Once Upon A Love Story

ed in her schoolwork, when Reina entered the ro

ia," Reina gr

ir, rushed to hug Reina. "Reina

turned the hug. "I'

sparkling. "Are you sure you missed

ically. "I'm sorry, d

coming from the kitchen. Reina i

exclaimed.

ck. "I'm doing okay. How abou

d. "Making a

asked, looki

ng confidently. "So, who lives here? Wher

. "It's awful, Noah. You're a

!" He laughed, earning c

walk!" She strutted to the door and did an

ed. "Noted

and hugged her warmly. "Good af

e hug. "I'm doin

always. My beautiful qu

Of course... You're lucky to have

g hopeful, ask

how many times have I told you

rms in mock surrend

"Don't worry, Sidney.

That's why you're my fa

asing look. "Do you

mischievously

ebrow. "I'll tell

"Sit down, guys. Let me

I'll help. Mom,

ne." She turned to lea

ered, "Forget what Mom said, ok

row. "I thought you

matically. "Okay,

o laughter as Esme

s shop when Cherilyn entered the shop. Frank immediately spotte

"Where's my favori

from behind the

a startled yelp

od, I love it whe

, exhaled. "You scared the cr

great, dear. How's work? Di

ah. My patient has A

ion softened. "

I know, right? Anyway, I came to help y

not my favorite daughter. Sidney i

"Keep going, Dad

them l

herilyn asked, looking at the shoes

Yeah, I made th

ngers over the shoe

t this time. I made a lot of t

miration. "Whoa, sales are bo

"Thank you. Can you ta

ded. "She's

Frank c

e got your back," Che

hey both laughed as Cherilyn g

admiring the chic creations she had come up with. "These designs ar

newspaper. "Hey, sweetheart, how's everythi

ally well. I've had some new designs, and the

d with a smile. "Your hard work is pa

ied. "We've had more foot traffic lately, a

e. "I'm proud of you f

. "Thanks, Dad. I

ying a package of new shoes. "Ord

and immediately hugged h

you, sir?" Cherilyn greet

? Is your father still in the shop?

Cherilyn replied. "Here

t. "Oh my God... did yo

"Mm-hmm. One out of one,

person. Let's go, Cherry!" She grabbed he

," Jimmy replied,

Jimmy for me!" Cherilyn

responded, giv

y went back to his newspaper, his thought

e, Esme was setting down plates of

odded with approval. "

her arms. "You guys went out to eat an

ebrow. "It's not f

walked into the room. "Cherry will explain

aid, her tone brisk. Then, turning toward Reina and Noah, she gave them a quick nod. "Hi, Re

o her sister. "Why didn't yo

gave me the day off. I told him I

Now I know where you got

the kitchen. "Sh

e sounds of joy filling the room a