When you least expected

Chapter 3

Phoenix POV

"Harold, the little girl was me! " I heard a voice not so far from were i am. And it captured my attention.

She is the little girl? What is she talking about? My mural? I asked myself.

"Don't you remember? We are walking home together. I was crying because of the bullied on the street."i heard her voice again.

"I'm sure of it. That's me. Look at the hairclip, my mother gave that to me. She designed it so it is imposible that it has same design. She made that just for me. " after i heard that, i immediately stood up to come and see her but unfortunately the emcee already called my name as he introduce me.

"Let's all welcome. The artist of this beautiful mural. None other than Mr. Phoenix Del Rosa" He called my name as he smiled at the audience.

While i was walking towards the stage, i tried to search for the girl but suddenly she disappeared from the crowd.

We will meet someday.  I said silently.

Many reporters from different stations come towards me to ask questions.

"What is your inspiration for that beautiful mural Mr. Phoenix? "

"That mural represents my childhood. Actually it is one of the most memorable moment when i was a child." i said while smiling.

And I remenisced one of the most special memory in my life.

Flashback

"FOR PETE'S SAKE AMANDA!! CAN YOU PLEASE STOP WITH YOUR F*CKING MOUTH?  I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO EXPLAIN TO YOU. THINK WHAT YOU WANT TO THINK. I'M SO TIRED OF YOU!!"My father shouted as he kicked the chair infront of him.

"HOW COME THAT I WILL STAY IN SILENCE!!  DO YOU THINK THAT I WILL JUST LET YOU DO ALL THAT SHITTY AND NONSENSE THINGS AND BLINDY ACCEPT IT?! I'M SO FULL OF IT. I ALWAYS HEARD NEWS ABOUT YOU HAVING AN AFFAIR FROM DIFFERENT GIRLS AND BROUGHT THEM IN HOTELS. YOU THINK I'M SO PATHETIC THAT I WILL LET MY HUSBAND TO TREAT ME LIKE A TRASH? IM YOUR WIFE!! " She said out loud as she glared at my father with a teary eyes.

I stared at them while hidding at the back door of my room. When i can't take all the noises that i hear i closed the door and sit down on the floor as i covered my ears with my little hands.

Almost everyday these scene were always like this and i can't take it anymore. I don't even remember when was the last time that we became a happy family.

I'm so angry with my father. He should not treat my mother like this. He doesn't know what are the struggles that my mother have been through just to help him with our daily expenses. She gave up her dream and focus to her family, but he just treat her like she is a nobody.

As i felt the rage on my body, i ran out of the house. I want to hurt somebody. I want to release all the anger that i feel right now.

I don't know were my feet taken me until i heard a cry coming from a little girl and just realized that i am at the middle of a park.

"Uwaaaaaahhh!! My toy! Give it back to me... Ahh.. You don't want to give it back. Stay there." She picked up a small stone and throw it to her enemy. But he dodged it.

" No i don't. Look at your toy, it's so ugly!  It looks like you. You're both ugly! Hahahaha!! " the boy answered. While taking his tongue out trying to make the little girl more angry.

"Okay, i have a reason to punch this one. " i said and form a fist on my hands.

I run fast and snatch the toy from the boy. Then gave to to the crying little girl.

"Don't cry. Here is your toy." i said to her as I wipe out her tears.

She hugged her bunny stuff toy as she continue to sniff.

I turn around and look at the boys then i punch the boy who stole the bunny stuff toy.  His nose bled and run as fast as he can together with his friends.

"Where is the ear of my bunny? Uwaaaaaahh!! It's missing. I can't find it. " she cried again. I tried to look for the ear but it's nowhere to be found. I think the boy is holding it.

" wait a second. Stop crying. You have to go home. It's getting late. There are ghost in here. Don't worry i will find it and return the ear to you. Okay?" I tried to convince her.

"Okay. Besides i'm already hungry. Let's go home." She said as she held my hand.

While we are walking her hairclip catch my attention as the sun reflect on it and hit my eye.

"Your hairclip is pretty. Who gave that to you?". I ask her.

"Pretty right? My mommy gave it to me. " she said with a smile on her face.

"Really? I think that's expensive. I saw the diamond on it. Ganun ba. " i asked her again.

"Of course. I really really love this. You know what my mommy made it for me. She said It will protect me while she is not around." I chuckled because of her baby talking. It's cute.

"What's funny? You think im not telling the truth?? My mom really made it. Look over here my name is under this clip. " she took off her hairclip and i saw her name engraved under it.

"Heaven? Your name is Heaven?" i said amazed.

"Yes. My mommy said that i am from Heaven. Papa Jesus gave me to them so my name is Heaven." She explained.

"How about you?  What's your name?" She asked while smiling at me.

As i was about to tell her my name. I heard her talk again.

"We're here."

We stop at the front of a house.

"Thank you. Promise me tomorrow you will bring the ear of my bunny stuff toy. Okay? enchu. " she said while smiling and wave her hand as she walk and went inside the house.

I'm walking and looking for the ear of her stuff toy. As i was about to reach the park i saw something look like a cloth. When i came closer i saw the bunny ear and put it inside my pocket.

"I will give her back this tomorrow. " i said and head towards home.

The next day i went to the house where i left her but someone told me that they were just visitors and that they already left one hour ago.

"I think we will not gonna see each other again." i looked at the bunny ear and put it again inside my pocket.

End of flashback.

I came back to reality when someone ask me a question.

"Mr. Phoenix, is your fianceé knows about your childhood story? What is her reaction?"

I turn my head on my left side to see her smiling and nod her head. As if she was saying that she's okay with it.

"I think it is best if we just keep it privately. I think she already had her own life. So let's keep the memories that way. " i smiled as i answered the question.

After the interview i immediately approached Elliana.

"Bored? " i asked her as my hand went to her hip to make her closer.

"No, i enjoyed watching you. " she answered back and caress my nape. She always did this cute little gesture and i love it. But suddenly i saw something on her arm.

"Hold on. Why do you have a bruise again?  It is bigger than before and I notice that you have that often. I think you should see a doctor. It might be serious. " i told her worrying.

She tried to cover it with her sleeves as she smile and said.

"You're being paranoid. It's nothing.  Hmmm, i think my period is about to come. You know.. The.. Super red ,gross and... "

I frowned at my imaginations so that i cut her off on what is her about to say.

"Ok stop. I get it. I understand already.  Why do you have to describe it? You are the gross one."

She laughed because of my reaction.

"You're worrying too much with nothing. Let's go,  I'm starving." she link her arms to mine as we walk.

But i can't help but to worry for her. She also have dizziness this past few days.

We went to our favorite place to eat.

"What do you want to eat? " i asked her as i fall in line.

"You already know what i want Love. Coffee latte and blueberry cheese cake. I just look for our seat. " she kissed me on the cheek and walk.

"What's your order sir. " the lady at the counter asked me.

"One blueberry cheese cake, 2 coffee latte and one mango chocolate cake. "

As i gave her my card, I locked my eyes on her name tag.

"Heaven" i whisper. 

Is she the Heaven i know? Oh come on. There are so many woman in the world named Heaven.