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As the car was parked, a 53 year old Damian Desmond took a step outside and looked towards the villa that his daughter took him. "Anastasia where did you take us?" he asked his daughter, "don't worry dad, you'll be thrilled. Just trust me" Anastasia said. They both went inside the villa, then Damian was greeted with welcomes from very familiar faces: Ewen, Emile, and of course, Becky.
Now this raised Damian's suspicion about this event even more, with Blackbell in the picture, his gut is telling him that this reunion has something else in store. He just knew that something here isn't right... That there is a reason for this sudden reunion.
Finally, Anastasia spoke, "Dad, there's a reason why I bought you along here... I was once told by someone about this, that you have regrets back then that you still carried until now with the guilt, making it even more heavier, causing it to make you feel that ache inside you."
"Anastasia Desmond, what-"
"You might think that I can read minds, but I think someone is more skilled on that one, and I know that you know this person too well, dad." Anastasia replied.
The group suddenly heard the wooden door creak open, and oh, how Damain's breath caught on what he saw. The all to familiar faces of Mr and Mrs Forger, and the pink haired woman sitting on the wheelchair, his old crush and first love, Anya Forger. Walking towards her while gazing at her with longing eyes, he still cannot believe that he is seeing her after such long years. Making a full stop when he is infront of her. Damian cannot find the words to say, all that came out to his mouth was "H-hi... ". A goofy teary smile graced Anya's lips then replied, "Sy-on boy..."
The two went outside when they were given the chance to have privacy. "You know that I can read minds right?" Anya said, Damian replied "Yeah."
"It turns out that I got a tumor out of it. The things implanted in my brain is the main cause, I was also told that I probably have very few years to live now." Anya told him whilst looking at the scenery
Damian was in shock after hearing this, he never knew that there would be bigger events that happend to Anya, other than her sudden disappearance. As if she heard what he said out loud, she said, "Nah, no need to feel sorry." Then she continued, "Anyways, I'm very happy to see everyone, especially you, again." She continued "Those years of hiding from those people who are after my parents, with the temptation to run away just to see all of you, is very worth it in the end with patience."
"But you know what's more worth it, Damian? It's to see you grow. From that rude kid that I punched on the first day of class, to a man, and finally to a father who cherishes his child well." Anya said with tears.
Damian suddenly spoke, "You know... I'm sorry. I'm so sorry for not explaining to you the situation back then. I was in an arranged marriage by my father, and I cannot oppose it no matter how I try..." "I understand. Becky told me everything." She replied
Then Damian spoke again, "I also... I love you. From the day we met at eden colleg up until now. I love you, Anya Forger." The Forger replied, "I know you do, and I feel the same way. I love you too, Damian Desmond."
With both of their confessions out, the shared a smile which might be the last.
Anya suddenly sighed, "Haah, Damian?"
"Yes?" Damian replied
"Anya's feeling sleepy, can you sing a song for me?"
"Of course."
I never dreamed
'Cause I always thought that dreaming was for kids
Just a childish thing
And I could swear
Love was just a game that children play
And no more than a game
While Damian is singing, Anya could feel herself weakening, as if she's ready for sleep, but she knew better. She knows this will be her last, but she's more than glad that she spent her last breath with the person she loves.
'Til I met you
I never knew what love was
'Til I met you
This feeling seems to grow more
"Thank you for this one last encounter, Damian."
Every day
I love you more each day
Damian felt her body with no presence of a heartbeat nor a breath, he knew that this will happen so he hugged her body close to him and let his tears fall freely from his eyes.
"Thank you for this final moment for me to cherish, Anya."