Chapter 8 Cherish, A Fiery Woman

"I just want to take this opportunity to thank you from the bottom of my heart, for taking good care of my grandmother. I really don't know how to thank you..." Hiro spoke again, while smiling.

"Oh, your thank you is already enough for me. I hope you don't mind, but can I ask you a favor?" Cherish suddenly relayed.

Meanwhile, Hiro was staring intently towards Cherish because he feels like he has seen her somewhere. He can't really pinpoint on when and where did he see her, but he's certain that he met this woman before...

"Sir, are you alright?"

Hiro tries his best to focus his attention towards the woman. He'll just have to remember when and where did he meet this woman later on...

"I'm sorry, but don't worry, I can still remember what you said awhile ago... You said that you have a favor to ask me? What is it? You can tell me anything as long as I can do it." Hiro encourages the woman to speak again.

"This is just a very simple favor and I know you can do it... I hope you can spend more time with Grandma Bien. She's clearly lonely. You are her family, so it would be really best if you stay by her side longer, than concentrating on whatever your work is..." Cherish said it all in one breath.

Meanwhile, Hiro and Chief Nurse Feliza were obviously surprised by Cherish's frankness.

But Cherish doesn't have any plan to retract all of the things that she said. She needs to put some senses into this man's head, and make him realize the importance of spending more time with his family before it's too late...

"Cherish, what are you saying? You don't know what's going on with Hiro---!" the Chief Nurse stops at mid-sentence when Hiro interrupted her.

"It's alright, Nurse Feliza. She actually got a point, and she's also worried about Grandma Bien." Hiro tries to pacify the situation.

Cherish was about to say something else but she wasn't able to do so because they saw that Grandma Bien is already awake, and she looks a bit agitated. The old lady seems to be stressed because she can feel the tension in the air.

"Grandma's already awake. Maybe having too many people inside the room makes her feel stressed. I'm sorry, but Cherish and I needs to go. I'll let someone send you some breakfast. We'll take again later." Nurse Feliza takes control of the situation.

Hiro nodded in return, while looking at Cherish.

Nurse Feliza and Cherish are now walking at the hallway. Cherish is feeling anxious because she can clearly see the grim expression on her Aunt's face. And she knows that her Aunt is not in a good mood.

"Cherish, I don't know what's gotten into you, but I told you to behave and be polite, right?" Nurse Feliza seriously said.

"I'm so sorry, Auntie, but I just can't help it. Grandma Bien been here at the facility, feeling all alone and sad because she can't regularly see her one and only grandson!" Cherish tries to reason out.

"But he has his own reasons on why he can't regularly see his grandmother.." Nurse Feliza suddenly enunciated.

"And what would that be, so I can finally understand him?" Cherish asks again.

"This is not the perfect time to know about it. Anyway, go back to your work and for the meantime, stay away from Grandma Bien and Hiro." Nurse Feliza firmly stated.

"But---!" Cherish tries to protest, but Nurse Feliza was quick to turn her down.

"No, buts. I will assign you to other patients for your next shifts. No questions asked." the Chief Nurse strictly decided.

Cherish helplessly watches Aunt Feliza go to his office. Once she was out of sight, she lets out an exasperated breath, while looking annoyed.

"This is all you fault, Hiro Matsuzaki!" she muttered under her breath.

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After a few hours.

Hiro carefully closes the door after he made sure that his grandma is asleep. His grandmother is having her afternoon nap, and he decided to go outside to make a quick call to his manager. He was already walking at the hallway, when some of the female staff at the nursing home greeted him.

"Hello, Hiro!" one of them suddenly greeted him.

"Hello, there, ladies. I hope you're having a lovely afternoon?" Hiro greeted them back, while giving them his million-dollar smile.

All of the ladies giggled in return, as they kept on staring at him. He's already used to it, and he appreciates all the support and attention that his fans are giving to

He secretly tries to find Cherish from the group of ladies, but he feels a bit disappointed because she is nowhere out of sight. Maybe he can talk to her later in private. But for now, he needs to make a phone call to his manager Adam and talk about work.

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Nighttime finally came.

Cherish is repeatedly practicing her lines while she's making her way towards Grandma Bien's room. She's carrying Grandma's freshly washed clothes, and now she is going to deliver it to her.

As per Chief Nurse's order, she avoided Hiro as much as possible. She's sad and disappointed because she wasn't able to stay with Grandma Bien all morning and afternoon.

That's why she decides to swallow her pride. She plans to apologize to Hiro for all the things that she said this morning...

"These are Grandma's newly washed clothes. I'll just put them in her cabinet then I'll go. Good evening." Cherish keeps on rehearsing those sentences as she continues to walk.

When she arrives at Grandma Bien's door, she took a deep breath, and tries to calm herself. Afterwards, she knocks on the door.

"Oh. Good evening, Cherish!" Hiro smilingly greeted her, as if nothing happened this morning.

"T-These are Grandma's newly washed clothes. I'll just put them in the----!" Cherish stopped speaking when she suddenly trips into something.

The next thing she knew, Hiro quickly catched her with his two strong and warm arms. Good thing she didn't fall flat unto the floor because that will be really embarrassing...

"Are you alright, Cherish?" Hiro gently asks her.

Cherish immediately opens her eyes, and she froze in shock because Hiro's face is too close on her own face! One wrong move, and they will kiss!

"Stay away from me, you pervert!" Cherish hissed at him, while trying to break herself free from Hiro's arms.

"Wait, did you just call me a pervert?" Hiro asked, while looking amused.

"Who else?" Cherish spat back.