“Yes, Doctor Dani, this son of mine wants to study abroad. It is also for his future. "I could hear Doctor Dani and his patient talking.
"That is nice! Studying abroad is another good option. Only a few are given the privilege to study abroad. "Doctor Dani's advice.
Eventually, after checking up by Doctor Dani, the patient came out of the clinic.
"Eve, how many more patients do I still have outside?" He asked me.
"Just one more. I will call her." My answer.
I stood up. Then I called the last patient.
She entered Doctor Dani's clinic.
"Uncle Dani!" And the patient kissed Doctor Dani on his cheek.
"Nina, why are you alone?" Doctor Dani seems to be looking for someone.
"I just want to bring this to you. We just arrived from Milan. This is my present for you, Unlce Dani. "And the woman handed over the paper bag she was carrying.
This woman is beautiful and alluring. I noticed that she is a well-off woman but she seems to be tender and kind.
She often smile. And she spoke softly.
Milan? Abroad?
Why do some people rush to get what they want? There are people who no longer struggle for their dreams. There are people out there who have everything they need.
There are people who no longer need to pray for their wish to be fulfilled. There are people born lucky.
And sadly to say, there are also people born unlucky.
And maybe I am one of those unlucky people in the universe.
I am Everlee Legazpi. I have nothing to be proud of in my life. I did not even know how to introduce myself.
I am a restless woman. I am not rich enough to stare and sit prettily each day.
I am 24 years old but I have not finished college yet.
I entered my freshmen year but was not able to continue with my course.
Mom could not afford to pay for my education.
She is alone in racing me. She is also a sickly woman.
She is Loleen Legazpi. I did not know my Dad. But Mama's love and care were enough for me not to be inquisitive.
I got full support and care from my mother. So I will work hard for her. As long as I can.
I am the secretary at the clinic of Dr. Danilo Rivero. He is a Cardiologist. He is old so I cannot leave him.
He is 63 years old but a really good doctor. Ever since I graduated highschool I have worked with him.
So Doctor Dani is like a father to me. He is kind to me. To repay his kindess, I am still working in his clinic and I am initiatively assisting him.
"Hello there!" Suddenly the beautiful woman said as she approached me.
"Hello, Madam!" I said smiling.
Maybe she is in her 30's. But it is not obvious yet because she is really beautiful and self -conscious.
She is fashionable and fine-looking.
"How nice of you! You are pretty." She was surprisingly complimented me.
"Madam, thank you!" that is all I could say.
"That is true, you can be a celebrity. People would love to watch you on the screen. Your beauty is extraordinary. Here! " she praised me again and put something on my table.
"Oh! Thank you for this." I stood up.
“That is really for you! Uncle Dani, I will get going! See you around!"And she finally left with a smile.
"She is a smart woman! She is so kind too." I was suddenly taken aback.
"She and her husband are really kind. Then you know, Eve, what she said is true. You can be a celebrity. ”Doctor Dani said too.
"I know you are kind to me. But do not bully me, Doctor Dani." I still shook.
“You should continue on your studies. Did you not dream of being an Anchorwoman? Oops! Such faces are good to watch on TV. "He smiled.
"I am old. I am already twenty -four years old.
Maybe when I finish my course, I will not be accepted as an Anchorwoman.
They would rather accept younger talents. "I laughed a little.
"It is not just about the looks. Not just about the age.
I know, you are good. You are the one who makes my speech when I attended a seminar, right?
I am sorry if I cannot support your studies. " his face was sad.
"Doctor Dani, I am not your responsibility. Then you have four children.
You are a widower. Your children need you. "I tapped his shoulder.
"It is enough for me that you treat me like your own child." I added.
“Thank you, Eve and you are not leaving me. All right, go home. "He ordered.
I am happy with my life even though it is difficult. I am surviving each day!
That is a blessing and a miracle from heaven.
"Mom! Mom!" I called her when I got home.
Maybe she came out.
I go straight to the bedroom. I opened the paper bag the beautiful woman had given me earlier.
"Wow!" I suddenly spoke when I opened the box inside.
Is she serious of giving this to me? Or did she just make a mistake?
I found a necklace inside the box. Its chain is too thin.
It is made of Gold!
Is it really a gold? Probably not.
Why would she give me real gold?
It has a hearbeat pendant. I put it on and I looked in the mirror.
"It is beautiful! Indeed so beautiful!" I admire the necklace.
"Hhhmmm who gave you that? Is it Luigi?" Mom suddenly spoke.
"Mom, Luigi is just my friend." I confronted her.
"Do you mean, you have another lover or you already have a boyfriend?" she touched my shoulder.
"Nothing! I have not thought about having a boyfriend yet.
The patient gave it earlier. She is a woman. She went home from a trip abroad. "I explained.
Mom looked at the necklace. She used to work in a pawnshop. So she knows about jewelries.
"Wow! This one is a real gold. That woman is very kind.
You deserve it, Ever, you are kind too, dear! "And she let go of the necklace pendant.
"Why would she give me a real gold necklace? I do not know who she is? But she praised me earlier. She said I am beautiful. "I smiled.
"You are really beautiful, Eve.“Mom touched my chin.
"Of course, I got it from you." I hugged her.
But the truth is, I do not look like Mom. Mom is beautiful especially maybe when she was young.
She possessed a Filipina beauty. But me, I do not look like a pure Filipina.
My skin is white. My nose is pointed. My lips are narrow. I have blonde hair. And my eyes, were not black. They are brownish in color.
Many ask if I have contact lenses. But not really. I cannot afford contact lenses by this time of my life.
I think, my father is a foreigner. There is nothing written on my birth certificate so I have no idea.
I also do not know Mom's relatives.
My mother is very secretive. But I am overwhelm that I grew up with my Mom.
She did her very best to raise me!
My mother is not rich but she is still the best for me.
