The Reason: Ch 23

Ch 23

It was around 8:00 p.m. since Ron had to change shifts with Myolie since she used those pictures to black mail him again. In order to protect Leila from those rumors he was willing to change shifts with her.

Leila: hey Ron!

Ron: Hi

Leila: why are you still here?

Ron: Myolie black mailed me with those pictures again!

Leila laughed: I thought you didn’t care about them.

Ron: But I don’t want others to think that we’re together then how can you ever get a boyfriend?

Leila continued to laugh to cover up how she truly felt.

Ron: So, why are YOU here now?

Leila: Well…my shift started a couple of hours ago.

Ron: I see.

Leila: Well then Doctor Ng. Shouldn’t you be in one of those examination rooms?

Ron: Well Doctor Lam…I’m still on my little break and where should YOU be?

Leila started laughing: I’m on my break too.

Ron: I see. (He nodded)

Leila: Well you should see cause I’m right in front of you.

Ron pretended to look around and not see her: Where are you?

Leila started to laugh seeing that Ron can fool around like he use to. It was great seeing him happy again, ever since Linda left this was the first time she saw him fool around like he use to. A smile crept up on her face. Ron could see that when he was in pain so was she. Maybe Raymond was right, but he didn’t want to hurt her like he had hurt Linda. He wasn’t sure of his feelings and before he was he didn’t want to even start a relationship with anyone.

Tavia: Doctor Ng you’re needed in examination room 3

Ron: Hey, I got to go and do my job.

Leila: I’ll see you later then?

Ron: Of Course!

As Ron was walking towards the examination room he saw Kevin with this young lady whom he had never met.

Ron: Kevin?

Kevin: Hey Ron!

Ron: What are you doing here?

Kevin: Well, she called me and told me that her friend got into a car accident so I rushed here as soon as possible.

Ron: And she is?

Kevin: Right, I forgot to introduce you to Niki. Niki this is Ron.

Niki: You have to help my friend (She continued to sob as Kevin tried to ease her pain)

Ron: Don’t worry; I’ll try my best.

Ron went into the examination with the hope that he could help Niki’s friend but when he saw whom it was he too had to shed a tear. It’s been a while since he saw her and now seeing her in this condition didn’t make things any better. Her pulse and blood pressure was dropping as he tried to help her, his spirit dropped as her pulse dropped. It was painful seeing her in this condition. Finally she opened her eyes and saw him, the person who she had left many years ago. She muttered a few words to him as he got closer trying to hear what she had to say. His tear fell onto her cheek as she tried to wipe his tear her heart began to stop and in mere seconds she had left this place. Ron couldn’t believe what he just saw. After so many years he had to see her like this and he had to see her leave him once again. But this time it was for good.

Ron walked out of the examination with tears in his eyes. He couldn’t hold them in cause it wasn’t possible.

Kevin: Ron, why are you crying?

Ron: Why didn’t you tell me it was…Ella?

Kevin: I didn’t know. Sorry.

Niki: How is she?

Ron: I’m sorry…she left us.

Niki began to cry and Kevin was there to give her that shoulder to cry on.

Kevin: Sorry man.

Ron: It’s all right.

Ron walked away feeling like he was living in a nightmare that would never go away. All of these things just happen, one by one as he is tormented by how he truly feels. Leila noticed that after Ron came out of the examination room his spirit dropped but she didn’t know why. As she walked towards the examination room she saw her brother with someone.

Leila: Kevin?

Kevin: Hey, you should go check on Ron.

Leila: Why?

Kevin: You know who was in there?

Leila: No.

Niki continued to cry.

Kevin: It was Niki’s friend…Ron’s love…Ella.

Leila: What happened to her?

Kevin: Car accident. You should really go check on Ron.

Leila: Ok. I’ll see you later?

Kevin: Ya.

Leila went off looking for Ron and found him on the third floor checking on the patients like he should be. He was smiling and laughing and talking to his patients like nothing had happened but Leila knew he was just hiding everything inside. She felt his pain and seeing him like this worried her even more than seeing him in tears.

Ron came out of the room and saw Leila standing there.

Ron: what are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be checking on your patients Doctor Lam?

Leila: I came to see you.

Ron: Why?

Leila: Kevin told me about…Ella.

Ron: So you know?

Leila nodded and seeing Ron’s expressionless face scared her.

Leila: Are you all right?

Ron: Ya, I’m fine.

Leila grabbed a hold of Ron’s arm.

Leila: Ron, don’t scare me. I know you’re hurt just cry it out. Don’t keep everything inside.

Ron: Leila, I’m okay. You know what Ella told me before she died?

Leila: No.

Ron: She told me to smile (A tear rolled down his cheek) and she thanked me for seeing her for the very last time.

Leila saw his tear and felt his pain.

Leila: Ron, I’ll be here for you.

Ron: I know. You always will…(He turned around and walked away)

Leila: Ron! Wait up!

Ron turned to face her once again.

Leila: How about a drink? Your shift should end in half an hour.

Ron: Sure. I’ll see you then.

~10:00 p.m. Ron’s shift ended~

Leila knocked on Ron’s door and saw that no one was in there. She quickly ran down to the emergency room to see if he was still there but Ron was nowhere in sight. She began to panic and ran from floor to floor searching for him. As she went looking for him she heard someone call her name and to her surprise it was Ron.

Ron: where are you going?

Leila breathing heavily: I was looking for you.

Ron smiled: If you waited at my office you could’ve saved all of this time and energy.

Leila: Well, how would I know that you would show up there?

Ron: Well…my jacket and briefcase are both in there, what do you think?

Leila went over to Ron and they walked out of the hospital and into Ron’s car. Ron turned on the radio and to his surprise “If” was playing. The song brought back so many painful and wonderful memories of Ella and him that he could no longer hold in his tears but to cry.

Leila seeing how Ron was in tears tried to comfort him, she told him that everything will be ok and that he should move on and “smile” like Ella told him to.

Leila: Ron, you’re in no condition to drive. Let me drive you home.

Ron: thank you.

She drove him home and went up to his place with him. He was still in tears and no matter what she did; it was hard for him to stop completely. His pain was now visible as he sat on his bed and cried for the one he once loved so truly and dearly.

Ron: Leila, you can go now.

Leila: What about you?

Ron: I’ll be fine…(another tear rolled down his cheek)

Leila tried to wipe his tear as he caught her hand.

Ron: Why are you always here for me? What have I ever done to deserve someone like you? Someone who’s always here for me.

Leila: Ron, you’re tired you should go to sleep now.

Ron: I can’t! not until I get things straight.

With tears in his eyes he looked into hers and as their eyes met Leila felt her heart begin to pound harder and harder. She saw that Ron was in pain and she didn’t want to leave his side.

Ron: How about a drink? (He grabbed a bottle of wine and two wine glasses)

They drank and spoke of past fond memories…she was there by his side. In his eyes she was an angel that would never leave him. As the toxic alcohol took control of his body things that he never thought would happened did. He embraced her in his arms as they began to kiss passionately…

The next morning when he woke up she was gone.


~Leila’s perspective~

I think after all of these years I have finally found my treasure at the end of the rainbow. My treasure was with me when I was young…he was the first to hold my hand, the first to ask me out, he gave me my first kiss and now I’ve spent my first night with him. When he is in pain, so am I. But no matter what happens he can always put a smile on his face that would lighten my heart with joy. I love him, but seeing him in pain hurts me too much, maybe I too should leave him so that he can deal with all of these problems on his own. I don’t want to be the one who helps him through everything. Raymond is right, that day when he was speaking to Ron I heard their entire conversation. If Ron doesn’t know whom he likes then maybe, I might not be the one for him. My presence here will only confuse him. Until the day he finally realizes who he truly loves, then I’ll return.

~End of her perspective~

Leila applied to one of the hospitals in L.A. seeing that Linda was there, she might as well join her and plus she always wanted to go. She told Ron about leaving and even though he tried to stop her, she was determined to leave. Ron was once again in pain seeing her leave at the airport. Before leaving she gave him a kiss and he returned her with one as well. She brought along his present, the one he gave her at her birthday to remember him forever. But how could she forget the person that she had fallen so deeply in love with for the past 20 years of her life. As she left Ron and her brothers a tear rolled down her cheek, she didn’t want to go but she had to for Ron and for herself. She needed to see the world and needed to experience things for herself.


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The Reason: Ch 22

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Ch 22

Once she left Ron felt even worse. Not being able to see her was really getting to him. Maybe he did like her cause right now he really cares about her and misses her. She would email him once in a while saying how happy she is and about how high-tech the hospital is and stuff like that. Those emails would put a smile on his face but not for long. His smile then disappeared because of his doubts. He missed her, he really did. Now every morning when he comes into his office he can’t see her smiling face or when he’s tired she’s not there to tell him to go to sleep. At least he still had Leila, a friend that would never leave him…or so he hopes.

~Lunch~

Ron was sitting there with Raymond and chatting about life and stuff.

Raymond: You miss her don’t you?

Ron: Of course I do.

Raymond: Why didn’t you stop her?

Ron: She didn’t even let me know that she was going to leave, how was I suppose to know?

Raymond: Sorry man! If you loved her, you should’ve told her.

Ron: I don’t even know if I do love her. I miss her, I care for her but that doesn’t mean that I love her. Does it?

Raymond: I don’t know. But then who DO you love?

Ron: I don’t know. I seriously don’t know. If only someone would tell me the answer.

Raymond: I don’t think anyone can buddy. This is something that you have to figure out. Sorry man. (He patted Ron on the back and walked away)

Ron sat there restless in confusion. He really didn’t know what was going on deep down. He closed his eyes for a moment and noticed that someone came over and sat beside him. He didn’t need to open his eyes to know who it was because he could feel her presence.

Ron: I don’t know what to do.

Leila: I know what you SHOULD do.

Ron: And what’s that? (He turned to her)

Leila: To be the Ron who I knew since I was little, who could make me happy when I was sad and would play with me whenever my brothers didn’t. A Ron that was a great doctor who cared for everyone. That’s who you are Ron and so that’s what you should do. Continue to be you.

Ron: But by being me I caused so many people so much pain; I don’t know what to do anymore,

Leila took a hold of his hand: Ron, no matter what I’ll be here for you.

Ron: thanks.

He listened to her words and tried his best to be who he was. He once again had put that smile on his face that mesmerized everyone and covered up all of his sorrow and pain.

Leila had become a doctor who worked full time at the hospital and he would be able to see her everyday. She was the only person who was able to help him through this period of time. She was the only person who was willing to help him through all of these things. She helped him because she still loved him but she knew he could never figure that out by himself. It was funny how it was always her who would tell him that someone liked him. She just wanted him to be happy and by doing so she’s been neglecting her own feelings.

Ron was sitting in his office alone reading Linda’s most recent email.

~Email~

Hey, Ron

It’s been a month now and I know you miss me. (This line made him smile) I’m doing fine in L.A. so you don’t need to worry and I promise I’ll write often and I’ll come back to visit you.

Love Linda

~End of Email~

Her emails were always short but at least she still remembered him. He still missed her…a lot.

He then heard a knock on the door and saw Raymond coming in.

Raymond: What are you doing?

Ron: Just reading an email.

Raymond: From Linda?

Ron: Yes!

Raymond: What did she say?

Ron: The usual.

Raymond: Oh.

Ron: is that why you’re here?

Raymond: can’t a buddy come and just chat with you?

Ron: It’s not like you to do that.

Raymond: Well I want to talk to you.

Ron: About?

Raymond: If you figured out whom you like yet?

Ron: And this concerns you because?

Raymond: Come on, we’ve been pals forever.

Ron: So…

Raymond: SO of course I would care about your love life.

Ron: Well I don’t know.

Raymond: Just out of curiosity, do you like my sister?

Ron: Why do you ask?

Raymond: Cause as her brother I care about her too and just because I don’t show it doesn’t mean that I don’t.

Ron: And…

Raymond: I think she likes you.

Ron: what makes you say that (begins to laugh)

Raymond: Come on Ron, she’s always there for you. Doesn’t that tell you something?

Ron: That tells me that she cares for me like a friend should.

Raymond: Dude, she has never had a single date in years and she’s always there for you no matter what. Don’t you feel anything?

Ron: I don’t know.

Raymond: Don’t tell me you still like Ella?

Ron: I don’t.

Raymond: Then? Do you care for my sister?

Ron: Of Course I Do!

Raymond: Do you like her?

Ron: Of course!

Raymond: Do you love her?

Ron: I don’t know.

Raymond: If my sister and Linda were stuck in a raging fire. Who would you save?

Ron: I don’t know. And besides I will never have to choose.

Raymond: What if you do? (His cell phone rang and he went out leaving Ron in confusion once again)

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The Reason: Ch 21

Ch 21

The next morning she woke up and found herself in bed, but a bed that wasn’t hers. She recalled about what happened last night and realized that she was at Ron’s. He was nowhere in sight which made her feel a bit unease. But when she heard that warm voice all the doubts in her heart disappeared.

Ron: Morning.

Linda: Morning

Ron: About last night, I…

Linda: It’s ok. I know there’s nothing between us…and I totally understand…it was all an accident.

Ron: I’m sorry. I would be lying to you if I told you I feel the same way as you do but I’ll try if you want to give me a chance, give us a chance.

Linda: We’ll see.

Ron: Well, I’ll go buy breakfast and you can change into something while I’m gone.

Linda: Ok.

As he left her there she wasn’t saddened by the fact that he didn’t love her but she was happy that he didn’t lie to her. For once she found someone who wouldn’t lie to her. For once she found someone who would try to love her whole-heartedly rather than pretend to love her. She was glad that the person she spent her first night with was Ron.

~Ron’s thoughts~

What have I done? I wasn’t drunk or anything…then why did it happen? What am I suppose to do? It’s not right. It’s so unfair to her. What if I ruined her life? I guess the first line in the song The Reason is just so true “I’m not a perfect person, there’s many things I wished I didn’t do”.

Do I love her?

~End of his thoughts~

He went out to buy congee and came back and he saw her cleaning up his place. She was looking through his photo albums while wearing his clothes, which made him laugh.

Ron: Maybe I should go and buy you something to wear?

Linda: no need.

Ron: Well then let’s eat.

There was an eerie silence in the air as they ate cause they both didn’t want to mention what happened last night or anything else. They just sat there and ate until finally Ron finished his and walked over to the sink and started washing the bowl. Linda sat there not saying a word she wanted to tell him that maybe they should give each other a chance yet she had a feeling that Ron has someone else in his heart that he didn’t know about. She didn’t want to be a third wheel in his love life.

Ron’s Perspective:

The next few weeks passed by quickly as the relationship between Tavia and Raymond was now stable you could say. It’s funny how the two of them from enemies turned into lovers. Bosco and Myolie still used the pictures that they took a while back to threaten me and blackmail me to switch shifts so that Myolie can go out with him. I remember that day when Myolie saw Leila and I sitting around talking she sang, “ Love is in the air” as she walked past us.

Between Linda and I, nothing really developed. Maybe she’s trying to avoid me now because of what happened that night. But it’s been hard trying to talk to her and she’s become great friends with Tavia supposedly. She’s always with her, maybe that’s her way of avoiding me. Her exam is coming up in two weeks and hopefully both her and Leila are successful.

It’s been Leila’s lifelong dream to become a doctor. I really hope all her dreams can come true.

End of his perspective

Ron: Linda!

She finally turned around.

Linda: Ya.

Ron: I want to talk to you.

Linda: Aren’t we already talking?

Ron: You know what I mean.

Linda: Ok, your office then?

Ron: Ya.

They walked to his office as soon as they entered Ron closed the door.

Ron: You look pale. Are you ok?

Linda: I’m fine.

Ron: Are you sure?

Linda: Yes.

Ron: I don’t want you to be fainting when you’re on those long hour shifts.

Linda: I’ll be ok.

Ron: How about dinner?

Linda: Tonight?

Ron: If you’re not busy.

Linda: Umm…I already made plan.

Ron: Oh. Well then I guess you should be going.

Linda: Ya. Bye.

She left him sitting there all alone wondering about what he’d done. Why is she like that? He killed her spirit. He felt guilty for doing the things he did but he can’t change the past, he can only hope for a better future. She wasn’t only an interim or someone who he slept with by accident but she was his friend and he could tell from the way she speaks to the way she looks at him or the way she plays with her hair that she was trying to avoid him. He couldn’t just sit there he had to go after her.

He ran down the hallway, down the stairs and to the parking lot. She was nowhere in sight. He got on his car and drove and saw her standing at the bus stop. She was avoiding him pretending she made plans…then she fainted.

Ron got out of his car and rushed to her side. He quickly picked her up and ran into the hospital to get someone to look at her. He stood outside as she was inside the examination room being looked at by Myolie.

Ron stood out there worrying about her until he caught sight of Leila. She walked over to him and tried to comfort him.

Leila: Ron, What’s wrong?

Ron: She’s in there.

Leila: Who?

Ron: Linda.

Leila: What happened?

Ron: I don’t know…she was at the bus stop and she fainted.

Leila: Ron, you know she’s been avoiding you.

He nodded.

Leila: what happened?

Ron whispered in her ear what happened and she gasped not knowing what to say, her heart seem to have sank to the bottomless pit formed in her body. She couldn’t believe it.

Ron: But the thing is I don’t feel anything between us.

Leila: Did you tell her that?

Ron nodded.

Leila: Ron! How could you?

Ron: I don’t know. I didn’t want to mislead her and I just had to let her know.

Leila: What’s wrong with Linda? Why don’t you like her?

Ron: I don’t know. There’s just no spark, no chemistry. Leila, I don’t know what to do.

Leila: Don’t worry…(she embraced him and then gave him a peck on the cheek before she left)

This time her kiss didn’t make him feel any better.

~Inside the examination room~

Linda finally woke up.

Linda: Where am I?

Myolie: You’re back in the hospital silly.

Linda: Oh.

Myolie: We did a check up and we found out that…

Linda: I know. Please don’t tell anyone.

Myolie: Don’t worry everything will be kept confidential.

Linda: Thank you.

Tavia came in and told everyone else to leave as she spoke to Linda.

Tavia: So what are you going to do?

Linda: Well, my exam and stuff are in two weeks; after I get my M.D. I’m planning to go to L.A. where my parents are and stay there for a while to get everything straight and clear up some stuff.

Tavia: Does Ron know?

Linda: I’m not planning to tell him.

Tavia: But he’ll feel so bad not being able to stop you from leaving. After all he is a real sensitive guy.

Linda: Well then the sooner I leave the better.

Tavia: Why would you say that?

Linda: Cause if I’m around he’ll never figure out whom he truly loves.

Tavia: And you know?

Linda nodded.

Tavia: Well I guess if you made your choice then, you should go on with it. I’ll promise to help you keep the secret.

Linda: Thanks. (She hugged Tavia and went out of the examination room to face Ron)

~In the main foyer~

Ron: So…what happened?

Linda: I was just tired. I think I’ll take a few days off to prepare for my exam if that’s ok with you.

Ron: Sure…as long as you’re safe.

Linda: Thanks. (She began to walk away)

Ron grabbed her arm: Hey, how about I drive you home. It’s the least I can do.

Linda: Ok.

They walked out to the parking lot where Ron got his car and drove her home. On the way home she couldn’t help but look at him. She knew that she would miss him just so much if she leaves. But she had to, it was the right thing to do…or at least she thought it was the right thing to do. By the time he drove her back she had fallen asleep even though the ride was only 15 minutes.

Ron looked as her as she fell asleep in his car. He didn’t know if he loved her or not and most importantly he didn’t want to hurt her. He just sat there and looked at her while she slept. Finally he decided to plant a kiss on her forehead.

Ron whispered: I’m sorry; I can’t say I love you when I don’t know if I do.

Linda heard these words and a tear rolled down her cheek. She loved him even though they’ve only known each other for a few months he had become her everything. Every morning when she gets up she looks forward to seeing his smiling face at the hospital. But she was now more disappointed than ever knowing that after all they’ve been through he still didn’t feel anything for her at all. She finally woke up and turned to him.

Linda: Bye…(She whispered) I’ll miss you…Ron.

Ron didn’t want to see her leave but he didn’t know what to do because he didn’t want to mislead her…

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The Reason: Ch 20

Ch 20

~One week later~

Ron waited for her in his nice black tux. He even bought a bouquet just to be a gentleman. He looked down at his Rolex watch and it was 6:00 p.m. They were going to be late if she doesn’t come down and being late was one thing Ron didn’t want to do. That would mean being the center of attention and being stared at by all of those people.

Finally she appeared dressed in a beautiful and elegant evening gown. Her beauty captured Ron’s eyes. For the first time he saw her looking like this, very feminine and the features of her gown just accentuated her natural beauty. She smiled when he came into her sight. She too had never seen him so dressed up. He looked great, magnificent even in his tux with his hair nicely done and not scrunched up in a mess. He then walked over to her handing her a bouquet of roses, which made her smile. Even though this wasn’t her first time receiving flowers from a guy but it was the first from him.

Ron: Can we please get going before we come in late and be the center of attention?

Linda: Fine!

Ron opened the door for her and she got in.

He drove to the Radisson hotel where the ball was being held and entered the hotel with Linda’s arm locked in his. The many pairs of eyes were staring them down and made them feel uncomfortable, finally a familiar face.

Raymond: Ron! Over here!

Ron looked around and saw Raymond with Tavia.

Ron and Linda came over.

Ron: So after that night you two are…

Tavia: No. We just met each other here.

Ron: Oooo…

Raymond: So you ditched my little sister for her eh?

Ron: Where is Leila?

Raymond: Over there with Sammul and Nancy. (Pointing to the drinks table)

Ron: Linda, you wouldn’t mind standing around talking to Ray while I go over there and say hi to them?

Linda: No.

Ron: I’ll be back.

He walked over to where Leila was and tapped her on the other shoulder, which made her turn and look the wrong way. When she turned back he was there in front of her.

Leila: You left your date with my brother? Aren’t you afraid that she’ll like him?

Ron: It doesn’t matter. I just asked her to go with me so that she would feel welcome at our hospital. Nothing more…I think.

Leila: So…

Ron: Who did you go with?

Leila: Does it matter?

Ron: Of course it does!

Leila: I made Raymond take me.

Ron: And he actually agreed?

Leila: Well, I threatened to tell his story…you know…

Ron: Oooo…I see.

The two of them began to laugh until they noticed that the people there had began to dim the lights and the music was on.

Leila: Hey, I think you should go back to your date now since my brother just went to talk Tavia. She’s standing there all by herself.

Ron: How about you?

Leila: Don’t worry about me I’ll be fine.

Ron: You sure?

Leila: Ya.

Ron: Ok…I guess I’ll go then. I’ll see you later?

Leila: Of course!

Ron walked over to Linda.

Ron: Would you like to share this dance with me?

Linda smiled and gladly accepted.

On the dance floor Ron placed his hands on her waist. At first they were dancing at a distance but soon they moved in closer, and Ron slowly wrapped his arms around her waist making her feel safe and secure as she put her arms on his broad shoulders. She had wished that that dance would last forever because she didn’t want to let him go. As soon as the song was over…

Ron looked at her and smiled: Hey, I’m going to go check on Leila if that’s okay with you.

Linda: Sure.

She was disappointed but she couldn’t let him know then it would mean to reveal to him that she had fallen for him.

Ron went over to Leila and grabbed her hand.

Ron: Dance?

Leila: What about Linda?

Ron: She’ll be fine.

Leila: You know you should stay with her.

Ron: But what about you?

Leila: I told you I’d be fine. But Linda, this is her first time here and she barely knows anyone. Ron I know you’re a nice guy and all but it’s ok if you don’t dance with me, I’ll be fine. Go back.

Ron: Fine. If you’re going to be ok then there’s no point in me standing around.

He left Leila and walked back to Linda. From a far he could see that she wasn’t enjoying herself or anything but she was rather quiet and barely spoke to anyone.

Ron grabbed her hand and ran off with her.

Ron: Come on; let me show you around before you become as stiff as a rock.

Linda: What are talking about? I’m fine.

Ron: I’m not blind and by the looks of it you look pretty bored.

She followed him cause she had no choice but on the other hand as they ran outside hand in hand she felt as if she was the luckiest person in the world.

Ron: Some fresh air never hurts.

Linda smiled: It’s so nice out!

Ron: It’s gorgeous, almost as gorgeous as you.

Linda blushed hearing him compliment her.

Ron: I mean it. You look magnificent.

Linda: Thanks.

Ron: Do you want to go for a drive and leave this place?

She nodded and as he drove and they talked they realized that they shared so much in common. Finally he stopped his car at the beach.

Linda: Have you ever joined “Doctors Without Borders”?

Ron: I did last year when the Tsunami hit Thailand.

Linda: That must’ve been a great experience.

Ron: It was. Not only was I able to help people but also I was able to see how difficult life is and I learned to cherish what I have, and never let a moment pass me by.

He drove her to his place and showed her some of the souvenirs that he got as well as the presents the little kids there made for him. As he was looking through the stuff an album fell out which made him think of all of the things that had happened in the past.

He looked at her with these saddened eyes as a tear rolled down his cheek memories of his parents, of his girlfriend rushed through his head. In his eyes she could tell that he’d been through a lot and now he uses his warm smile to cover up all of those pain. She wanted to be there for him. As he continued to look at her they began to come in closer and closer until finally….
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The Reason: Ch 19

Raymond: So Tavia, how’s your ankle?

Tavia: It’s a lot better, thank you.

Raymond: Well, we better get…

Leila: Raymond!

Raymond: Look who it is….

Tavia turned around and caught sight of both Ron and Leila. She walked towards them and Ron instantly noticed that she had sprained her ankle. Before she got to them Ron ran to her.

Ron: You sprained your ankle?

Tavia: Ya, last night.

Ron: Raymond, I told you to watch her.

Raymond: I did!

Tavia: It’s not his fault.

Ron: Are you all right? Do you want me to take a look at it?

Tavia: It’s fine. We all better get going now or else we’ll be late.

The four of the got into the elevator and went downstairs.

Linda was already down there, ready to work. Today was her first 30-hour shift, not only was she excited but also energetic?

Ron: Linda!

She turned around and saw him coming out of the elevator, her eyes caught his and she was lost. Ron walked over to her and placed his hand on her shoulder.

Ron: Are you ready for today?

Linda: Of course!

Ron smiled seeing how excited she was reminded him of how excited he was when he was still an interim.

Finally 20 hours passed. He knew that he needed to buy Leila a present cause after his shift ends he would have to go to her birthday party as he had promised. He was in his office sitting there restless he closed his eyes and suddenly felt someone gently putting their hands on his shoulder. He grabbed one of the hands and turned around; to his surprise it was Linda. He looked deeply into her eyes and realized that he too was beginning to like her. He didn’t know that if that feeling was “love” or was it just the fact that he admired her personality. Silence was in the air as the two of them were just looking at each other and finally broke the silence.

Ron: The ball is next week. (He still had his hand on hers)

Linda took her hand away: I know.

Ron: Are you tired?

Linda: No, but if you are you can go to asleep since we have an hour break. I’ll wake you up.

Ron: Thanks.

Linda: No problem.

Ron: I’ll sleep on the couch, so you can take my chair for now.

Linda: Ok.

Ron walked over to the couch and lied down. He was tired and confused. There were too many things on his mind but now he just needed to sleep. His eyes became heavy and he soon fell asleep.

Linda, who was sitting on his chair, was watching him sleep. She reminisced what just happened, how he held onto her hand and looked in her eyes. She had a funny feeling inside it was love. She wanted to spend every second with him. Since it was late, no one was roaming the halls, the blind in Ron’s office was down and everything was just dark. She walked over to him and looked at him. She soon bent over and gave him a peck on the forehead. She didn’t know why she did it; she just had the temptation to do so. She quickly walked over to Ron’s seat and sat there until it was time to wake him up.

~That evening~

Ron: Yes! Finally the shift is over, now I have to go find something for Leila or else I won’t be able to see tomorrow’s sunlight.

Linda started laughing.

Ron: Well, I got to go. I’ll see you tomorrow!

Linda: Bye.

Ron got into his car and drove around town looking for the right present for Leila. He knew it was the thought that counts but he still wanted to get her something that she would like, something that he had never bought her before. Then it struck him, a rose. It’s kind of funny how he had never bought her a rose before. It was always something else, something that would last. So what he bought her was…

~At Leila’s House~

All three of her brothers were there along with Tavia, Myolie and Nancy, three of her closest colleagues.

Leila: Myolie, do you know when Ron will be coming?

Myolie: You miss him already?

Leila blushed: No, I just want that present from him.

They all laughed knowing that no matter what Ron gets her she’ll always like it. Then they heard a knock on the door and there he was.

Leila: Why so late?

Ron yawned: My shift just ended and I had to go get you something.

Leila smiled at the sight of him: So what did you get me?

Ron: This. (He handed her the box) Don’t open it yet.

Leila: What if I want to?

Ron: Then I guess you can. But before you open it can you get me something to eat? I’m starving.

Leila ran to the kitchen and grabbed Ron a plate of food.

Leila: here you go.

Ron: Thanks.

When everyone had finished his or her food, it was time to open her presents and cut the cake. She started to open the presents one by one finding presents such as a stuffed animal, clothes and what not. Then it came to Ron’s present. As soon as she saw what it was a big smile appeared on her face. It wasn’t what she really wanted but it was close. He gave her a rose, a crystal rose, one that would last forever.

Ron: I hope you like it. I wanted my gift to last forever so you will never forget a friend like me.

Leila smiled: I won’t forget about you if you don’t forget about me.

Ron smiled and walked over to her and embraced her then whispered in her ear: I could never forget about you.

She loved his present, if only he said what she hoped he would one day say to her. Her feelings for him never really faded away, it was always kept in the dark and never rose to the top. She liked him as a friend but loved him cause he was truly her soul mate. He understood her better than her brothers and most importantly he was always there for her.

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The Reason: Ch 18

Ch 18

Linda: You’re not scary, just sweaty! Go take a shower and when you’re done dinner should be ready.

Ron: If you insist. (He walked out of the kitchen, grabbed his clothes from his room and walked into the bathroom to shower)

Linda stood there in the kitchen, cutting up the vegetables, cooking the steak and stuff like that. This was the first time she was cooking for someone other than her family. She could’ve invited him out for dinner then she wouldn’t have to do any of these things. Chopping the onions was very tedious making her eyes so teary. But she wanted to cook for him, she just didn’t know why. Was it because she was really beginning to like this guy?

Ron’s shower was done and he just stood there watching her in the kitchen struggling to cut the onions. She reminded him of Ella, who use to cook for him once a week. She would even come over to clean his place. But since she’s gone he’s done all of those things by himself. He missed her but he realized he no longer loved her like he use to, seeing her again wouldn’t bring back any hidden feelings at least it shouldn’t.

After she finished cooking she carefully brought out two plates, she was totally focused on them and kind of accidentally bumped into Ron seeing how he was standing at the entrance into the kitchen.

Ron: Watch where you’re going!

Linda: Sorry.

Ron: Did anyone ever tell you how remarkably innocent you are?

Linda: What do you mean innocent?

Ron: I purposely walked into you, but you apologized.

Linda: Well, I didn’t know that, do you want me to take back my apology?

Ron started laughing: You’re a very funny person. I like you.

Those three words echoed in her mind, it made her blush it made her smile and turn her head away it made Ron wonder what he’d done.

She brought the food out to the table and went into get the utensils.

Ron: Smells good! But I wonder if it tastes any good?


Linda: Well, even if it doesn’t taste good you still better eat it all.

Ron: Hey, it’s the thought that counts so no matter how bad it is I’ll still love it.

~Linda’s thoughts~

Was he just being nice to me or did he really mean it. How come my heart started to beat faster when he said, “ I like you”? And why is it that whenever he’s around I just can’t help but smile?

~End of her thoughts~

As they were eating the phone rang and Ron didn’t hear so the answering machine went on.

Answering Machine: Please leave a message after the beep.

~BEEP~

Raymond: hey Ron, I did you the favor. You’re probably having a romantic dinner with Linda right now and totally forgot about how I had to sacrifice my precious time going out with Tavia for you. You know it’s not easy, seeing how disappointed she was when I showed up and not you. So anyways, tomorrow you have some explaining to do buddy. All right, I’ll see you tomorrow morning. Bye.

Both Ron and Linda heard that and she felt pretty good finding out that he chose her over Tavia. Did that mean anything?

So after dinner, they had nothing better to do but stare aimlessly at the TV. Power to television!!! It was around 9:00 and there was basically nothing to do.

Linda: Is there anything to do around here?

Ron: Well what do you want to do?

Linda: After all I am the guest; can you at least entertain me?

Ron: Depends what you mean by entertainment. How about I play you something on the guitar? Do you like any song in particular?

Linda: How about you just play whatever.

Ron: Ok. He began to play a song that he thought he would never play again, the song was “If” it was the song that started his relationship with Ella and also the last song he heard when she left that day.

Linda was mesmerized, she couldn’t take her eyes off of him. Not only was he a great doctor, but also he played with so much feeling, as he sat there and played, he began to sing as well and slowly she noticed tears falling from his eyes.

Ron: “If a picture paints a thousand words then why can’t I paint you? The words will never show, for you I come to know…”

She continued to stare at him until the song was over and he wiped those tears from his eyes as she still continued to stare at him. She realized that he was a very sensitive guy that cares and loves deeply. From that moment, she lost her heart to him. She was moved by his sensitivity, she fell for his humor and admired his talent.

At around 10:30 he drove her home, and met her brother who was one of Kevin’s friends that Ron once met. They said their farewells and Ron went home.

~Next Day~

Leila came into Ron’s office with a huge smile on her face.

Leila: Ron, do you remember what tomorrow is?

Ron: It’s the most important day of the year, how could I forget?

Leila: Well, GOOD! (She began to walk away when he grabbed her hand)

Ron: hey, aren’t you interested in what I did last night with Linda?

Leila: Why should I care?

Ron: As my best friend of all times you should.

Leila came back over and sat on his lap.

Leila: Here’s my ear! You can tell me the story Santa (She gave a little chuckle)

Ron: Well, we had dinner at my place and I played guitar to entertain her.

Leila: She probably has fallen for you.

Ron: What makes you say that?

Leila: come on Ron, let me guess you played “If”, which reminded you of Ella, you began to sing and tears were falling.

Ron: How did you know?

Leila: I know you better than you know yourself and if I were looking at it from a normal girl’s point of view I would fall for you too. When would you ever see a guy cry? And that song is just so sweet itself…

Ron: So…

Leila: So, she likes you now. And guess what Ron Ng that adds another person to the list of crushees. (She started laughing)

Ron: That’s just great. (With a sigh at the end) So, since you’re already sitting on my lap, tell Santa what you want.

Leila: Well, SANTA, if that’s really who you are (She giggled) I want…

Leila’s thoughts:

What I really want is to see my prince charming handing me a single rose saying three words to me.

End of her thought

Leila: I want…

Ron: Santa’s running late dear…

Leila: you to be there tomorrow. Ok Santa?

Ron: Of course!

Leila: Look at the time; I have to go before Raymond comes looking for me.

Ron: Ok, I’ll go with you; I’m supposed to be heading downstairs anyways.

The two of them left Ron’s office and headed to the elevator where they saw Raymond and Tavia talking. For the first time they WEREN’T arguing.

Leila: It’s a miracle!

Ron: What is?

Leila: Them (Pointing to Raymond and Tavia)

Ron: I guess telling Raymond to go with Tavia wasn’t a bad idea after all.

Leila: Now you’re cupid?

Ron looked down: I don’t think so I don’t have diapers on!

Leila started laughing seeing Ron’s expression.
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The Reason: Ch 17

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Ch17

Tavia: Well, since you’re here we might as well go in.

Raymond: That’s the spirit

Tavia and Raymond walked into the Concert Hall together; the symphony was ready and as the conductor strikes his baton music was in the air. Both were actually fans of classical music, even though they wouldn’t admit it like Ron would they knew they enjoyed it.

Raymond: I always wanted to learn how to play the piano.

Tavia: That’s nice to know.

Raymond: I always wanted to play a special song for the one I loved. I think expressing the way you feel in form of music is much better than in words.

This was something Tavia could agree with, but she didn’t want to let him know that she would actually agree with him. She just sat there in silence listening to the great music of the classical era.

Raymond: I guess you’re just not listening to me speak cause you’re thinking of Ron.

The name Ron really caught her attention.

Tavia: What?

Raymond: Why do like Ron?

Tavia: Because I do.

Raymond: why not me?

Tavia: You and Ron are two different people, he’s nice, sweet and gentle and you’re just you.

Raymond: What’s that suppose to mean?

Tavia: You’re not boyfriend material.

Raymond: That’s an insult.

Tavia: Hey, you wanted to know what that meant.

Raymond: But you didn’t have to be so frank.

Tavia: Sorry.

The concert ended and the two walked out of the concert hall, even people on the streets felt the tension between the two.

Raymond: I’ll drive you home.

Tavia: No need.

Raymond: Fine.

Tavia quickly walked off, her feet were sore from the high heels that made her body look fantastic but extremely uncomfortable. As she quickly walked off she tripped and sprained her ankle. She sat on the side and rubbed her ankle that was now swollen.

Raymond saw what happened and walked over to her. He bent over and gave her a hand.

Raymond: need help? (He extended his arm)

Tavia grabbed hold of his hand and struggled to get up.

Raymond: I told you, let me drive you home.

Tavia didn’t give a reply; she was struggling to stand on her own. Raymond put his arm around her waist and was guiding her to his car. Along the way a cool breeze blew that made her shiver, Raymond being a gentlemen took off his coat and placed it on her shoulders.

Raymond: Women, never thinking about the weather.

When they got to his car he opened the door for her and helped her get in making sure that she doesn’t hit her head and stuff like that. Finally Tavia saw the side of Raymond that she never has ever before. She was wrong about him after all. He was as sweet as Ron, as observant as Ron and he was as thoughtful as Ron as well.

~Back to Ron and Linda~

Ron: then who locked the door this morning?

Linda: My brother.

Ron: Where’s your brother now?

Linda: Working, he’s usually home at 11.

Ron: well what are we going to do?

Linda looked at Ron in a very strange and devious way.

Ron: I don’t like that look.

Linda: We shouldn’t let all of this fresh food go to waste…so I was thinking…

Ron: what?

Linda: If I could cook at your place?

Ron: I knew there was a catch! I guess you can.

Linda hugged him, which made him feel very awkward actually he felt something.

Linda: Let’s go!

The two of them carried all of the grocery bags back to Ron’s car, placed them in the trunk and drove to Ron’s place.

~Ron’s place~

Linda walked in holding several grocery bags followed by Ron.

Linda: It’s a really nice place.

Ron: Thanks.

Linda: For a guy living alone it’s really neat and tidy.

Ron: Thanks.

Linda: Can’t you say anything else other than thanks?

Ron: The kitchen is that way, and I’m going to go and get changed.

Linda carried the bags into the kitchen and began working, while Ron went to get changed.

Linda struggled to turn on the stove.

Linda: Ron! Where’s the “on” button?

Ron was still half naked (topless) when he came out to show her how to turn it on.

Linda was staring at HIM rather than the stove.

Ron: that’s the button and you should know how to do the rest.

Linda: What?

Ron: I said that’s the button and you should know how to do the rest.

Linda: Right.

Ron started laughing: Seems to me like your checking me out.

Linda blushed: In your dreams!

Ron: Well, you know things can happen…

Linda felt her heart pounding harder as he got closer to her…

Ron started laughing: You look terrified, am I that scary?
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