Chapter 155 - CHAPTER 155: NOTHING IS PERMANENT

"They've decided to stay for three days. According to Mr. Kerie, the children needs special treatment and the team is passionate in helping the kids." Jess explains as soon as he pulls Jade away from everyone. 

The team unbelievingly arrived mid afternoon since they've had lots of rest on their way. There are beautiful sceneries along the way as well and the team can't help but take pictures everytime they spot one. 

For Jade, those things were not new to her. She's used to it. She and her best friend Jasmine used to visit beautiful places and take a lot of pictures as a memory too.

Then she remembered her best friend Jasmine who was always there for her since highschooL. And she's wondering how she's doing right now. Once she knew her whereabouts, Jade is sure that she will kill her once she sees Jade. 

Jade sighed. "It's actually good news specially for the children. They need it, but where on earth will I get food and shelter to house these many people?!" Now she's burdened on how to take good care of the physicians. 

It may be a problem to Jade but to Jess it's a different story. He sees this as an opportunity to showcase his love and devotion towards the woman. 

He grinned. "Don't worry about that, Jade. I'll take care of it." Just when he said those words, people suddenly keep on coming in out of nowhere. And all of them are carrying boxes of who knows what those are.

"What are these? Who are these people?" Jade was flabbergasted.

"I know this will happen so I prepared everything in advance." Jess was proud of himself. He did expect things to turn out good so he did prepare everything. From the food to the camping tents as well as the medicines that can be used. Even tarpaulin announcement was made. Amazing!

Jade was literally in awe. She never expects things to be this extravagant but with these kinds of supply, people from other places can surely come and join!

"You…." She's close to crying. "I can't thank you enough. How can I repay all your kindness?" She faced the mad beaming wide. 

"Just seeing you smile is more than enough for me." He gently touches the woman's jaw just for a second. He must control himself, if not, he might steal a kiss on her plump, strawberry-like lips in an instant!

"And of course, this is out of my love to you and to your children. How can I not love the people that you love?" He added. 

"Jess…Sir… I…"

"Just don't say it." Jess stopped her. He already knew what she will be saying and he dislikes it greatly. "Allow me to do these things for you, hmmm?" He smiled before leaving the woman agape. 

Jade watch Jess as he walks towards the people carrying the boxes, then he started to instruct them. Some of the men also started making tents for the doctor and some of the women started raiding the kitchen. They were hired by Jess to manage the food of everyone.

"You did a great job, son." Jess felt a soft tap on his shoulder. Turns out to be Doctor Kerie who came standing beside him. "You definitely impress with these amazing ideas." He smiled gratefully. "How did you do it?" The old man was curious. 

"I did nothing special, sir. I merely believe in the goodness of your heart." The young man responded. "I know you will eventually decide to stay as soon as you see the situation of the children here."

"But how did you know that for sure?"

"Hmmm… instinct?" He chuckled. "I had the heart to help them too when I first saw them but I could only provide food for them from time to time. That's the only thing I could do for children base on my resources at the moment. But you are different, you have a lot of things to give them."

"You are a good man, son. And I know Miss Jade knew that." He smiled at him.

"Thank you." Jess felt warmth from the old man's words. And that fuels him to do an excellent job moving forward. 

MEANWHILE, Jade heaved a heavy sigh as soon as Jess looked at her direction. He gave out a sweet smile before going back to his work. 

"What's with the heavy breathing?" Jade heard Mother Tess' voice. Upon turning her head behind her, she found the old woman carrying her son, Elijah. He just woke up from his deep slumber. It may be because of the sudden increase of voices around them. 

"My sweet little Eli." She smiled upon seeing the little kid smiling at her. Of course, he recognizes his mother instantly. Jade took him in her arms and planted a kiss on his forehead. 

"Mother, thank you so much for taking good care of her. I know its hard for you specially with your age now but I'll make sure to find a nanny for him as soon as possible." She apologized. 

"You don't have to worry about me, I'm seriously fine and I can still take good care of him. I may be a grandma at my age but I'm pretty strong, you know." The old woman chuckled. 

"Even so." Jade sighed. "I know you're still strong but we have a lot of kids to tend to. Good thing God sent us a blessing at the moment." She smiled as her eyes rested upon the busy surrounding. 

"All thanks to Jess." The old woman smiled. "Everyone can see his efforts with this."

"I feel bad for him though."

"Don't be, my daughter. Although there is a fact that you can't response to his love, the things that he is doing for the kids is out of his concern for them. He loves them too."

"I know." Still, she pities the man. He is definitely a good man but even if they met earlier before she met Marcus, she will still choose to be friends with him. 

She never wanted to lose a person like him in her life. Staying as friends is better than an unsure relationship. That's because she already knew that nothing in this world is permanent. Everything is temporary. Even happiness, love and HOPE. 

"Why don't you take your son for a walk. I'm sure you miss each other since you can only come home once a week. Take this time to be with him first. Don't worry about anything here since I'm here." The old woman genuinely smiled at her. 

"But mother-----"

"No but's, just go. Spare your son a time to be with you, okay?"

"Thank you, mother Tess." She smiled back before walking towards the hill where her other child was buried. 

She did spend some time with her children before she decided to go back to the house. Looks like she spent more than two hours telling her children about her week at the nearby city. 

"Elisha, my baby… Don't worry, me and your brother will come back here next time." She said her goodbyes before going back home. 

Elijah fell asleep while she's walking back to the house. Ah, seeing the tents at a distance and the smoke rising above fills her heart. 

Alas! A dream come true for the children to have proper medical check-up!

Few minutes later, she reached the house and was about to look for Mother Tess inside when she suddenly heard a very familiar voice. 

"Jade? Is that you?" 

It was a voice of the man she expects the least to see at this time in this place!