Love Always Forgives

Christmas Eve....

Louise Pov
Hi, today is December 24, and my brother was here at my house, he was busy cooking. Me? I helped him tho, I wash the dishes, I wipe the plates and tables and other kitchen utensils. I even clean the house.

"Louie! Come here. Can you put those plates inside and bring out the colored plates and glasses" my brother said, so I followed his instructions. Put ordinary plates inside and bring out colored plates and put it on the table. It was evening already and Kuya was just about to finish. And we arranged the table and do what needs to be done. Then I took a shower and put on comfortable clothes.

Then we waits for the time.....

"3..2..1..Merry Christmas" We both said and took a picture together. I also took a picture of the foods on the table.

"Merry Christmas" I said to him. Then he hugs me.

"Merry Christmas Louie. Our first christmas together after I left" He said and smiled at me.

"Don't be so dramatic. Ang mahalaga bumalik ka na diba" I said. Then my phone vibrates.

"Tumatawag na sila mama" I said as I look at my phone

"Sagutin mo" He said and sit on the couch. I stayed at the dining area and answered the call.

"Hi Mom, Hi Dad. Merry Christmas" I said and greeted them

"Merry Christmas din bunso. Kamusta ka na? Okay ka lang ba diyan?" My Daddy asked..

"Okay lang po. Miss ko na po kayo" I said and smile.

"Aww, miss ka na din namin anak. Lalo na ang Kuya mo. Ilang taon na nung umalis ang Kuya mo" Mom said and I can feel that she's sad...

"Aww, Mom don't be sad. Will you forgive Kuya tho, when he suddenly come back?" I asked and glance at Kuya..

"Of course. We forced him to something he don't like, you were so little that time so we didn't tell you. But, we are the reason why Andre left the house. He got tired of us for comtrolling his life. And we're sorry about that. If only we could turn back time." Dad said, his face were speaking what he's feeling, I can see that he's sad... Then I smile a little

"Eh pano kung bigla na lang dumating si Kuya. How will you react? Will you be mad at him?" I asked, I was getting excited but nervous...I want them to see Kuya..

"We won't be mad at him. We are the one's who should be sorry to him. We intervened with his life, and that is wrong. We didn't realized that until he left. But, if he would come back again, we will welcome him with open arms. Your mom and I are still looking for him but we can't find a trace of him till now. Don't worry, we will do anything to find your brother and bring him home again" Dad said and smile, I can't help but to feel excited, I was itching to give the phone to my brother and let thim talk to our parents..

"Ah Dad wait lang ah" I said, Dad agreed so I went to the living room.

"Gusto mo bang kausapin sila?" I ask him, he's not looking at me and just focusing on his phone...

"They said they will find you and bring you home. But..." Then he suddenly stand up and went to the dining area.

"Talk to them first" He said, I went back to where I'm sitting.

"Did something happened?" Mom asked.

"Ah no Mom, may tinignan lang po" I said then I look at Kuya. But he told me to talk to them further.

"Ah Ma, Pa. May papakita po ako sa inyo" I said and hold my phone, ready to put the camera in front of my brother.

"Is that a gift?" Mom asked.

"Maybe? It's more than just a gift." I said and smile at them...

"Give me that" my brother said and get my phone away from me.

"Let us talk for a while." He said and bring my phone to the couch. So I decided to eat to fulfill my hunger.

Lennox Pov
I took a deep breath before I show my face to the camera.

"Hi Dad, Hi Mom. It's been a while" I said, they didn't change, they still look the same. I saw Dad go near the camera, maybe to see if it's really me.

"I-is that you Andre?" He said. I nod and smile.

"It's your son. Lennox Andre" I said. I saw Mom wipe her tears.

"Is that really you Andre?"

"Yes Mom" I said.

"H-how? Where have you been? We've lost contact to you and we can't find you. We even hire private investigators but..."

"My identity was hidden. No one knew me. I hide my real name and use a different name. Are you mad at me?" I asked, I missed them, they're still my parents tho

"No, of course not. We've regret doing that son. We really do. We tried everything just to bring you home but we failed. After so many years, we did not give up, we're still hoping that one day, you'll be back. And you did" Dad said.

"I've been here for a while. I took care of my sister. Sorry for making you wait this long to show up" I said

"It's okay son. As long as you've come back. We'll book a flight as soon as possible. We'll meet you "

"No Dad. Louise said you'll come back before her graduation. I don't want you to waste money just to see me in person. I know it will still be a while but...."

"..Okay. Let's just meet that time. How have you been? Where were you all along?" Dad asked so I told them about what happened to me after I cut communications with them, I also told them about my achievements.

"You've become successful now. I'm so proud of you son. But, are you still mad at us?" Dad asked, and I think he's feeling guilty, he can't really hide his emotion

"I already forgave you Dad. I'm just thankful for what happened, it made who I am today. And that won't happen without you guys. You brought me to this world, that's one of the important things that happened to my life. It is getting late here, I'll message you from time to time and send you pictures in case you're missing me. I love you Dad. I love you Mom." I said and bid goodbye to them. I give the phone to Louise and went back to the living room.

I can now breathe a sigh of relief. The weight that I've been carrying for years, it's already gone. I've fixed my relationship with my parents, it's one of the things I want to do, and I did..

The next thing would be....

protecting Louise..