In your Arms

Chapter Fifty Eight

Amity slowly opens the door of her parents' bedroom. Rays of light came in from the now opened windows and she felt a slight breeze as she went in. As she walked towards the king size bed her attention was caught by the curtains near the balcony that swayed when the wind blew and saw that the glass doors towards the area were opened. There she saw her father, sitting on a wheelchair with his back turned from where she stands and being fed by a female nurse. The nurse saw her approach and as soon as Amity reached them she nods her head.

"Let me." Amity told the nurse and gave out a half-smile.

The nurse stood up from her seat and handed Amity the small bowl containing mashed food. "If you'll need anything I'm just outside of the room. My name is Brenda by the way." The nurse, Brenda, who Amity thinks is in her mid-thirties, smiled at her and tapped her lightly on her shoulder before going out.

Amity sat beside her father and once he laid eyes on her the tears she had been controlling flowed out from her eyes. Henry smiled as he saw her daughter and went teary-eyed himself. He reached for Amity's face and wiped her tears.

"Amity.. My daughter.. You're back.."

Hearing her father's words were like music to her ears. She placed the bowl on top of the marbled table and wrapped her father in a tight embrace.

"Father.. I-I'm s-sorry.." Amity stuttered as she cries hard. "I'm s-sorry.." She spoke while trembling.

Henry rubs her back gently. "My dear, I'm the one who should apologize."

"No, father. It's all my fault. I've been disrespectful, selfish, and hard-headed. I've caused you pain. And now this. It's all my fault.." She croaked.

"But it was my fault you left in the first place. I've been a terrible father."

Amity pulled herself away from Henry and shakes her head. "If I didn't leave this wouldn't happen to you.. I only thought of myself and even disgraced you.. I'm the one who's terrible, father.."

Henry smiled and looks at her without any sign of resentment. "We're going to spent the whole day discussing this matter if we don't stop blaming ourselves." He chuckled. "Amity my dear, I'm just glad you're here. I'm glad my daughter is finally home."

"And I'll never leave." Amity told her father in a soft voice.

Henry drew in a heavy breath and nodded his head. With a smile he tells her, "Then that's good to hear."

Amity smiled a little and wiped her cheeks with the back of her hand. She took the bowl and began feeding Henry. After a few scoops Henry waves a hand at her signaling that he's already full. She made him drink a glass of water afterwards and is now slicing an apple for him. They've become silent for awhile though she could feel her father's eyes staring at her, watching her long lost daughter take good care of him. Amity then looks at him thoughtfully.

"Father, I know we had a terrible argument before I left home, about you wanting me to marry the son of that friend of yours, Martin Gatchalian right? I just want you to know that I've already made a decision regarding that matter." And I hope it'll make you happy and well. She thought to herself.

"I know you've made a decision the moment you ran away. And I understand that, Amity. You have your own plans and dreams and as a father I should not take those things away from you. I should support you in any possible way that I could. You are a smart, persevering, and strong-willed girl. You are free to decide for yourself because you're already a grown-up, a reality in which I have not given any amount of importance. And so, I've made up my mind." Henry smiled at her. "From now on, whatever it is you want to pursue and become, your mother and I will do nothing but support you."

Amity felt her heart swell and smiled. Those were the words she had been wanting to hear from her father. She should be happy, but given the current situations right now that her father is ill and the family's wealth in danger of being compromised in the hands of her rapacious uncle she couldn't just think of herself and her own desires.

"Father, I'm thankful to finally hear you say those words but.. I've decided," She inhaled deeply. "..that, I'll marry Quinn Gatchalian." Amity's heart almost stopped after saying the words.

Henry's eyebrows creased in disbelief. "Amity.."

"You've said so yourself that I'm a grown-up now and that I can make my own decisions. Well, that's my decision, father. It's what I want." Amity tried hard to look determined and sure. For the sake of our family.. She tells herself.

Henry looks at her surprisingly, eyes glistening and with exuberating delight. "My dear child, you don't know how much this means to me.." All of a sudden her father's eyes went a bit glassy but still resplendent.

Amity forced a smile and didn't utter a single word. She just held her father's hand and allowed their conversation to percolate in her. She's making the right and at the same time worst decision in her entire life but she will not back out. It's the right thing to do, the right decision that will make their lives in peace.

"I will arrange a meeting with Martin and Quinn as soon as possible. We have to start making plans for your engagement with his son." Henry tells her looking happy and pleased with her sudden change of heart. She nodded her head in response, her face wearing a feigned smile.

A/N:

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