For a moment, I tasted the sweetest air of a happy ending.
However, life still has a way of disrupting happiness.
2 years after reuniting with Dad, he died from cancer.
I was sad. I was mad. I was devastated.
Kasi akala ko, iyon na. Na nararamdaman ko na ang matamis na pangarap na buong buhay kong gustong makuha pero binigyan lang naman ako ng maliit na oras.
The irony.
I badly wanted to blame someone. I blame Papa for not even trying to live for us. I blame Mama for being stubborn and stopping me from seeing Papa in the past. I blame Kuya James for hiding this valuable information. I even blame Jace for not letting me accompany him as he searched for my father.
And most importantly, I blame myself for being weak.
Hindi ko maintindihan ang sarili ko. I feel like I'm losing it. But I know those thoughts were wrong. I should accept that this future will come. I was trying to stall it or even trying not to acknowledge it.
Masakit kasi, eh.
I sighed and threw my bouquet of tulips on my father's casket as it continued to go deeper into the ground.
As the Bible says. From dust you came and dust you shall return.
I couldn't help but think that being greedy is nothing. Being famous is nothing. Being an as*hole is nothing. It's no use looking down at others. Kasi at the end of our lives, we would always return to whence we came.
The ground.
So we must enjoy the people we love, always chase happiness, and most importantly, be humble.
And that was my father. He was humble and a good man. He made sure that we had his qualities. That we will walk this earth with his upbringing. He made sure that we had a good life even though he was with us in a short time.
And I will always remember that. His teachings. His love for us and his continued belief in me. I will never forget that.
I love you, papa.
"Congratulations, Jewel. You are now officially the CEO of Smith Incorporation." Mom uttered proudly and embraced me tightly. Hindi ko mapigilan mapangiti.
I did it.
All my hard work paid off. All the sleepless nights, my doubts, and my mistakes were all worth it. Because of those negative experiences, I achieved this remarkable milestone in my life.
"I'm proud of you."
I couldn't help but tear up from her statement.
"Anak, why are you crying?" She asked as she wiped my tears.
"I...I Just w-wish p-papa is here."
"Oh, believe me, anak. I know he's watching you right now and is very proud of you." Mahinang sabi niya.
"I love you, Mom," I said as I hugged her tight.
"I love you too, anak."
The party continued at our mansion. I just decided to stay on the balcony and watch the stars twinkle in the night. And the moon that shone brightly on us provided me with equal comfort.
It was cold and yet I was smiling. It felt peaceful.
I drank my champagne as I continued to be mesmerized by this spectacular view.
"Mind if I join?"
I looked back and saw Jace marching his way towards me, with that smirk of his.
"Do I even have a choice, Mr. Montezalde?" Tanong ko at binalik ang aking titig sa mga bituin.

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Red Strings Entanglement
RomanceJewelry Grace Smith has two goals in life: finish college and find her dad. Her mother and brothers do not support her, so she decides to move back to the Philippines and think of a plan, without getting bothered by her mother and brothers. While on...