ir Gifts
Until Forever
Chapter 2
The next day, I had no morning classes and slept until noon.
As I walked to the cafeteria, I noticed people staring and whispering about me.
I had no idea what was happening.
Suddenly, the belle of the dance department blocked my path, sizing me
up from head to toe.
Then she laughed contemptuously.
“So, you’re Eleanore Schultz?”
Without warning, she slapped me.
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“I’ll tell you this. I have my eye on
Randell. You look so innocent. I can’t believe you dared to steal the man I
want.”
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I had thought Randell was her boyfriend or something, but I soon realized that she was just carrying a torch with him.
I never sought trouble, but I wouldn’t let anyone bully me.
I grabbed her hair and yanked it back, slapping her hard before pushing her
away.
But her friends outnumbered me, and they shoved me aside.
I thought I was about to get hit when, unexpectedly, I fell into a warm embrace.
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Looking up, I saw Randell had caught me.
My instinct was to break free.
He whispered in my ear, “If you don’t want trouble, just listen to me. She knows gang members.”
Randell’s words were half true, half not.
I couldn’t tell what was real, but fear crept
- in.
I timidly hid behind him, all my earlier bravado vanishing.
And so, Randell stayed by my side, claiming it was to protect me.
After spending a semester together, I
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gradually developed feelings for him.
We enjoyed several wonderful years of campus life.
I thought we would be happy forever.
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But what happened next proved I was too
naïve.
On graduation day, I met Randell’s mother, Makayla Deleon.
Her grandeur made me feel instantly small.
“I heard your parents passed away. Your sister, Denisse, has congenital heart disease and is in the hospital?”
I didn’t expect Makayla to bring this up
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People saw me as lively and ambitious, but I carried my own burdens.
My sister, Denisse Schultz, had been hospitalized since my freshman year.
My parents worked tirelessly to save money for her treatment.
In a tragic accident due to fatigue, they lost their lives.
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“I can give you a million dollars if you stay away from my son.‘
I never thought the drama from television would play out in my life.
I knew I should toss the check back at her
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right away.
People saw me as lively and ambitious, but I carried my own burdens.
My sister, Denisse Schultz, had been hospitalized since my freshman year.
My parents worked tirelessly to save money for her treatment.
In a tragic accident due to fatigue, they lost their lives.
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“I can give you a million dollars if you stay away from my son.”
I never thought the drama from television would play out in my life.
I knew I should toss the check back at her
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and tell her my relationship with Randell couldn’t be measured in money.
But just two days ago, I received a call from Denisse’s doctor.
He told me a suitable heart had become
available.
If I could pay the fees within a week, Denisse could undergo surgery.
Taking a deep breath, I accepted the
check.
“Fine, I’ll take it.”
“Eleanore! Are you really giving up on us
for a million dollars?”
Hearing his voice made me realize
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Randell had been eavesdropping on my conversation with Makayla.
His eyes were red, fixed on me with intensity.
I was afraid to meet his gaze.
I could only look down and walk
away
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quickly.
He grabbed my wrist tightly.
Randell’s voice trembled, “If you say this is false, I’ll believe you.”
I took a deep breath, forcing out a smile that looked more like a grimace.
“Randell, I never liked you. I was with you just to get money. I’m leaving with your
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mother’s check. Please don’t chase after
me, okay?”
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After saying that, I hurried away.
I didn’t dare look back at him.
After the surgery, Denisse’s heart rejected the transplant.
Shortly after giving birth to Alistair, she passed away.
Facing Alistair, who also had congenital heart disease, Denisse’s husband chose to
leave.
And I took on the responsibility of caring for Alistair.
