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Chapter 2

Inside the box was a diamond studded engagement ring. It was a ring that he personally designed for the woman.

Cameron gasped when she saw it. She covered her mouth because of surprised.

And everyone was excited and were already shouting but it was as if Levi couldn’t hear anything but his heart while waiting for Cameron.

“Yes, I will marry you. I promise to support you and I will always be on your side,” Cameron said, which made him lift her up and then spin her around.

The people in that place were all shouting because of the happiness that they felt for the couple.

Levi didn’t care about the people around them and he could only hear the sound of the clap and the whistle coming from the crowd.

Cameras were all clicking in different directions. It was a beautiful story to capture and cover. For sure, it would make a good headline for these reporters.

Finally, Levi arrived home along with Cameron at his family house.

It was just a simple house at the front of the main house, there were small cottages under the tall narra tree.

The way going inside the main house was paved and, on both sides, different potted plants served like a guide in the way going inside.

His phone was beeping non stop as he was receiving a congratulatory message to almost everyone because of winning in the SEA game and for finally being engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Cameron.

There were a lot of people inside their house, mostly their relatives because his family made a simple celebration for welcoming him and for him bringing home the gold. On top of that, it was also worth celebrating to have Cameron as a new member of their family.

Though, he already brought her before and introduced her to his family.

“I am so happy for you couz. It seems that finally you have already moved on from Amelia. What do you think of her?” Elene said, which made him stunned.

Levi just shrugged his shoulders when he recovered from shock. The truth was, he already forgot everything about Amelia. He never thought of her even just a single day so he couldn’t help but be surprised because of what his cousin said.

It’s been three years since the woman vanished. She was gone like a bubble.

Suddenly, the memories flashback inside his head as if they only happened yesterday. He just came back to their place after participating in Palarong Pambansa (National Game) where he also won an award. He went back to school but unfortunately, Amelia was nowhere to be found. The woman was missing in action without a trace nor a single word from her.

Three years had passed and he finally moved on. That was proven by the engagement that he and Cameron had. The woman would be his wife.

He will build his dreams and family with Cameron. Amelia was already out of the picture. In a few months’ time, he was going to graduate as a civil engineer student while Cameron already graduated, and she was teaching in one of the prestigious schools here in Manila.

He couldn't be prouder because for having the woman has his girlfriend and for the woman to choose him to be the man to whom she wanted to spend the rest of her life with.

“Maybe, she is now working or probably, she is now happily married, '' he responded. Elene was Amelia’s friend and their classmates. She was the one who introduced Amelia to him.

“You think so?”

“Yes, I am sure of that. Aren’t you wondering why she didn’t even contact you when she left?”

“Well, because that's what she told me to tell you,” Elene said and then she pouted her lips which made her frown.

“What did you say?” He asked Elene.

He saw how the woman bit her lower lip and then suddenly shook her head.

“Nothing, forget about what I have said. Just pretend that you did not hear anything,” Elene said and then she stood up. She went to Cameron and his mother who were busy talking to each other in one corner.

Levi was left in shock. All of sudden, he felt that Elene knew something about Amelia that he wasn’t aware of but whatever it was, it was something that he shouldn’t be concerned about especially now that he was already engaged with Cameron.

Just now, his father arrived and got inside of the living room holding his mobile.

“Guys, attention here, please,” his father was referring to his coach Edgar, “I just received some great news. Levi is chosen to participate in the Olympics by next year and that’s six months for now,” his father announced which made him jump in the air.

“Yahoo!” he shouted and then after that, he hugged and kissed Cameron in front of everyone.

The house was filled with howling and applause for the good news that they received.

“Congratulations, babe!” Cameron said while they were hugging each other and then Levi lifted Cameron’s head and crossed the distance that was between their faces.

“Come on, Levi! There are kids here,” one of his cousins shouted and they all laughed because of that.

He was very happy about his achievement at his young age and in a few months, he was about to graduate and his dream of joining the Olympics will soon come true.

Levi was busy talking with his friend when his phone rang, and he saw the caller was his coach, Edmond.

He excused himself to answer the incoming call.

“Levi, you are invited for an interview on the morning show of Ms. Georgia in Good Morning, Cagayan, so you have to be ready. It’s a live show at around ten in the morning so be there beforehand and do not be late.”

“Alright, Coach. I am going to be there. Are you also going there?” He asked.

“Yes, we are all coming. Let’s just meet at the studio.”

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