Heartfelt
Monisha's POV
I can feel it. I know that she is just near. I can feel it but I cannot confirm it yet.
I have been struggling for years but haven't got any single clue or solution that could make me distinguish who she is, where she is or does she still exist?
I am positive that wherever she may be I know that she turned out to be the best person she can be the same as I am now. Who would have thought that it's been 16 years? But we still didn't give up or rather I can't give up I know that time will come that I will come to find her my baby, my daughter my sweet Patricia.
This is my therapy even if I didn't get the chance to celebrate her birthdays. In my heart I know that I need to celebrate. For me to heal I just keep on reminding myself that all of my questions would be answered someday.
The search for my Patricia is not yet over we are just on standby so that we can hold an event. We are doing this for her and for myself too.
I decided to organize Ralph's 16 birthday so I can celebrate Patricia's 16 birthday too.
I thought of a theme that if I were in Patricia's shoe I would love to have some balloons on the side. It could be a combination of pastel peach, pink and white. Then the outfit would just be for simple acquaintance not too formal not too casual. I love to dress up maybe if she is with me she loves dressing up too.
I named my boutique after her Paricia's Choice Collection. It's been going on for almost 16 years when we decided to take a rest in searching for her for them for Francis and Elizabeth. I hope they can find it in their hearts to return our daughter. We have been struggling but Patricia's Choice Collection help me get through with it but still hoping and would never forget that we'll finally be with her.
I was still in deep thought when a princess went out of the guestroom wearing my personal favorite Patricia's own choice collection. It's the black prom dress ball gown maxi dress. My heart jumped out of joy. This must be Gena Ralph's date without thinking I didn't hesitate and hugged her tight oh it feels good hugging her I felt like hugging my Patricia and this is my first time feeling this to a person or to a teen and I hope that Gena won't misunderstood it.
Gena didn't disappoint me but hugged me back instead but felt that I was feeling emotionally attached that's why I withdrew from the hug and kept a distance I smiled at her and said
"Sorry dear, are you Gena? You really look good and like a princess. Ralph is right you are beautiful you look beautiful like me hihihi". Then I gazed at her I feel heartfelt. I saw her bow her head in shyness, oh she looks really cute. I reall felt something for her.
Suddenly Ralph approached us.
"Godmother! Don't embarrass my date hahaha!" Ralph whispered to me.
I was distracted but felt excited at the same time so before letting them leave I finally said.
" Wait, before you guys leave." I turned around and called tje attention on one of the photographers.
" Please take her solo picture, full - body shot please. I think she will pass as a cover girl in a magazine. I can make her a model for my boutique and that gown suits you and that's also my favorite gown for a pretty girl like you. Perfect! ". I applauded.
I know Gena was feeling shy but she's a natural that's why I have decided. I will offer her a modeling contract.
Meanwhile
Xander arrived at the venue. He was busy scanning the people with unfamiliar faces and looking for a particular person but it was too crowded so he decided to go out and went inside the balcony. He went to the mini bar and pour himself a hard drink and sat on the one-seater sofa overlooking the view outside.
He's not supposed to be here but out of respect since Uncle Andrew and Aunt Monisha are here and Ralph invited him so he has no other choice but to be here.
He just came here to take Gena home too but he doesn't want to be rude . He just need to socialize and wait a bit longer since this a special occasion for Ralph and also for Aunt Monisha. He didn't want to disappoint her sweet Aunt Monisha.
He took a sip on his drink then felt suffocated so he loosened his tie but was caught off guard when Gena entered the balcony blushing.
" Er.. sorry Xander you're here. " Gena tried to act normal.
"Obviously." Xander said holding his tie, he tried to fix his tie which was loose earlier.
" Are you enjoying the party?" Xander asked Gena diverting the awkwardness.
" Yeah, thanks for asking. Aunt Monisha was extra sweet ever since we've met earlier. " Gena answered smiling.
Xander frowned and thought. This is the first time that Aunt Monisha took special attention to a girl not only that but to Gena. It's getting more and more interesting as he gets to know Gena.
They were disturbed by a sound of a woman calling out his name.
"Xander! Son your here!" Aunt Monisha called.
Aunt Monisha approached him and Xander gave him a peck on her cheek and hugged her.
" Wait you know each other?". Aunt Monisha pointed at Gena and him.
" Yes auntie I will be her guardian because she is already an orphan and her one year old sister as well." Xander said directly.
" What? I am sorry to hear that Gena. It must be very hard for you losing both your parents? Also, why you Xander?" Aunt Monisha asked apologeticaly
"Ahh.." Xander tried to make an alibi.
" I am close to her parents before, since they were my tenants and her parents were very kind people so I decided to be her guardian.
"Wow dear! That's very kind of you. You are really one of a kind. If you're parents were still alive they must have been very proud of you!" Aunt Monisha said.
"Don't mention it Aunt." Xander tried to act normal. They can't find out about his real relationship to Gena because he knows how they would react if ever they would find out.
Xander tried to observe Gena's reaction.
" Well since you will be her guardian I am thinking of offering her a modeling contract for Patricia's Choice Collection. What do you think Xander? " Aunt Monisha asked
Xander was a bit surprised all was already planned out. He can't reject his Aunt because he can see how she was very fond of Gena so he just answered calmly.
" As long as she's still here Aunt no problen with me. But after she graduates we need to migrate in the U.S. How about you Gena?" Xander asked Gena who was still quiet the whole time.
Gena was speechless but tried to answer to Aunt Monisha.
"I accept it Aunt. That would be a big help for me and for my sister. Thank you for believing in me. " Gena answered avoiding Xander's intense gaze at her.
" Alright then you can start right away. Thank you it really means a lot and don't worry I can transfer you to New York for your training or do you want to take another major?" Aunt Monisha asked.
" Filmmaking." Gena answered.
"Wow! Sure dear. You can always choose to be anywhere or what you want to be." Aunt Monisha agreed.
Xander was left no choice but to support Gena.
Xander became silent after that. He knows it would never be the same. Things became more complicated. Now that his Aunt Monisha was involved.
TO BE CONTINUED