180 CHAPTER 180: LETTING GO 1

"Letting go isn't about forgetting; it's about learning and moving on. it's about learning and moving on. It's making a choice to be strengthened by your past…not strangled by it. --- Steve Maraboli

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She woke up with a new perspective in mind. A thorough scheme was already carved within her. Yes, love is sweet but love must know how to let go especially if it is for the benefit of many.

As soon as she fixed herself, she drove her car towards Caleb's house and took some of his clothes then after that, she cooked some delicious delicacies. She packed the foods carefully then drove to the hospital. She's sure that Caleb haven't change his shirt since yesterday. After a few minutes, she arrived at the hospital. Then she asked the receptionist as to where Elise's room is. After getting the information, she went on her way.

It was a private room. She was about to knock when she heard some crisp laughs coming from the inside. She can hear Caleb's laugh. Yes, she is sure about that, then a tiny voice from a little girl --- It must be Sahaya, followed by a woman's voice. She hesitated for a bit but then she tried to gather some courage then knocked on the door.

On the other hand, Elise's creased a brow. The doctor just left a few minutes ago and Tommy isn't dropping for today. They are not expecting any visitor at all. Anyways, Caleb is about to stand up when Sahaya run towards the door and opened it. to her surprise, it was a beautiful woman. she dropped her jaw.

"Hi, you must be Sahaya." Lisa greeted the little girl with a smile.

She nodded. "Who are you?" she asked.

"Hi, I'm Lisa. I'm your dad's friend." She introduced.

Caleb and Elise were thinking as to why Sahaya hasn't come back yet. So Caleb was about to stand up to go and see her but when he turned around, his eyes widened in surprise. He just can't believe his eyes.

"L-Lisa…" bewilderment was written all over his face.

"Good morning!" she greeted happily. "I'm sorry, I came without notice. I just thought that you might be needing some stuffs here so I brought you some." She smiled genuinely.

"I'm sorry… But are you perhaps..." Elise was about to asked something but Lisa was quick to interrupt her.

"I'm Lisa, Caleb's friend." She beamed. "And I brought a few breakfast for all of you. I hope you will like it." she went to sit at the empty chair beside the bed.

"I'm sorry for the sudden visit. Caleb had just informed me about you so I thought I could drop by before heading upstairs to where my best friend is." Then she took out the foods on the package and opened it for them to see.

"Wow! It seems delicious! Thanks aunt Lisa!" Sahaya jumped in joy.

"Your welcome sweetie." She pinched her cheek lightly. She just notices her appearance was so closed to Caleb. no doubt, she is Caleb's daughter. "And since you appreciated it, I might treat you an ice cream later, would you like that?"

"Yes, yes please!" she was overjoyed as she jumped in excitement.

"Thank you." Elise's mumbled. Caleb was still standing in daze when Lisa suddenly called him.

"Hey, Caleb… what are you doing there? you might want to join everyone for breakfast." Lisa uttered.

He jerked. "Y-Yeah… I-I'm coming." Then he silently sat beside Sahaya.

Unknown to Caleb and Lisa, Elise had been observing them since Caleb kept on glancing at Lisa who was busy playing and talking with Elise. With that kind of gaze, she knew that Lisa is special to him.

After their breakfast, Lisa handed him his bag of clothes then Caleb went to the shower room to take a bath.

"Sahaya, Aren't you going to watch your favorite show today? I think it's already on air." Elise suddenly voiced.

"Ah yeah!" she jumped out the bed and dash towards the television and turned it on. Then as soon as Sahaya was concentrating on the show, Elise looked at Lisa intently.

"Lisa right?" she started. Lisa nodded with a smile. "Lisa, I don't think that you and Caleb were just friends. I've known him for a long time and I can discern if he loves someone or not. And the way he looked at you, it's clear to me that he treasures you very -------''

"Elise, let's not talk about that. I'm not here because of him, I just want to see the woman whom he treasures more than anything in this world." She smiled.

"Lisa…"

"Elise, don't worry about me. what matters now is you and Sahaya." She gently clarified. "I bet Sahaya is very happy to be able to meet her father for the first time and I don't want to take away that happiness in her face." She smiled as she looked at Sahaya.

"Thank you for thinking about Sahaya. But you don't have to worry about me, besides I don't have enough ti----''

"Shhhh… don't easily give up. Fight as long as there's a ray of hope. Sahaya needs you and Caleb too." She hushed her. "I have to admit that I love him, but right now, you and Sahaya were the most important people in his heart and I don't want to be so selfish for my own gain. please don't make him sad by giving up on yourself." She spoke as if she was pleading.

"Lisa…" A tear fell from her eyes but she was quick to wipe it. Lisa can feel her burdens so she held her hands with hers.

"Please fight for your family's sake." She smiled genuinely.

Then after a few more conversation, the door to the shower room opened and the next thing Caleb witnessed was the loud laugh from the two women. Now he was more confused.

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Meanwhile, Aisha didn't sleep enough last night since she's been thinking about Silver's offer. If she will adhere to his orders, then Ethan will be in danger but if she doesn't, then her sister Stacy might lose her life while waiting for a possible donor and she doesn't want to risk that. it's a hard decision definitely but she needs to choose. She was pacing back and forth while in deep thought, but then after a few minutes, she paused, got her phone and talked dialed Silver's number.

"Hello, I want to see speak to you today." she said. "Yes, it's about the golden egg." then after a few directions from the man, she walked out the house and drove off to somewhere.

Unknown to her, Rio was watching her drive off from the mansion so he dialed a number with his phone.

"Yes, it's me. follow her silently." Rio ordered.