♡ My boyfriend's bestfriend ♡

Chapter 5 (A Promise of Forever)

I have been by Sam's bedside every day since he was admitted. I spent twelve to fifteen hours a day in the hospital caring for his powerless body. He was unconscious for almost a month since the day of the pitiful accident happened. I prayed every day for his recovery. I couldn't imagine such a good-hearted young creature leave this world so early. He is one of a kind. No one can be compared to him, he is my best friend. Ellen and Sam never left me during my ups and downs, mainly when the period of my worst nightmare came, the separation of my beloved parents.

Until one day... I arrived in the hospital from work. I was about to open his room....when...

"Ma'am. Angel, are you looking for Patient O'Brien?" Nurse

" Yes! Why? What's wrong?" Angel

"He was recently discharged. He isn't in this hospital anymore." Nurse

"But, why? Is He awake now? Where did he go? Who's with him? ( I have so many questions on my mind. Why would he leave me? Where the hell is he now?! )" Angel

"I can't give you the answers on that. I am on a night-shift schedule, he was discharged late afternoon. Sorry. I have to go." Nurse

" It's Ok. thank you." Angel

I tried calling his number, as well as his parents' phones, and their house's phone number but NO ONE ANSWERED! That moment, I really didn't know what to do or where to find him...so I went directly to Sam's house.

"(I pressed the doorbell on his gate and his maid opened it.) Where is Sam?" Angel

"I'm sorry Maam, he isn't here anymore. They went to the airport just an hour ago." Maid

" But why? Why so sudden?" Angel

"Madame and Sir O'Brien found a brain specialist in California, they are heading there." Maid

"They didn't call me, not even a text message from them." Angel

"A letter was left for you." Maid

She handed me an envelope, with my name on it. I know it was a letter from his mom. The letter goes like this..."Our dearest Angel, please stop wasting your time on our son. You know exactly, a miracle is what we need. A miracle we aren't sure would come. We are so sorry we did not tell you about our decision. But we wanted you to be free, to be happy and we hope you'll find the man who is capable enough to love and take care of you, not the other way around. Please be strong and continue living life to the fullest. We love you, Angel. Goodbye!"

3 YEARS AFTER:

Life might be difficult sometimes, but that is not enough reason for me to give up. My life should never end even without Sam's presence. I can survive this and I will never give up! The only option I have is, to be stronger. So I continued with my ADL (Activities of Daily Living), I never stopped working, actually, I am making myself too busy with work stuff, and putting up my dream restaurant business. I do love cooking too, but I admit I'm not as good as mom's cooking skills.

One day at my restaurant's opening...

"I didn't order these flowers. You may get the wrong restaurant." Angel

"Are you Ms. Angel Smith?" Delivery guy

"Yes." Angel

" Then, we are in the right place. Will you please sign this?" Delivery guy

"Who sent these?" Angel

"I don't really know his name. There was no name registered on our system." Delivery guy

A paper was given to me and I signed it. They left my place until...

"Congratulations! (gave me a bouquet)" Troy

"You're here! Thank you for coming. (I embraced him.) You must be hungry. Come inside, have a sit." Angel

"So, how are you?" Troy

"I'm good. really really good, as you can see...(I smiled) wait, I'll get you some food. You should try my mom's dishes." Angel

On that day, I was thinking that the bouquet delivered was from him, from Troy himself. Since then, we often see each other because he was one of our regular customers in the restaurant. He would pick me up during lunchtime and even after work. He did it every day and I, myself get used to it. He was really good company, I never got bored with him, although he is a bit boastful sometimes he is more kind and caring that made my heart melts like ice cream on a very sunny day.

After 2 months of being a good companion...

"You know, I've been in love with you since the day we met 3 years and 3 months ago, at the resort. And I want you to know that you never left my mind. I love you so much. And if my love for you is a crime, I want to be the most wanted criminal." Troy

"What do you mean Troy? What is this?" Angel

"I wanted you to be my official girlfriend." Troy

He kneeled and grasped something in his pocket. It was a cute red colored small box. He opened it and I saw a necklace with a ring on it as a pendant.

"Will you be my girl?" Troy

"Troy..." Angel

"You see this? it says T & A (the letters carved on the ring). It means Troy and Angel forever. I had loved you, Angel, I love you until now and will always love you. This necklace signifies a "promise of forever". I promise not to leave you." Troy

"Troy..." Angel

"Don't you love me too?" Angel

"I..I...I love you! I love since I met you! I love your eyes, your nose, your lips, your smile...I mean I love everything about you!!!" Angel

"So is it a Yes? (I nodded) I love you so much, Angel!!!" Troy

Since then, we have dated every day and hang-out anywhere. We had a hot and more sensual relationship. Honestly, we lived together and had sex almost every day. He is like an apple I couldn't resist.

-end of Chapter 5-