ENCHANTED LOVE, VOLUME 2 - Season 9 Episode 1

Ever since Nancy heard Sheryl speak to Arthur about moving into the Murphy family house, she was upset. She was really enjoying her stay with Sheryl and Shirley. But now that they were moving with the Murphy family, there were already so many maids in their household that they might not need Nancy to be around. Also she felt guilty about all those horrible things she had done to Sheryl in the past which meant she was not in the good books of Amy and Arthur. Thus she did not have a chance of moving to Murphy family house with Sheryl and Shirley.

All these days that she spent with Sheryl and her daughter was so nice that she felt just like a family with them. Now getting used to living without the little Shirley and the ever so kindhearted Sheryl would be difficult for Nancy.

Nancy struggled to push all the hesitations in her mind as she slowly walked close to Sheryl and asked in a very subdued voice, “Are you planning to move out of here?”

Sheryl gave a nod and explained, “Yes Nancy. I have had enough of Anthony’s and Laura’s madness. Plus, Sue just lives across the hall. It’s so awkward every time I see her. And most importantly, I want to keep Shiley away from all these people. You have seen how she had suffered the repercussions of the conflicts amongst us elders. So we have to leave this place as soon as possible.”
“Indeed.” Nancy let out a sigh and continued, “It would be the best option for Shirley. Moreover she will also get the love and protection of her great-
grandparents in the Murphy family.”

Sheryl marked the pensiveness in Nancy’s voice. “Nancy, are you okay? You don’t seem to be alright,” Sheryl asked with concern and looked at her.

“Nothing. I’m okay,” Nancy replied but kept fidgeting with her fingers for a while. Then after a momentary hesitation, she continued “It’s just… I still feel guilty about those horrible things I’ve done to you. In these few days that I have been able to be with you, I’ve tried my best to make up for my sins. And I’m really happy we’ve bonded a lot. It just makes me feel bad for being separated from you so soon.”

“Why would we be separated?” Sheryl looked completely taken aback by what Nancy said. For once, she could not remotely think of what was going on in Nancy’s mind. She thought that Nancy would leave them. She asked in a shock, “Have you got another job? Or did I do something wrong to make you leave?”

“No. No. You are getting me wrong.” Nancy hastened to stop Sheryl. “Why would I want to leave you? It’s just…”

She paused, hesitating to speak about her inhibitions.

“What is it? Please tell me, Nancy. You are making me worried.” Sheryl looked at Nancy with concern.

Nancy finally overcame her hesitation and said, “Well, I just heard you talk to Arthur. Since you’re going to live with them, Amy and all the maids there could offer you help. Probably, you won’t need me anymore.”

Nancy gave her an understandable smile and continued, “Since they will take good care of you, I might as well go pack my stuff and leave now. It would save the trouble for you to ask me to leave.”

“Who said we wouldn’t need you?” Hearing what Nancy said, Sheryl finally knew what was going on in her mind.

She gave a reassuring smile to Nancy and said, “Well, Nancy. You are mistaking what I meant. Living in Murphy family house won’t be a long plan. We will move out as soon as we find a new place. And I would really appreciate it if you could be there to help me.”

“Sheryl, wait…” Nancy interrupted her.

“What?” Sheryl gave her a glance and inquired. Sheryl could see that Nancy was still in some kind of a dilemma.

Nancy had a frown on her face even after Sheryl confirmed that she wanted her to be with her in the Murphy family house. “Nancy, you do want to live with us, don’t you?” Sheryl confirmed.

“Yes. Of course I do,” she replied with a spring in her voice. The frown on her face changed into a smile as she asked, “But were you saying… you really want me to go with you?”

Nancy couldn’t bring herself to believe this. For she thought Sheryl was going to ask her to leave. However, Sheryl nodded and assured, “Yes, I was. Do you want to go with us?”

“Yes, of course I do. It’s just that I’m afraid I might get you some trouble.”

Nancy looked at her with thrill. She never knew Sheryl cared about her enough to ask her to come with them to her grandparent’s house. Her happiness knew no limit.

However, she sighed and revealed her final worries, “But you know, it was me that made you lose your memories and brought all these sufferings to you. You are very kind. And I really appreciate that you could forgive me. But I haven’t got forgiveness from Arthur and Amy yet.

They probably would not want me to stay there. I don’t want to be a burden on you.”

“Oh, Nancy. Don’t worry,” Sheryl reassured her with a soft smile.

“Grandma and grandpa are both generous and kind. I’m sure you will get along with them. There is nothing to worry about. Just come with me.”

It was such a relief for Nancy to get all her doubts clear. “I see,” she said. Then a wide smile appeared on her face as she promised, “I will do my best to take care of Shirley.”

They packed things that night and next morning. Arthur sent a car to drive them home. However, Shirley was all confused. She didn’t have a clue of what they were doing. “Sheryl, where are we going?” she asked.

“We’re going to live with Arthur and Amy for a few days. Is Shirley okay with that?” Sheryl asked her gently as she broke the news of them shifting from their apartment.

Shirley didn’t know why, but still nodded and said, “Yes”. However, after a while, she suddenly seemed to have fallen into a deep thought. A frown set on her face as she asked her mother, “But what about Uncle Charles and Charlie? Do they know where we are going?”

Shirley paused and looked at Shirley who was staring at her. Suddenly, Sheryl didn’t know how to answer that.

She made this decision so hastily, that it didn’t even occur to her to inform Charles about it.

‘But it was okay. I can always tell Charles later in the work place,’ she thought. And by the way, she would also let him know that Shirley had finally come to know that he was her father. Thinking about all this, she flashed a smile.

Sheryl turned to Shirley and patted her chubby cheeks as she assured her, “Don’t worry. I will tell them later. I will also invite Charlie to come to play with you, is that okay?”

“Great!” Shirley jumped with joy and clapped her hands.

They arrived at Murphy family house and found that new rooms were already prepared for them. Amy must had spent the whole night to get them done. Sheryl and Shirley got their new rooms on the third floor of the house. Arthur and Amy lived on the first floor and Andy and Abby on the second. They also got a room for Nancy.

Amy was really excited and thrilled to have Sheryl come back to stay with them. Her heart bled to think about the hardships Sheryl had faced all these years. Now having Sheryl to come an stay with her came as a much awaited opportunity for her to shower her with all her love.

“Sher, what would you like for lunch? I’m going to make it for you,” Amy asked as she helped them unpack.

Sheryl looked at Amy, feeling a little guilty. “Sorry, grandma. I have to take off to work now.”

“Oh, ok.” Amy sounded a little upset. But thinking that they could have dinner together, she was cheered up. “Then what would you want for dinner? I could make you dinner,” she asked kindly.

“Anything is okay. Anything you make, I will eat them all,” Sheryl replied with a sweet and indulgent smile. Amy smiled too.

Then she left for work. Once she walked into the office, all the models were surprised to see her appear after so many days.

However after Kitty and Tammy got fired, they knew it well that Sheryl was special for Charles. Hence, nobody dared to have problem with her continual absence.

Sue was there too. She looked tired, which indicated a sleep deficiency. When she saw Sheryl come in, her lips moved as if some words were about to come out. But she finally gave up and looked down without saying anything.