Chapter 3 The meeting

Chapter 3

"Are you okay here, baby girl?" my older brother asked me. When we got to the orphanage. I prefer it here because there are many children to be with me and I also want brother and sister Zedian to go solo. You are not always with me.

"Yup. Thank you for this, brother" I promised because he even gave the children something to eat. He even took out cake, and drinks.

"No worries, baby girl. Let's go." I even felt him kiss my forehead which made me smile. He's really like this when he says goodbye to me. He still has a kiss. So I'm really happy with him, eh.

"Be careful, Brother," I said.

"Of course, I'll get back to you, Jean," he said. He caressed my cheek then he turned away from me. "Sister, my brother is here. Please just look after him for me," he said goodbye to a nun. I just shook my head. Ever since he's been like that every time I come here. I am still begging others.

sister Kedian is also the sponsor of this orphanage. The nuns here know them but there is also a founder.

"Alright, Doc. We will take care of your brother," I heard him promise softly. Then held my hand.

"Thank you," I thanked him because he was guiding me to the right place.

"You really are a beautiful child, hija. It's a pity that you were deprived of the higher vision. Let it also give you hope to see again," he said. I can't help but smile because it gives me motivation to have hope again. But I haven't lost it yet.

"I always pray," I said and he helped me sit down.

"Children, all of you come to your sister because she has brought a lot of cakes," she invited the children and I heard their noises as if they were all excited too. There were also those who said yes and were very happy with what it revealed.

"My brother bought it, you know?" I asked them smiling.

"Yes sister!" they shouted at the same time.

These children are also deprived of a good life-the complete family. Because they no longer have parents to take care of them. The one who will guide their growth. They grew up in a different home but I know if they reach the right age then they will venture outside the home that accepted them without hesitation and they will face reality.

I am good and lucky because I have an older brother. He became my eyes so I could really handle all the trials that came in my life.

Even though I can't see them, I'm smiling too. If only I could watch them, but it's enough for me just to hear their smiles and how happy they thank me.

I felt that a girl sat next to me and I turned to her.

"Sister, your palm is mine," he said to me. I frowned. Because what will he do with my palm?

"Huh?" I asked confused.

"I'm Lucca, I'm 12 years old, Sister," she introduced me. I smile at her. He will only live here for six years.

"Sister Donna, that's what you call me, Lucca. Your name is beautiful," I said and I reached her face. I wanted to caress him but he just held my hand. My right palm is already particular but he still looked at the left.

"Sister Donna, you are still lucky even though you always see only darkness," he said. I nodded.

"Maybe it's because of my brother, right? And I'm also busy with something good," I said. But I frowned because how could he say that I'm still lucky despite being blind?

"Do you believe that I can see a person's destiny, Sister?" he asked just to make my body hair rise. I do not know why. What he said to me was strange because even though he was just a child, I feel that he has the ability to see a person's destiny.

"There's nothing to lose if I don't believe you, right? What do you see in my palms, Lucca?" I will ask.

"Sister, our life is not just fun. There are also ugly experiences, pain and sadness are twinned with it. You are lucky with the people you meet and have met. You have three boys, who love you very much," he said and my eyebrows crossed.

"T-Three boys?" I asked in surprise and felt him nod.

"He was the first man to give you legs and eyes. How can you also have feet when you can't see anything, Sister? It's because of that one man that you are here right now by my side and talking to me," he made it clear to me that now I understood.

brother Hart is the first man he refers to but who are the second and third? And love me so much?

"Um, done?" I asked with interest. I want to know what he sees as my fate.

"The second, like the world you live in now, Sister. You will see him there and he will come into your life when you least expect it. This second man whose love for you is like no other but he will also drive your early death," he said seriously and my body trembled.

Why? Why did he say that? Isn't he just wrong? Should I believe that? But like I said earlier, I have nothing to lose if I believe him.

An early death?" I stuttered and my heart beat faster.

"You have fought with death once and I know you will survive. The third is the one who will give you light but he chose the wrong love. Sister, with her you will experience a living princess but she cannot match the love of the second man. He will treat you more than a queen. He will save you from danger even if it is his life. The last two men will play a big role in your life, Ate Donna. You may be happy at first but it won't last long. You will also push towards the death of the second man. Please prepare for what will happen in the future and I hope you choose the one who really deserves it. If you know it's dangerous, don't force it and let it go immediately because you'll regret it in the end," he promised at length.

The nervousness in my chest has not disappeared. His voice was serious and he wasn't really joking. It's like an old man in front of me now.

"Can I avoid that? What can I do?" I will ask.

If I'm going to meet two more boys besides my brother and my life won't be good with them, it's better not to. I'd rather avoid my fate. Those men would only bring me harm, even though that one's love was strange.

He said the second man would drive me to my early death. But I'm the same with him.

The third will give me light? What does that mean?

"Just follow what your heart tells you, Sister. But fate is what we do but we can't avoid it. Because, Sister. You will take three lives," he said and I felt his smile. That's a good idea, huh?

"Huh? I will take three lives? What is that?" I asked confused again and he squeezed my hands.

"If you avoid your fate and choose not to meet the two men, nothing will happen in your life. We may be able to stand on our own two feet but it still needs someone's help. Sister Donna, your life is full of happiness but there is still pain, hardship, longing and sadness. One of those two men will be with you for the rest of your life-that is if you can stand the test that will be given to you. Just don't lose hope." That's when I smiled and I didn't feel nervous anymore. That's enough for me.

"But I'm curious, Lucca. What do you mean by the three lives I will lead? Oh, do I have such a life that I can resist my early death?" I asked and I heard her breathing deeply.

"Actually, Sister Donna. You will bring four, really four."

"Huh?"

"But the three lives will come first. It's just that you will bring them temporarily and be with them," he meaningfully promised.

"Lucca, I don't understand anything anymore," I said.

"I'll just give you a clue," he said to which I immediately nodded.

"Those three lives. You're not the only one who gave them their own lives." It seems that he is referring to a person and who could that be? "You, Sister. They will treat you like a fragile ornament, loved more than themselves. It will be treated like you are also the most important person in the world. Above all, Sister Donna. They are the lives that you will lean on and they will not leave you no matter what happens. So don't avoid your destiny."

I didn't understand much but at least I was enlightened so I was able to smile at him sweetly.

"Thank you, Lucca. Everything you said makes sense," I promised with a smile.

"Later, when you go home, Sister. When someone asks you for help, don't hesitate to help. Those in need are blessed by heaven and so are those who have springs inside them who help others." He even has a really weird saying.

"I'll keep that in mind, Lucca," I agreed.

"It's him, Sister."

"What is that?"

"There will be traffic later where you will pass. Because an accident will happen. So take a shortcut," he said. The horror returned to my body. But I also have doubts, is what he said true? Because I will believe him without a doubt in my heart when he proves something. "Do you have any doubts about me, Sister?" he asked which I quickly shook my head.

"Nothing. I believe you even though I'm still confused," I said.

"Don't you know how to play the flute, Sister?"

"H-How did you know?" I asked in surprise. No one knows that. But only my brother.

"You carry that with you wherever you go, Ate Donna. Later, an important person will come. Give him a song that will remind him of the one he loves the most, Ate. Go ahead, Sister. I'm going to rest," he said goodbye and kissed me on the cheek. I sighed.

I just sat in my seat for a few minutes and tried to remember what he said earlier. It all makes sense. I put my hand in the pocket of my pants.

That girl was right. I always carry the flute with me because it came from my Mom and brother Hart. He gave it to me because I also wanted to learn to play it. I'm not disappointed because I already know how to play.

I move my finger and it looks for the little star engraved on it. It's just the right length to fit in a pocket.

I admit that sometimes I really lose hope of seeing again. Because even though Kuya Hart is doing everything, nothing is happening. Surgery money is not a problem for us because we inherited a business from Papa and Mama.

That's just eyes-transplant. That's the problem my brother and I have because even though there are many people on the waiting list. I also don't want it if we go to the States because my brother has a business to leave behind. I still prefer to see and recover from it.

I brought the flute to my lips. I took a deep breath before I started playing. I smiled as I felt relief in my chest. This is one of the things that gives me peace in my heart. Also gives me peace of mind.

Maybe I'm just thinking about those things that seem hopeless because I'm just stressed. We cannot avoid that thing.

I get so caught up in the music coming out of my flute that I close my eyes and seem to forget reality until I finish playing. There was still a smile on my lips but it disappeared when I heard applause.

I stood up in no time because I felt someone's presence. It's very heavy but I don't feel anything. Like he's a good person.

"You know I rarely see a woman who knows how to play the flute," she said, just based on her voice she was old. But it's still cold that the way he speaks seems to have authority.

"I only use it once in a while-"

"Especially if you're thinking deeply? Do you have a problem that is difficult for you to solve?" he asked and I nodded involuntarily. I returned to my seat. "Why do we always have problems?" he suddenly asked.

"That is also one of my questions, Sir. Why do we always have problems? One is not even finished, there is another," I said.

"Because the problem is part of our lives. Without problems it is not fun." My eyebrows meet.

To Be Continued...