CHAPTER 5 - SWEET MOMENT UNDER THE RAIN

Meanwhile, Katleah lay flat on the grass at Forbes Park and put on a thin blanket; she used the suitcase as her pillow. She lay down and gazed at the twinkling stars in the sky. She appears to be crying due to her grandmother and parents' absence, those who made her experience genuine affection. Her life would not have turned out this way if they were still alive. She has no desire to become wealthy. To her, it's all about making her family happy. She remembered what her grandmother had said before she died.

"Katleah, I know I won't be around for long; you need to know your true identity. Make sure you find your birth parents no matter what!"

Her grandmother's words stunned her. "I'm perplexed, Grandma; who are my biological parents? Didn't they die in an accident?"

"I'm telling the truth, Katleah; your mother rescued you from the burning orphanage."

Her face was frozen. She couldn't believe that, after eighteen years, she would discover that the family she thought was her real family had just adopted her. If this is the case, who are her biological parents? For what reason did they allow her to get away? Why didn't they look for her after missing her for so long? How can she find her real parents if she doesn't even know their names or addresses?

Following her grandmother's funeral, she decided to sell the remaining properties left to her by the family she recognized. She used the remaining funds to travel to Manila for an excellent job. It was one of her first steps toward saving money for her studies and seeing her real family.

She looked up at the sky again and noticed three stars that were distinct from the rest. They were prominent compared to the others. Even if it looked like it was going to rain, that was no excuse for not noticing their unique brilliance. Her heart was heavy with sorrow and the pain of missing her loved ones. Even now, she suffers from the emotional wounds left by their unexpected death.

"I pray you are at peace in heaven, Mom, Dad, and Grandma. I hope you'll keep guiding me down the path I'm on. I know I can get through this, but mom, the pain is so bad right now. You'd think I got kicked out of my rental house because I can't pay anymore. Why did you leave me? Please send me a sign right now. At the very least, I can sense your presence here with me. Mom, Dad, and Grandma, I miss you all."

She closed her eyes and let her tears fall down her cheeks. It's her only way to get rid of the weight on her chest. It was as if she could communicate with her parents this way. But, as her tears flowed, the heavy rain began to fall. But she ignored it. She assumed that was the sign she had requested. She smiled as she closed her eyes and enjoyed the feeling of the rain on her body, knowing that they understood her sadness and tears. She was in such a state when someone abruptly pulled her two arms up to make her stand. He unexpectedly hugged her, which caught her off guard. The man's hot and fragrant breath tickles the back of his ear. She had never felt anything like this before. The rain is drenching them both, but neither seems to care. Hearing each other's heartbeat creates an eerie feeling between them.

While not far away, Tomas watched the two bosses get soaked in the rain. Tomas could only shake his head. He's been Marco's driver for a long time, and when James, his bodyguard, and secretary, is not present, he is always with him. He alternates driving with his boss. He doesn't understand his boss's recent actions. Is his boss in love? He believes his boss will turn two soon.

He recalled that his boss had gotten out of the car not long after they arrived and stared absently at the woman, lying on the grass a ways off. His boss had observed the woman for approximately thirty minutes when it began to rain. He looked around to see if his boss needed an umbrella but was surprised when he didn't spot him. Instead, he saw him hugging the woman. He shook his head in disbelief at what his boss was doing.

"These days, young people are a romantic bunch. They're still unaware that they're in love?" His boss is a man of few words and hasty action. "He feels love but can't bring himself to say it." He thought.

Nonetheless, Katleah was still stunned by how quickly everything had happened. Her mind and body couldn't coordinate that she was now hugging the man. His signature manly aroma was like a customary remedy designed to heal her. Leaning against his chest, she let herself begin to mend from the wound of losing her loved ones.

Marco, on the other hand, can't stop hugging Katleah. When he found out what she was going through, he felt sad and sorry for the woman. After parking, Marco intended to approach her and inquire why she had chosen to spend the night in the park. But he came to a halt when he heard what she was saying as she gazed up at the sky. Standing there for a few moments while watching her, Marco wasn't sure whether to approach the woman. When he saw her crying in the rain, he wanted to wrap his arms around her and reassure her that he was nearby and willing to share in her emotional pain.

He waited until the girl appeared to be at ease before asking.

"Why didn't you mention earlier that you had no place to stay?"

Katleah raised her head from leaning against the man's chest, and their gazes met. They both stared at each other, their lips moving closer and closer together. Right, they were almost kissing when Katleah moved away. She was worried that she would develop romantic feelings for him. What if she fell in love in the long run?