It was a pallid Saturday afternoon. The clouds were crying. It seems to join the weather which is so heart-rending. It watered the drained plants outside the room. The emotions were mixed. So difficult to bear and understand. Althea was lying on big white bed. Beside the bed were the fruits, balloons and everything that the visitors gave her. The room was definitely huge. Inside the room was a mini living room that has a television and sala set. Dara, Maria’s mother, was sitting in the sofa along with Romeo, her father. Kurt, her fiancée, was sitting beside her.
Althea has a heart disease. She is only 18 years old and yet, her malady deeply affects her strong body that causes to be weak. She is a bright woman. A strong girl who has positive outlook in her life. She lives her life to the fullest as if there is no tomorrow. She is a God-fearing lady. She also has a pitiful heart. She cares for others more than herself.
Recently, they learned that the days that Althea will experience is counted. Her condition now is not curable anymore. Althea doesn’t know anything about her condition. Kurt was crying and he can’t accept the fact that her most beloved girl will leave him any moment. And suddenly, memoirs came into his mind…
“Bessie! I miss you so much!” shouted Koleen- her bestfriend. “Koleen, its been a day since we last met, and yet you miss me that much? :D” Althea answered jokingly. “Oh! You’re so mean!” cried Koleen because she takes the joke seriously. And suddenly, Althea hugged her bestfriend. Knowing Koleen, one hug takes away her sadness. Koleen and Althea were bestfriends since they were in their childhood days. Althea is one year older than Koleen.
“So, let’s go ?!” asked Althea. “Sure , lets go shopping, eating, play games….” Said Koleen. And they were so happy with each other’s company. When they were in the “playing zone” of the mall, a ball hit Althea’s head. “Ouch!” she cried. And suddenly, a boy came nearly to them. “A cute boy huh?” she whispers. Their eyes met. The boy is so simple. He is wearing a white shirt causing him to look so clean and pants. His hair falls perfectly without his trying.
“I’m sorry miss, I didn’t mean to hurt you.. I was just enjoying myself ..” and he turned down his face. “He seems to be sad”. Althea thought. Unexpectedly, she found herself be interested with this guy. “Apology accepted,” and she smiled at him.
Kurt was amazed when he saw her smile. Her smile that makes his heart melt. And he realized that the girl that standing in front of him is pretty. She is simple. She has the best eyes a girl can ever had. She has a cute keen nose that every lady wishes to have. She has a pinkish and pouty lips that every man wishes to kiss. She is not tall- 4’11 in height but she is so cute. She looks like a Barbie. She is wearing a simple purple blouse with her fitted pants. She is girl with a shoulder level straight hair. Abruptly, I found myself staring at the girl.
“Hey mister, are you listening?” enquired Althea. “Huh? Oh, yes, are you saying that I am forgiven ? Thank you,” Kurt smiled at her. “By the way, I’m Kurt Vincent Lucena, just call me ‘Kurt’,” he added. He offered his hand to the girl. “I am Althea Jade Tolentino, you can call me ‘Althea’,” she smiled back to Kurt and take his hand. An electricity covered up their body. Althea blushed. “And this is my bestfriend, Koleen,” she introduced but Kurt is still staring at Althea.
