Greg's POVI opened my laptop amd.search Grace's.name on the board passers. I am already expecting to see her name on the list but her being on top 3 surprised me. She really is something. I immediately send her a congratulatory message. She didn't reply back but I received a message on the evening.She will held a small celebration with family and friends. I hurriedly take a bath and inform my parents about it. Grace invited them as well so we will be going there together. I decided to pick up a boquet of flowers on the way there. I need to give her something. Good thing it's my day off .Many people are already eating when we arrived. I guess no liquor on this party. Only soda and coffee. "Sir Eloy and Ma'am Helen, It is so good to see you both" Gracelyn greeted my parents."Congratulations Grace." Mom and dad both said."Thank you" She replied and hug them both."Ahem" I said making my presence known because they seem to forget that I am watching them."Congratulations" I handed

Gracelyn's POVFive days more before Christmas. Good thing that I'll be able to celebrate Christmas with my family before I leave the country. After passing the board, I decided to apply abroad for work and I am so lucky to be chosen. Mom doesn't want me to go . She said that with the rating I have, I can easily land a job here but I want to explore. It is always been my dream. "Don't worry mom, I will call you whenever I have time"."Having conversation with you like this is different from just seeing you or hearing your voice on phone."" Don't worry mom. You still have me here." Ange chimed."I know that baby and I'm thankful. I just don't want.that one of you will be away from me". Mom hugged Ange."I am thankful too mom that I can have you all by myself now that Gracelyn is going abroad".Mom pinch Ange's side."So you are happy that your sister will be away from us ?" Mom asked.Ange pouted. " Sort of?" Mom ran after Ange with the spatula on her hand. Ange and I laughed.This

Greg's PovI didn't know that waiting for a reply is this hard. I couldn't stay still and is always looking at my phone if Gracelyn has replied but hours has passed and there was still no reply.I put down my phone and went out to join my family and relatives on the count down. We all shouted from ten to one until the clock strikes twelve. It is officially Christmas eve. We greeted each other a Merry Christmas and had a sumptous meal. Sadly, Kevin, Fin and Roger couldn't come. I understand that we should be with our family first. I wish grandma was still here. I missed her pancakes and her hugs. Her hugs usually keep me warm."I know you miss your grandma". Mom said and hug me tightly. I almost forgot that I now have my parents with me.I hugged mom back and thank her for not giving up on me on the hard days."It is what parents do honey"."Why don't you go to Gracelyn's?"Dad suggested as he came near us.I shake my head."I want to spend this Christmas with you. I think ,this is our

Riley's POVI find the woman beside me interesting. She look so simple yet extraordinary. I don't know what's with her that my attention is drawn to her. I am not usually like this. I am not boosting but women are the ones getting my attention and not the other way around.When she said that I might be a kidnapper, hijacker and worst a rapist I didn't feel offended but rather I was amused. She was the first wimn who ever said that to me. My charms doesn't work to her. Our whole flight was filled with me talking to her. Initiating a conversation because if I don't do that, she wouldn't talk at all. When we arrived at Australia, she immediately passed at me without even glancing once. I chuckled to myself. She has trust issues that is for sure. I am getting interested towards her every minute that passed. I want to know what made her to be that tough and unpenetratable."Welcome back Riley!" Resty give me a hug and take my luggage."Where are the others?" I asked while looking around.

Gracelyn's POVThree months has already passed and I feel the loneliness building up inside of me. I missed home. I miss the way my mom cook for us and laugh with us. I missed Izzy and Shirly who never leave me behind. Here, I don't have a bestfriend. I have Agnes, Rest and Riley but it feels different. I missed my sister who always nagged at me whenever she wants to buy something. I miss everything about home.Sometimes, Agnes,Riley and Resty invite me out like today but I don't know why I still feel empty. "Gracelyn !" Agnes wave at me to go near her."Why?" "You should taste this. It's spicy but so yummy!" I take a bit and I love how it is cooked. We ordered and devour it while waiting for the two males. They said they'll be here in a minute."Here!" Agnes wave at them .Speaking of the devils they are already here."What took you so long?" I asked them. "I needed to forced Riley to cash out some of his money. I dont have any today. So for today, he will be treating us" Resty g