Chapter 30: Chapter 30

It's been three months since the Altagracia couple went back home. They just stayed for almost two weeks which made everyone wonder what happened to Mrs. Altagracia. It was her decision to go home and she was really eager. She just stayed in the guest room and let her grandson go there if she wants to spend time with him. It has also been three months that I am having the same dream.

I never heard of Kimberly and my parents as well which makes me worried. I can't reach Kimberly and my parents did not make effort to reach me. Anyway, I am thankful that I have my colleagues who comforts me and encourage me. Also, I am thankful that Rick will celebrate his second birthday in the Philippines. I will then surprise my parents. Rick's birthday will be three months from now but we will be flying to the Philippines tomorrow.

"Are you ready, Emily?" Cecile asked.

"I am always ready." I replied while I winked at her.

I am now packing my clothes to get ready for tomorrow's flight. I am so excited to see everyone. I miss them so much. I am with Cecile here in my room for a chit chat it is early in the morning only 5:30 am and she's here for a gossip checking out what I am up to. I was so busy packing when I heard a knock in my door.

"Emily, are you awake?" my boss called.

"Yes, Sir." I replied.

While looking at Cecile who is in panic I want to laugh how she looks.

"Can I come in?" he asked.

I look at Cecile who is now giving me a sign that says no.

"Don't worry. I will tell him you are helping me with my luggage." I said.

"Okay, thank you." she said.

"Emily?" my boss called again since I did not reply.

"Yes, Sir. You can come in." I respond.

He came in and immediately saw Cecile. The lady just give him a lopsided smile and greet him.

"Hi Sir Fede, good morning." said Cecile.

I can see the question look on his face so I quickly rescued the woman who is caught red handed.

"I asked for Cecile's help Sir that is why she is here. I hope it is okay." I explained.

"Yeah, it is fine. It's not time for work yet." he said then smile. I can see Cecile's relieved face.

"Thank you Sir." Cecile and I said in chorus.

"I just came here to tell you that we will go out with Rick after breakfast. You can buy your family some stuff as souvenir." he said and I nod.

"Okay Sir. Thank you." I said

"Great! I'll go ahead." he said and look at Cecile as well and smiled before he goes out of the room.

"Woah that was a relief." said Cecile while slowly sat on my bed. I just laugh and shake my head.

"That's what you get for being too curious and always into gossip." I said while she is sighing heavily.

"Yeah, I get it you sound just like my mother. Let's just continue packing up okay." she said.

"But thank you Cecile for helping me." I said sincerely which makes her smile.

"You are very much welcome Emily. We will definitely miss you." she said so I give her a warm embrace.

We are now on our way home and I am very exhausted. Little Rick is now sleeping soundly on my lap and his father is now leaning on my shoulder while snoring softly. I can't help but smile looking at the two important men in my life. I must admit it. I have been working here for only four months but it seems like I am working for them for four years. I should also admit that I am falling for my boss.

I have no idea when and how did it happen but I am certain that what I feel for him is special. I never felt anything like this to any man before not to mention that he is somewhat familiar to me. I have a huge feeling that I had meet him before. I forgot some important things in my life because of my condition but he already told me that he does not know me.

"We are here, boss." Oscar inform.

"Oh, I'm sorry Emily I fell asleep in your shoulder." he said when he woke up and notice our position.

"It is fine Sir." I said and smiled. Rick is still sleeping soundly on my lap.

"Let me take care of him. He seems really tired." my boss said while taking Rick slowly from my lap.

"Obviously Sir." I said.

"You need to go to your room. Let Oscar and Cecile take care of the stuff we bought." he said sweetly.

I can't help but blush. These are the simple things that he does but it has a bizarre impact to me.

"Okay, Sir. I'll just go ahead." I said.

I was on my way to my room when Cecile approach me.

"Hi Emily." she said while smiling mysteriously.

"What's with that creepy smile?" I asked. I noticed there is something up.

"What are you talking about?" she asked innocently. I simply roll my eyes at her.

"I know that look Cecile." I said.

"Well we have a surprise for you." Cecile said.

"What is that?" I asked.

"That is not a surprise anymore if I tell you." she replied.

"Fine." I said.

Cecile give me a thumbs up before I went inside my room. I just shook my head. That woman just approach me to tell me about the surprise that will surely kill me out of curiosity. I just finished taking a bath and changing my clothes when I heard a knock on my door. The person from outside is knocking consecutively like it is an emergency so I hurriedly went to the door.

"One moment please." I said.

"Hi again Emily." it was Cecile who is grinning from ear to ear.

"Yes, Cecile, what seems to be the emergency?" I asked and she just smiled.

"Come with me downstairs." she said and suddenly grab my arm.

"All right, hey wait. Slow down Cecile." I complained.

"No we should hurry." she said.

So there is nothing left for me to do but adjust to her speed. We went downstairs and head straight to the maid's quarters and there I saw balloons, banners, and food. The banner says we will miss you Emily. So this is the surprise Cecile is talking about. I got emotional and can't help but shed tears because of their surprise for me.

"Hey, what's with all these, it's like I'm not coming back." I said while wiping my tears.

"We know that, but still we will miss you." Oscar said.

"Thank you guys so much." I said.

"I will miss you Emily, I have no one to annoy anymore and that would be very boring." Cecile said.

"Yeah, I'm happy no one will bug me anymore." I said to tease her.

She just laugh while tears are on her face and hugged me. Why are they acting like this? And why do I have a feeling that this is really goodbye when I am going to have a vacation only. However, we did celebrate my temporary farewell party according to Cecile. It is even written on the banner. It says "Temporary Farewell Party" and below is "We Will Miss You Emily. We shared food that night and party for only an hour because I need to go to bed early for our early flight on the next day. I enjoyed a lot spending time with my colleagues who treated me like family just like my boss. I really will definitely miss them all.

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