"I am disgusted, the art of their guard." She rolled her eyes and came closer to me. I pointed to
the fugitive lipstick on her lips and she laughed. He rubbed it and placed the food in front of me.
"Did you eat already?" I asked and Navi came in, holding the towel and freshly washed now, she
looked away when she saw Nila and she showed me the medicine and I nodded.
"I already did, I'm full Kourtney. You ate, you're thin and you don't eat!" I laughed it off and
opened the burger, crying as I chewed it. Because now I can only eat something with taste and I
won't drink soft drinks. Burger and fries are okay.
"Don't eat unhealthy foods Kourtney, so you can get better faster." Navi approached and placed
the towel on the side.
"Your kill joy Navi, it's not bad that you feed Kourtney the food she wants."
"Why, are you Kourtney's doctor. Do you know her situation?" Navi returns and it seems like
they are going to get heated now, Navi looks at Nila and Nila is shaken by what Navi said.
"Yeah, I know that you don't want me here. Well, I'm out. What a nice treatment of yours Navi."
He tormented Navi and Nila kissed me before going out and walking out of Navi's room.
"What a pain in my ass. To be honest, I don't like that girl." Navi came to me and took a bite of
fries and grabbed the burger from me.
"You don't like her, but you eat what she gives?" I teased Navi and he shrugged his shoulder and
pinched my nose. He held me when he let go.
"I do, but the food she brings, I want and you are not allowed." I pouted and turned away from
Navi. He groaned and took a bite of the fries from me. I looked at it and ate what he gave me.
"It's a shame if I don't use it. And Navi, be nice to mt friend. She just wants to give me food, and
she is a nice friend of mine. She helped me a lot," I said and her eyebrows rose. Navi.
"Well, I still don't like that girl." I was saddened by what Navi said, he is close minded once he
really doesn't like people he will stand up for it. "But don't be so mean, even casually. Nila is
pitiful." I simply fell for the coke and Navi looked at me badly.
"I will try okay, but I can't say that I will do it." Navi stood up and showed what was on her
tablet. His general average and their graduation. "Well, make sure you're good at my graduation.
I want you to be with me while I receive my diploma." Navi caressed my arm and I smiled at his
caress.
"I will be there, don't worry. I will do everything I need to." I play with my hands while waiting
for Navi to speak again. It's like he wants to tell me something now.
"Kourtney, I know that this is not the right time to talk about our issues but I can't stop myself
from bringing this up." He held my hand and looked at me.
"Margaret went home, Tita picked me up. Also, she is my childhood friend so I can't say no. But
Mama can prove that it was Tita's idea. I tried to say no, but they insisted and I felt sorry for
Margaret if there is no one to pick him up at the airport." He looks at me and his look is pleading
with me now.
"Yes, I know and I understand. Maybe I am really tired at that time so I will just think about it. I
can't bear to see you with someone else," I said and took a deep breath. It really hurts to see him
with someone else and not me.
"Sorry baby, it won't happen again." I nodded and smiled at Navi. "Thank you for helping me
and I am sorry if I broke up with you hastily. I didn't mean it." I turned and Navi grabbed my
chin to stop me from going.
"Baby, we didn't break up. Do you think I'll agree to our separation?" Navi said and my hands are
shaking now.
"I will always understand you no matter what, because I really love you and I can't see myself
without you."
I'm holding Papa's hand while I'm next to him now. I have transferred Papa to the hospital, while
Mama is not at home, three days without showing me.
Aunt Amelie is sleeping on the sofa. Today is also Navi's graduation and I'm going to campus
now, a week has passed quickly and luckily I haven't had any trouble regaining my strength.
I have an appetite and Navi and I are fine. I have talked to his cousin and he will tell me the
truth. Navi was not really the man who used the car and Tita also proved that Navi was with her
in her office then.
"Papa, I'm leaving first. I'll be back later after Navi's graduation celebration. I'll leave you here
with Aunt Amelie, rest and heal." My grip on Papa's hand tightened. His eyes are now open, but
Papa is still unresponsive until now. The doctor said that he still needs to undergo many
processes to heal and stop the bleeding in Papa's brain.
Because after the tendon ruptured, they couldn't stop the bleeding right away, but right now Papa
is still on the ventilator and the hospital bill is growing, so I'm working on a way to settle the
bills.
It's just sad that Dad didn't pay off his insurance and we can't avail it, if even if we pay off the
remaining balance it's still not effective because after three years it can be moved.
"Son, I thought you were leaving?" Aunt Amelie got up and fixed her hair. I handed it water and
food. "Yes, but I waited for you to wake up so that Papa would be with you while you rested,
because you hardly ever sleep, Aunt." I smile and sit next to Tita on the sofa.
He just shook his head and patted my shoulder. "I'm fine, as long as your Papa is with me. Walk,
you might be late for Navi's ceremony," she said and fixed my stray hair, tucked it behind my ear
and stood up.
"I ordered some food, Aunt, for your dinner so that even if I'm late, you won't have to go out." I
picked up my bag and Tita stood up. Adjusted my collar and caressed my arm.
"I am proud of you son. You did your job as Lorenzo's daughter and I know that he is thankful,
because you became his son." I hugged Aunt Amelie tightly before I walked towards the door
and waved at her. Mouthed thank you before closing the door.
I'm starting to get nervous leaving the hospital and I'm on my way to campus, I want to see Navi
to receive her diploma. Finally, it's over, it will be even more busy and so will I because it's my
fourth year.
I walked out and called a taxi. I got on there and it didn't take me long because there was no
traffic today, which is good and I didn't get caught by rush hour. Just outside the campus there
are many decorations and graduations now.
I went down and paid, I checked Navi's message and he said it was already inside. But I saw him
waiting in the parking lot and holding his phone. I walked quickly and hugged him from behind.
He pocketed his phone and hugged me tightly. I smiled and felt Navi's chest, I heard the strong
beating of her heart and it was like music to my ears. His warm hugs are making me comfortable.
"I thought you wouldn't come, I was waiting outside a while ago. I left Mama inside." I broke the
hug and held Navi's arm as we walked towards the gymnasium of the campus, many people were
looking at us and there were also many people in togas who walked with us.
"I'll take you to Mama, we'll have dinner later and the ceremony will start soon." He smiled and
pinched my nose, I immediately avoided my face because I knew that the next thing he would
stop was my cheek.
Tita waved when Navi saw me, I left Navi where she was standing and I ran closer to Tita and
hugged her tightly, she waved to Navi and we sat down now.
"Son, it's good that you came," Tita said and held my hand and looked at my face, because my
nose was red because Navi pinched it and pulled it away.
"Yes, I waited for Tita to wake up before leaving, sorry I am late." I lean back and watch them
make a speech while they pray now.
"How's your father, Navi said that he is fighting now. I am hoping that your Dad has recovered. I
know that it is difficult that you are the one who almost understands your store, especially since
after this you are also graduating."
I smiled and watched Tita take out her camera while we waited for Navi to pass by the marchers.
"Yes, I can handle it for Papa. And I also hope that he will be fine, it's really hard for me to
handle the store. If I really can't, I'll close one store first. I have so many things to stop. Then one
Our manager is the only one," I explained and took out my phone, Navi was just passing us and
we took it.
"I can help you hija, after all Navi will take care of our business. She also wants to rest and Navi
is my only child, and the store is not that heavy so I can help you." We sat down and I shook my
head, embarrassing Auntie.
"Come on Auntie, I'm okay. And then take a vacation and do what you want, it's been a long time
since you were alone since Navi was a child, and you deserve a rest. It's nice to wake up and
have coffee in Paris or Italy. Navi said that you love to stay abroad," I said and Tita looked at the
stage.
The guests made a speech and Tita smiled. look at me "Yes, I love to. But you know that there
are dreams that I don't want to do anymore, because no one with me dreams of staying abroad.
I'm just hurting, so I've spent my whole life in business and for let it grow, I want my
grandchildren to have a good life with Navi. They deserve the best thing on this world."
I nodded and continued to listen to Tita. He rarely opens up about Navi's father, all I know is that
he left them when Navi was young and Navi's father got someone pregnant then, but he is her
legal husband.
"Well, Navi's father was nice but I didn't know that he had a boyfriend before. I started dating
him when I was young and he decided to marry me. We were happy and okay, until his former
boyfriend came and he left ."
He looked at the stage and took a deep breath. "He promised that when Navi graduated college,
we would go abroad and go around the world. But unfortunately, I was not with him, he left me
alone." I caressed Tita's hand. I know that he should be happy about Navi's graduation, but it's
really hard to forget the person who was a big part of your life." I nodded and remembered Papa
and Aunt Amelie, maybe Mama feels the same way, even though I want to come closer to Mama.
She doesn't like it and pushes me away
"Auntie, but maybe Navi's father is happy today. Because it's his son's graduation." She smiles
and caresses my hand and points to Navi who is receiving her diploma now. "Yes, he is. And I
hope he sees Navi's achievements, because he always does his best to replace my sacrifice with
Navi, and I feel it." I woke up and Navi was looking at our place.
I mouthed I love you and he smiled, got off the stage and Tita continued to speak next to me.
"Son, I want to see my grandson with you. I am excited to see both of you on the church." I was
stunned by Tita and she laughed at my reaction.
"I am honest Kourtney, you are the one I want for Navi. For me, you are the perfect woman to
my son. I want the best for him, and no matter what Navi's Aunt says, I don't care about her
opinion. Because Navi will follow in the end, not even me. But I am happy if both of you will
get married soon. I'm also getting old." Tita put her arms around me and we stood up to clap and
they were singing the campus hymn.
"Always remember that you are part of a family, when you have me, I'm here. I'm like your
mother, so don't be shy, okay?" I bit my lips and slowly nodded, Navi came and Tita and I
hugged each other tightly, I didn't notice the time and speed of the graduation because Tita and I
were talking to each other.
"Finally, a new journey!" Navi smiled then broke away from us and gave Tita the diploma and a
photographer came to us.
Navi was in the middle of us and she and Tita were holding each other's arms, it was a good
feeling that Tita treated me like this, I was part of her family and she treated me like a child.
"I love you both so much." Tita and I smiled and walked out of the gymnasium, got into Navi's
car and I was sitting in the front and Tita was in the back seat.
"Navi, let's stop at the restaurant first. I already reserved there. Then let's go back to the house
and you might not be able to eat properly because there are many guests." I looked and looked at
Tita and she gave a thumbs up.
I know that her Aunt doesn't like me and maybe only Navi's Mom will be able to join me at their
house later. We parked in the restaurant's parking lot and Tita entered the restaurant first. Navi
left us inside and she took off her gown.
"I am happy that you already finished your studies," I held his hand and Navi looked at me,
smiled and briefly kissed my forehead. "Yes, I am. I will wait for you and we will be successful,
together." He held my hand and got out of the car first.
I opened the door and walked into the restaurant holding my hand, there weren't many people
and Tita was there at the big table, Tita's big smile and an envelope that was given to Navi.
It looked at me and pulled away from holding my hand, gently opened the envelope and Navi's
eyes widened. Tita lifted the key and rang it. Navi turned pale looking back at the Lexus LC 500
parked in the parking lot of the restaurant.
"Oh my god Ma, are you serious?" There was joy in Navi's voice and Tita nodded, Navi put the
envelope on the table and held my hand, we ran out of the restaurant and she almost jumped and
hugged the black car.
"This is my dream car, I am not expecting any gift from my mom. This is so damn good!" Navi
opened the door and I was holding my phone, the size of my smile as I videoed Navi's reaction
while entering the car which also had a black interior.
"I will name this Kovi, this is my baby." Navi pulled me into the car and kissed me, I dropped
my phone, I wrapped my arms on his neck and kissed him back.
This is one of the sweetest kisses I ever had.
Tita went home first and she drove Navi's car back to their house. After we ate, we went to their
house in the afternoon, Navi held my hand while driving and using his new car with a big smile
on his face and like a child who was very happy with the gift he received.
"I didn't expect that Mama will give a new car to me, I didn't expect that since she provided all of
my needs. I am thankful that she always supports me," Navi said and we turned the corner now.
"You deserve this baby, and you work hard too." Navi tightened her hold on my hand and smiled
as she looked at the road and drove.
"I want to leave you alone today, but Aunt already set up a party. Maybe tomorrow, don't go
home, I'll say goodbye to Aunt Amelie?" he asked and we stopped next to it. I shook my head
and took out my phone.
"No, I'll be the one to say goodbye to Tita, and they expect that I won't stay with them now.
Because it's a celebration of your new achievement, there's tomorrow for us, so enjoy this day.
You're the star today, okay ?" Navi nodded and lifted my hand, kissed it and drove off again.
"I am so lucky, I can't ask for anything more. My mom is so supportive, I have a gorgeous and
smart girlfriend, my soon to be wife and my life, I can't ask for anything more," he said and I can
feel how happy he was now.
"I am lucky too. You are the man that I love and you love me too. That's just how lucky I am." I
rolled down the car window and felt the cold air, we were close to their house and just at the gate
I saw a lot of people there.
"Baby, I am really excited to marry you. Mama is always right, that you are the perfect woman
for me, I can't wait to see you finish your studies," he flushed my cheek and looked away, he
always makes I feel this way. It's not new but everything Navi says is still different to me.
"Aunty already said that she is expecting us to get married. She wants a grandchild and will take
care of it," I said and the big smile on Navi's lips when I said this.
We got out of the car and his guests were waiting outside holding a banner and cake. Together
they congratulated Navi and she accepted the cake. My camera was on video while our
colleagues were giving gifts one by one today in the garden of Navi's house.