Chapter 091

VIENNA'S POV ------FLASHBACK------ "How did you know I was here?" I asked when he entered the house. But he was surprised when he saw me, he didn't know I was there but he immediately hugged me tightly which I didn't expect. "How are you? Are you okay? Did anything bad happen to you?" he asked after hugging me. But I didn't answer him and just looked at his whole face. It was obvious in his eyes that he was tired and lacked of sleep. It's like my heart is squeezed because of my brother's appearance now. I couldn't help but blame myself, he became like that because of me. "I'm fine, don't worry about me. How are you? Have you finished your exams?" I emotionless replied. But suddenly a smile appeared on his lips because of what I said. I don't hate them anymore, I just really don't want to see them after what happened. But I have gradually forgiven them, it's just not that easy for me to forget and accept what they did. They not only broke my trust but also the trust that Sebastian had given them. "I'm fine, I just can't sleep well because of thinking about you but I'm fine. Yes, my exams are over and that's why I came here," he answered. "How did you know I was here in Antipolo?" I asked when we got to the living room. But he didn't answer immediately, instead, he looked around. I immediately noticed the sadness in his eyes when he looked at me. "You mentioned that you've been here so I tried but I didn't tell Mom that I was coming here to look for you," he replied. "Vienna, forgive me, I didn't mean to keep things about him a secret from you. I was forced to follow Dad's orders even though it was against my will to do so. I'm sorry Vienna, I hope you can forgive me," he added. "Don't apologize anymore, I understand why you did that but I just can't forget what you did to me. I have forgiven you and Mom and I don't hate you anymore but the pain you made me feel, I can't take it away immediately in just one sorry," I said and my tears continued to flow. My brother immediately came in my direction and hugged me tightly. I couldn't stop myself from hugging him. It's been more than five minutes but I'm still hugging my brother and he's the same as me. I missed this feeling of being with my brother when I was hurting but it will never happen again. "Mom misses you and wants to see you too. When are you coming home? Do you still have any plans to go back home?" he asked. "I'm not going back there, I'm going to live here," I answered directly. I pulled away from hugging him and immediately noticed the sadness in his eyes because of what I said. "I'm sorry brother, I hope you understand me. It's not that easy for me to accept everything that happened. I don't want to live in a house full of lies anymore. I'm happy to be back here so please let me. Don't worry about me, I can handle myself," I added. "But Vienna.. you don't have anyone here at home." "I'm with someone here, Aunt Maricel and Mang Eduardo are there, I'm not alone brother. You can live here, it's a big house with many rooms." "I want to live here to be with you, but I can't. I don't want to leave Mom. I'll be graduating from college in a few months and I'll be leaving home. Once I leave, she'll be even sadder, I don't want to let it happen Vienna." ------END OF FLASHBACK------ I didn't force my brother, I understood why he made that decision. I love Mom and I have forgiven her but I don't want to go back and live in that house. My brother didn't stay at home for long, he left after we talked. I also begged him not to tell Sebastian where I am now and fortunately, he agreed. But now, I dare to face the man I love. "Ma'am Vienna.." I immediately turned around when I heard Mang Eduardo's voice. I am currently sitting here in the garden, this is where I decided to go after eating to get some fresh air and think properly. "Why?" "Manuel's two children have arrived." After he said that, I immediately ran into the house and went to the living room. When I arrived, I found Father Manuel hugging his two sons. I smiled, finally, father and sons had met. I helped Father Manuel look for his family and thank God Sir Francisco found the address where Father Manuel's two children live. And he also found out that his wife died because of cancer. Father Manuel couldn't stop crying, he still loves his ex-wife. Father Manuel turned in my direction after hugging his two children. I decided to come closer and when I reached their direction, Father Manuel hugged me. "Thank you so much, Vienna, if it wasn't for your help I might not have seen my children. I have nothing else to say to you but thank you, thank you for everything," he said crying after hugging me. "You're welcome Father Manuel, I just want to fulfill what you've been dreaming about for a long time and that is to see and be with your children. I hope I made you happy." "You made me happy, dear, I'm happy to see my children and that's because of you. Thank you so much, Vienna." For the last time, Father Manuel hugged me again. I couldn't stop myself from crying because of the sadness I feel now. Father Manuel is leaving with his children but I hope to see him again. I temporarily had a father because of the presence and love he made me feel. I will miss him. I am currently outside the house and sitting on the stairs. Father Manuel and his two sons just left, I wanted to drop them off but maybe Sebastian suddenly arrived. So I just called a taxi to take them to their house. But before Father Manuel got on board earlier, he said something to me that made me happy. "Confess your true feelings to him before it's too late. I'm sure his feelings for you haven't changed, even after three years apart. There's still hope to continue your love story and if not, you can always start a new one together." Can we both do that? What if not? If that's the case, there's nothing I can do but accept it. I thought about riding in the hammock while looking at the photo album I took earlier in the room. I am entertained by the pictures I see even though I don't remember any of them. And I just realized that Britt was my best friend before. He is my companion here in pictures during elementary days, birthdays, and other occasions. He's my best friend but why did I forget him?