Olivia was most stunned by the fact that she had met both of these young boys before. One was the young artist she saw at Promise Island, and the other was the young pianist who worked at this restaurant.
Are they both Carter’s younger brothers? Before she could speak, Carter began making the introductions. “This beautiful lady will be our godmother from now on. Say hi to your godmother.”
“Hi, Godmother!” the two young boys chorused in unison. There was no end to the shock Olivia felt. She stared at them and asked, “Are the both of your Carter’s younger brothers?”
The two boys opposite her didn’t respond. “Please don’t mind them, Godmother. They don’t want to talk much because they’re not used to you yet,’ Carter explained.
She nodded understandingly. She wasn’t familiar with the young pianist, but she did know a thing or two about the young artist. She said a lot of things to him that day, but he ignored her and got the guard to chase them away.
Carter chided the two boys, “Start talking, or Godmother will think that you don’t like her.”
Thus, the young pianist took the bouquet of roses from the table and held it out to Olivia. “Godmother, my name is Blake Rogers. Carter told us all about you. We like you very much. This is for you. I hope your life will be just as brilliant and beautiful as these red roses.”
She chuckled and accepted the flowers. “Thank you. Do you still remember me?” Blake nodded. “I do. You gave me a lot of money that day and even smiled warmly at me.”
She smiled. “That’s right. It turns out that we’re fated to meet each other.” “Godmother…” He pressed his lips together a little bashfully. “Can I hug you?”
“Of course,” she agreed at once. She placed the flowers on the table before crouching down to hug him. “I wanted to hug you that day, too.”
His eyes crinkled with his smile. “I finally got to hug you, Godmother.” “See? I told you that Godmother’s the best,” Carter announced smugly to his two brothers. Terry didn’t say anything, but he took the lilies from the table and held them out to Olivia. “This is for you.”
Carter rubbed his forehead and came over to smack Terry on the shoulder. “Will it kill you to say a bit more than that? You can at least introduce yourself, right? What should Godmother use to address you?”
Terry seemed to only think of that now. He turned to her and said, “Terry Rogers.” Olivia was amused. He’s just as aloof and unapproachable as ever. “Do you still remember me?”
He nodded. Carter was startled. “Godmother, have you met them both before?” “Yeah, she replied. “I’ve eaten at this restaurant before, so that’s how I met Blake. As for Terry, I met him on Promise Island. He was drawing at the time.”
Carter chuckled. “We truly are fated, after all. You’re meant to be our godmother.” She couldn’t help but be convinced by the intertwining of their fates. They had met each. other before and could still remember their respective encounters.
Carter came over and handed the final bouquet of camations to Olivia. “This is from me, Godmother. I hope that you’ll have a blissful, carefree life. May you always remain in good health and be beloved by everyone.”
She already had a bouquet of flowers in hand, but she took the flowers from Carter as well. “Thank you, all of you. You’ve made it so formal. I didn’t even get to prepare any gifts for you.” Carter took her hand and helped her into a chair.
“You don’t need to prepare anything. Godmother. Ever since we were little, we never had a mother. What we want the most is a mother’s love, so you’re the best present we could ever receive,” he declared before glancing at the other two boys.
