3rd Person's POV

Nobody noticed what transpire within the four corners of Billy's room.

The ordeal of the two gentlemen was only between them. None of them dared to tell others even their own family members.

But one thing is for sure.

Starting that day, things will change both in their lives and to the people around them.

One guy left with a calm and hopeful outlook while the one who lives inside the house felt the opposite.

The two gentlemen have one goal: to make the woman they both love happy.

The guy who left didn't gave the other an idea about the woman's present condition for he respects her decision.

In as much as he wants to give the fiancee a dose of his own medicine, he managed to be civil and not take his anger at him even though he deserves it. For him, he doesn't deserve any ounce of love from the woman.

What the fiancee did was just unforgivable.

It just did not cross his mind that the fiancee tried searching for a gem when he already has the gold.

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Sarah

I breathed in fresh air as soon as I got a clearance from Dr. Hubbard and have my medications done at home. I also decided to follow Dra. San Diego's recommendation to consult Dra. Selene Costales, her dietitian friend.

It was all because of Preston's persistence and convincing powers. I almost gave up on life because of my failed relationship with Billy but decided against it.

I wouldn't give up.

On life.

And on love.

As long as he kept answering to my kisses and as long as he cares, I will still be beside him.

Caring for him.

Loving him.

I treaded on the pathway to our house. I told Mom that I wanted to take a walk around.

At first, she hesitated thinking I might get dizzy and collapse on the streets. I remembered how I laughed at her worry saying, it will only take me around thirty minutes and then, I will return home.

I was also advised to get myself a dose of sunlight as it aids in boosting serotonin giving oneself calmness, positivity and focus. With that in mind, I tried to make it a morning habit.

After all, I needed some time off to think things over and some time for myself.

I left house by the time I grabbed a sandwich as soon as the clock strikes seven in the morning. I was thankful I had a good night's sleep despite being feeling so sick lately.

I really did get thinner as time passes. From my usual 53 kilograms, I only weigh 45 kilograms now. My appetite seemed to be losing too.

The nausea I used to feel occasionally became so frequent that I have to slowly watch my steps to be sure that I won't be slipping on the floor.

Thankfully, I was able to gradually recover.

I have met Dra. Costales immediately and I am now following a strict diet. I am also advised to maintain a positive attitude and not worry about it too much as it may add up to the anxiety I am already having.

Believe me. I have been trying my best to look on the positive side.

But knowing that I will be leaving my parents behind tears me up.

I also became religious after my diagnosis. I am already a Church-goer but I also make it a point to utter a rosary every morning as soon as I wake up.

It's about thanking the Lord for having to wake up to another day.

It's also about appreciating all the little things in life.

It's about spending time with your family and loved ones. Treasuring each moment with them.

Being sick made me realize a lot of things I have always taken for granted.

It made me be more human.

"Oh, anak!" Mama's voice distracted my thoughts as she was throwing the trash into our garbage can outside. "Halika na dito at mag-almusal na tayo."

I smiled and nodded. I opened our gate and locked it.

I ran up to her and enveloped her into a hug. I will miss being this close to my mother.

"I love you, Mama." I said and she hugged me back.

"I love you too, anak." Mama answered, her voice breaking. She pulled back from the hug and wiped something from her eyes. "Pambihira kang bata ka. Aga--aga nagdadrama tayong dalawa dito. Tara na nga!"

I chuckled and let my arms hugged her waist as we went inside our house.

Not knowing that someone has been watching us from afar.

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What a sad note.

I feel so sad for Sarah in this chapter.

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Almost at the end na tayo, guys.

Handa na ba kayo sa ending?