Chapter 020

"Vienna... I'm coming in." I wiped my cheek before my brother could enter my room. He reached my direction and sat next to me, he sighed. Our mother's announcement seemed to be nothing to him, he was just calm and silent earlier. "I'm also against their marriage but mom is also right, they have been separated for a long time. It doesn't mean that she doesn't seem to care about everything she and Dad had together. She already regretted the sin she committed and for sure our dad forgives her." I'll just keep silent and I'll let my brother speak. I want to hear his side but he seems to agree with the plan of Mom and Uncle Lucas. "Maybe Mom just did that to find someone else because she wants the attention that Dad can't give her. Dad is so workaholic, he only does business. He forgets that he has a wife and family to go home to. Yes, we received gifts from him every birthday and on different kinds of occasions. But he doesn't give time and attention to Mom. That's why she was able to cheat and leave Dad. She found the attention she wanted from Uncle Lucas and for sure Dad regretted it too for all his shortcomings. There is nothing to blame all this time, the three of them are both at fault and Uncle Lucas just loved her. He loved our mother completely and he treated us as if were his real children. That was a long time ago, Vienna, let's give mom the happiness she wants. Let's just support her, we're the only ones she has so let's let her be happy. I hope you understand what I said, stop crying okay?" Everything that he said, I understand it all. But I still can't get it out of my mind that if she loved Dad, no matter what his shortcomings, she wouldn't change Dad for someone else. It's inevitable to be hurt in love and even if you've been hurt over and over again, when you love someone you won't leave it and let go. I'm not biased, I'm there for what I know is right. Even if they both had sinned, that was still not enough reason to break their promises to the Lord that they would be together until death. Time Check: 12:03 PM I'm combing my hair now, I've taken a shower and I'm well dressed. Just as Brother RJ told me, I wore a hoodie jacket and also I bring my sunglasses. Because maybe someone will know me there but the station didn't announce that I sing. I already know what I'm going to sing and I hope the listeners will like it. I came down from my room. Mom and Uncle Lucas are nowhere to be found, maybe they're at work. My brother already knew that I was leaving and I was able to say goodbye to him. Suddenly I remembered something, I needed to talk to Mother Selda. I looked for her all over the house but she doesn't seem to be here now. "Brother Armando, did you see Mother Selda?" I asked our gardener who was currently planting flowers. "Ah ma'am, she's going home to the province. She left early, and maybe next week she can return to work. Why ma'am, do you need anything from her?" Brother Armando asked and I just shook my head. Geez... I have to ask something to her but she's not here. "I just wanted to ask her something. All right, brother, I'm leaving." "Be careful, ma'am." I went out of the gate and went straight to my car. I got on and started the engine before I left the house. When Mother Selda comes home, I will not waste the opportunity to ask her. Mother Selda didn't tell me anything then, she visited me at the orphanage but we couldn't talk for a long time. She's been with us for almost 10 years and I know she knew my friends before. She may know and she doesn't know my friends. I'm sure I was telling her something before that she hasn't told me now. *** "I'll spend some time in the park first then I'll just wait for you in the parking lot of the studio." I'm talking to brother RJ now. I am currently driving going to the park, where I first thought to go to spend time. I don't want to stay in Brother RJ's studio, I'll just be bored there. (Be there before 5 pm Vienna, it's better to be early than to be late) "Okay brother, bye," then I hang up the call. After that Michelle called me, I just answered it. It's a video call and she's with Therese. Why didn't I even know they were together? (Vienna, where are you going? Hey, be careful) said Therese and I just smiled. "Why are you together?" I asked. (That's what I'm going to tell you. We're in the mall right now at an ice cream shop. We'd like to invite you to come here and we watch a movie) Michelle replied. That's why there was ice cream in front of the two of them. "I'm sorry, I can't. I'm going to a radio station and I'm going to sing." (WHAT?! YOU WILL SING?! What station?) They both asked at the same time which surprised me. It's embarrassing for both of them but it's also my fault because I didn't tell them. "Yes, someone just invited me .. 97.9 radio station, wait for it later," I replied. (It's a popular radio station here in Manila but why didn't they announce it last night?) Therese asked. I just shrugged, I don't know either. (We'll just wait for that Vienna, what time are you going to sing?) Michelle asked. "Later at 5 pm," I replied shortly. (If it's 5 pm, where are you going? Follow us here at the mall) Michelle added but I shook my head. "I'm going to the park and I want to be alone right now." (Vienna I know you, has something happened in your house again? What is it?) Michelle doesn't need to know this anymore, I'll tell her next time. She'll be worried about me again. I know my friend was very concerned about me to the point that she wanted me to stay at their house every time my mom and I had a misunderstanding. "I'm fine Michelle, don't worry. Just enjoy yourself there. I'll make up to you both next time." (All right, as long as when you have a problem, you just tell me or Therese okay?) I smiled at Michelle. I don't want her to worry about me. "Yes, I promise .. I'll hang up the call, just enjoy yourself there." (All right Vienna, we'll wait for you later. Be careful Vienna, see you on Monday) I hang up the call after I say goodbye to them. I got out of the car when I arrived at the park with my guitar. I also looked for a place to sit. Fortunately, I also found one that was close to the kids who were playing and running. How is Billy? I was not even able to say hello to him when I visited the orphanage the last couple of days. I miss him and I want to be with him. I also started playing my guitar. I dedicate this song to my dad. This is what I sang to him in the hospital before he lost his life. It's not just for people who love each other, it's also for important people you don't want to lose and you want to be with forever. (Song playing: I Wanna Grow Old With You by Westlife) I noticed that the kids stopped playing and looked in my direction. They stepped closer to me making me smile. They all sat on the grass and looked at me. They are so cute! I missed the kids in the orphanage. As I ended the song, they all applauded, but I heard loud applause. I looked up but suddenly my eyes widened when I recognized who was in front of me. What are they doing here? I'm referring to Sebastian and the former members of the club. How come?