Christie widened her eyes. She confirmed once more, "Is he? He's awake?"
That voice said, "Yes, he's awake."
Christie felt tears of happiness began to take over her and she exclaimed, "Finally. I'll be right there."
She got so excited that every step she went she skipped.
After five minutes (it's weird for her to just use five minutes to get ready), she rushed out of the door and scampered towards the hospital.
Once she arrived, she went to the reception desk and asked, "Where is Alvin Seville?"
"Room 137."
"Thanks."
She ran to room 137 and stood at the door-frame. She leaned on it for a minute before walking ever so slowly towards Alvin.
She greeted with a sweet voice, "Hi."
Alvin lifted up his head for a split second before saying darkly, "Why? Why did you do that?"
Christie's heart dropped and she froze. Is he still not forgiving her?"
She said, "I'm sorry. I'll just leave if you want."
She dropped her head and got ready to take a leave, and that was when Alvin caught hold of her paw and held it with a firm grip.
Alvin smirked, "Aren't my acting skills too pro?"
Christie giggled, "You are making fun of me?"
"Come here and sit beside me, and I'll tell you why."
Christie scooted towards him and leaned her head on his chest. He began to tell her about what just happened a few hours ago…
Flashback
He was sitting on the bed reading a magazine. He heard someone knock and said, Come in."
He lifted up his head and saw Christie's parents, which was much to his dismay.
"Hi Alvin," Greeted Brittany.
"What do you want?"
"Alvin, I know you are so disappointed, but don't you forgive her?"
"I'm not sure. I know I should forgive her, but come on! Why should I get my heart broken and then forgive her so easily?"
"Alvin, don't be like that," This time, Alvin (Seville) stood out and said, "Brittany, I can handle this. Maybe you put the flowers in the vase and go out to have some snack?"
Brittany smiled and obeyed.
After she was gone, Alvin Seville sat down and began to say, "I don't know if you want to forgive Christie, but just listen to me, ok?"
Alvin stayed quiet.
"I know, Christie has done a very bad thing this time. Being her father, I was also shocked. I couldn't believe she did that too, because when I was dating her mom, I was always the mischievous one. I always think that love is a thing that can be played over and that it is something that is very casual. But, I did the same thing just as Christie did over her mom. Of course, her mom was heartbroken, like you."
He paused for a second and said again, "You know, after that, I felt so regretful. I realized what I did was so wrong. I realized what is true love."
"What is true love?"
"True love, which means no matter under what consequences, you still love a person. Love is so tempting, it may tempt you to cheat on the one you are being with at that moment. You may be carried away, and you may be infatuated. According to some experts, when it comes to true love, commitment is more than just monogamy. It's the knowledge that your partner cares for you and has your back, no matter what the circumstances. People who are strongly committed to one another's will, when faced with seemingly negative information about their partner, see only the positive.In this case, Christie has cheated on you because she has been tempted by love. If you still love her, you would forgive her. True, it is not so right to forgive the one who broke your heart, but everyone should have experienced the ups and downs. You would have to bear the truth and cost if you love someone truly. Speaking of the truth, Have you ever committed wrong in your life?"
Alvin nodded.
Alvin Seville continued, "That's it, everyone has done wrong. Honestly, me too. You know, it's not just saying about 'Oh, I love you' like that. True love, as I have just said, is not just of speaking out, but also for action. Love, is unpredictable, yet lustful. Who doesn't want love? Everyone does. In the view of women, they want to have a man who loves her and protects her. She wanted to spend her life living with the man she loves. On the other hand, in the viewpoint of us man, we want to have a woman that loves us and spends time with us. With these two, it will make up what love means. You and Christie have already been friends for about 7 years. Do you want this friendship to end, or do you want it to last longer? Of course you want it to last longer. You may choose to give in or give up, but it's up to you. But I must say, Christie has been awful these days. She had been talking about you non-stop. This shows that she had been really thinking about you, and she secretly approached me to talk about things between her and you. She said she felt awful doing such thing to you, and she believed you are the best boyfriend she would ever want. She found out that you are the one she wanted to be most. I personally thank you for taking care of my daughter. Seeing her being happy these years is the greatest thing a father could ever want. I hope you would forgive her, because I don't want to see tragedies happen."
He sipped a mouthful of water and waited for Alvin's answer.
"Thank you uncle, actually I felt the same. In my sleep, I dreamed of spending time with Christie in the future. I understood that no matter how bad she had hurt me, I still love her. I know she loved me, and I loved her back. True, we have known each other for seven years, and I shouldn't destroy her dream, nor this friendship. I love her, and I will never stop from loving her. I will forgive her."
"That's true, son. Just give her a chance will you?"
"No problem. Thank you, uncle Alvin."
"Anytime, son."
Just then, Brittany came in and said, "Alvin?"
Both Alvin Henderson and Alvin Seville looked towards her and asked in unison, "Yeah?"
Brittany laughed hysterically.
Alvin and Alvin Seville also chuckled.
Flashback ended
"So, my parents came?" Christie asked.
"Yup." Alvin said.
"I'm sorry Alvin. I promise I'll never do it again."
"Christie, I forgive you. Next time you do it again, you will not see me here again."
"I promise I won't, silly. Don't you dare commit suicide."
"How will I commit suicide when I am with the most beautiful girl in the world?"
Christie giggled and punched Alvin's chest playfully, "Don't flirt with me now you're in the hospital bed."
"I love you."
"Show it to me."
"With pleasure."
With that, Alvin pushed his lips towards Christie's, while Christie pushed hers to his. And now, finally, after the cheating comes the comforting. Their bond will never be separated, not any thing could even break them apart. Their intimate love is resulted in their compromise.
After all the things, they have finally come together, and they will never leave one another.
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
