Her Last Wish

Em's POV "Wake up sweetie, we're here in the Philippines," I was sleeping in my seat here in our private plane when I heard my mom's soft voice waking me up. I slowly opened my eyes as I felt my mom's hand gently caressing my face. She and dad were sitting beside me during the whole trip. She look at me with a weak smile, but tears are slowly rolling down her cheeks. "Stop crying mom, everything will be fine," I said while wiping her tears. "It will never be easy sweetheart, but dont worry, we will be strong," dad said holding my hand and assists me to stand. They're trying to appear convincingly fine, but they can't hide the fear, pain and sorrow in their eyes. And though I know my situation, nothing hurts more than seeing my parents suffering this way because of me. I love them very much. I want to spend more of my life with them, but time's running out for me and I can do nothing other than to accept my fate. I snap out of my thoughts when warm air touches my skin. We are already out of the airport. I roam my eyes to see that I am finally back. I really miss this place. It's been almost a year since I left, but it seems that nothing has change. As memories are coming back to me, his face pops out of my head. The person I longed to see. The sole reason why I was eager to come home no matter what. "How is he?Is he still mad?Has he moved on?Did he changed?"I questioned in my mind. "Sweetheart are you okay?" I didn't notice that I was already spacing out. "Yes, I'm fine mom," I smiled, assuring her that she has nothing to worry about. "Alright, but if you need anything, tell us immediately, okay?" I just nod at dad. "Anyway, our ride is here. Lets go so we can go home early and take a rest" mom said as our black limousine arrives. We get into the car and I choose to sit in the front seat. While I am looking at the road in front, I suddenly reminisces everything that have happened in my life. Flashbacks: As far as I can remember, I was born as Em Odesi who grew up with a happy family. We were wealthy not only in money and things but also with love. Though I had everything, I was never a brat. I also excelled in school. I am a multi-talented person. They also said that I had a face of a goddess, a body of a model and a heart of an angel, their words not mine. Of course there were some haters, but many people loved me. I even had many admirers and suitors, however I was too focus with my studies that I had not considered anyone, not until he came into the picture. I was on my first year in college when I met Yhung Kie. He was half filipino and half korean. Like me, he was also nerdy when it comes to studies. He was the only son of the owner of our university. And he was definitely handsome but silent type and a certified good boy. Our friendship started when we had a pair talent presentation. In the beginning, working together was a little hard, since I am not good in socializing and he was definitely a silent type, but later on as we keep practicing, we found comforts with each other and eventually, we became close friends. It also turned out that we were classmates in all of our subjects, leading us to became best friends. Months passed by and we developed feelings for each other. At first, I really thought it was a one-sided love, but I was shocked when he suddenly confessed, asked and got permission from my parents in courting me. He survived after I challenged him for months, and since the feelings were mutual, I gave him my sweetest yes. We were already third year college. Our relationship reached one year. Though sometimes their were problems, still we managed to solve them and stay happy. We were going strong, until five days before our recognition day and the day that our relationship was supposed to reach two years, I left him without even saying goodbye. My parents hurriedly brought me in U.S. when I was diagnosed with an unknown illness. It was very fatal that I was given a counted lifeline. I had only one year to live. I decided to stay in the States hoping that I might still be treated, but even the best doctors in the world failed to understand my sickness. I was given many kinds of medications, but still my health shows no sign of progression, and instead, I was getting weaker and weaker everyday. I badly want to stay alive for my parents and for him, but as my illness worsened, I came to accept the fact that I am really dying. Salvation is no longer for my case and cherishing my last moments is the only thing left for me. Mom and dad refused to give up at first . They wanted me to keep staying in the States trying to believe that they can still find cure for me, but I know it is hopeless. It took me months to fully persuade my parents in accepting my near demise. Mom and even dad shed tears everyday. It was very hard for them, but they tried to understand me and granted everything I desired. For my last wish, I asked to go back in the Philippines. I told them that I want to spend my last week here and be with him. I want to at least see him before I'll die. End of flashbacks Tears escape from my eyes while remembering those happy times, how I had to leave him, lossing all our connections and what I've been through, leading me to my current situation. I wipe my face as we reach our mansion. Dad is now helping me getting out of the car. "Welcome home master, milady, and of course, to you young lady," our butler and maids greeted us with a bow. We just smile at them. Dad and mom assist me directly to my room "Take a rest sweetie, you've got a big day tomorrow," I nod at mom and they left my room. Yeah, I should gather enough strength for tomorrow. I want to be strong when I face him again. "Does he still want to see me? Can he still forgive me?" I smiled bitterly at the thought. Of course he'd be mad, but I want to see him. I want to be with him for the last time. "I really miss you so much, Kie. I can't wait to see you. I hope you can still forgive me." I mentally said before darkness engulfs me.