Missing Heaven

From the back cover

"Celestine", it's the very first time of hearing my name in a husky tone. My heart skipped a beat, I can't deny. Searching for the voice, I regret I didn't pretend that I didn't hear anything. Walking towards me is Crimson Flores. I hear my heart beating louder. "In Spanish it means heaven or heavenly. Such a beautiful name", he said looking at me intently, maybe looking for some proof of heaven in me, and will surely be disappointed because I don't look angelic.

"It is", I said when I was able to gasp some air. ” If not with my last name”, I continued

"Really?” he faced me eagerly. I got him wondering

"Falta. It means lacking or missing” I said like blurting out an ugly truth

"Oh, missing heaven. I see. Nevertheless, a beautiful lady” he said, giving me that broad heart-melting smile, left me with the deafening beat of my heart and reddening cheeks.

Such a beautiful dream. It's actually a heart-pounding memory from the past, realizing how bittersweet it is when tears fell down Celestine's face. The BS Commerce Batch 2010 will be having a reunion which will be held at Certeza Solidario, now run by the new CEO, Crimson Flores. And the rest is history...