CHAPTER 122—Path Never Cross AgainNishane's Point of ViewI FELT EVEN worse because of the meeting I had with the two Japanese people who will help me beautify the new branch of the coffee shop I will build. Add to that my head and chest hurt because I saw Clifford earlier. I really didn't expect that we would both meet at the restaurant. Fortunately, my meeting is over and Hanz and I are going home.I want to laugh because it seems that fate has promised that our paths will cross again every time I'm with Hanz. I couldn't help but worry about what Clifford would think about me and Hanz. I know that I shouldn't care anymore about what my ex-husband thinks but I also don't want him to think that I'm that kind of woman. I'm not like the others who looked for another man to love.I didn't have that thing in my mind especially when something bad happened in my life. I don't seem to be able to love another man besides Clifford. I mean, he's the only man I've ever loved and I can't imagine

CHAPTER 124—An Invitation from Her FatherNishane's Point of View"WHAT'S that?" I asked Mirae when she was at my office. She has a paper bag with her. My friend's smile was so wide that's why I was surprised. "Is that from your lover?" I asked her. There could be no other reason for her to smile like that.Mirae's smile suddenly disappeared. "I don't have a suitor. And I don't have time for that." She placed the paper bag on top of my table. "So this gift is not for me.""Huh? Whose?""It's for you, probably!" She glared at me. "Look what's inside. I want to see." My friend smiled sweetly again.Thinking that the gift might be from Hanz again, I opened it lazily. I was just as surprised to see a small card inside the paper bag. I frowned.Mirae noticed that. "Why? Whose is that from?" My friend stood up and came to my side. "Mr. Cassiana? Isn't that your maiden surname?" she asked me.I was suddenly nervous because it had been a long time since I knew that my father was still alive.

CHAPTER 126—Her Mom is BackNishane's Point of ViewMY NEXT few days went well after we met daddy. A part of my heart was relieved. I'm at the coffee shop now but I'll leave soon because I'll meet someone at the mall. That's my supplier who was once a classmate of mine in college."Are you going to have lunch with the supplier? I'm not going to wait for you?" Mirae asked.I first looked at the watch I was wearing. "Maybe? I'm not sure yet but when we finish the meeting early, I'll call you."My friend nodded. I told her to leave. I got out and went straight to the parking area where my car was. I didn't get in right away because a car stopped in front of the coffee shop and the door opened. When I saw who was inside I was stunned.Until the woman who was riding got off. She smiled widely when she saw me."Nishane, my daughter!" my mother said loudly.I smiled at her even though I was a little awkward. There are many people around and they also know her anyway because she used to be a

CHAPTER 128—Unanswered QuestionNishane's Point of View"NISHANE, I really can't find anything like your favorite handkerchief. I've looked in malls and online shops and there's nothing. What brand is that handkerchief?" Mirae asked me.I didn't think to think. That handkerchief is not branded. Actually I only bought it once when I went to a church. I suddenly looked at Mirae. "I think I know where to buy that.""Really? Do you want us to go there now and then buy something to replace what was lost?"I shook my head. "Mirae, the handkerchief that my child touched is what I want. That's all." I feel like a child who has lost a favorite toy. Even if it is to be replaced, I still don't want it because I want the lost toy. That handkerchief is very important to me. That's the only thing I know that is also important to my child.I'm very sorry because I didn't keep it. I should not have brought that to the meeting. Hope it's still here.Mirae came to me and held my hand. "Nishane, what do

CHAPTER 130— Give it BackNishane's Point of ViewI DON'T know how long Clifford and I have been in my office. I don't know how to start. Actually, I don't have anything else to say to him. The handkerchief is the only thing I really want to see to prove if it is really the one I lost.He cleared his throat so I turned to him."Ah, sit down. Would you like something to drink?" I asked. My chest is pounding hard. It shouldn't be. I have nothing to worry about. Clifford was the only one in front of me."What do you want to see, Nishane?" he asked while staring at me. The look that I haven't seen from him in a long time because every time our eyes meet, I avoid looking at each other.I bowed and gathered my courage. "Ahm, a while ago, I saw that you were holding a handkerchief. The fuschia pink handkerchief."Clifford nodded. He moved after a while and took out the handkerchief from his pocket. My tears flowed automatically. The feeling is strong and I guess that's it."Is this what you'