Till It's Time

Chapter 25 - All you ever wanted

- SMS -
" Love Im home already. I love you...Good night." Jade

" Hi Love! Can I call?" Althea
" Yes, sure  love.."
Althea calling...

" Hi Love! Sorry..just want you to know,I've changed plan..we're on our way to StaRosa now..."
" What?! isn't it too late already? Can you still drive? I can send you a driver if you want.."
" No, its okay , I'm fine...I just thought to avoid the traffic and at the same time we dont need to wakeup early tom..I'll let you know when we're there..."
" Oh well..please take care and drive carefully. Call me when you get there ok? Jade voice was worried
" Yes ,I'll call you later...I love you.. "
" I love you too..bye.."
----x

They arrived at Sta Rosa a little past midnight. Cathleen's parents were surprisingly awake when they arrived. "Mom, Dad...Why you waited for us, I told you to go to sleep, Manang can wait for us." Althea gave a kiss and warm hug to both. Miggy Also wrapped his arms to Cathleens Dad who he has grown closeness like his own Grand Father.

" Anak..You know how excited we are to see you.." Cristina, Cathleen's Mom while pinching her cheeks.
" Oh Mom we missed you..." Althea hugged her again
" And Anak...We can still stay up late you know..." Francisco, Cathleen's Dad speak this time, giving Althea his charismatic smile. Althea gave her a peck on the cheek, Dad you are always so charming.
" That's why I love this girl eh..."
Said Kiko
They laughed while entering the house.
When Althea had a chance she sent Jade SMS immediately..

Arrived safe.please go to sleep. i'll. Call you tom. I love you .

I love you too and I miss you so much. Goodnight😍

They had a short talk over coffee and hot choco before Althea ordering everyone to go to sleep. It was almost 2AM. Althea always feels happy in this house, Cathleen's parents are always been fond of her and Miggy. They were treated as part of their family since the first time she stepped into this house. And they were equally devastated when they broke-up.  Cathleen has another sibling Erwan, he is a popular Chef in Manila and has seldom visited his Parents due to his demanding work. But he was always been there on special occassions. Erwan went to see her after their breakup. He was affected also, they developed a bond like brothers. Miggy is closed to him and treat Miggy as his little brother. They would go out together or have movies once in a while.  Althea just got so much good memories in this house with this Family. She love them so dearly, and it pained her knowing that she not only broke Cathleen's heart but her whole family. She has remained closed to them even after the breakup, she was like a Daughter to them, practically doing the duties Cathleen left when she went to Singapore its weird that sometimes the sibling will even call her to confirm something weather about their parents checkup or previous medications. But Althea was happy doing this for them.

She plans to tell Cathleen's parents as well that Jade is back in her life and it gave her a heavy heart. Not because they will not be happy for her but because she knew that they still hope that soon the two of them will be back together. Althea fell asleep with this thoughts...

Althea woke up around 8am, she can hear laughters outside coming from the patio where they used to have their breakfast, it has a flower garden and Coi pond. It's place in this house that is perfect for family bonding.

" Oh the sleeping beauty is finally awake!"

Althea not able to moved immediately her heart beats fast, that pleasant voice so familiar...