A Day in the Life of Yuheng

A Day in the Life of YuhengThe sun was already high up in the sky, shining beams of light sprawl against theflooring of my office. Being the CEO of the company, one of the most popular and influentialaccounting firm in New York City, I have the ideal job most would be envious about. I’m notsaying this to boast or anything like that. I just want you to know that I have worked so hardin getting this current position I have now. I remember eight years ago when I graduated fromCalifornia State University and applied on this company. I have started from basic positionand worked my way into the top of the chain. Everything that I sacrificed was worth it andnow that I am the CEO of the company, I consider myself as fulfilled and successful. Thereare issues hard enough to handle that tests my capability being a corporate leader but notstrong enough to bring me down.Tons of meetings, corporate trainings, gatherings, client meetings and merges,investments, business proposals take almost the entire time of my day to day schedule. Being32 years old, my love life is zero. My secretary would often try to schedule me blind datesbut it’s not working. Five years have already passed since the last time I had a relationship. Itwas a good one and I had thought that Chang and I would be a perfect couple. She is myclassmate in college. I had already thought of proposing to her on the eve of our fourthanniversary but it didn’t happen. She left me. Never did I hear anything from her ever since. Ifelt betrayed. I have lost the one who I loved the most. I kept on asking myself what I havedone that I deserved such treatment. We were dating for 4 years and she left without a word.Even until now, I still feel the pain. As I was remembering my past experience, my phonerings. "Hi." It’s an unknown number and only a few people know my personal number. Isuddenly froze upon hearing the voice of the person speaking on the other line. It was Chang.I don’t know what to say or what to do at the moment. I suddenly went blanked. She said"Yuheng, I know it’s you. I just want you to know that I have comeback." Suddenly, I feltvery angry. I want to shout at her and asked her the reason why she left me, but the call wasalready disconnected. I was left alone indecisive of what to do. I want to call her back. Imissed her so much. Maybe, I still love her and I want her back, but my ego tells me not to doso.I was waiting for Chang to call me back. It was already three in the afternoon and noteven a message was left by her. I was getting angrier with myself as the hours passed by. Idecided to do something productive to shift my focus and tension. I called Linda and askedher to bring me a cup of coffee. I was reviewing the files and submitted reports regarding thecurrent financial status of one of our biggest clients. Suddenly, the door opened and I sawChang holding a cup of coffee. She was smiling. She was still breathtakingly beautiful fromthe last time I saw her. I was not expecting her so I was a little bit shocked. After I composedmyself, I tried to look more contempt and angry to cover up for my bruised ego. I said "Whosaid you are allowed in here?" I saw the smile in her eyes suddenly changed and looked veryhurt. I wanted to punch myself for being an ass. "I know that you’re angry at me and it’sprobably the right thing to happen. What I did was wrong and had hurt you so much. I alsoknow that I no longer deserve you. But I still pushed myself and believed on the power ofsecond chance." Chang was crying when she said that. I wanted to embrace her and told herthat everything was alright, and I have already forgiven her, but I just sat on my chair lookingcold and passive. I heard her saying, "sorry" and "take care". She closed the door withouteven looking back. I stood up but unable to move or do something.It was already seven in the evening. Work had already ended and it’s now time to gohome. Linda peeked on my office and handed me a letter. She said that it was from Chang. Idecided to read Chang’s letter after I got home. I opened her letter and read it.Dear Yuheng,I know you have asked yourself countless times why I have left you. I also know thatI did hurt you too much. For the past five years, I have thought of nothing but going back toyou, but I can’t. It was a hard battle that I had ever foughten. It even came to the point that Ialmost gave up because I was tired of fighting. The doctors had already said that my chancesof recovery are very little. The cancer that had invaded my body had completely taken controlover my entire system. I was just waiting for the day my life would end. In those moments, Ireally wanted to touch you or even just to see you before I die. I thought of telling you mysuffering but I don’t want to give you any burden or worry. I promised myself that if in case Iwill survive, I will try my very best to go back and make up for everything. missed you somuch and I prayed to God for miracle to happen. I want to live and spend the rest of my lifewith you. Yuheng, miracles are true. God gave me the second chance to be with you. I washappy that I got the chance to see you again and hear your voice. I already accepted mydefeat. There is no longer any reason for me to stay. This is goodbye Yuheng. I love and willalways love you. Thank you for everything.Love,ChangI felt my tears on my cheeks. The whole time that I was angry to her had faded away.I now know the truth. This time, I will make everything all right.I called Chang. "Hello" she said. "Hi!" and then I sang.I have been through,A lot of things untrue.I have lived my life,Through and lots of strife.Seeking, searchingAnswers worth leading,Dreams are now to be found.Hoping, prayingSilently waiting,Somehow things will turn alright.Continue on together,Life will be sweet, what you desire.I’ll see you through to forever,One day, you and I,Someday, up the skies.1Without Chang knowing, I had already come to her hotel room. Linda told me whereshe was staying. I rang her doorbell and she opened the door. I embraced her tightly and toldher sorry. She was in tears and she gladly kissed me. Everything was now all over. I yearnedfor her and I promised that I will make her happy.1Set to the Tune of “If We Hold on Together” by Dianna Ross.