Runaway Groom (Groom Series Book 1) (English Translation)

Chapter 15

Dedicated to MewHobi

Chapter 15: Death

People always say that regret is always at the end. And I think it's true. Because most of the time, we only see the value of a person when they are gone.

My chest feels so heavy. My heart hurts so much. I have been crying non-stop here in the hospital lobby, trying to process the bad news the doctor told me.

I cried. I can't help but blame myself for realizing too late the value of things.

Why is destiny so cruel to me? Why is life so cruel to me? This is so unfair!

Why did he leave me so early? I haven't even asked for his forgiveness yet, but he already left this world.

"I'm here for you, Gulf," Hughie tried to comfort me.

It made me cry even more. He sat beside me outside the ICU.

"Hughie, why? Why did he have to leave us so early? Why did he have to die early? I haven't asked for forgiveness yet." My tears continued to stream down my face.

He hugged me so I cried on his shoulders.

"Shhh. I'm just here for you. You should be strong. Everything will be alright."

"It hurts so much. He died without even forgiving me for the things I did. I will have to carry this burden for the rest of my life. It's so unfair!" My voice broke.

He patted my back and hugged me tighter. I continued to cry. With a very heavy heart, I tried to stop crying. I broke away from the hug and wiped my tears away.

Hughie tried to give me a bottle of water but I did not accept it. I am so lost right now. I feel nothing but pain and regret.

I stood up and went to my crying mother.

"Mom, I'm sorry." I couldn't help myself but cry again. I went to my mother, Mama Ester. No matter how much I convince myself to be strong for my mother, I couldn't do it. For I am also devastated for my father's death.

His death was not sudden. Mild called me yesterday and told me that Papa Leon is looking for me. That he's dying because of his long fought battle against cancer that I only knew about yesterday. I am a terrible son and I have no one else to blame but myself.

With my desire to stay away from Mew, I ignored the fact that I still have a family here in the Philippines.

When Mild called me yesterday, Hughie and I immediately flew here. The flight was 18 hours long that is why it was too late when we got here.

I tried to hug my mother but she pushed me away.

"How dare you! After three years, you'll show up here after abandoning us! Only now that your father is dead!" she shouted angrily at me. Her voice broke as she spoke.

"I'm sorry Ma. I was selfish. I thought it was the right thing to do." I tried to console her even if I was also crying.

I have not been vocal about my father but he was a good man. At first he did not want my wedding with Mew because he wanted me to marry for love. But when I told him that it was Mew I love, he immediately gave his blessing.

He was a successful businessman. Hardworking and loved us so much. But with bad luck and a few wrong decisions, our company almost went bankrupt years ago. That is why I had to marry Mew. Papa always spoiled me. But I know how disappointed he was when I ran away to Spain. And I know that he had a grudge towards me when he died.

I am very sorry, Pa.

It's been a day since Mew faked drowning in the pool in our condo. Yes. The bastard was faking it!