Into the Change of Time
The Nurse
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Annabelle smiled and was very happy upon hearing those commendations. She attentively listened to their principal.
The principal continued, “Also, I just want to let you know that you top the class and therefore, you are this year's valedictorian. Congratulations Annabelle!
“Hah!” Annabelle in her surprise, covered her mouth. She was full of smile, speechless, later said, “Thank you very much, Ma'am! My parents will be happy to hear these!”
The principal shook her hand, “So, get ready for your speech! Again, congratulations, Annabelle! Annabelle replied, “Thank you very much again Ma'am. I will make myself ready!
“Gina, do you think Auntie Rina will help your tuition up to your last year in college? Father will know it later. Ricardo will be in college eventually. You are not thinking, Gina!” Annabelle was irritated.
“Auntie Rina will help me on this and I trust her word. I will not be happy just to be a secretary! I can't see myself being a secretary! I want to be a nurse! I will be helping everyone in the family once I graduated!”
“What if father knew it and Auntie Rina has stop sending you money, what will you do? Think about it Gina!”
“Father will not know it unless you told him! There's a way for a person who has the will. All I want is to take Auntie Rina's help. She understands my desire to go abroad. Neither one of you can't understand me!”
Annabelle was on top of her voice, “You are just thinking of yourself! Why don't you look around and widen your way of thinking! You might be loosing an opportunity later on!”
Regina answered strongly, “This is my life Annabelle, and I'll take the risk, whatever it takes!”
Annabelle started to feel sad with hate. She couldn't say a word. She knew that Jojo was just trying to be honest with their relationship.
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An inspiring and enlightening story of love, struggle and ambition. Inspired by true story highlighted on the lives of 2 nurses who did everything and challenged to change their lives. Fulfilling their dreams in the ocean of obstacles did not prevent them from doing the hard way. Women of substance who lived in different world who searched for happiness, love and devotion. A story of seeking happiness from different time and place that would touch one's heart combined with humorous memories and great drama.
About the Author
Born in Majayjay, Laguna, Philippines and a graduate of BS Accounting from Philippine School of Business Administration, Manila, Philippines. He migrated in California, USA in 2002 and worked on people's life and property. Worked as a warehouse assistant, Sales Associate, bookkeeper, Self-Storage Assistant Manager, equipment administrator, until presently works as a Resident Service Personnel of a well-known Property Management company in California. He lives happily with his wife and three children in Carson, California. A hardworking man, a lover of animal and nature, and enjoyed tennis during his spare time. Writing became his passion as he moved to his next stages of life.
The author's late sister Isabel, who was an Economist, editor, writer and turned businesswoman during her time, the author had admired and inspired him to write. Her outstanding talent, ideas, thoughts and courage to pursue her endeavors, made the author thought to continue her journey to bring out good stories, belief and imaginations into words.
The author found writing this novel interesting, enjoyable and knew that people would surely adore. He was motivated to write this wonderful story of life struggle and challenges, the truth matters of life that could enlighten and touch every reader's heart. He was proud to give every reader's a glimpse of people's different way of life from different time and place and that by knowing and learning that going up is not easy, going down is the worst and at times, the hardest to accept.