Tinting the fence on his wife’s grave, he noticed something strange digging up. He ran away. Rosa Harley was born and raised in a small town in southern Chicago, although her parents weren’t exactly rich, and they did everything they could to make sure their daughter had everything she needed. From an early age, Rosa helped her mother in the kitchen and around the house. We have a real helper growing up in our home.
You’re so lucky. Surrounded by two loving women, sarah Harley said to her husband, jokingly, yes, you two are my guardian angels. Without you, I’d be lost. I wouldn’t even know how to iron a shirt, answered the father, hugging his wife and daughter. Raphael Harley worked at a company that produced high precision plastic surgery equipment for many years, and was considered one of the most valuable specialists in the industry.
If he was being honest, Raphael could probably call himself a happy person, because he had a beautiful wife, a wonderful daughter, and a favorite job that made him feel complete. Unfortunately, the sweet family ideal was destroyed when Sarah was diagnosed with cancer. It turned out that the woman hadn’t been feeling well for a while, and her stomach ached all the time, but she was in no hurry to seek medical help. Therefore, when Sarah got a full workout at the hospital, they were shocked by how strong the woman was. Apparently, she’d been enduring excruciating pain for a long time.
Rosa would never be able to forget her mother’s sad eyes when she found out that she was terminally ill. Mom, you get better, right? You will? Rosa kept asking. She was already a teenager by that time.
Of course I’ll get better, sweetheart. I’ll stay here for a few days and the doctors will let me go home, Mrs. Harley said, hiding her tears. Having heard her mother’s words, Rosa smiled, hoping it was true and everything really would be fine. Of course, the girl couldn’t have known that as soon as she closed the door behind her, her mother burst into tears.
The unfortunate woman understood everything and knew that she was highly unlikely to ever leave the walls in the hospital, which she’d come to hate over the past days. Unable to contain himself, raphael Harley visited his wife every day, never once forgetting to bring his wife Sarah her favorite flowers. The woman loved white lilies more than any other flowers, and even being terminally ill, she got excited over each bouquet, like a child gets excited over a new toy. Mrs. Harley had been at the hospital for about a month when the attending physician invited Raphael and their daughter to his office.
We did everything we could, but the disease is progressing too quickly. Our treatment plan turned out to be ineffective. Unfortunately, medicine is powerless in your mother’s case, so I asked you to come in to give you an opportunity to say goodbye to your wife and mother, the oncologist explained the situation, mr. Harley had a hard time restraining himself and not bursting into tears right in the office. Instead, the man took his daughter by the hand and, lowering his head, went to see Sarah in her room.
In his free time, Raphael was holding a bouquet of white lilies which his wife loved so much. Although Sarah tried to be cheerful and behave naturally, she could no longer hide how thin and tired she was. Unfortunately, it was the last day the Martin family spent together. Sarah, Raphael and Rosa talked about everything in the world, remembering happy moments from their past when no one was sick and everything was fine. The rest of the day flew by in a flash.
Saying goodbye, Mrs. Harley hugged her daughter and whispered in her ear promise me that you’ll take care of your dad and that you won’t abandon him if things get rough. Rosa looked at her mother with eyes full of tears and whispered of course, Mommy, I promise. And then it was Raphael’s turn and he was already crying. Not hiding his tears and not feeling ashamed in front of his daughter and wife.
Hugging Sarah, he promised her to take care of their daughter and do everything in his power to make sure she had all she could ever need. When the nurse came into the room and said that the patient needed to get an injection, mr. Harley kissed his wife for the last time and taking his daughter by the hand, went out into the hall. And the next morning, Raphael was informed that Sarah Harley had died shortly before midnight. There are no words that could describe how devastated both Raphael and his daughter were.
Many tears were shed and many nights were spent without sleep. If it wasn’t for the help and care of his daughter, mr. Harley probably wouldn’t have been able to deal with the depression and melancholy that he was feeling after his wife’s death. Five long years have passed full of painful memories and anxiety for the future. Putting all the energy into work, mr.
Harley achieved impressive results and quickly climbed the career ladder. At this time, Rosa took care of her dad and helped him in every way she could, keeping the promise she made to her mother. But now the time has come when the young woman graduated high school and was supposed to think about college. Rosa got admitted to the college of her choice and decided to become an engineer. Ever since school, Rosa was good at math and she dreamed of traveling around the world.
Raphael Harley was very pleased with his daughter’s success and didn’t even attempt to hide how proud he was of her. During her freshman year, Rosa met Talia, who quickly became her best friend. Together they decided to join the swimming team and dreamed of winning first places in university wide competitions. And it was Talia who taught Rosa how to meet guys and how to talk to them. Don’t be shy, Rosa.
Guys don’t like shy girls. Be open and full and you’ll see. You’ll have your choice of boyfriends, said Talia, smiling smugly. It’s worth saying that Rosa was actually pretty and inherited all the best qualities of her mom. Soon everything happened exactly as Talia had predicted, and her friend got many fans.
But Rosa was in no hurry to start a serious relationship, since the main man in her life was still her father. Due to the success of his career, Mr. Harley often had to go on business trips, during which his daughter was worried out of her mind. The fact that Rosa always cooked food for her father’s trips and also ironed her shirts just like her mother once did. Honey, it’s time for you to think about your own life.
You can’t always look after, Mr. Martin said, looking tenderly at his grown up daughter. It isn’t hard, Daddy. You’re the best father a girl could dream of, Rosa answered, laughing. One day, when Mr.
Harley was away on a long business trip, tally invited her friend to go to a nightclub. Rosa didn’t want to go at first, using her homework as an excuse, but then she changed her mind and agreed to go with Talia. The evening went fine, except for the annoying misunderstanding with a couple of drunk guys who persistently tried to hang out with the young girls. The situation was rather unpleasant, but thanks to a bystander intervention, the young woman got out of there just fine. Thank you.
You really helped us out, Rosa whispered, looking into the stranger’s eyes. Droza’s surprise it turned out to be. The guy also studied at their university, only he was two years ahead of Rosa and her friend. Don’t worry about it. I know you’re studying to be a translator.
Let me walk you home. You’ll be safer this way, the guy named Jack suggested. Rose and Talia looked at each other, and then, without saying a word, they laughed. Of course, they were glad to have Jack walk them home, especially since he turned out to be very interesting to talk to. Meanwhile, Talia noticed that Jack paid a lot more attention to Rosa than Talia.
With the knowing smile, Talia left the young people alone and went inside. To their surprise, Rosa and Jack chatted late into the night and only came to their senses once the huge yellow sun appeared in the sky. After that memorable encounter, the young people started to hang out together, both within the walls of the university and outside of them. At first it was a simple interest in each other, caused by their desire to get to know each other, but eventually, their hanging out led to something more. Filling their hearts with passion, jack dreamed of becoming a tour guide and going to Madrid, where his father’s distant relatives lived.
The young man lived alone with his mother, and his grandmother was his father figure. Because his dad died in an accident. Mr. Andre was a retired colonel in the Marine Corps and raised his grandson in austerity and respect for discipline. Someday I will definitely introduce you to my mother and you’ll see.
She’s really cool, said Jack, showing Rosa her photo on a smartphone. And I can’t wait to introduce you to my dad. I’m sure he’ll like you, Rosa replied confidently touching the guy’s hand. Glancing at each other, the young couple laughed together and began to fantasize about the best way to arrange the introduction to their parents. Eventually, Rosa and Jack agreed to have dinner and invite both Mr.
Harley and Mrs. Harrison. Before the dinner, the young people decided to prepare their parents, who had never seen each other. It turned out to be extremely difficult to get Raphael and Lara together in one place, since they were very busy at work and it was hard for them to find free time in their schedules. Finally, the long awaited dinner was happening.
Raphael Harley came to meet Jack’s mom, holding a bouquet of white lilies after the death of his wife. These were the only flowers the man ever bought. Getting other flowers seemed like a betrayal. Mrs. Harrison also enjoyed the dinner in the company.
I’m happy for you, son. You made the right choice, Jack’s mom whispered in his ear the guy smiling and putting out his hand in his pocket of his jacket, he pulled out a velvet box. Mr. Harley caught his eye and with the nod of approval, raised his thumb up. In addition, now that their most cherished wish was coming true right before their eyes.
Taking a furtive glance at Lara, Raphael Harley was very surprised to realize that she looked like his late wife Sarah. And then Raphael looked at the bouquet of white lily standing in a vase and caught himself thinking that in some inexplicable way he’d traveled to the past. After all, these flowers were like some kind of invisible threat that passed through his entire life.
And now they reappeared as if wanting to show him the way to save him from loneliness. That night at the restaurant turned out to be faithful not only for the young couple who decided to get married, but also for their parents, who felt that they’d regained love and family.