Chapter 2-Big Problem
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Serena's P.O.V.
“My mom's condition is worsening. She needs a transplant as soon as possible, or she might not be able to… make it,” I said the last sentence almost in a whisper.
“No available donor has been found yet?” he asked.
“Yes,” I replied, as I looked down at my flip-flops.
I've worn them for so long, they are already wearing off.
“No, that can't be possible. We have to do something,” his hands left my shoulders and ran through his shoulder-length hair.
Tears swirled up in my eyes already. When the doctor told me that my mom could not live for a long period of time, as she was slowly dying,
I wasn't surprised but heartbroken to hear it. I knew she was losing it, but it shouldn't be so quick, should it?
I saw her hair fall even when she tried to hide it. I saw her cough out blood, and she was getting thinner than usual.
My mom… My mom… No… No… No…
It can't be possible.
“What should we do, Alessandro?” I said, looking up at him with my tear-filled eyes.
“Don't cry, silly girl, don't cry. We'll surely find a way, okay?” he coaxed.
“Okay.” I wiped my tears as I nodded vigorously.
If Alessandro said they will find a way, then they'll surely find a way!
I believed his every word!
“Even if this hospital is not the best, it can still be considered one of the good ones in Batac. Why can't they find a donor yet?” he asked worriedly.
Seeing him worried about my family like this made me like him even more.
He was my dream man!
“Let's just go in first.” He took my hand as we walked into the hospital.
“Mom, I'm back,” I said as we walked into the ward.
“Finally, what took you so long?” my sister said in a weak tone, looking sickly on her hospital bed.
My sister had acute leukemia, while my mom had leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible.
“I stopped her to follow me and buy food for you guys,” Alessandro said, completely covering up the fact that I was chased by those annoying loan sharks.
“Oh my, you're such a good child. Your mother-in-law will be very lucky. I bless you,” my mom praised and blessed him.
Mom, you may be his mother-in-law soon.
I could feel the heat on my cheeks rise to the point
that I had to face the floor to avoid them noticing my blush.
“Okay, okay, it's time to eat and take your medications,” he said.
“Rena, the water,” he said, gesturing for me to hand him the water.
I picked the water bottle from the side table and gave it to him.
He served both my mom and my sister their medications, administering to them like a professional.
“Why are you smiling? Unpack the food and give it to them,” his question and order woke me up from my daydream.
“Oh… okay.” I unpacked the food and served it to them.
“Alessandro, you're the best! What more should I say to thank you? How would I show my appreciation?” my mom smiled.
“Just focus on your recovery process; that's more like an appreciation to me,” he said with a smile on his face.
“I will, I surely will, but who knows when I'll peacefully decide to retire?” she sighed heavily.
“Ahh, Mom, why say such horrible things? Retire to where? You're staying with us, and you're going to be fine,” I said with determination.
“You haven't eaten, too. Eat now; I'll go get something.” He smoothed my hair and said to me with a smile.
Thump! Thump!
Dear heart, are you running a marathon?
“Oh… oh… okay.” I squeezed those words out of my mouth, stammering.
Alessandro left.
My heart finally calmed down.
“He's such a good person, sis. Has he made a move on you yet?” Isabella, my sister, asked.
“How old are you to spout such nonsense? Finish your meal and go to bed,” I scolded, walking over to her bed.
“You always get angry at me. Why?” she pouted while stuffing her mouth with the torta (omelet) I served her.
“It's because you say things that aren't for your age. You're still small,” I said, patting her head gently.
I watched them finish their food, prayed for them, before I tucked them in and left to go find Alessandro.
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A black limousine driving at normal speed on the highway of Beijing.
“Sir, the old madam has said you should come back. I think we should go back too,” the man in glasses spoke first to break the eerie silence in the car.
“Oh! So I should take your orders now?” the older man said, with his eyes shut.
“No, no, no… Master, I didn't mean it that way,” the man in glasses said in a nervous tone.
“So, how do you mean it?” the man asked.
“I… I… I was just saying that madam has been calling a lot. It seems there is an urgent matter,” the man in glasses answered.
The other man didn't move a muscle, behaving like he didn't hear anything, his eyes still closed.
“Li Zhe, whether I want to go back or not is up to me. Don't give suggestions. I don't need them,” the man, unfazed, suddenly spoke up.
“Yes, Master, I understand,” Li Zhe said, nodding obediently.
Ringgg ringgg a phone's ring disrupted the peace once again, causing the other man's brow to furrow in annoyance.
“Ma… master, it's your phone. It's Madam,” Li Zhe, fully aware of his master's mood, spoke with caution.
“Answer it and put it on loudspeaker,” the other man commanded.
Li Zhe did so immediately, not wanting to anger his master.
“Nevan!” the loud female voice rang out immediately as the call was connected.
“Ma, go straight to the point,” Nevan said, his eyes not prying open.
“You brat! Do you know that there is a big problem over here!” the female voice rang out again, even louder than before, causing Nevan's brows to furrow even deeper with displeasure.
“Your grandfather will make the big decision soon,” the female voice said.
“What big decision?” Nevan asked, his voice now serious.
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