Chapter 096

SEBASTIAN'S POV None of us tried to speak, I just looked down while she was looking at me since earlier. I don't know what to say, I still can't believe I saw her. "I'm sorry, son.." My tears started to fall because of the last thing she mentioned. I waited a long time to hear that word from her again. "I know I hurt you and I hurt your dad, but I hope you can forgive me for what I did," she said crying. I immediately wiped my cheek before looking up at her. "I've forgiven you but I still can't forget what you did. You hurt not only Dad but also me, your son. I hope you understand if I'm still mad at you," I replied, making her silent. "But now that I'm in front of you, it seems like my anger towards you has gradually disappeared," I added. A bitter smile appeared on her lips and she immediately grabbed my hand that tighten my chest. I really wanted to hug her but I couldn't. I missed her, I missed my mother. "I understand why you're still mad at me until now. But thank you, thank you for forgiving me. That's all I want to hear from you, that you forgive me for all the mistake I did." I couldn't stop myself from hugging her. My tears started to flow when I felt her hug tighten. "I missed you so much... I hope this isn't the last time I hug you. I love you, son, I love you so much." I didn't respondbut I hugged her tightly. I just felt a mother's hug again. I miss her and I love her even though I can't tell her. VIENNA'S POV I'm currently walking down the hallway going to the Music Club. I just left the auditorium after 30 minutes of practice. I don't want to leave there, but Sebastian was too naughty. He has texted me several times that Brother Dim doesn't want to let him out so I'll be the one to go there so he can go out and see me. That's all he wants so I'll do it. If I didn't really love him, I might have bagged and banished him to the river. But I love him and I want to make up for all the things I've had with him. "Vienna.." I immediately looked up when I heard his voice. I didn't expect to see him here today. We met last week when I came here to take the exam, but we couldn't talk alone. Whenever Michelle, Therese, Britt, Enzo, and my brother visit Antipolo, he didn't come. I don't know why, I try to call him but he didn't answer. I want to talk to him privately but it seems that he was avoiding me for some reason. "Tine.. h-hi, how are you?" I said nervously. He was alone and I don't know why he wasn't with my brother. "I'm fine, how about you? How are you? Is Sebastian taking good care of you?" he asked. But it seems that he's not fine, it's obvious from his face that he's not okay. "I'm fine, don't worry.. Sebastian is taking care of me," I replied and avoid his stares. I can't look into his eyes anymore, it just hurts me every time I see him like that. He is no longer the happy and cheerful Tine that I used to know, now his eyes are filled with sadness. It's because of me that he's like this, but I can't think of anything to do to get rid of the sadness he feels. "That's good. By the way, I have to go, I still have to go somewhere. Be careful, okay? Bye." "Mm.. be careful too." Then he left, I couldn't do anything to stop him. Maybe this is not the right time for us to talk. I know he was also hurt by what he found out that's why he is avoiding me now. But I hope despite what he found out, we can still be friends. "Vienna.." I immediately turned around when I heard Sebastian's voice, but suddenly my eyes widened when I recognized who was with him. When she reached my direction, she immediately hugged me unexpectedly. I can't believe that I will see her here today, yes I texted her that we will meet later but I didn't think she would come now. "Are you okay, Vienna?" She asked worriedly. We were now sitting on a bench near the hallway and only a few people saw us. But I'm sure that the news will spread that Sebastian's mom went here. "I'm fine, I just didn't expect to see you today," I replied. I couldn't stop looking at her face, she was beautiful and obviously kind. Sebastian also inherited from her. "I'm sorry, dear, I didn't mean to surprise you. I just really missed you two and I really want to see and talk to my son so I came here even though I didn't say anything to you. I'm sorry, Vienna." "It's okay, Auntie, I understand you and I know that you miss Sebastian so much that's why you came here," I said with a smile then I looked at Sebastian who was now looking at me. He smiled sweetly at me before holding my hand. "Auntie, can I ask a question?" I think this is the right time for me to ask her about the pictures. "Yes dear, what is it?" She replied. "Why did you send me a photo when I was hospitalized?" I asked, making her silent. But she suddenly let out a deep breath before answering my question. "I wanted to help you to remember him, but because of what I did, you suffered even more," she said sadly. "I had a hard time but because of the photo you sent, I recognized you. That's a big help to me even though I don't remember you. Thank you, Auntie, thank you for your help," I said then I stood up and came to her to hug her. "I'm happy to see you today and I'm also happy because you and Sebastian have made up. Thank you, Auntie," I added. "I should be the one to thank you because despite what happened and what you found out, you forgave my son and you still love him. Thank you so much Vienna, thank you for making my son happy again. I'm happy to see you both happy now. I hope you take care and love each other." I looked at Sebastian who had a wide smile while looking at me now. He immediately came and hugged his mom. I smiled, mother and son finally made up. I know Sebastian is still hurt but I'm sure he has forgiven Aunt Selestina. The time will come when the pain he feels will also disappear and especially his anger towards his mom. I understood him, I went through what he went through. I will help him, I will do everything to make him forget the painful things that happened in the past. This time, I'll always be on his side and I will never ever leave him again. That's a promise. "Billy, has your Brother Sebastian come down?" I asked when I got to the living room. I just came from the kitchen, I helped Sister Riza prepare dinner but I haven't seen Sebastian since a while ago. "Yes sister and I saw him go out earlier, but I don't know where he's going," he answered. "Thanks, Billy, just stay here, okay? I'll just look for him outside." "Alright sister, you're welcome." I smiled at him and kissed him on the cheek then I left the house to look for Sebastian. Where did that guy go? It's surprising, he was fine when we got home. After we talked and told some stories earlier, we didn't spend much time at the university. When we took Aunt Selestina to her house then we went straight home. And when we got home, he and Billy played video games while I helped prepare dinner. The last time I saw him was when I went to his room after he and Billy played. I even found him playing the guitar, but he's been up there for more than half an hour and I still haven't seen him come down. I'm worried because he won't leave without letting me know. "Ma'am Vienna, where are you going?" Mang Eduardo asked when I met him outside the house. I don't know where he's from but he's carrying a tool kit. What did he fix? "I'm going to look for Sebastian, have you seen him?" I answered. He nodded in response and smiled sweetly at me which surprised me. That smile seems to mean something, but I'm not sure if I'm thinking right. "He's in the garden, ma'am," he said with a smile. What is that guy doing in the garden? When I got to the pool area, it was very dark and I don't know why the lights were off here. I used the flashlight of my phone for lighting, thankfully, it was in my pocket. I'm almost in the garden but I still haven't seen Sebastian. "Love, where are you? I've been seeing you for a while-" Suddenly the lights turned on in the pool but what caught my attention the most were the beautiful lights coming from the garden. I smiled as I watched it, they were like stars in my eyes. But it wasn't taking longer when Sebastian suddenly appeared. He was carrying his guitar and smiling at me. (Song playing: STILL YOU song by: Kyle Juliano) I am not a perfect woman but I will do everything to make the person I love happy. I want to make him happy and I want to make up to him but why did he make me happy? I'm lucky to have met someone like him who did nothing but love and make me happy. I really love this guy, he is the man I want to be with forever. I ran to him and immediately hugged him tightly. I closed my eyes when I felt his lips touch my forehead. I looked up and smiled at him. I couldn't even stop myself from kissing him. "I love you.." I said smiling. He brought our foreheads together and kissed me again. "I love you too," he said then hugged me tightly. But after a few seconds, I felt his gently dance. "Love.." "Hmm?" I was only leaning on his chest and where I could also hear his heartbeat. It's nice to hear and heartwarming when you're the reason. "On your 18th birthday, I made a wish." I slowly looked up and immediately noticed the sadness in his eyes when we both looked at each other. "I wished I could be your last dance, even though I knew it was impossible. That day, I promised myself I would forget you. But when you came back, I couldn't let go.. because every day I see you, every moment I'm with you, my feelings grow deeper and deeper. I love you so much, Vienna, and I've never regretted loving you. I won't let you lose me again. Even if you don't want me to, I won't give up. I'll do everything I can to make you love me again. And if you leave, I'll find you. I won't come home until I do. I'd lose everything.. just please, don't let it be you, Vienna." My tears kept pouring out, I couldn't handle the words that came out of his mouth. There are many times have I heard the word I love you from him. He tells me that every day and he also makes me feel that he loves me every day. But the words that came out of his mouth now are more different. I don't know what to say, but the only thing I can do now is to make him feel how much I love him too. "I love you so much, Vienna.." "I love you too, Sebastian.."