haha..eto na ang borjer. [hr] [b]Chapter 17[/b] “Sam!” Lou hugged Sam. “Promise me you’ll never forget about me.” “Huh? What are you talking about Lou?” “I'll be leaving tomorrow. My dad wanted me to stay with him in San Francisco. He can’t come home because of work, so he asked our family to migrate there so he can also focus on my health.” “But…but I thought there’s no harm? That you just need to regularly take medications?” “I don’t want to fool myself Sam, I don’t want to fool everyone. We all know it’s fatal. No one knows when will it happen. While I am still strong enough to go there, I'll take the chance. Who knows? I'll be back here in good condition?” “But I will surely miss you Lou…” “It’ll be for my health Sam. I will miss you too and Will, and Captain Drei, and my friends…” “Always take care there, and never forget me. You should be healthy!” “Don’t worry Sam! My dad is the best heart specialist I know. I know he’ll try everything!” Sam smiled at him. “That’s the spirit Lou! Don’t forget to email me okay?” “Sure Sam! But I just want to tell you this. Do as your heart say.” “What does that supposed to mean?” “You know, our hearts are not always functioning well…just like mine! You may feel like this today, the next day it’ll be different…but be sure to know what you really love.” “Haha…you’re making me laugh Lou…are you trying to be a poet?” “Nah…forget it.” * * * Since Lou left for San Francisco, Sam always hangs out with Franz. Although there’s no ‘love-affair-thingy’ between them, Franz was glad to have Sam all the time. Sam was gradually forgetting Will and what happened between them, how he hurt her. “Sammie…can you come and be my date on my cousin’s debut?” “Debut? You mean those 18 roses, 18 candles, cotillion, and those princess-like stuffs?” “Yep. Well…I’m not forcing you if you don’t like. But,---” “Are you insane? I really do love to! It’s every girl’s dream to be a part of those extravagant parties.” Sam was in dreamland. Murmuring to herself, saying things about castle, princess, royalty…etc. “Okay, okay…” Franz is about to laugh. “You really do love them! So…I'll pick you up on Saturday night. Or if you want me to accompany you to the salon, I can come in the afternoon.” “Weee…sure, sure! I love those magnificent parties…” “I get it Sam. Haha…get out of dreamland okay?” “Hmm…so I need to buy my outfit! Can you accompany me to buy --- wait. Shocks!” “Why?” “Gadd. I’m getting so excited about it but I haven’t even asked my brother!” “Don’t worry Sam. I'll take care of it. I'll ask him myself. Just prepare your gown, and I know you’ll be the most beautiful lady in that evening.” Sam was very excited in the idea of attending a debut. She had attended a debut once, the debut of the daughter of her dad’s business partner but she never enjoyed it. She didn’t know anyone from there and she wasn’t feeling well that night. This time, with Franz, she is expecting to have a very memorable night. Although she didn’t know who Franz’ cousin is. In fact, Franz had never introduced Sam to his family. Maybe, just maybe, this night she will be introduced to them. “Sammie! Your date’s here.” Drei called Samantha upon seeing Franz emerge from a luxurious car. “Just a sec kuya!” Drei led Franz into the living room. They were chatting while waiting for Sam to come down. She really is taking time. Minutes later, the scene transformed into a fairytale-like scenario. The princess in her beautiful dress, the prince being bedazzled by her beauty, – a very typical scene. Sam wore an evening dress of yellow chiffon that fades into a gorgeous shade of turquoise. The floor length spaghetti strapped dress has its bodice gathered on the left side that emphasizes her elegant curves. Franz can’t take his eyes off Samantha that instant moment. Her eyes glistened like her dress full of sparkling embellishments. What Franz had said was entirely true. She will really be the most beautiful lady of the night. “Excuse me miss, where is my sister?” Drei seriously asked Samantha. “Is your sister more beautiful than me?” “Nah.” Drei joked Sam “Kuya!” “Haha…Sam…you’re really beautiful tonight.” Sam smiled. “And, take care of my gorgeous sister!” Drei told Franz. “Of course! I'll always be at her side no matter what. She’s the brightest star this evening.” Franz held Sam’s hand and accompanied her towards the car. “Take good care okay? Be back early.” In the entire ride, Franz kept on looking at Sam. She is indeed very stunning. He gave her a silver necklace the moment they rode the car. “As long as you wear this necklace, I'll always be around. If you don’t want me anymore, you can always remove it.” The ride to the hotel didn’t take long. They were welcomed the moment they got off the car. [i]”Good Evening Mr. Villanueva.” [/i]The receptionist greeted.