Chapter 577 - GOD GAVE ME YOU

NOTE: Song used – God Gave Me You by Bryan White

The next day, Cayenne went to Justin's home to check on the children and the elderly. Since Marian wanted to see the children that Cayenne helped, she also came along with Victoria following her every move. They also bought some clothes and toys for the children, letting them live like how children supposed to live.

"I'm glad that you brought me here." Marian commented while looking at the children writing something on their papers. Justin was in front of them, teaching the little children some words. "Also, I'm not trying to be negative or something but, the elderly will pass away someday whether we like it or not. What are your plans?"

"I discussed this with Justin as well as with their grannies. If they pass away, they will be sent to an orphanage that Jillyanna is handling. It is to make sure that they will be taken cared of properly and that they will have good chances in getting into a good foster family."

"That sounds like a good plan." Marian commented softly while watching the kids.

Stefan came with Cayenne to make sure that she'll arrive safely but he didn't come to the house. He was afraid that the kids will be intimidated by his presence. He stayed inside the car, doing his work and even had online meeting with clients. No matter where he was, as long as he can do his work, he will do it.

On Sunday, she stayed at home and spent time with her family. They went to the mall in order to buy some stuffs that they needed at home and also watched a movie in the afternoon. She didn't get to spend time with Marian but she was able to see Rissy and her recovery progress.

She's not fully recovered yet but Dr. Nelson said that she was slowly getting back on her feet. And seeing Rissy now in front of her, Cayenne was happy that she made the right choice. If she sent Oliver Nelson to jail, she'd definitely miss the great opportunity to help someone. Thankfully, she didn't.

"It's nice to see you doing good." Cayenne stated and hugged the woman. "I'm glad I chose the right doctor."

"Thank you for keeping me in your mind."

"Nah. Don't mention it. You helped my brother so much in the past. It's time for me to do the same thing."

"By the way, would you like to drop by at home? We will have a farewell party for Chris. He will go back to the military tomorrow and he's not sure when he'd come back again. Militaries are busy all-year round."

"I'm sorry." Chris timely stated and pulled Rissy a little closer to him. "I'll make it up to you when I get back, okay?"

"I know. I know." Rissy answered before turning back to Cayenne. "You can bring Luiz as well. I haven't seen him in person for a while now."

"Sure. I'll do that."

They parted their ways and went to do what they wanted to do. In Cayenne's mind, the couple was most-likely going to the grocery store to buy things that they needed for the party.

In the evening, Cayenne and Stefan arrived with Luiz following behind them. They handed the cake and wine that they brought and went to the living room to sit while Rissy's parents arranged the dishes on the dining table. Ever since the accident, Chris frequented their home to see her and check on her progress. As time went by, the Chan family decided to let him live in their house to avoid him going back and forth to his apartment and their home. Even though he wasn't married to their daughter yet, the couple already treated him like their own son.

"Yen, I have a gift for you by the way. You'll turn 24 in few days but I won't be here to celebrate it with you. I hope you won't mind this little gift." Chris handed Cayenne a small box with a red ribbon on top of it.

When she opened the box, what Cayenne saw were two hair clips. One has a heart shaped design and the other was a flower shaped design. Even if she didn't turn to look at the bottom, Cayenne knew what was the catch for these clips.

"Am I that worrisome that you'd have to give me this kind of gift? Actually, for my birthday, I'm expecting half of my gifts to have trackers on them."

Her statement made everyone laugh because that was a huge possibility to happen. It's not because she's worrisome but it was because Stefan couldn't stop to worry about her.

"Put them on so I can activate them." Chris mentioned and Cayenne did. She asked Stefan to out the hairclips on and Stefan lent her phone to Chris. He downloaded an app that Tristan made specifically for tracking using those clips, activated the configuration and finally returned the phone to Cayenne.

"Do I have to wear the two of them at the same time?"

"You can wear one at a time. The tracking won't make a change."

"O-okay. I won't bother asking how you did this. It will only make my head hurts. Thank you for this, Chris."

"You're welcome. I hope this helps a certain someone to feel at ease."

"We can only hope for that." Cayenne retorted.

"Why do I feel that you are badmouthing me?"

Hearing this, Luiz covered his mouth and stifled a laughter. Sometimes, he really felt bad for his brother-in-law.

The farewell party wasn't really something grand. It was just a time for them to get together and spend time a little. They chatted for a little while, talked about the future and Chris even reminded Stefan to hold his wedding soon. Stefan promised that he would but he didn't elaborate his plan. Luiz only looked at him while Cayenne didn't say anything about it. When it was time for dessert, Chris offered them choices of ice cream and cake. Rissy chose ice cream.

Aside from Rissy's father, no one else has an idea of what was about to happen – not even her mother. After putting the ice cream and slices of cake on the table, Chris sat down beside Rissy. He talked to Stefan and then talked to Rissy's father as well. They were just speaking normally but when Rissy finished eating half of her ice cream, Chris left to get something.

'She's almost done eating her ice cream.' Rissy's father messaged Chris who was outside the house and was holding a bouquet of flowers. 'I'll take a video so that you would know when you can get inside.'

'Okay.' Chris replied and waited for the video call. Rissy had no idea that her father was taking a video of her.

"Dad, stop playing with your phone. We're having dinner."

"Sorry, I'm taking selfies." Her father stated and pretended to scroll on his phone while aiming the camera at her. "By the way, where did Chris go?"

"He said he's getting something. I'm not really sure what it is."

Rissy's mother was sitting beside her husband and when she saw that her was taking a video with Chris on the other side, she frowned. "Why are you – " She was about to question him but her husband winked at him. Although she has no idea what it was all about, she still kept quiet about. "Never mind." She said.

Cayenne and Stefan were also eating their dessert but few seconds later, Rissy's confused look appeared in front of them. In her hand, there was a diamond ring coated with strawberry ice cream.

They all looked at each other and smiled. There's no need to say anything. They could already guess what it was for. And then, Chris appeared with a bouquet of flowers with a small music box in his other hand. 

***For all the times I felt cheated, I complained

You know how I love to complain

For all the wrongs I repeated, though I was to blame

I still cursed that rain

I didn't have a prayer, didn't have a clue

Then out of the blue

God gave me you to show me what's real

There's more to life with just how I feel

And all that I'm worth is right before my eyes

And all that I live for though I didn't know why

Now I do, 'cause God gave me you***

The song wasn't even done yet but Rissy was already sobbing on her seat. Who wouldn't? She went through so much and grew up belittling herself. When she thought that no one would come to like her, he appeared in her life. When she thought he'd leave her because she's filthy and tainted, he stayed. She was so insecure but Chris made her feel that she didn't have to feel that way. He made her feel loved and valued.

Not just Rissy but Cayenne was also crying on her seat. She was so happy for both of them.

'Women are really made of water..' Luiz thought while pulling several tissue papers and handed them to his brother-in-law to wipe his sister's face.