" Since we had the incident under investigation, so the hospital disclosed necessary informations and of course, it includes your name. Fortunately, dad woke up before you were called up for the interrogation. " Dr. Jane started her task of explaining.
"And why did you recognize me? "
"Ajie, we are already in a digital era so finding someone's whereabouts is as easy as eating a lollipop. We also looked into the CCTV. "
"I see. " He smiled and then laughed about his lack of common sense.
"We just can't thank you enough for your kindness. I can't imagine yourself running the distance from the shore towards the main road with a heavy man in your arms. "
Then, she became teary - eyed.
"Then you took him to the hospital, shouldered the expenses and left a great amount. Not only that, you also donated your blood. "
"Ajie, if it's not because of you, I would have been left alone in this world. Tell me, what do you want in life? In what ways can we repay you? " Dr. Jane was already struggling to hold back her urge to cry.
"I'm not asking for a payment. "
"I know but at least we can show you our gratitude. "
" The only favor I would ask from you is to bring me to him once he is okay. "
"Sure, Jie. I will keep in touch. "
Then, Dr. Jane handed him an envelope.
"Please accept this as our token of gratitude. And I would like to tell you this ahead. To refuse this offer would be an insult to us. "
Ajie chuckled out loudly.
"How can I refuse now when you're being treacherous? "
It was now Dr. Jane's turn to laugh.
"Go, open it. "
Ajie glanced up at her before he opened the envelope. He pulled out a piece of paper and read it. He almost dropped the paper after reading it. It was a deed of transfer of ownership of a five - door - apartment located in a subdivision near a university.
"Dr. Jane...this is too much. " He wanted to refuse but Dr. Jane had already warned him ahead.
A spark of amusement lit up her eyes. She saw him turning pale as he scanned through that piece of paper. If only he knew that she deposited P100M in his account, perhaps, he would collapse. That was not even enough. If he didn't hesitate to give his P200, 000 when it was his all, how much more for them?
" Ajie, you need a source of income to provide for your family and most especially, for baby Chloe . You may also move in and occupy the two units while you can have the rest for rent. One unit for you and Allie, the second one for Allie's parents. "
"But Allie has not forgiven me yet. It would need much convincing for them to move in. "
Never did Ajie anticipate that on that night, he would end up telling his whole story to Jane, except the fact that he was an adopted child. He didn't understand why he easily opened up to a complete stranger. Perhaps because, she was such a good listener and he needed someone to listen.
"Now, it's my turn to pay you back for listening. So, I'm going to return this property. "
"Don't be riduculous. That is called blessings. Dad is a billionaire so the price of that property is just a cent for him. If you don't need it, give it to your daughter. "
"Who is your dad? " Ajie asked mindlessly.
"Angelo Lopez."
Ajie's eyes widened in surprise. So, this woman was a somebody in the higher society and he talked to her just as a common person? He even confided his secrets just as a close friend. He shuddered at the
thought...
"I'm sorry, Dr. Jane. "
"Jane, I told you..."
"Jane... why did you say that if it was not because of me, you would be left alone? Where's your mother? Your siblings? "
Jane sighed. She guessed it was her turn to confide.
" I have a little brother but he was lost when he was young. They searched for him and spent their fortune in the search but he just couldn't be found. We just hope and pray until now that may he is still alive and in good hands. "
"Mom was not able to accept his loss and... "
Ajie stared at her and did not blink. All of a sudden, he felt his heartbeats were hammering into his chest.
"I'm sorry, Jie. I cannot tell you about it. "
He nodded. "I understand. "
"Can you imagine that I grow up without a mother and a brother? What if you were not there when daddy fell into the rocks? " Jane couldn't hold her tears anymore.
"God arranges our steps so He sent me ahead. " Ajie assured her and emphasized that his dad's rescue was not about luck.
Jane was now crying that she hid her face with both of her hands.
She was one of those whom the world looked up as one of the most fortunate being in the world. All because she garnered almost all the wonders and best things in life. From being a gifted child to her unparalleled beauty, from her unwithering fame to her fortune. Yet, oblivious to the world, she had suffered a lonely life.