Starting Over: A Story of Hope and New Beginnings

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to express our gratitude to our professor,
Mrs. Maria Therese Dela Cruz who gave us the
opportunity to do this wonderful project in our Elective-
Creative Writing. Which also helped us to unleash our
inner creativity with regards to writing.
Secondly we would also like to thank our parents and
friends who helped us a lot in finalizing this project
within the limited time frame.

DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to our parents, Elsa
Villapando & Redentor, Jennifer Perez & Wilbur Perez for
the endless support and love for us!
Ammor magnus doctor est
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I.
DEDICATION II.
TABLE OF CONTENTS III.
PREFACE IV.
Chapter 1 2
Chapter 2 12
Chapter 3 15
Chapter 4 20
Chapter 5 25
Chapter 6 31
Chapter 7 35
Chapter 8 40
Chapter 9 52
Chapter 10 63
Chapter 11 77
Chapter 12 90
Chapter 13 112
Chapter 14 120
Chapter 15 143
Final Chapter 147
Epilogue 151
About the Author V.

PREFACE
How can something beautiful perish? Why can’t
it just stay this way for a lifetime? Or forever? Keith
asked himself.
Maybe, all good things never really last, maybe
this world is just a cycle of pain and suffering with good
things in the circle as its ecstasy so we’ll get hook to the
illusion of happiness not knowing we are dragging
ourselves to more pain and more suffering. And the
cycle goes on, pain and suffering then here comes
happiness not knowing we are pulled to more pain then
here comes happiness again to keep us blinded and then
pain.
But how can something beautiful be just an
illusion? How can something perfect be destructive?
How?
Keith found himself staring blankly at a dark and
empty room, feeling tired with all his emotions,
shattered into tiny pieces with nothing left of him and
dying because of the pain he is feeling.
In the dark room, he starts to see something, a
light coming to him, a light approaching him. “Another
happiness? Another reliever to the pain?” he thought.
As the light gets nearer he started to smile, he started
to feel okay again, he found himself picking tiny pieces
of his heart and putting it back together. “If the cycle is
really true, I’m willing to get hurt again for another
happiness, for another life, if this happiness will cause
pain again, I’ll take the risks, because I know this is the
only way I can live. I have died to live and I’m willing to
die again for this.”
As the light gets closer to him, it started to form
a figure. “An angel.” He said “I know I’ll be okay, I know
I’ll live forever and never die again.”
Starting Over
You have given me hope for a better tomorrow
like an angel guiding me out of my sorrow.
My fears I want to let go
but can my past I forgo?
I ask you this as you have my heart
will you always be there so we may never part?
I don't have much to give
but I will give you my everyday to live.
I love life and what it has to give
because through the depths of sorrow I have learnt to
live.
© Tasneem Karimjee

CHAPTER ONE
.
“Mr. Keith please sit beside Ms. Kathy, Okay
students, your seatmate is your partner for this
semester, and you will be doing your projects and
activities together.” Their teacher explained.
“Hi I’m Kathy Gomez.” She greeted him, but
Keith just looked at her and did not respond.
“I want you to make a DNA model, and this is
your first activity with your partner.” Their teacher said.
After class Kathy talked to Keith
“Hey Keith! See you later 2pm at the park!” she
said
“For what?” Asked Keith “We are going to make
a DNA model remember?” she exclaimed.
“Oh that? I’ll just do it by myself, just pay for
the expenses.” He said.
“But that’s unfair! I’ll see you later at the park
2pm no buts, no ifs! Bye see you!” she said.
And that is the day he met Kathy, the very first
day of school during their ninth grade.
Keith decided to go to the park earlier than
expected. He waited for almost two hours, walking back
and forth, until he lost his patience. He decided to do
the activity by himself but suddenly he saw Kathy
rushing towards him. Kathy looked tired and sweat are
falling all over her face.
“I’m sorry, I forgot that we have an activity
today” Allie said.
Keith just passed by Kathy without even
listening to her reasons. Keith went home and do his
own DNA model, while Kathy also made a DNA model
hoping that Keith will forgive her.
It was a very great morning for Kathy, she left
their home early with the DNA model in her hands,
hoping that if Keith sees the model he would forgive her.
Passing by the neighbourhood, she saw Keith sitting
under a tree, playing a guitar. Looking at a distance, she
suddenly felt something different, the cold breeze
crawling on her skin, things around her suddenly slows
down and birds sing sweetly. She realize that she was
smiling while looking at Keith. Then the school bell rang
waking her up from the weird feeling.
“Okay class, let’s start the presentation.” Their
professor said.
Kathy started to feel nervous because Keith is
not yet around, she know that Keith would never skip
class.
“The next pair to show their Model will be Keith
and Kathy" their professor said.
Kathy was really nervous, so she decided to
stood up and start the presentation without Keith. When
she was about to start the presentation, somebody
knocked on the door, and it was Keith holding a DNA
model which is much better than hers. They started the
presentation using Keith’s model, she felt sad because
she thought Keith will not appreciate the model she
made and will not really forgive her.
After class, Kathy looked for Keith to apologize
about what happened yesterday, he saw Keith resting
under a tree then she sat down beside him.
“I’m sorry about what happened yesterday, I
hope you forgive me” she said.
Keith just stared at Kathy, then he burst in to
laughter. Kathy was clueless about Keith’s reaction.
“Why are you laughing? Is there something
funny?” she asked.

“Do you really think I’m mad at you? I’m not
mad Kathy, and I prefer to do things alone, that thing
yesterday it’s nothing to me.” Keith said while laughing.
“So I think we’re cool now huh?” asked Kathy.
“Yes, definitely.” Replied Keith.
“Give me your number so next time I can
inform you if I’m going to be late.” Kathy said
Then they exchanged numbers
“See you around! And next time, do not be
late!” Keith said while walking away from Kathy.
Kathy decided to go home. Kathy lives a simple
life, living in a simple house, they are not rich nor poor,
just a middle class family. She lives with her mother and
her brother, who is known in their neighbourhood as a
rockstar. She never saw her father, he left them when
Kathy was just a one month old baby. But despite of
that, Kathy grew up and was raised well by her mother,
she grew up to be an optimistic and a jolly person and
she does not hate his father for leaving them, even
though problems arise, their family stays strong and
helping each other to cope up and do something to solve
the problem. Her inspiration in studying is her family
and her dream of becoming an Engineer, she goes to
school at day time and works at night as a waitress at a
local restaurant bar but her mother does not know about
this, all she know is Kathy works as a saleslady in a
small department store. She helps her mother with the
financial loads because her mother cannot provide all
their needs, her mother works as a janitor in company
and her brother also made money out of gigs their band
have.
Every time Kathy went home, she never forget
to write something in her diary.
It has been a blessed day for me and my family
and I’m also glad that Keith is not really mad at me. I
found that guy mysterious and cute. He is a serious guy,
I hope we can be friends so I can get to know him better.
I thought he was a jerk but he is not, he’s a good guy.
It was a wonderful morning for Kathy. She was
excited to go to school. While she is on her way, she
decided to go to the near coffee shop to have some
breakfast. She enters in the coffee shop she saw Keith
buying a coffee,
"What are you doing here?" Keith said.
“I forgot to eat my breakfast so I decided to
buy some food" she said.
They walked together to school. They start
chatting and asking some stuff, Kathy felt comfortable
being with and talking with Keith. The school bell rings.
"
Let's go now" Kathy said.
She accidentally hold Keith's hand, they run to
their room without even knowing that they were
holding each other’s hand. In front of the room, all
their classmates saw them. All their classmates was
shocked. Since then, their classmates always think
that there was something between them. When it
comes to group project they always got the highest
score, they've become friends. Life was simple for
them. In the morning they will meet in the coffee shop
to have some breakfast, before class they are studying
under the tree, after class while waiting for Keith's
school bus they are playing guitar under the tree and
having fun. They've became friends for almost a month
but Keith was still mysterious for Kathy. Until one day
while they are having fun under the tree, and Keith is
drawing a house.
"So you like to be an engineer huh?" Kathy
said while laughing to Keith.
"Yup! That is my dream, to be an engineer
someday" he said.

"Seriously? I want to be an engineer someday"
Kathy said.
"We are so alike" Keith said.
Keith is the only child in his family, he is born in
California and lives with his mother, and his father is in
the Philippines managing their business. Her mother is
always busy in her office. Keith never gets the attention
that he needs, he grew up independently, and he does
not rely on other people in doing something for him. He
kept all his feelings and problems, he always want to be
alone. He never felt important. He did everything just to
show to his family that he can do everything by himself.
He wants to be an engineer that his father failed to do.
He wants to show to his father that he will never fail. He
never had a friend before, Kathy is his only friend. Even
though they are rich he never felt the happiness Kathy
was able to give him. He always feel comfortable being
with Kathy even though Kathy is a bit annoying because
she is very talkative and loud. Kathy makes him laugh,
Kathy motivates him, and Kathy cheers him up when he
has a problem even though Kathy unconsciously does it.
Keith and Kathy were under the tree, Kathy
was playing a guitar while Keith can't stop staring at
Kathy.
“Is there a problem? What are you looking at?”
Kathy said with a curious tone.
"Nothing, I'm just amazed by your angelic
voice" a sarcastic reply from Keith.
"Oh! So you are telling me that your voice is
better than mine?" Kathy said.
Keith laughed "Nope, you just need a little bit
more practice" he said.
Kathy felt insulted "let's try if you can sing
better than I can" she said.
Keith grabs the guitar and began singing.
There I was, an empty piece of a shell,
Just minding my own world;
Without even knowin' what love and life were all about
Then you came,
You brought me out of the shell;
You gave the world to me
And before I knew, there I was so in love with you
You gave me a reason for my being
And I love what I'm feelin'
You gave me a meaning to my life
Yes, I've gone beyond existing
And it all began when I met you
I love the touch of your hair
And when I look in your eyes
I just know, I know I'm on to something good
And I'm sure, my love for you will endure
Your love will light up my world;
And take all my cares away
With the aching part of me
And I love what I'm feelin
You taught me how to love
You showed me how tomorrow and today
My love is diff'rent from the yesterday
I knew, you taught me to love
And darling I will always cherish you today
Tomorrow and forever
And I'm sure when evening comes around
I know we'll be making love like never before
My love, who could ask for more

When I met you
When I met you
Kathy enjoyed the song. At the end of the song
they look at each other’s eye, with an intimate stare.
Kathy smiled at him.
"Your voice is not as bad as I think and I have
not heard of that song before" she said.
“That song is called “When I Met You” a song
from the Philippines, I heard it when I was still a kid
when my mom and I visited my father who is in the
Philippines.” He said.
Keith blushed. His heart beats fast, he can't
even move. He was shocked, he never felt that before.
"Are you okay?" Kathy said. Because of that
feelings Keith don't even heard what Kathy said. The
only thing that he can say is "yeah"
"The bus is here, you need to go now." Kathy
said.
“Bye Kathy.” He said.
Keith was already home, he is alone his mother
is still in office. He tried to call his father but he cannot
contact him. So what he did he made a diary, all of his
feelings and problems will be written in it. TThen he
writes his first entry.
Dear diary,
I would like to call you Keithy because I love
hearing the combination of our name. This day is the
weirdest feeling I have ever felt. I never felt it before...
until Kathy came to my life. Though she is the most
annoying, talkative and a bit ignorant, I comfortable
with her, I think I can trust her. I think I can share all
my problems with her. Of all the weirdest things I felt
this one is the really the weirdest, every action she does,
everytime I look at her I cannot find any flaws, she is
perfect for me. I think I'm falling for her.
Everyday Keith and Kathy would do the same
thing, meet in the coffee shop, walk to school together,
study in the library during vacant time and stay under
the tree and wait for Keith’s school bus. This makes
Keith’s feeling for Kathy grow, seeing Kathy completes
Keith’s day. He is afraid to confess what he feels towards
Kathy because he is afraid that it might destroy their
friendship.
Kathy observed something different from Keith,
she knew Keith as a mysterious and a serious guy but
she is starting to see a different side of him, he became
happier and started to open up about his life to Kathy.
Everyday Keith would secretly take a picture of Kathy
and put it in his diary.
One day Kathy left a letter in Keith’s notebook.
"I'm sorry that I can't be with you this day. I am very
busy, I have group meeting to attend.”
Keith decided to go to Kathy, before he goes to
do Kathy he bought some food at the coffee shop. Kathy
was shocked upon seeing Keith. He handed the food to
Kathy.
"Let me help you, we are partners right?
Partners always help each other" he said while smiling
at Kathy.
"Thank you" Kathy said.

Keith whispered in Kathy’s ear “I miss you.”
Kathy was shocked" what did you say?" she
said.
“Uh. Nothing.”Keith said.
After they have done the project, they both
went home.
Upon reaching their home Keith grabs
his diary and writes.
Dear Keithy,
I don't want to miss a day anymore. I don't
want to miss a chance to say how much I like her. I
don't know but I am falling deeper and deeper. I will
confess to her.
As usual they meet at the coffee shop, walk to
school together. After class Keith run to the tree where
they would stay and wait for the bus. Keith put candles
forming it to a heart shape, he lights it up. He picked
some flower from a lawn near the tree. Then thunder
roars, cold wind started to blow and heavy rain poured.
His plan was ruined. Kathy saw Keith wet and looked
disappointed.
"I'm sorry I'm late. What is that?" Kathy said.
"I'm sorry, my plans are completely destroy, I
want to tell you something. You made me realize how
important life is, you showed me the true meaning of
world. You gave me a purpose to live. You have been
my inspiration, I don't want to make it longer. Kathy I'm
falling for you. I like you. I ..love.."
Kathy hug him" you know that I love you too"
she said.
Keith felt butterflies in his stomach. "I love you
Kathy!!" Keith shouted.
And that was the day their love began.

CHAPTER TWO
Early in the morning, Keith prepared his
uniform, polish his shoes and prepare his toga, Kathy at
her home, also does the same thing. They were not able
to meet in the coffee shop because they were too busy
preparing for the Graduation. Today is going to be the
best day for Keith, he is the valedictorian of the batch,
although his mother is not with him to put his medal.
He knows that Kathy is always there for him to support
him. He is also blessed that he is the Valedictorian and
Kathy is the Salutatorian of the batch.
Keith saw Kathy, he gives Kathy a hug.
"Thank you, I knew we can do it." he said.
"Are you ready for your speech?" Kathy said.
"As always." He said.
"After this, we will start the new chapter of our
life, Please stay, I love you." Keith said.
"I’ll stay, I promise, I love you too." Kathy said.
"Good morning everyone, welcome to St. Paul
High School 25th
Commencement Exercises batch 2017-
2018.” The Master Of Ceremonies said.
The music plays and the march begins. Students
became emotional as the ceremony goes on.
"Let’s congratulate the Honorable students,
"First Honorable Mention Ms. Allie Gomez.”
“Salutatorian, Ms. Kathy Smith.”
“Valedictorian, Mr. Keith Adam, Let us all give a
round of applause for this Batch’s Top Students. And
now let us hear the speech of our valedictorian, Mr.
Keith Adams.” The master of ceremonies said.
“My fellow graduates. Over the last four years
here at St. Paul High School we have learned a lot. To
our Teachers who taught us not just how to solve’, to
write, to read, but also they gave us experience that our
heart and mind will never forget and we will bring it to
the new chapter of our life. This day will serve as the
beginning of our life. So now we’re high school
graduates. And soon we’re going to be signing each
other’s yearbooks and saying goodbye. There will be
hugs and tears. We’ll do our best to stay in touch. But
we’ll be living our lives and doing our best. Thank you
all and Congratulations to us”
All of the students were emotional upon hearing
Keith’s message. Keith receives his medal, his Adviser
is the one who puts it to him and he receives his
diploma. He walks down to the stage, he saw Kathy
crying and he hugs Kathy. Keith felt something weird in
his diploma; He saw a bracelet with a note in it “I will
wait for you, and I will always be here for you.” He knew
that it was a surprised from Kathy. He goes to Kathy.
“Thank you.” he said to Kathy.
He pulled Kathy towards the tree where they
would wait for the bus. Kathy sees their pictures
hanging in the tree with lots of candle around the tree,
Kathy cries.
”I’m so thankful that I have you in my life” She
said.
“Don’t worry I will be always here for you” Keith
said.
“Thank you and I love you” She said.
“I love you too” Keith said.
That was the end of their High school life. Their
life goes on and on. Sometimes they argue, sometimes
the fight, sometimes they are having a
misunderstanding but it always ends up to forgiveness

of both. They both enrolled in Stanford University and
were able to pass a Scholarship Grant. They both took
up Civil Engineering. CHAPTER THREE
It is always like the old days; they always go to
school and home together. Keith always makes sure
that he has enough time for study and for Kathy. Kathy
always makes sure that she is focused with her study
and they are both doing their plans for their future.
They have been very busy in school, especially
with regards to their thesis. Keith and Kathy don’t have
enough sleep because they need to finish their thesis.
They did the thesis in Keith’s house, it was 3 o’clock in
the morning. Kathy slept already. Keith is still working
on their thesis. Keith felt tired and sleepy, he takes
some coffee and sits beside Kathy and sang.
“You gave me a reason for my being and I love
what I'm feelin'. You gave me a meaning to my life. Yes,
I've gone beyond existing. And it all began when I met
you” He sings.
Kathy was awaken by Keith’s voice, she saw
Keith facing her. They stare at each other’s eye.
“We’ve been through a lot Keith, please don’t
leave me.” Kathy said.
“I won’t ... I won’t. I will stay here by your side”
Keith said and he kissed Kathy in her forehead.
Early in the morning Keith woke up, He
remember that their thesis was not yet done. He is in
hurry and checks his laptop. The thesis was already
done.
“You are awake, come on eat now your
breakfast, join us” his mother said.
He saw his mother and Kathy in the Dining.
They look like they’ve been together for long time.
“I’ve already finished our thesis” Kathy said.

“Thanks” he replied.
“So...How are you?” his mother said.
“I’m fine mom.” he replied and still curious
about what is happening.
He looked at Kathy, Kathy was just smiling at
him.
“How long have you been together?” his mother
asked.
Keith was shocked, he knows that his mom
doesn’t know about them.
“How did you know?” Keith asked.
Kathy laughs, he looks at Kathy “Did you just
...” he said.
“Yup!” Kathy replied.
Kathy and Keith’s mother laugh at him. Kathy
clean the table while Keith go to his room, his mother
followed him in his room.
Keith’s mother talked to him, “I will be staying
for a long time in the Philippines, I have booked my
flight, Is it okay with you?”
“Yes mom.” He replied.
Kathy decided to go home.
The next day is a rainy one, Keith decided to
fetch Kathy in their house, and before going to school
they grab a food in their favorite coffee shop.
“I have already emailed our work he gave us a
positive feedback and a high grade.” Keith said.
“Thank god!” Kathy said.
Then suddenly, Kathy collapsed, her nose was
bleeding, and her temperature was very high. Keith
brought Kathy to the nearest clinic. The nurse advised
that it is better for Kathy to take some rest.
Kathy woke up and saw Keith sitting infront of
her while giving her a hot compress in the forehead.
“Please rest Kathy, I will be here. I will take care
of you” Keith said.
Kathy smiled.
Keith prepared a soup for Kathy. He monitors
her temperature regularly. He fell asleep while hugging
Kathy and taking care of her.
Many months passed by, all the problems,
conflicts, stress, and pain. They are doing it all for their
plans for the future. Sometimes that they are both busy
in their projects and they don’t have time for each other.
After all of their sacrifices and hard work they
are both engineering board passers. They’ve got a job
easily. All their plans have succeeded. Keith and Kathy
work in same company but they work in different
project. Keith and Kathy does all their best in their work.
It seems like their plans are coming true.
A year passed by Kathy and Keith was still the
doing their very best and they were even awarded as
the best engineers of their company, until Kathy
changes. Kathy was having a hard time focusing on her
client’s project because she suffers from extreme
headache. Sometimes she forgets her meetings that’s
why she misses it. Her performance was affected.
For one year, Kathy has always been like this,
she suffers from extreme headache, she also changes
mood quickly. Her condition worsen but despite that,
Keith is always by her said, to hug her tight when she
cannot bear the pain anymore, when she suddenly
changes mood, Keith is there to understand her, and
when she forgets things, Keith is always there to remind
her about the beauty of life and her worth to Keith.
Until one day,

“Keith.” Kathy called out.
“What is it Kathy?” Keith asked and then he saw
Kathy crying.
“Why?” Keith asked.
“I feel numb all over my body I cannot feel
anything.” Kathy looked helpless.
“What shall we do?” Keith was panicking.
Then a few minutes, Kathy had a seizure. Keith
did not know what to do, he brought Kathy to the
hospital.
The doctor recommends Kathy to take a rest
and gives some pain reliever but she needs to be
diagnosed and take some test. A week pass, Kathy’s
condition worsens. Every night Kathy suffers from
severe head pain, she can’t stand; she loses her
balance.
Keith doesn’t know what to do but he never
leaves Kathy. They go to the Hospital to get the result
of the test. He is nervous until the doctor says
”Kathy has a stage Two Brain cancer, she needs
to undergo into therapy, that is the only thing that we
can do, I’m sorry but if we only knew that earlier we can
prevent the cancer cell to worsen.” Doctor said.
Keith felt numb after he heard what doctor said.
He looks to Kathy and he hugs her. Tears drop from
their eyes. Kathy was shocked.
After what they heard, it seemed that their
dreams and world was destroyed. Keith doesn’t even
know what to say.
“Don’t worry I will never leave you” Kathy said
and she smiled.
“Please don’t” Keith said.
“I won’t... I won’t” Kathy said.
The happiness from their face turns into sorrow.
Early in the morning Kathy wake up and she saw Keith
hugging her.
“What are you doing in here? You need to go to
work” Kathy asked.
“I will take some vacation with you, Come we
need to go somewhere to relax” Keith replied.
“Like where?” Kathy asked.
Keith gives Kathy’s passport” somewhere away
from here” Keith said.
“Thank you, I love you Keith” Kathy said.
“I love you too” he said.
Kathy was so excited she packs all her things.
Keith fetches Kathy in her house. They are both ready,
and Keith was ready to propose to Kathy. In the airport
while they are walking upstairs, Kathy collapsed and
falls to Keith. Keith calls for an ambulance. The time
goes fast until Kathy woke up in the hospital, she saw
Keith besides her.
“Are you okay?” Keith asked.
“I’m sorry” Kathy cries.
“Please, it’s okay. Take some rest and we will
continue our trip if you are already well.” Keith said.
Keith was the one taking care of Kathy in the
hospital. He never leaves Kathy. He always reads a
poem for Kathy. He always sings for Kathy.

CHAPTER FOUR
“Keith…” Kathy called for Keith.
“What is it Kathy? What do you need? Do you
need anything? Is something hurting?” Keith asked
disconcertedly.
“Nothing, I just wanted to say thank you for all
the care and love you have given me, I’m sorry if
sometimes, we fight a lot, if sometimes I get jealous or
I get mad easily.” Kathy said.
“Baby what are you talking about? Please don’t
say that kind of stuff.” Keith pleaded.
“Ssshh, baby I did promise you that I will never
leave you right? I just wanted to say thank you for
staying even though I am not pretty anymore, thank
you for being an honest man to me, thank you for
staying even though you have a lot of reason to stay.
Thank you Keith, I will always be your best friend, if you
need anything I’m just here by your side.” She said
“I love Kathy, and please don’t leave me, we still
have a lot of plans right?” Keith said.
“Yes my love, but I am going to tell you
something if ever I die, please get married and have
kids to someone who you really love, can you do that
for me?” She asked.
“Yes I promise, but you are the one I truly love,
Kathy please.” Keith begged.
“Yes I know Keith, I think I need to rest now,
can you sleep beside me?” Kathy requested.
“Sure, tell me if you’re not comfortable or if you
are feeling anything bad.” Keith said.
Keith hugged Kathy and sang her to sleep.
When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
Well, there's so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?
Well, I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find
'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up
I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can
make
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use
The tools and gifts we got, yeah, we got a lot at stake
And in the end, you're still my friend at least we did
intend
For us to work we didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving
in
I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not, and
who I am
I won't give up on us

Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up, I'm still looking up.
The next day, Kathy was already awake she’s
just staring at Keith and memorizing his face, those
eyes that melts you with just one look, those lips that
you can’t get enough of she just looked at Keith’s face
and realized how lucky she is.
Then in a few minutes, Keith woke up.
“Good morning my Kathy.” He greeted Kathy
and kissed her.
“Good morning my love.” She replied
The whole day, the two just laid down in the
hospital bed. It was half past five when Kathy
requested something from Keith.
“Keith can you buy me a bread and a coffee
from our favourite coffee shop?” Kathy said.
“Sure, wait for me here.” Keith said then he
went to their favourite coffee shop.
When he returned, he saw doctors rushing out
of Kathy’s room.
When he entered the room he saw nurses and
doctors reviving Kathy, he was shock, he dropped the
coffee and the bread that he bought for her.
The nurses and doctors tried their best and
they were able to revive her but they decided to rush
her to the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital.
His heart was beating fast and tears were
starting to cloud his eyes as Kathy was being rushed to
the Intensive Care Unit. His world starts to fall down
seeing Kathy in pain.
“If I could just take her place.” He said to
himself.
And before she could have entered the ICU he
requested a minute to talk to Kathy.
“I’ll let you go, but promise me that you’ll come
back.” He said then he kissed Kathy in the forehead.
Kathy had been suffering from Brain Cancer for
two years and she is now in the fourth stage with a
minimal chance of living, still she keeps on holding on
and praying that one day everything will be alright.
Keith has been there her for how long as she can
remember, he has been with her through every ups and
downs, he was her first at everything and she was his
too. They agree on all things, what genre of music to
listen to, where to go during Sundays, what book to
read. They are indeed a lovely couple, they rarely argue
and they are each other’s world.
Hours have passed since she was brought to the
ICU still he’s there waiting patiently—
Doctors rushed to the room, as Keith witnessed
her heart rate deteriorate. It was the hardest minute of
his life, he didn’t know what to do, and he was in
despair.
“Time of death 7:58 PM. I’m sorry she didn’t
make it, we did everything we could.”
Upon hearing it, Keith was furious, he was in great pain
he felt like his world was taken away from him in a blink
of an eye.
“I’m sure she’s happy now, she finally got the
rest she wanted.” A voice from behind said, it was a soft,
sweet and a very angelic voice.
“Do not be mad, she does not want to see you like
that.” It added.

Keith looked behind and saw a skinny and pale
girl smiling at her. Her pale lips and complexion doesn’t
match her angelic voice and her thin body doesn’t
complement the enthusiasm in her voice.
“I wish I was her.” She said.
CHAPTER FIVE
“I wish I was her.” Allie said while Keith was just
standing in front of her staring blankly at her pale face.
“I am sorry for what happened to her, she must
have been so special to you.” She added
“Do you know her?” asked Keith.
“No, I do not know her, I was just passing by
when I saw what happened because I was about to go
to my room, It’s near the ICU.” She pointed to the room
just few steps from them.
“Ok then.” Keith said then he left.
It has been 5 days since Kathy died, everyday
Keith visits her wake and he always stays beside her
coffin. He would talk to her telling her how he loves her,
how he longs to touch her again and how he misses her.
At the day of her funeral, for the last time Keith
talked to Kathy, “I will let you go my love, be happy
there okay? I know you are in heaven right now, I’m
looking forward to the day when we will meet again, I
miss you so much, I miss everything about you, I love
you so much, until we meet again I love you.” He said
and wiped his tears.
Keith went home feeling a little alright, he is still
hurting for what happened but he knows that Kathy will
be sad if she saw him mourning. Then he remembered
what the girl in the hospital said, “Do not be mad, she
does not want to see you like that.” he found himself
smiling at what he had remembered.
The next day, Keith went to the hospital to pay
for the remaining balance which Kathy’s family were
unable to pay. As he was about to enter the hospital he
cannot help but cry a little as he remembered how he

visits Kathy, how he prayed during each therapy and
how Kathy smiled telling him to cheer up and to have
faith.
While in the hospital, he saw the thin girl who
talked to him when Kathy died, she was seated in a
wheel chair and was to be brought to the Laboratory
Room, “She looked thinner and gloomy.” He thought to
himself and went to the billing counter. After paying, he
decided to go the chapel. He knelt down and prayed.
“God, thank you for giving me Kathy, you know
how she changed me, from the very day that she came
in my life I knew you sent me an angel, an angel who
will change me from a heartless person to who I am
now, without her my life would be a waste. But I guess
all good things must come to an end, she has done her
part here on earth, she deserves to rest and feel no pain
again, I know God, that you are listening please tell her
that I love her so much.”
He ended his prayer.
He decided to go home and when he was about
to leave the hospital, he saw the thin girl. He
approached her, he didn’t know why but there was
something in him that tells him to do so, as he was
getting near her, she also saw him and she smiled.
“Hi.” Keith said smiling.
“Hi, I thought we will never see each other
again.” Allie said, “Can we talk? Even just for a while, I
mean, if you are not busy.” She said.
“Sure.” Keith replied.
“Just leave me to him.” Allie ordered her nurse.
They went to the garden of the hospital,
“What is it that you want to talk about?” asked
Keith.
“Nothing, I just want to ask how you’ve been?”
she asked smiling.
“I’m doing fine, still hurting, but I need to move
on.” He said like he is talking to someone he have known
before.
“How about you? What are you doing here by
the way?” he asked.
“I’m just taking my medications, I have
Leukaemia.” She said.
“I’m sorry to hear that.” Keith apologized.
“No, it’s okay and by the way I’m Allie, Allie
Smith.” She said with an angelic smile on her face.
“I’m Keith Adam.” He replied then they shook
hands.
They talked about a lot of things, like what was
Allie’s course in college, and he found out that she also
took up Civil Engineering like him. He also learned that
Allie used to play guitar when she was in high school
and all sorts of stuff. Keith finds her very jolly and he
feels comfortable being with her, he really enjoys her
company.
“I think I need to rest now.” Allie said,
“I think so too, it is getting a bit dark now, let
me bring you to your room.” Keith offered,
“No, I’m fine, the parking lot is near here, it will
just take much of your time if you will bring me to my
room.” She replied
“But I will not let you go to your room by
yourself.” He insisted.
“I will just call my nurse, I will be fine I
promise.” Smiling she said.
“Are you sure? I will go ahead, be safe, and see
you soon.” He said worrying.

“Yes, if you need someone to talk to just visit
me in my room, It is near the ICU remember?” she said
with a tone of happiness in her voice.
“Yes, see you soon.” He said and waved
goodbye. And before Keith would have walked away
Allie called him, “Keith!” she called out.
Keith looked back with a face that says “What
is it?”
“It’s nice to meet you.” Sweetly she said.
“It’s nice to meet you too.” He replied then he
left.
“I am here in the garden, please fetch me here
and bring me to my room, I need to rest.” She called
her nurse.
Then in a minute or two her nurse came.
“You looked different tonight Allie.” Her nurse
said as she was pushing her wheel chair towards the
entrance of the hospital in front of the garden.
“What do you mean by different?” she asked
“You looked happier and it is odd that it’s only 7
pm and you already want to go to your room, usually it
would take you up to 9pm just staring at the stars and
just feeling the cold breeze and listening to the sound of
the wind brushing through the leaves of the trees.”
“Oh, that!” She said laughing “I don’t need to
wish upon the stars anymore, I finally got what I
wanted, I don’t need to feel the cold breeze anymore if
I can feel his warm skin against mine and I don’t need
to listen to the wind brushing through the leaves if I can
listen to his manly voice.” she said smiling and let a
deep breath out.
“I think you just found your ecstasy.” Her nurse
said laughing.
“No, Nurse Abby I just found my cure.” She
replied.
“Okay then, that’s good for you, go and sleep
now, Have a good sleep Allie.” Nurse Abby said while
they are entering Allie’s room and preparing her bed.
“Goodnight Nurse Abby, thank you.” She
replied.
Before going to sleep, Allie gets her diary and
writes.
You never failed to make me happy, thank you
for granting my prayer. You really have your own plan,
Lord, Thank you for this wonderful day and one more
thing, I hope and I know that Allie is with you right now.
I know that she’s watching Keith I want to thank her for
everything she has done for him. Please tell her to guide
Keith always.
It has been one hundred days since I asked you
my one last wish. You know that I have waited for years.
So from the very first day I was brought in this hospital
I have decided to make my one last wish. I know my
illness can get worse anytime and I can die anytime
now. So I am very grateful for you have made my wish
come true.
We may have met in an unpleasant way, I’m
sorry If I have to lie. I know that he is still broken but I
know you have your plans, and I’m looking forward to
the day when we will meet again. I hope it’s your will
too.
She ended her diary and looked outside the
window, in the darkest of night she finally found her
brightest star.
Keith laid silently in his bed feeling a bit tired,
he looked around his room and saw Kathy’s and his
pictures all over it, and he stood up and gathered all the

pictures, one by one he looked at it remembering their
memories together.
“If I could just hold her again, even for the very
last time, I’ll be alright.” Tears started to fall down from
his eyes, tears that he thought would never fall. It
breaks his heart just by looking at her pictures, those
sweet smiles, those beautiful eyes.
In the deep silence of the night, Keith fell asleep
with Allie’s pictures in his hands and tears on his cheeks.
A promise of forever they have made and it took a
moment to make it all fade, but deep in his heart those
vows are carved that not even time nor death can erase.
CHAPTER SIX
“You have another set of test in the laboratory.
The result of your test last day were really good, you
are almost recovering from your illness, your blood test
shows that your red blood cell count have increased and
that is a good sign. Just continue taking your medicine
and sooner, you’ll be alright.” The doctor said.
Allie was grateful to hear the news and so was
her parents.
“Doctor, how long will I stay here?” asked Allie.
“Actually, you can continue your medication at
home, but still, it’s all up to your parent’s decision.” The
doctor explained.
“Okay, thank you.” Replied Allie, then the doctor
left them in Allie’s room.
“Mom can I just continue my medication at
home? I really want to go home, I miss my friends and
my room.” Sadly she said.
“I promise I will follow all your rules and I will
never skip a single medicine.” She continued.
“No. You will stay here to make sure you get all
you need, you can only leave this hospital once you are
already cured.” Her mom strictly said.
“Why don’t I get to decide for myself? Why are
always deciding for me? This is my life, not yours! I
followed what you wanted I stayed in this hospital for
three and a half month and I’m almost cured now, all I
want is to go home and live normally again.” Angrily she
said.
“No.” plainly her mother replied.
“This illness will not kill me, you will, can you
just get out of my room? I want to rest.” Allie said, then
her parents left.

Allie has been diagnosed with Leukaemia for six
months and from the moment they knew her disease,
her parents gave her all the medication she needed and
when she is in the second month of her illness, her
mother decided to confine her in the hospital, at first
Allie protested but she cannot do a thing. Even before
they knew her illness, Allie’s parents have been
manipulative especially in her decisions. Allie grew up in
a wealthy family and everything she does is controlled
by her parents, especially her mother. Everything she
does is being watched and criticized.
Growing up, Allie has been fond of going to
charity events, helping the poor and visiting them every
Christmas and summer. Despite her strict mother, she
was still able to volunteer and donate to charity events,
even if sometimes her mother is not allowing her.
“Nurse Abby, I need you here.” She called
Then in a minute, Nurse Abby came.
“What is it my dear?” she asked sweetly
“Why is mom like that? She always decides for
me, I just want to get out of this hospital and I promise
to continue taking my medication at home.” She said
while tears fall down from her eyes
“Don’t cry Allie, emotional stress will not help
you get well, just obey them, I know it’s for your good
and there are a lot of things you should be happy about,
like that guy whom you talk with last day.” She said
smiling at Allie as if there is something about that guy.
“And of course me, I will never let you down, I’ll
always make sure that you take your medicine and that
you are always happy.” She added.
“Thank you nurse Abby.” She smiled.
Then they hugged each other.
“When will that guy visit you again?” Nurse Abby
grinningly asked.
“I don’t know, I hope sooner.” Allie answered
sweetly.
“You’re blushing.” Laughing, nurse Abby said.
“No I’m not!” Allie denied.
“Yes you are.” Teased nurse Abby.
Then they both laughed.
“Okay, Allie you just stay here and call me if you
need something, I’ll be in the delivery room.” Nurse
Abby said
“Okay Nurse Abby, Thank you for uplifting my
mood.”
Then Nurse Abby left.
“When will Keith visit me again?” she thought to
herself.
Keith decided to go back to work. His office will
never be the same without Kathy, Kathy used to visit
him every lunch break or every time they have spare
hours at work. Going back to his desk, he saw pictures
of Kathy which made him more emotional about the
place.
“Welcome back Engr. Adam, there are a lot of
proposals that you need to review and we will have a
big project this coming month, so I’m informing you that
we are going to be very busy for the next few months.
Once again, welcome back and my deep condolences for
Kathy.” His boss said.
“Thank you sir, I promise to maintain my good
performance despite of what happened to Kathy.” He
replied.

“You’ll be fine someday, she’s happy now, we all
know that may she rest in peace.” His boss added.
Keith then, went back to his cubicle, he decided
to arrange and clean his desk so that he can start a new
life, while arranging the proposals on his desk a piece of
paper fell.
If there was a road to the moon
I’d walk it to and fro
Just to prove a point
My feelings, I want you to know
Amazing is too less a word
To describe how I feel
When I think about how
You, are my life’s zeal
All I want from you is a promise
That you’ll always stay the same
So, through all of life’s dark corners
You can forever be my flame
It was from Kathy. He continued arranging his
things, he kept the letter inside the frame where Kathy’s
picture is placed, he kept Kathy’s picture on top of his
desk. He started reviewing the proposals.
CHAPTER SEVEN
After work, he went to fast food chain and
bought some food. He noticed that the hospital where
Allie is confined is just a few blocks away from them. He
decided to get some food for Allie and decided to visit
her.
In the hospital, Nurse Abby saw him and ask.
“Excuse me Sir, are you looking for Allie?” she
asked.
“Yes, you are her nurse right?” Keith replied.
“Yes sir, I am going to bring you in her room.”
Nurse Abby said.
“Is she still awake? Maybe she’s sleeping
already.” Asked Keith.
“I just came from her room, she is still awake.”
Nurse Abby said.
Then they went to Allie’s room.
“Allie you have a visitor, his name is Keith.”
Nurse Abby said, then she whispered in Allie’s ear “Here
is your cure now.” She said in an excited tone.
“Hi Keith! What brought you here? Asked Allie.
“Nothing, just visiting you, you said I can visit
anytime right?” Keith smiled.
“Yes.” Allie was shy to bring up the
conversation.
“By the way, I brought you an ice cream.” Keith
gave the ice cream he bought for Kathy.
“That’s very thoughtful of you.” Allie blushed.
The awkwardness of the conversation is felt,
both are shy to start up the conversation.

“How are you?” both said in chorus.
“You go first, How are you?” Keith asked.
“I’m fine, I’m actually feeling better. The doctor
said that I am almost recovering and the results are
getting better.” Allie said in a happy tone.
“Wow! That is good to hear, we will still keep in
touch if ever you get out of this hospital okay?” Keith
said.
“Ofcourse we will!” Allie replied.
“So how about you? How are you?” Allie asked.
“Still coping up with it, but actually I feel I am
finally accepting it, she will always have a special place
here in my heart.” Keith said.
“How long have you been together?” Allie asked
curiously.
“We have been together for eight years before
she died.” Keith replied.
“Oh, By the way Keith can you visit me
frequently, just a little request, I have no one to talk to
here, except for Nurse Abby but she is always busy with
her work here in the hospital.” Requested Allie.
“Yeah sure, after work I’ll go straight here.”
Keith replied.
“Thanks.” Allie smiled.
Then their conversation goes on, they find each
other comfortable and funny. Their conversation last for
until 10 pm until Keith decided to go home.
“I think I’ll go now, you should rest too.” Keith
said.
“Good night Allie, bye.” Then he waved
goodbye.
Visiting Allie has been Keith’s routine, after work
he would visit Allie and would brought foods to her,
everyday they would talk about random stuff, they
never seem to get enough of each other.
Three months have passed and in that span of
time, they seem to know each other well, their
friendship is definitely going to the next level—love.
Allie helped Keith to move on and see the
beauty of life again, while Keith monitored Allie and
made sure she takes all her medication, they were each
other’s saviour, they helped one another to recover from
their wounds.
Keith was able to move on faster than he could
have imagined.
One night, while Keith was sleeping he dreamt
of a place, it was a wonderful place, it looked quiet and
peaceful. Under the tree was Kathy playing a guitar.
Keith went close to it, it was really Kathy, Keith sat down
beside her then Kathy looked at her and smiled.
“I know you are happy now, Do not hesitate to
do the things that will make you happy.” Kathy looked
prettier and happier than before.
“Thank you Kathy.” Keith smiled at Kathy
“She is the one, trust me, I will always be
watching and guiding your way.” Kathy smiled and
waved goodbye.
Keith woke up and check the clock, It’s already
five in the morning. He got up then suddenly, he felt a
cold breeze around him.
“Thanks Kathy.” He whispered.
After almost five months, Keith decided to ask
Kathy if he could be his boyfriend.
It was November eighteen that day, Keith went
early to the hospital. Today is the day where Allie will

be released from the hospital. The doctor advised that
Allie shall be brought home because she is already well,
she just needs to take some supplement and maintain
it so that her illness will not come back again.
Keith went to the garden of the hospital where
they became friends. Allie was waiting there, then when
Keith saw her, he ran towards her and hugged her tight,
then he whispered in her ear,
“Can I be your boyfriend?” he asked.
Allie was dumbfounded. She cannot move.
“I’ll take that as a yes.” Keith said smiling at
Allie.
“I love you Keith.” Allie said.
“I love you too Allie.” Keith replied.
Keith contacted his parents and Allie’s. He has a
plan and he hopes that they will approve his proposal.
“So son, what is it that you want to talk about,
I flew all the way from the Philippines because your
mom told me that is very important.” His father said.
“Yes dad, it is very important. I’m getting
married.” Keith replied.
“Have you proposed already?” Allie’s mother
asked.
“Well not yet, but I am planning to. That’s why
I am here to ask for your consent if I can marry Allie,
your daughter, and to you mom and dad, I’ll marry Allie
if you’ll allow me to get married now.” Keith explained.
“Well you have been Allie’s sunshine, so we say
yes, you can marry our daughter.” Mr. and Mrs. Smith
said.
“Thank you ma’am and sir!” Keith was very
happy.
“And son, we always wanted to have a little
sister or brother for you, well we suppose we will a see
a future little Keith or Allie, so we also say yes.” His
parents said.
“Thanks mom and dad!” He said.
“So here is the plan, I would like to ask you to
do the wedding plan while we are on vacation, and when
we get back here, I will propose and maybe a month or
two weeks after the proposal we’ll get married.” Keith
explained.
“That is a good plan! I like it.” Mrs. Smith said.
“Yes I think so too.” His father said.
“So are we all good with it?” Asked Keith.
“Yes, go and enjoy your vacation, we will take
care of everything and make sure she will say yes!” his
mother said.
“Yes I promise mom.” Keith said.
“Thank you all for responding to my request, Mr.
and Mrs. Smith, thank you so much.” Keith ended and
they left the restaurant.

CHAPTER EIGHT
Allie and Keith made a deal that they will go for
a vacation. Since that their relationship started on
November 18. They will go to 18 most beautiful places
in the world. Allie wants Keith to be happy again and to
relax from the past. They have an agreement that the
places that they explore will be decided alternately it will
be a kind of an exchanging surprise.
Keith search for a place that will surprise and
amaze Allie. He knows that this vacation will help Allie
get really well. He booked for their flight and prepares
all his things. Before the day of the flight, Keith calls
Allie; he invites Allie for a dinner because he misses Allie
so much.
“Hi I’ve already booked for of flight” He said.
“So where is our first destination?” Allie replied.
“Just prepare, and I would like to invite you for
a dinner tomorrow because I miss you so much, I miss
your face, I miss the smell of your hair, I like to touch
your hands, please?” He asked.
“Sure, you know that I miss you too” She said.
”Thanks, be there at 6 o’clock, I love you” Keith
said in a hurrying tone.
Meanwhile in Allie’s house someone knocked the
door. It’s already 6 o’clock Keith fetched Allie at exact
time.
“You’re just in time” Allie said.
“I don’t waste time” He said smiling at Allie.
” So let’s go now” Keith said.
They went to a cheap restaurant.
“Why did you choose here?” Allie asked.
“Because I love the foods in here, and this is all
that I can, I am saving money for our vacation” Keith
said.
“You are rich, you don’t need to save.” Joked
Allie.
“Yes, we are rich because of my father but I
want to spend and give all things to you using only my
money, I want to give you what I can, I want to show
you what I can” he replied.
“You always amaze and surprise me” Allie said.
It’s already 10:00 pm when Keith accompanied
Allie to her house. Keith gives the passport of Allie.
“3:00 pm in my house” Keith said.
“Thank you, Good night” Allie replied.
”Good night” Keith said.
Because of the excitement that Allie feels, she
can’t sleep.
Allie is very excited since Keith was the first that
will pick and show the most beautiful place for him. Allie
packed all her thing, she prepared the baggage. She
makes sure that all that she need for the whole vacation
is ready. She texted her mother she said that she will
be gone for a long time. She checked her passport and
arrives to Keith’s house at exactly 2:00 pm
They arrived at the airport Allie was excited to know
where they are going. While they are in the plane,
“So where is our first destination?” Allie asked.
“Just relax Allie, I’m pretty sure that your going
to enjoy there” Keith replied.
Allie doesn’t have enough sleep that’s why she
fell asleep.
“Wake up Allie we are here now” Keith said.

Budapest, Hungary
Allie looks at the window and she saw a beautiful
and old structure from Budapest the capital Hungary.
The plane landed. Allie runs out from the Airport to take
some pictures. She was very surprise.
“Please stay close to me.” Keith said.
“We need to find and check in to a hotel before we
stroll.” Allie said
They’ve already check-in in a hotel. Keith Takes
Allie to the Spectacular Castle Hill in Budapest. Allie was
amaze by the culture and historical things in the
museum. The Castle Hill contains many of Budapest’s
most important medieval monuments. The most
spectacular of these impressive structures is the 18th
-
century Buda Castle, a massive two hundred roomed
palace. Keith and Allie go to the terrace of the castle,
Keith hugs Allie and they feel the cold and fresh air in
the tower. They had a lot of fun the site. They
discovered almost all of the two hundred rooms.
Since it is the idea of Keith to go there, it is his
obligation to tour Allie.
“Keith Let’s go to the next destination.” Allie
said.
“Okay ma’am, follow me, I’m sure that you will
fall in love with me.” Keith said.
“Here we are in the Magnificent Margaret Island,
a twenty four kilometer long garden that is full with
roses with 51 meter high water tower. This is often use
for wedding and debut purposes.” Keith said.
“Wow! Oh my god! It is beautiful.” Allie said.
“Now try to catch some butterflies.” Keith said.
Allie can’t say anything; she was staring at the
newly wedded Couple in the water tower. Keith pick up
some flowers.
“Here, for you.” he handed the rose to Allie.
“Someday we will be…” Keith said.
Allie kisses him and he doesn’t continue what
his saying. Then Allie runs, Keith follows Allie. Keith
catches Allie and they fall in the soft grass full of flowers
under the giant tree.
“I love you.” Keith said.
“I love you too.” Allie said.
They watch the sky until sunset.
“I think we need to go, we have one last
destination for this wonderful night.” Keith said.
“I thought this is the last.” Allie said.
“Nope, this night will never end until we go for
a Special date, in the most romantic place here in
Budapest.”
Keith set up the table. He fetches Allie to her
room. He blindfolded Allie.
“Where are we going?” Allie asked. “
We are here, open your eyes now.” Keith said.
Allie saw the beautiful night light of the Castle
and the chain Bridge and the table that Keith sets up.
They’ve share the romantic and beautiful sight of
Budapest for the whole night.
“I’m so tired. Thanks Keith for these wonderful
experiences. You made me happy today.” Allie said.
”Welcome, Now it is your turn for the next trip.”
Keith said.
“Yeah sure.” Allie said.

“Good night Allie.” Keith said and he kisses Allie.
“Good night Keith.” Allie replied.
“Good morning.” Keith surprised Allie. He
cooked a breakfast for Allie.
“Good morning, so you are not yet over from
you’re surprises.” Allie replied.
“Yup!” He said.
“So… where is the next place?” Keith said.
“I really don’t know I have no plans yet.” Allie
said.
“What?” Keith replied.
“I’m just kidding” Allie said.
The night after their second day at Budapest
Allie and Keith prepare for their flight.
“Beat my surprises.” Keith said.
“I will.” Allie said and she kissed Keith.
It has been one week since they came from
Hungary. They went back to the Philippines, Keith filed
a vacation from his company and Allie told her parents
that she will be gone for a long time. They packed their
things and left for Portugal after this trip, they will not
go back to California yet, they will finish all their
destinations. They will travel all over the world as much
as possible. It’s their way of getting to know more about
each other. Allie and Keith is filled with excitement in
every destination they will go.
Lisbon, Portugal
“And here we are, Lisbon Portugal a place where
the most beautiful beaches lies.” Allie said.
”Wow! Are we going to swim?” Keith asked.
“Not really because it is cold in here. Alright
Keith let’s go!” Allie said.
Allie hired a tourist guide because she is not
familiar with the place
“Follow me Keith, we are going under the sea.”
Allie said.
“Okay let’s go!” Keith replied excitedly.
They went to the Ocenario de Lisboa. Keith and
Allie was amaze. They can’t believe that they are
walking under the ocean, they can actually see all the
movements underneath.
“As you can see Lisbon’s oceanarium is
brilliantly conceived to highlight the world’s diverse
ocean habitats. This is one of Europe’s best and largest
oceanarium. Containing a vast array of fish and marine
animals. Four separate sea-and landscapes recreate to
ecosystems of the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Antarctic
oceans. A huge central tank, visible from different
levels, teems with sharks, ray, and many other finned
wonders.” the tourist guide said.
After that knowledgeable trip from Lisbon
Oceanarium, they went to the fish park.
“I will teach you how to catch a fish” Allie said.
“Are you sure you can?” Keith asked.
“Just watch and learn.” Allie said arrogantly.
Allie and Keith rode the boat and prepared the
fishing rods. They are now in the middle of the river.
Allie and Keith are waiting for the fish, after a while the
string moved. Allie pulled the string but she didn’t catch
the fish.
“Do you need a help?” Keith asked.
“No, I know what I’m doing” Allie answered.

It’s already 12 noon but Allie were not able to
catch a fish.
“My surprise was ruined, just because I didn’t
catch a fish” Allie said.
“It’s okay, I’m hungry now let’s go and eat sea
foods” Keith said.
“Alright, I know where the best place to eat”
Allie said.
They go to a floating restaurant where the foods
are freshly caught by the cook. All you need to do is to
order and watch how your food will be cook. Allie and
Keith order a lobster and Milk fish. They were impressed
by those great chefs. The ambiance of the restaurant
makes it romantic. The fresh air and the beauty of
nature make a relaxing feeling.
“I love to explore the beauty of the world. It is
beautiful huh?” Allie said.
“Yeah! It is beautiful.” Keith answered.
“Are we done now?” Keith asked.
“Not yet, we have one more place to go” Allie
answered.
Allie and Keith go to their last destination. To
the Lisbon park Square.
“What are we going to do in here?” Keith asked.
“I don’t know either, just sit down.” Allie said.
They sit in the bench while watching the sun set.
Keith is holding Allie’s hand.
“I will miss this thing” Keith said.
“What thing?” Allie asked.
“Seeing how the sun sets in here, sitting in this
chair while holding the hands of the girl that I want to
share my life with, the one that saves me from my
darkest days, the one that loves me unconditionally.”
Keith said.
“I love you Keith” Allie said.
“I love you too Allie” Keith replied.
After that sweet moments of Allie and Keith,
they Decided to go back to the hotel and rest. Keith
grabs a cab and they get back to the hotel.
“I’m so tired, but I love it.” Keith said.
“Do you like my surprise?” Allie asked.
“I really love your surprise.” Keith answered.
“You better take a rest now. We need to rest at
least 3 days in here. We’ve done a lot of fun things this
week. We need some energy for the next trip” Keith
said.
Keith and Allie fall asleep after that amazing trip
to Lisbon.
Keith woke up early and he prepared food for
the breakfast. He checks Allie in her room, Allie is still
sleeping. He lies down besides Allie. He hugs Allie and
kisses her in her forehead. Allie woke up and she saw
Keith Kissing her forehead then she kissed him in the
lips.
“Good morning, I love you.” Allie said.
”Okay lets go down and the breakfast is now
ready.” Keith said.
After they ate the breakfast Allie go to the
nearest gym to take some exercise. Keith decided to
walk around in the park while Allie is in gym.
Keith is holding Kathy’s diary.

“I miss you Kathy if you can only see how happy
I am now, I’m sure that you will be happy for me.” Keith
whispered.
He walks and goes to a church. He enters the
church and prays.
“God I know that you always have a good plan
for me, please tell Kathy that I’m fine and I’ll never
forget her. I know that she is guarding me. Thank you
god.” He prayed.
He goes to the nearest coffee shop to buy some
coffee. He remembers Kathy, during their high school
and college days, they would always meet in the coffee
shop and would have breakfast there, and then they will
go to school together.
He goes back to the hotel to fetch Allie in the
gym. She saw Allie near the window waiting for him. He
approaches her and gives a bottle of water to Allie.
“Thanks, where did you go?” Allie said.
“I just stroll around” Keith answered.
“Let’s go now?” Keith said.
“Let’s go” Allie said.
They got back to their room.
“I’m going to pack my things and prepare for
the next trip” Allie said.
“Okay” Keith said.
The next day, Keith calls his assistant to check
the schedule for their trip.
“Please set a date and send me an update about
it.” Keith said.
As usual they are both excited and prepared
their things. Keith starts the day by preparing a
breakfast fo Allie.
"Allie wake up we need to go." Keith said.
"Okay sir" Allie said.
Cusco, Peru
They arrived at the airport and fly to Peru. Peru
is located in South America and Portugal is in Europe so
they have to travel a bit far. Hours have passed and the
two just fell asleep during the trip.
“We are here!" Keith said.
Cusco, Peru is the most visited country in the
world because all of their places are sacred. Keith and
Allie took a cab to get to their stone house rest place
then prepared for a marvelous Adventure to Cusco.
They hiked a valley in Pisac Ruins surrounded by
landscape that is indescribably beautiful. Inca ruins in
Pisac and Ollantaytambo rival Machu Picchu in scope
and beauty. They hike the valley, after 2 hours of
walking up to the peak,
"Are we already there?" Allie asked.
"Yes here we are." Keith said.
They saw a big reward for them. The beautiful
sites of the whole land of Pisac. They saw the river of
Pisac where the civilization in Cusco started.
“It is beautiful." Allie said.
"Did you like my surprise?" Keith asked.
“Yes, I did." Allie answered.
Keith and Alley feel the nonstop humid wind in
the peak of the valley. The temperature is great because

it is a tropical country. They saw the beauty of nature
and felt the sacredness of the valley.
"Our adventure here is not yet over, I want us
to try the zip line here. I know that you are Afraid of
heights but we need to experience this once and a
lifetime opportunity.” Keith said.
"Okay I will, but you will go first." Allie said.
"Sure, let’s go." Keith said.
From the peak of the valley up to the lowest part
of it is the zip line. You can view the whole field of Sal
berry. Allie can’t even open her eyes, she just scream
and scream till the zip line ends.
“Okay Allie we will go to the next place here in
Cusco.” Keith said.
“Okay lets go, I’m ready.” Allie said.
They went to the Museo de Arte
Precolombino also known by its acronym MAP, it is
an art museum in Cusco, Peru, dedicated to the display
of archaeological artifacts and examples of Pre-
Columbian artworks drawn from all regions of Pre-
Columbian Peru. The museum is situated on Plaza
Nazarenas in Cusco's San Blas district, and has on
permanent display exhibitions of some 450 individual
representative artifacts that are drawn from the wider
collection of its parent museum, the Larco Museum in
the Peruvian capital Lima.
They saw the different artifacts and artworks
from pre-historic period. They took some pictures.
They saw the natural culture of people in Cusco.
The modernization of the world doesn’t affect their
culture.
They were amaze in the house culture in Cusco.
They’ve experience to eat bare hands in a molded mud.
“Let’s go back to the stone house, the tour ends
up here” Keith said.
“Okay.” Allie said and she kisses Keith.
“I love you.” Keith said
“I love you too” Allie replied.
Keith packs all the things of Allie. He prepares
all their things for the next flight tomorrow afternoon.
He kisses Allie in her forehead
“Good night, I hope you enjoy this trip, I love
you.” Keith said.
Allie woke up she saw a petals in her room and
Keith holding a food
“Good morning, Breakfast in bed” Keith said.
“Good morning” Allie said.

CHAPTER NINE
"Where is our next destination? It's your turn
now. Are you ready?" Keith said.
"Secret, I'm always ready to surpass your
surprises." Allie said.
"Okay then let’s go to the airport." Keith said.
"Okay! We are going to have a long trip" Allie
said.
Suddenly their flight was postponed because of
bad weather. Their flight was re-scheduled at ten in the
evening. While they are in the plane they were talking
about random stuff and fell asleep. After long hours of
flight Allie doesn't feel well that's why they go to the
hotel and rest then they will continue the next day. "
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sorry, I'm not feeling well" Allie said.
"It's okay. Take some rest and tomorrow be
ready, you need to recover. Just call me if you need
anything." Keith said.
"Thanks" Allie answered.
Allie slept while Keith decided to compose a
song He tries to tune his guitar and start composing.
Early in the morning Allie was already awake.
She cooks for their breakfast. She goes to Keith's room.
She saw Keith sleeping in the chair while holding his old
guitar. She kissed Keith in the forehead.
"I love you, thanks for everything" Allie said.
Keith was awaken by Allie’s voice.
"Sorry I woke up late, let’s go now." Keith said.
Allie laughed "No, it's okay. We will go after we
eat this breakfast, I cooked this for you." Allie said.
"By the way, welcome to Amsterdam,
Netherlands!" Allie said. In a welcoming tone.
They prepared and went to their first
destination, the Amsterdam Canal. Allie and Keith rode
on a water taxi while taking some pictures. Then they
go to Keukenhof the garden of Europe. They walked the
eight hectares of garden filled with group of colorful
tulips while buying exotic street foods. Keith enjoys the
Garden. Allie collects different colors of tulips. As usual
they always watch how the sun sets in Netherlands until
they've got tired and go back to their hotel.
“Good night Allie thanks for this incredible
experience, I didn’t know that there is a place like this.”
Keith said.
“Good night, welcome.” Allie said.
Allie’s phone rang, her mother is calling.
“Hello mom?” Allie said.
“Thank god you answered my call, by the way
where are you? Are you okay?” Her mom said.
“I’m okay mom, Keith and I are enjoying this
vacation. Don’t worry mom, I’m okay. Keith is taking
care of me.” Allie said.
“Please take care, don’t forget to take your
medicine and always take a rest” Her mom said.
“Yes mom, I will, Bye.” Allie replied.
“Bye.” Her mom said.
Early in the morning Keith wakes up and
prepares their breakfast. He goes to Allie’s room but he

didn’t saw Allie there. He calls Allie but Allies phone was
busy. He saw Allie in his room, holding a food for their
breakfast and it looks like Allie was looking for him too.
They look at each other then they laughed.
“I thought you left me.” Allie said.
“I thought you were kidnapped.” Keith said.
Then they both laughed.
They pack up their things and take a cab and go
back to the airport.
Rome, Italy
“Of all the places that we’ve already been, this
place is the holiest place of all, wake up Allie we are
here.” Keith said.
“Where are we?” Allie asked.
“Surprise we are in Rome, Italy.” Keith said.
Rome has been the center of world’s greatest
civilizations ever. It has exerted the huge influence over
the world in its millennium long history, with wonderful
palaces, ancient churches and basilicas, grand roman
monuments, ornate statues and graceful fountains,
Rome has an immensely rich historical heritage and
cosmopolitan atmosphere.
“We need to find a hotel first before we go to
the first destination.” Keith said.
“Okay sure.” Allie said.
While they are in the taxi Allie takes some
pictures, she was amaze by the beauty of the old
structures.
“We are here now, this is the only room that is
available.” Keith said.
“It is okay.” Allie answered.
“Are we going to Vatican?” Allie asked.
“Of course we will, but can we please take some
rest?” Keith answered.
“Sure, lay down and take some sleep and I will
and buy some food.” Allie replied.
Allie bought Bolognese and Italian spaghetti.
After hours of resting, Keith ate what Allie
bought and they started the tour.
They went to different Rome tourist attraction.
They took a tour in Ancient Rome Colosseum. They
bought some foods and gifts for their family in Campo
de Fiori it is a market place during the day and party
central for college students and tourists at night. Its
name means field of flower.
They took a tour in Castel Sant’Angelo. It is the
mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian, Subsequent
strongholds built on top of the mausoleum were in turn
incorporated into residence and castle by medieval
Popes, this was used as prison but now houses of
museums. It is recognize as setting of Angels and
demons.
Then they took a step and completed to go up
in the Spanish steps. It is a monumental stairway.
“They say that if you complete all this steps with
your special someone, you will never part.” Keith said.
“This means that we will never part.” Allie said.
Keith kissed Allie in front of many people.
And they went to their last destination, to the
St. Peters Basilica. It is the center of the Catholic world
and major tourist Attraction. Basilica is the largest
church in the world, the Statue of liberty can fit inside
the Basilica. Michael Angelo designed the dome.

“It is the first time that I saw this Church” Allie
said.
“Me too, come on, let’s go inside. Allie took
some pictures.
Allie and Keith did not forget to pray while in the
church.
They already went back to the hotel and pack
all their things to prepare for their next flight early in
the morning. Allie was still amaze in City of Rome, Italy.
“Thanks for this wonderful experience” Allie
said.
“Welcome “Keith said.
“You better rest now. Prepare for the next trip,
you better surprise me” Keith said
Allie already slept and Keith was still working on
the song that he was composing then he fell asleep.
“Good morning Allie hurry up we need to go to
our next flight” Keith said.
“Good morning” Allie replied.
They went to the airport and Allie just continued
her sleep in the plane. Keith also fell asleep while they
are on the plane.
“Wake up Keith here we are.” Allie said.
Paris, France
“Welcome to Paris, France! Keith.” Allie said.
Paris France has endured as an important city
for more than 2,000 years. Often called nicknames like
the “City of love” and “City of lights’. Paris is today one
of the world’s leading centers for business, Fashion,
entertainment, art, and culture.
The plane landed and they go to the nearest
hotel to take some rest.
“I think you don’t have enough sleep these
following days, you better rest. Every night I am
checking you in your room if you are already slept but I
always saw you writing.” Allie said
It’s already 12 noon. Keith woke up and she saw
Allie hugging her.
“Hi, do you feel alright now?” Allie asked.
”Yup! Let’s eat lunch.” Keith said.
Allie prepares the food.
“Come on Keith.” Allie said.
“Okay, it looks delicious. Where did you buy
this?” Keith asked.
“I cooked that.” Allie said.
“Really?” Keith said.
“Yup! Did you like it?” Allie asked.
“I like it. But ... But how did you learned to
cook?” Keith asked.
“I just learned it from the internet, I am
practicing” Allie said.
“Why?” Keith asked.
“Because I want to serve my future husband
and I want to show to him that I can cook for him.” Allie
said.
“Okay, let’s eat now.” Keith said.

After they ate. They prepare for the tour. Allie
prepares the map. Keith is ready for Allie’s surprises.
They arrive at 2:00 pm in the afternoon.
“Welcome to city of love!” Allie said.
They went to the Place de la and they took some
pictures, then they went to Sainte-Chapelle. Sainte-
Chapelle is considered among the highest achievements
of gothic architecture. They took a tour inside the
Chapel. They never miss to go to Centre Pompidou it is
a high-tech architecture. They roamed around on its
library and Museum.
“Is there any church in here? Like in Rome?”
Keith Asked.
“Yup. If you like we can go to Sacre-Coeur.”Allie
said.
“What is that” Keith asked.
“That is one of the noticeable landmarks here”
Allie said.
“Why do you say so?”Keith asked.
“Sacre- Coeur is like a mini White-domed
Basilica; it is in the highest point of Montmarte hill." Allie
said.
“Let’s go there.” Keith said.
They took 20minute ride and went to the white-
domed Basilica. As usual they always took pictures and
pray. After while they went to the famous twin lofty
tower, the Notre dame Cathedral. Allie and Keith took
some pictures.
“Where do we go next?” Keith asked.
“Were going to wait until the sun sets at Eiffel
Tower.” Allie said.
“Okay.” Keith said.
While they are walking back to the hotel they
decided to taste the foods in Paris. They bought wines,
Pastas and Paris key chains and mini sculptures.
“This is what I love in Paris; all the things that
you can see are very cool.” Keith said.
“Hey Keith check this out” Allie said while
wearing a Eiffel tower hat.
“You are crazy” Keith said.
“Now check this out! How do I look?” Allie said
while wearing a big Eiffel tower shades.
“Come on lets go back to the hotel before you
completely lost your mind.” Keith said.
They went back to the hotel and Allie cooked for
their dinner while Keith is setting and arranging the
tables in the rooftop of the hotel. The lights from the
Eiffel tower are now open and they are both ready for
the romantic dinner on the rooftop.
“It is a very beautiful night.” Keith said.
“It is very perfect night” Allie said.
They have a lot of fun up in the rooftop.
“I love you Keith, Did you like my surprise?”
Allie asked.
“It was perfect” Keith said.
“How about the food, Did you like the food?”
Allie asked.
“It is very delicious” Keith answered.
They hugged each other.

“I remember you can sing right?” Keith asked.
“Me? Just A little.” Allie said.
“Come on. Just try.” Keith said.
“You play the guitar and I will sing.” Allie said.
Keith plays the guitar and she started singing.
What would I do without your smart mouth?
Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
You've got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin
you down
What's going on in that beautiful mind
I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be
alright
My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh oh
How many times do I have to tell you
Even when you're crying you're beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I'm around through
every mood
You're my downfall, you're my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can't stop singing, it's ringing, in my head for you
My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Give your all to me
Give me all of you
Cards on the table, we're both showing hearts
Risking it all, though it's hard
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Give your all to me
And you give me all of you
I give you all of me
It was a very long night for them they both have
fun and enjoyed the night.

“You better sleep now” Allie said.
“You too” Keith said.
“Bye” Allie said.
“By the way thanks” Keith said.
“For what?” Allie asked.
“For making me happy and for this night” Keith
answered
“Welcome, It is my job to make you happy
cause I’m your girlfriend right?” Allie said.
“Yah, Thanks… I love you, Bye ” Keith said.
“I love you too. Bye” Allie replied.
CHAPTER TEN
Early in the morning Keith and Allie go back to
the airport for their flight. They’re going to have a long
hour for their flight. Allie is reading while Keith is
listening to the music. They are excited for the next
destination.
“Where is our next destination?” Allie asked.
“Just be ready. I hope you’ll like it.” Keith said.
“How long this flight will be?” Allie asked.
“I don’t know either.” Keith said.
“So this will be our sixth place?” Allie asked.
“Yup, this place is better than the others.” Keith
said.
“Prove it to me.” Allie said.
“I will.” Keith said.
“I will take a rest, just wake me up if we are
already there” Allie said.
Allie slept while he was writing a poem for Allie.
After long hours of waiting, finally the plane landed in
the airport and they are already there.
“Wake up, we are already here.” Keith said.
Crete, Greece
“Really?” Allie asked.
“Yup! Welcome to Crete, Greece!” Keith said.
“Come on lets go to the nearest hotel.” Allie
said.

“Okay, let’s take a rest first.” Keith said.
Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the
fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. You can
admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore
glorious beaches, impressive mountains capes, fertile
valleys and steep gorges, and become part of the
island’s rich gastronomic culture. Crete is, after all, a
small universe teeming with beauties and treasures that
you will probably need a lifetime to uncover.
They went to the hotel and took a rest before
they continue their tour. Since that it was Keith’s idea
to tour in Greece. He let Allie to rest and prepares for
the Dinner. He went out and bought fresh fish. He
cooked the fish and he goes to Kathy’s room. He lies
down besides Allie.
“Allie wake up the dinner is ready” Keith said.
Allie is still sleeping. “I think you are already
tired traveling from different countries.” Keith
whispered. Allie wakes up.
“Hi there sleeping beauty dinner is ready.” Keith
said.
“Hello, thanks for waiting me.” Allie replied.
“Can you still continue this journey?” Keith
asked.
“Yes sir, I can!” Allie answered.
“Are you happy?” Keith asked.
“I will always be happy if you will never leave
me.” Allie answered.
“I love you Allie.” Keith said.
“I love you too.” Allie said.
“Now stand up there and the food is waiting for
us.” Keith said.
They already ate for the dinner.
After awhile Allie slept already, while Keith is finishing
his poem. Early in the morning they prepare for the tour.
The first destination will take a long trip. They went to
Chania and took some pictures.
The region of Chania on the western side of the
island, is dominated by the impressive White
Mountains and its famous National Park, which occupy
the largest part of the region. The Prefecture of Chania
provides tourist services and activities of all kinds,
satisfying all the choices. The city of Chania maintains
unaltered all of its characteristics, from the time of the
Venetian Rule up until today.
Allie was amaze by the White Mountains.
“It is beautiful in here.” Allie said.
“Did you like it?” Keith asked.
“Yah, I like the climate in here.” She said.
“Ready for the next destination?” Keith asked.
“Let’s go.” Allie said and he pulls Keith.
After a long trip finally they’ve got to the
Rethymno region: Crete's smallest prefecture located
between White Mountains and Mt Psilorítis, is
synonymous with gorgeous mountainscapes,
marvellous beaches, Cretan lyre melodies, tsikoudiá
spirit served with “oftó”, legendary caves, historic
monasteries and monuments, traditional mountain
villages and luxurious holiday resorts. Feel the essence
of Incredible Crete in this mountainous, remote and
self-sufficient region of the island of Crete

They went to the two famous places in Crete,
Greece and it is already late so they go back to the hotel.
Keith saw Allie and he felt wrong with Allie.
“Are you okay?” Keith said.
“Yes, I don’t but I am happy to what you did but
I think I am expecting something in here” Allie said.
Keith pulled Allie back to their room and he
blindfolded Allie. He opens the door and he removes the
blindfold. She saw Keith standing in front of her.
“Hi Allie, I just want to read my poem for you”
Keith said.
I love you. Overwhelmingly. Madly. Unreasonably,
inexplicably and inextricably.
Not even for a single moment, was I given the option
to choose
Whether I would love you or not…
Please stay by my side
It was there before me
And it will remain
Long after I am gone.
“I love you Allie” Keith said and he hug Allie.
Then after all of this long day they fell asleep.
Another day has come, they prepare for the
next flight. Allie cooked for their breakfast while Keith
packed all their thing. Keith goes to the kitchen and
hugs Allie he helps Allie to for the breakfast.
“It smells good.” Allie said.
“Sit there and let me serve you.” Keith said.
“Okay then.” Allie replied.
Keith gets a plate and serves the food. They ate
together.
After while they arrive at the airport, and they
have a very rough flight because of the weather. Allie
can’t stop vomiting in the plane.
“Are you okay?” Keith asked.
“I don’t know” Allie answered.
“When we get there we will go to the hospital.”
Keith answered.
“Thank you.” Allie said.
Prague, Czech Republic
After an hour the plane finally landed. They are
in the Prague, Czech Republic.
Prague is home to a number of famous cultural
attractions, many of which survived the violence and
destruction of 20th-century Europe. Main attractions
include the Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town
Square with the Prague astronomical clock, the Jewish
Quarter.
“Allie wake up, we are here.” Keith said.
“I am tired. My head aches.” Allie said.
Keith called for assistant. He brings Allie to the
Airport clinic. The nurse gives Allie medicine. They
check-in into the nearest hotel. Keith let Allie rest.

He checked the temperature of Allie, Allie is
sick. Because of Allie’s condition they stay in hotel for 2
days. After 2 days their journey continues.
“I’m Okay now Keith, Let’s go we have more
places to visit.” Allie said.
“Alright wait for me.” Allie said.
“Welcome to Charles Bridge!” Allie said.
The Charles Bridge is a famous historic bridge
that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic.
Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of
King Charles IV, and finished in the beginning of the
15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge
built 1158–1172 that had been badly damaged by a
flood in 1342. This new bridge was originally called the
Stone Bridge or the Prague Bridge but has been the
"Charles Bridge" since 1870. As the only means of
crossing the river Vltava until 1841, the Charles Bridge
was the most important connection between Prague
Castle and the city's Old Town and adjacent areas. This
"solid-land" connection made Prague important as a
trade route between Eastern and Western Europe.
“I was amaze by this place.” Allie said.
“Thanks for choosing this place.” Keith said.
“Welcome.” Allie replied.
“I love you.” Allie said.
“I love you too.” Keith said.
“Now let’s go to the next destination” Allie said.
“Alright” Keith said.
The Prague astronomical clock or Prague
orloj clock was first installed in 1410, making it the
third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and the
oldest one still operating.
They’ve watched how the sun sets in the Prague
Astronomical Clock. Allie hugs Keith while watching the
sun set.
“I love you Keith thanks for taking care of me.”
Allie said.
“Welcome, I love you too.” Keith said.
“Please don’t leave me.” Allie said.
“I won’t” Keith replied.
“You will always be the best thing that I have
ever had.” Allie said.
”We need to go back now.” Keith said.
He saw Allie sleeping on his shoulder. Keith
carried Allie to the taxi and they go back to the hotel.
He lay Allie down to her bed. He laid down besides Allie.
He guarded Allie all night. He woke up 3:00 in the
morning to prepare all the things for the next flight.
Early the morning, Keith went to the market to
buy fish for their Breakfast. Allie wakes up and but she
didn’t see Keith in his room. She decided to pack all their
things for their next flight. Keith gets back to the hotel
and he cooked their breakfast for the morning.
“You are already awake huh?” Keith said.
“Yup! Where did you go?” Allie asked.
“I went to the market and I bought some food
for our breakfast and for our flight.” Keith said.
He prepares the food and they ate together.
After then, they pack their things and go to the airport
for their flight.

They get back to the airport for their flight to
Argentina. They took a rest to recover their energy for
the next journey. After a long hour in their flight, they
finally landed in Argentina.
“Hey Allie, Here we are, Welcome to Argentina!”
Keith said.
“Let’s go and find a hotel.” Allie said.
Argentina is a land of natural and man-made
wonders. From the glaciers and sky-scraping peaks of
the Andes to the Vineyards of Mendoza and the bustle
of Buenos Aires, there’s so much to see in this dynamic
and incomparably unique country.
There are so many reasons why Argentina is a
top destination for tourists. It has the largest waterfalls,
the highest peak in the America.
Then they went to their first destination.
“Are you ready for our first destination?” Keith asked.
“Yes sir. “ Allie replied.
“We are going to Buenos Aires.”
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina.
The city is located on the western shore of the estuary
of the Río de la Plata, on the continent's southeastern
coast. "Buenos aires" can be translated as "fair winds"
or "good airs", but the first one was the meaning
intended by the founders in the XVI century, by the use
of the original name "Real de Nuestra Señora Santa
María del Buen Ayre". The Greater Buenos Aires
conurbation, which also includes several Buenos Aires
Province districts, constitutes the fourth-most
populous metropolitan area in the Americas, with a
population of around seventeen million.
They have a lot of fun in the seashore. Allie
builds a sand castle then Keith destroyed it. Allie get
mad at Keith that’s why Keith build a Castle and he
named the Castle to Allie.
“I’m sorry for destroying your castle, you can
take my castle as forgiveness.” Keith said.
Allie destroyed his Castle too and she laughed.
“I got you.” Allie said then she runs. Keith
follows her.
After that long time in the seashore they went
to their next destination. Palacio del Congreso It is
monumental building, seat of the Argentina Congress.
They took a tour but they didn’t take a picture
because it is prohibited.
“It is sad because we can’t take pictures in
here.” Allie said.
“It’s Okay because we can never forget this
place.” Keith said.
“We better go to our next destination before the
sun sets.” Allie said.
“Yes and it is getting cold in here.”
They take a cab and go to their next destination.
They went to Caminito. Caminito is a street museum
and a traditional alley, located in La boca, neighborhood
of Buenos Aires. The place acquired the significance
because it inspired the music for the famous tango
Caminito.
They walked along the street museum.
“This place is cool.” Keith said.

“This place is very crowded; I think we need to
go to the next place.” Allie said.
“Okay then.” Keith said.
They took a cab; the trip to the next destination
consumed a lot of time but worth it. They went to the
Mendoza Wine. The Mendoza wine region is considered
the heart of the winemaking industry in the eastern
foothills of the Andes vineyards are planted at some of
the highest altitudes in the world.
They tour the entire farm, and they are taught
by the farmer on how to make a wine step by step, they
choose and pick fresh and ready to be made fruits and
it depends on the flavor. They chose grapes. After
collecting the grapes, they squeeze its juice until the last
drop and it will be put into a container and store for
almost a year.
“I want to buy some wine for my father.” Allie
said.
Keith bought a wine. The wine that he bought
was stored for almost 50 years and he was given a
discount because they can’t afford it.
“I think I’m drunk already.” Allie said.
Keith laughs.
”You’re crazy.” he said.
“Where do we go next?” Allie asked.
“We are going back to the hotel and tomorrow
we will continue our journey.” Keith said.
Keith is in Allie’s room drawing a house. “I miss
my job in California, I miss my friends, I miss mom.”
Keith whispered. Then he calls his mom but his mom did
not answer the call.
Keith went up to the roof of the hotel to take
some fresh air. He is just looking down and staring to
the natural beauty of Argentina.
“I miss you Kathy, where ever you are I know
that you are happy now.” Keith whispered. Then fell
asleep on the rooftop.
The alarm rings and Allie woke up, she went to
Keith’s room but Keith was not there. The door bell
rings, she open the door and the bellman is there.
“Can I help you?” Allie asked.
“Your roommate fell asleep in the roof.” the
bellman answered.
Allie runs fast to the roof and she saw Keith
sleeping. She wakes Keith.
“Why are you sleeping in here?” Allie asked.
“I’m sorry.” Keith answered.
Then they get back to their room. Keith
continues his sleep while Allie cooked for Breakfast.
She wakes Keith for their breakfast.
“By the way, where do we go next?” Allie asked.
“Just prepare yourself, we can tour at least 3
places in here, and wear a jacket” Keith answered.
They arrive and Allie is chilling cold.
“I said wear a jacket.” Keith said.
“I’m sorry, I was surprised by the climate.” Allie
answered.
Keith puts his Jacket to Allie.
“Thanks.” Allie said.

“Welcome to Monte Fitz Roy” Keith said.
Monte Fitz Roy is located in southern Patagonia
near the Chilean border. It is one of the iconic points in
Andes. This granite mountain is surrounded by glacial
lakes and dramatic Ice fields. The rugged terrain and
sheer rock faces are beloved by mountain climbers.
“Prepare yourself Allie we will go to the most
dangerous part of our journey.” Keith said.
“What!?” Allie asked.
“Just kidding.” Keith laughed.
“We’re going to climb a mountain.” Keith said.
“I’m Afraid of heights” Allie said.
“Don’t worry I’m here” Keith said.
They went to the Mountain Climbing spot. It is
safe because there will be a guide and the spot is perfect
for the beginners.
Allie and Keith started to climb.
“Keith please don’t let of my hands.” Allie said.
“I won’t, don’t worry.” Keith said.
He held Allie’s hand while they are climbing.
After several minutes they got to the top of the
mountain. It was cold there good thing Keith has an
extra jacket. Allie can’t believe that she have done that.
“Thank you Keith.” Allie said.
“For what?” Keith said.
“For not letting my hands go and for not leaving
me.” Allie said.
“No problem, I know that you can do it.” Keith
said.
After while Allie and Keith arrive for the next
destination.
”Are you ready for the next destination?” Keith
asked.
“I’m always ready.” Allie answered.
“Here we are, our last destination.” Keith said.
“Wow! Is that a giant ice berg?” Allie asked.
“ Nope, I think That’s is a giant Ice tube.” Keith
said.
Then they laughed.
“Where are we?” Allie asked.
“We are in the Perito Moreno.” Keith said.
Perito Moreno Glacier is an enormous Glacier
located in the los Glaciers park. It is one of the most
important tourist Attractions in Argentina due to size
and accessibility.
Allie and Keith took some Pictures.
“I’ve never seen a Glacier before “Allie said.
“Me too, I never thought it is more beautiful
than the pictures” Keith said.
After awhile, they’ve watch how the sun set in
the beautiful and giant glacier. Allie was amaze to the
beauty of the world. “I will miss this place” Allie said.
“Are you happy” Keith asked. Yup! I was very happy”
Allie answered.

It is already late, they went back to the hotel to
take some rest and prepare for the next place that they
will explore.
CHAPTER ELEVEN
It was Saturday night when they arrive to the
airport. They got exactly to their flight. The flight took a
long hour, that cause again Allie to vomit and head
ache. The flight gets rough because of the bad weather
in the way.
Barcelona, Spain
After a rough trip finally the plane Landed to
Barcelona, Spain. This place is chosen by Allie.
Barcelona is one of the world’s most popular tourist
destinations, attracting millions upon Millions of visitors
each year. It has all everything any holidaymaker would
desire. Easy access, favorable weather conditions,
attractive beaches and surrounding mountains and
night life’s tasty local cuisine and its steeped to culture
and history.
After the long road trip they check-in in a hotel.
“Are you Okay now?” Keith asked.
“Yes I’m Okay. I need some rest to recover my
energy.” Allie said.
Keith prepares their dinner, Allie is still resting.
He enters to Allie room and he wakes Allie up to eat
dinner together.
“Allie wake up, the dinner is ready.” Keith said.
“Okay I’m coming” Allie said.
After several minutes Allie and Keith ate their
Dinner together. Allie still has a head ache. Keith bought
medicine. When he gets back Allie is in the bathroom,
taking a shower.
“Allie, I’m leaving the medicine here in the bed.”
Keith shouted.

”Okay.” Allie said.
Keith decided to go to his room and take a
shower too.
Allie took her medicine. She wants to thank
Keith for buying her a medicine. She enters to Keith’s
room. She didn’t even knock on the door, when she
enters she saw Keith naked in his room. Allie screams
and she runs out to Keith’s room. She gets back to her
room.
Keith was shocked to Allie’s reaction. He went
to Allie’s room to explain.
“I’m sorry about what happened” Allie said.
“I was just putting on my clothes then you
came” Keith said.
“I’m sorry, I swear I didn’t see anything.” Allie
said.
“It’s okay.” Keith said.
Then they go to sleep to prepare for the next
tour tomorrow.
It was 7:00 am when they woke up. Then they
started the traveling.
“Welcome to Barcelona, Spain Keith.” Allie said.
They arrive and went to Brceloneta.
Barceloneta is the most beautiful beaches in the
Barcelona, It is the most popular and the closest to the
city.
Allie and Keith walked along the seashore while
having a conversation. They enjoy the fresh air in the
shore and the soft and white sand in the beach.
“What I like in this place is the climate” Keith
said.
“Yes, the climate is perfect for the beach” Allie
said.
“I want to swim.” Keith said. They swim and
play in the wave of the oceans.
After a sweet moment in Barceloneta they arrive
and get to the next destination.
“Get ready to be amaze by the next place
Keith.” Allie said.
They went to Sagrada Familia. La Sagrada
Familia is the most popular attractions in Barcelona. It
is a large and intricate Basilica designed by Antoni
Gaudi. The design symbolizes many things.
They get inside the basilica. Keith was amaze in
the structure of Basilica.
They took some picture and bought some things
for gifts.
“We better get back to the hotel.” Allie said.
“Okay, it is already late.” Keith said.
They took a cab and get back to the hotel to
take some rest and tomorrow they will have a trip again.
Early in the morning Allie and Keith continue
their journey.
“Alright Allie are you ready?” Keith asked.
“Yup!” Allie answered.
They went to Casa Batllo. Casa batllo is a
remoled nineteenth century building. One of the Gaudis
many masterpieces in Barcelona.

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