187 First Dinner Date (2/2)
The supertyphoon,indeed,caused catastrophic damages to farms and properties. It even claimed many lives and made many families homeless. Much worse,was the damage it caused to the plants that would have been the channel of hopes to more of those who were suffering from the debilitating effects of cancer.
Dr. Aijohn's held a press conference. He explained the reason for their temporary stoppage of accepting registrants for the cancer - treatment therapy. He also announced his intention to buy back at a compounded price those products which businessmen held for retail purposes.
Days passed but still no one showed any intention to sell. They traced the records of those buyers and personally negotiated with them,but all those ended in vain.
He raised the price to P100, 000 per bottle,but still no one showed up. P300, 000, P400, 000, P500, 000....
The higher the price hike,the more those entrepreneurs hold on to their gold mines. It made them realized how priceless was Hailey's Pills to their lives,their family's,their friends.. that it suddenly became their lifeline. If Dr. Aijohn himself, gave his product this frightening value, how much more for them?
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At the home of the Waynes,the whole family is gathered around their dinner table.
”Sweetheart,since it is summer and Hailey's Cancer Therapy is still not operating,I am planning for another vacation for all of us. ” Jim said sincerely.
Seeing that Jim was so serious about it,she could not afford to refuse. ” Sure,where do you want it to be? ”
”I want us to rent a beach house and stay there for six months. ”
”Six months?” Jia was astounded.
”Six months. ”
”But I think you are planning for the whole family? Six months is too long for a vacation. ” Jia spoke out her confusion.
”They can end their vacation anytime but I want the two of us and the kids spend a longer time away from business,from work,from our busy lives.” Jim further explained.
Then he turned to his dad. ”You may go with us,as well, dad. All your life you have been busy with the business so it's time to treat yourself apeace of mind and relaxation. ”
”I agree. ” Mr. Wayne said . He had already come to realize the value of life,his family and the irrelevance of wealth in the face of death.
” How about Ate Casey? ” Jia recalled Dr. Aijohn's advise in considering about pregnancy.
Few days after that,the whole family set out for another beach adventure. Ate Casey arrived with her husband and all their minds were prepared to get away from the hustles and bustles of city life.
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Dr. Aijohn answered a certain call.
”Dr. Aijohn, I have 1 more bottle to go.. ”
There was a long silence.Until now,no one consented to the reselling of Hailey's Pill.
”I”ll find you a bone marrow donor. ”
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One night,on the beach where they stayed,Jia was awaken by a strong wind hammering and slapping through the glass wall of their room.
She pushed the curtain to the sides,and saw the moon floating silentlyabove the quiet water. Its golden rays spread across their room and illuminated the upper thighs of Jim who lied down on the bed above the sheets. Jim always wore pajamas at home,especially during night times. Even during all those nights when they made love,she did not see his full thighs, since he always hid behind the covers and dim lights.
But tonight,he got too tired. Too tired to even change and slip inside the sheets. Too tired to even clean them both up and change into new lingeries.
She knitted her brows as she noticed those big,purplepatches on his thighs.