly, okay?"He also convinced her to go with him.Ivan turned behind him for a moment and saw the nurses lifting Mrs. Desepeda, because she suddenly fainted there.While no one was in Alona's room, Ivan went inside and carefully closed the door so that he wouldn't wake the girl from her slumber. He also slowly walked his feet closer to Alona, and then he stopped in front of her while observing her injured body due to the accident that happened to her. His tears almost dripped from the corner of his eye, especially when he looked up at the girl's face, who was currently wrapped in a white bandage all over her face. “I'm sorry if i failed you and i 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 as he clenched his two fists. The girl's index finger on her left hand seemed to move and Ivan noticed it immediately, so he suddenly became silent and looked at the girl's face.He knew that Alona had heard what he said, and it was as if something wanted to tell him but
After Ivan parked his car in the parking lot, he hurried to take the elevator.“Just a moment!” it was about to close, but fortunately, he still managed to catch up.“Thank you,” he said as he got inside and pressed the number button on the side.He was almost restless and stared at his watch. Until he caught the attention of a mysterious man behind him.They were the only two in the elevator and he noticed in the reflection that in front of him and was the man standing behind it is watching him. He watched him from head to toe, back.He was wearing a black jogger, Nike rubber shoes and a black-hoody jacket that covered his face.He couldn't determine his appearance because of the hoody jacket that covered his head and face. But he was sure that it had stung him, and it looked like there was a dark plan.He looked down at his arms, he also noticed that his two hands were stuck inside the
Ivan waited for more than two hours, outside Alona's room. He was restless and just walking around, while holding his forehead with one hand.Kiko followed him and took a deep breath.“Ivan, sit down for a while and calm down. I'm the one who's dizzy from what you're doing there,” he told him.The young man stopped walking for a moment and turned to him with both hands clasped.“Kiko, tell me. Didn't you notice anything strange? Or maybe someone else entered in her room?” he asked, as Kiko shook his head and his eyes narrowed.“Strange? Nothing. Why?” he responded quickly to him.“Are you sure? You haven't noticed anything weird?” Kiko took a while to respond to him and seemed to be deep in thought.“Hey, Kiko? Can you hear me? Are you listening to me?” he asked his friend again.Suddenly, the mischievous young man came to his senses when he
“I'll take care of her.” Carlos said to Ivan, when he heard what the two were talking about.The young man didn't respond immediately to him and just followed his gaze as he walked, towards Alona's room. But he also immediately stopped walking when he was shaken on one of Ivan's shoulders and looked at him with contempt.What exactly is the problem with this one? He also had the courage to stop me, while he was just a humble private bodyguard.Sailing in Carlos's mind as he stared into Ivan's eyes.“Don't ever threaten to make fun of her. Because you know what will happen to your life,” he said softly to him, but he just grinned and pushed his hand away from his shoulder.What did he say? Do i know the fate of my life? Wow! So, did he think he would scare me with what he was saying? He's funny!Carlos whispered in his mind, then he removed the hand that was holding his shoulder, and then he wen
More than six months ago, since Ivan left and suddenly disappeared.Carlos, on the other hand, refused to take care of Alona and was now able to move her body slowly, but her eyes were still blindfolded with a white bandage.She can now sit up and little by little she can walk again because of the young man's help and his constant support.“Say ah.” Carlos is currently sitting in front of Alona, while she is sitting on her bed.He offers her a teaspoon of crab soup, but the girl refuses.“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.” She says to him.A mischievous smile drew on the young man's lips, and he briefly let go of the spoon he was holding.“Are you still mad at me until now? What have i done wrong to you, Alona?” he said, as he just bowed his head and looked at a bowl of crab soup that rested on his thi
Carlos hurriedly ran from Alona's private room, after knowing that the bandage that blindfolded the girl's eyes would also be removed today.“Excuse me, excuse me!” he said as he hurried away.When he reached the room, he paused for a moment and caught his breath. He was gasping for breath and a bead of sweat was dripping from his forehead.“After i removed this, you must slowly open your eyes and don't force it. Do you understand?” the doctor gently instructed her.The girl nodded her head and had a short smile on her lips as if she was excited to open her eyes again.Carlos bowed for a moment and took a deep breath. Her doctor noticed him and they exchanged glances with each other. There was a look of fear on the young man's face and he shook his head.When he finally removed the white bandage, Carlos then turned his back on them and just rubbed it on his forehead, using h
Alona just cried every night, after she knew about her blindness. She also often loses it's way and drives away anyone who approaches her. She also has no appetite and often just throws it everywhere.Carlos is a witness to the hardship that the girl is going through. He could feel the weight it felt on her chest and the lack of self-confidence.Alona is a famous and good ballerina, but now that she can't see it anymore, it seems that she is gradually losing hope of achieving her dream of performing abroad.“Who's that? could you just come out. I don't need anyone in my room.” The girl said to him when she heard the turning of the door and the footsteps of Carlos.“It's me, Carlos.” Introducing him as he pointed to himself.“Go away, i don't have time to talk to you.”She covered herself with a blanket.The young man stopped walking for a momen
“Do you believe in love at first sight?” often every time i mention that to other women they suddenly smile and shudder.That's my way, to attract and win their hearts. And not a single woman has ever rejected me, except for one.“She's here!” exactly as Mr. Desepeda turned my attention to her. At first, o doubted that the rumors about her were true.Indeed, she's gorgeous!The first word that immediately crossed my mind. As she walks closer to us, she seems to be getting even more beautiful in my eyes.From head to toe, everything was perfect to her.She's the ideal girl that i'm looking for.I whispered again in my mind as i watched her puffy eyes.“By the way, hija. He's the-” his father interrupted immediately when she suddenly turned around and walked away from us.Well, she doesn’t look like i was thinking. I think, i can fight her. I smile