Richard brought Natasha home that night.., (almost every night)
She is like a new lady now.. her eyes are shining brighter, she is trying to look more prettier each day, in which she really is.., and when she is with Richard.. she feels complete.. only one thing is missing.. Natasha doesn't really know, who is she for him.
"Oh Hey.. how is your date..?" Natasha dad suddenly greeted them.. (just inside the gate)
"Ah Dad it's not a date.. we actually came from the hospital to visit Mayumi.."
"Ah.. Ok.. Richard come and have dinner here.."
"Thank you Uncle.., but, can it be next time..? My family is waiting at home.. we're going to have dinner too.."
"Wow.. how kind of you.. very thoughtful of the family.. okay, take care until you get home.."
Natasha.. went back to Richard while he is waving good bye to her dad..
"Richi, I also want to also meet your whole family your brothers and sisters.. and your parents.., can I come to your place tomorrow..?"
"Ah.. are you sure? Those guys are too naughty.." Natasha looks more excited..
"Yehey.. okay.. and when I meet them.. I will treat you to a restaurant you want.."
"Ahh.. do you want a date..?"
"No no.. I just want to treat you, because you are so kind to me.. you always take me home safely"
"Ah.. Ok.. okay tomorrow I will introduce you to our family.."
Mayumi has returned to her bed.., and her mother still not there.. making her very worried..
Daughter, where did you go? Matilda looks curious.. "Ah.. nothing, just peeking outside.."
After smiling to Matilda, Mayumi called her mother and she finally was able to answer..
"Mom, How are you? It's getting late.., you didn't answer our call earlier.. Are you okay..?" "Ah.. Yes, my daughter don't worry.. I'll be back soon, I'm on my way.."
"It's okay, Mom, be careful on your way home.." she seems very worried for her mom.
Another Great morning has come..
Philip was driving his sport's car with Charles.. and they are headed to Mr. Frederick's house, which's a family friend of Philip. They went to visit the rich guy's mansion.. as they are planning to help him court the Lady Matilda.
"Bro, I brought my guitar so we can help him sing a song.. a "Harana" you can sing with him right? While I play the guitar."
"Dude.. I have to be honest.. I am not good at singing"
"Oh.. Ok.. that's my advantage to you bro.. hehee.. Mayumi loves songs.."
"Wait.. have you sang for Mayumi..? Did she liked it..?"
"Heh.. I can't tell you that bro.." Charles teasing.. and Philip looks very envious.
and on the gate Philip talked to the guard..
"Sorry.. we are not accepting visitors for now.. it's still a mess inside.."
"why did something happen..?" "Our old man died.."
Mayumi woke up from her sleep and finally saw her mom sleeping on her chair leaning towards her.., she happily smiled but it was quickly stolen by grief as she saw some bruises from her Mom's body. She hugged her tight.
"Mom.. what happened why do you have many bruises and wounds..?" "Oh, nothing, my dear.. it was because a fast bike.. It crashed with me.. but it's OK.. it's fixed.." trying to smile as she is trying to convince her daughter.. but Mayumi seems not convinced..
"Don't worry, my dear.. it's OK, I'm OK.. don't worry.." "By the way.. many of your Uncles and cousins has arrived from Bikol.. they will be living here near us.. you will definitely be happy to meet them.."
Richard on the other side of this morning arrived at Natasha's place.., Natasha on the other hand is very excited waiting already for him.
"Dad.. we'll be going.. we're visiting the Hospital.. but we're just early and maybe Richard and I can buy something.." Natasha begged good bye to his Dad, who is also very happy seeing her very happy.. "Ok take care.."
"Hi Sir.. Natasha and I are leaving now.." "Ok you take care of her.."
Meanwhile, on their house Henry is very busy instructing the kids how to clean the house as someone is about to visit them.. their father is also very excited..
"Clean up well.. my son is already a man.. first time introducing a girl.. I hope your Mama is here.."
"Dad.. I told you.. Natasha is our friend.. she is not Richard's girlfriend yet.."
A knock on the door sounded them.. and they all pile up their happy place to greet the visitor.. when they went inside all the kids rushed to greet Natasha.. as if all instructions of Henry was wasted.. they all naughtily rushed to greet her first.
"Hi po Ate, are you Kuya Richard's girlfriend..? "You're so very beautiful.."
Natsha is pleased with the naughty boys..
"Oh.. I'm not your brother's girlfriend yet.." "Is that so.. Kuya is so lame.. can I just flirt with you instead..?"
Henry softly hit his brother.. "Oi, stop it.." they all laughed.
Philip on the other hand was surprised with what he heard.. suddenly a small gate opened and there went to meet him, the personal nurse of Mr. Frederik, Charles also stood up.
"I think I saw you at the hospital, are you a friend of Mayumi..?" "Yes we are.."
Here.. if you can, give it to her.. so she can give it to Mrs. Matilda.."
"Why what happened to Mr. Frederic..? He's also a friend of my dad.."
"He was very excited to go outside this morning.. he wanted to go to a flower shop.. to buy Lady Matilda gifts along with this letter he prepared last night.., he prepared this letter the whole night, he wanted to go to the Hospital the first minute of the visiting hours, we went to many flower shop looking for something, but he suddenly became unresponsive on his sit, we brought him to the nearest hospital but it's already too late. (the nurse was crying sadly).
(Recalling how happy Mr. Frederic looks while writing his letter the whole night, and how happy he is while searching for Ms. Matilda's favorite flower.. until he died on his sit)
The two of them was also shocked.. remembering what the old Frederic told Mayumi.. the nurse handed Philip the letter Mr. Frederic made for Miss. Matilda.
"the nurse sob.. "He is also very old.. over 80.. and has complications.. I hope you will give it to Ms. Matilda.." the two of them promised..
"Because Mr. Frederic poured his whole heart into this letter.."
The two went back to the car.. "Geez.. we were about to help Mr. Frederic with the strategy, how to confess his love to Miss Matilda.. but we didn't make it.. he's gone now.."
"I think it will be very hard to tell Mayumi about this.. especially Matilda.."
"But we need to tell them.., sooner or later they will know it as well.."
In the Hospital.. it's still early morning, the visiting hours has not come yet.., Matilda wants to tell Mayumi something..
"My daughter.. thank you very much for the time we spent together.. I wanted to say goodbye to you.. because this morning I will be discharged.. I will have surgery in Hong Kong tomorrow.. major surgery.. so I have to travel this morning.."
"Oh.. Madam.. are you leaving soon..? Does Mr. Frederik know this..?"
"He doesn't need to know anymore, daughter.. and he is old too.. he doesn't have a cellphone either.. he will only hear about it when he visits here.."
Mayumi was a little frustrated Frederik was not able to make it on time.. but she regained her positive mind..
"Get well soon Ma'am.. and I will also visit you soon.. once you get home.. what is your address Ma'am..?"
"Sure.. I will be expecting you.. I will have my address and card be given to you by my men.. who will pick me up.."
Mayumi kept her positive vibes.. encouraging the Old lady to conquer it all as there is more to come in her life.
Meanwhile at Henry and Richard's house, everyone is happy.. as one of their brother kept on looking at Natasha, deeply in love with her..
"Oh.. Mom is coming home soon.. just a few months.. you will meet her Natasha.. she will definitely love to meet you.." Natasha is also excited about it..
"Brother Mom is coming home again.. fulfill her wish.. go back to school.." Richard insisting his brother, but Henry suddenly became quiet..
"Oh.. why are you quiet..? Are you scared..? Hahaa.. their father teased.. "You are good in brawling.. but in school.. Skul Bukul..! Hahaa..!" He added.. they all laughed.
"Why Kuya Henry..?" Don't be afraid, Richard and I will help you.." Natasha is encouraging Henry..
"Ooh my.. you don't know.. when Richard comes to teach math.. he's like a dragon..!"
"No brother.. we will teach you..!" Richard and Natasha proudly broadcast.
In the Hospital.. the visiting hours has already come.. but there is still no visitors coming.. Mayumi is expecting and praying for Frederic to come.. so that before the operations, Matilda can hear the important message of her lover.
A knock has been heard in the door.. and it was Ayesha and Mayumi's friends.. (all is jolly) not long.. a knock was again heard.. Mayumi expecting Mr. Frederic but instead guys in black suits came.. along with the doctors and nurse to take Mrs. Matilda home.
They bid each other's farewell.. and Matilda asked one of her men to handover her calling card and address to Mayumi..
"Get well soon.. I will visit you Ma'am.."
"Yes Iha.. thanks.. I will be expecting you.."
Richard went outside to buy some additional ice on the store, when one of their friends approach him.. "Bro.. is Natasha your girlfriend..? You guys always hang out together.."
"For now bro.. we're just friends.." "You're so lazy bro..! If you don't want to.. can I just flirt with her? She's my type.." but Richard went angry.
"Oh sorry bro.. I thought it was okay.. hehee.. What am I against you? You're the one who has many women begging to have you.. and I thought she's not your type.. I was just wondering.. hehee.. but if you also like Natasha.. oh my.. marry her right away.. I'm sure all the guys would want to flirt with her.."
Richard then went back his cool and returned back to their house.. seeing Natasha.. she indeed became more beautiful and all his family like her.. he then starts to like her even more.
They have finished the meal, and Natasha even though she's a visitor, helped them in the clean up and the dishes.. they all liked her, they then bid their farewell as they were to visit Mayumi in the Hospital.
"Troops.. you go first to the hospital.. I'll follow.. I'll just visit some friends on my way."." Henry told the two as he run the other way..
The two again went off alone together..
"Richi.. your promise to me.. we'll eat outside together.."
"Ah yes.. that's right.. it's embarrassing but what if we could eat at Don Merchados Restaurant?"
"ah wow.. I want to go there too.. okay.." Natasha is very excited.
"Is tomorrow Friday okay.. 1 pm..?" Richard added.. and Natasha is very delighted and excited..
(wow this is my first time experiencing a formal date..)