True Love and Friendship Endures It All by Hope Roshten
Disclaimer: I own the characters. The story so far is based on some parts from a Korean drama 'Sweet 18'. If any part is similar to something I haven't listed, it is pure coincidence.
Synopsis: Kate and Sammie have many things in common. How is their life tied in together?
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Prologue
Los Angeles
"AAHHHHH! I can't do this any more!" cried a woman in pain.
"You can do it, just 2 more big pushes," answers the female doctor with care.
It is midnight, August 20, 1989 in Los Angeles. Maria Silvares is covered in sweat and out of breath after 2 hours of trying to give birth to her first child after she got married 2 years ago. She was tired and out of strength to push anymore. She has always wanted to have kids, and now it was her first. She could see her cuddling her child in her arms and cooing at it. With this thought a rush of energy ran through her body and she was strong enough to push again. Two minutes later, she heard a tiny cry.
"Congratulations, you have a girl, Maria," said the doctor.
Maria looked at the little bundle of pink and into a very wet face of her baby girl. She knew exactly what she would name her…Kate. And so Kate Marie Silvares was born.
Seoul
At the same time, half way across the world, 8 year old Kevin Lee was sitting watching cartoons, when he heard a conversation of his grandfather with another old guy, he assumed was a friend, in the other room.
"John, I thank you very much for helping me in this time when my family is having trouble with finances."
"Please, don't be like that, Ian. We are friends after all," said John Lee.
"How can I ever repay you?" asked Ian Song.
"Well, I have been thinking. When you have a granddaughter, I would like her to marry my grandson Kevin Lee," said John Lee.
"That would be such an honor John. Thank you," answered Ian Song.
Back in the room, Kevin listened in horror. He was still 8 and he already had a potential wife who wasn't even born yet. Wasn't he too young?
….2 years later….August 20, 1991…..
Los Angeles
RIIINNGGG! ……RIIINNGGG!.....
"I'm coming. Who could be calling so late? It's 3 in the morning." Maria Silvares was very agitated. She just put Kate to bed and was dosing off but was rudely interrupted by the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hello, Mrs. Silvares?"
"Yes"
"We are sorry for calling this late, this is the Los Angeles Police Station. We just received information that your husband Ryan Silvares has been in a car accident and didn't make it. Can you please come to the station for verification, please?"
"….."
"Hello, Mrs. Silvares?"
"…Yes….I'll be right there."
Maria's feet were giving out. Her husband of four years has just died in a car accident.
Seoul
"AAHHHHH! I can't do this any more!" cried a woman in pain.
"You can do it, just 2 more big pushes," answers the male doctor with care.
It is August 20, 1991 in Seoul. Rose Song is covered in sweat and out of breath after 2 hours of trying to give birth to her first child after she got married 4 years ago. She was tired and out of strength to push anymore. She has always wanted to have kids, and now it was her first. She could see her cuddling her child in her arms and cooing at it. With this thought a rush of energy ran through her body and she was strong enough to push again. Two minutes later, she heard a tiny cry.
"Congratulations, you have a girl, Rose," said the doctor.
Rose looked at the little bundle of white and into a very wet face of her baby girl. She knew exactly what she would name her…Sammie. And so Sammie Rosalie Song was born.
Stay tuned for the next chapter. Chapter 1- Unpleasant and Awkward Encounters. Let me know what you think so far. Thanks.