Death Contract (PUBLISHED)

Ant Family Part 2

Chapter 54

"Why are you still awake, Hailey?" I was stunned while stirring my coffee blend when I heard that voice of Mr. Perelman's. I haven't been able to sleep for a few nights, even though I drank some milk that Hailey's mother always brings. However, maybe it's because I'm more used to drinking coffee than drinking milk.

I smiled when the doctor approached me, while slightly looking at the wall clock in the kitchen, where it had already dropped at midnight.

"It's already midnight, Hailey." I took a deep breath before he smiled.

"I can't sleep anymore." With my answer, he sighed.

"Didn't your mommy serve you milk?"

"She did, but I still can't sleep, Dad. " That is also true, so I reasoned. He took a deep breath and went to the refrigerator to get some water. I watched him until he sat in the chair in front of me. Then Mr. Perelman pointed out the chair next to me as if he were telling me to sit down as well, so I sat down.

"How's school?" I sipped my coffee before answering.

"It's okay."

"Your mom told me what happened a while ago. She said when you came home from school earlier, you were crying. You have to tell me, Hailey, do you and Albus have a problem? " At that question about Hailey's father, I was stunned again. I felt compelled to tell him everything and to complain to him.Maybe it's because I grew up on Dad Arman's powder, so I'm more comfortable telling a man like Mr. Perelman my problem than Mrs. Perelman.

"Dad, what if the one you love has done something big to you? Can you forgive her? " I was not hoping that I would hear the right answer, but what he said stuck in my mind.

"Hailey, my daughter, when you love someone, you will get hurt, doesn't it?" I nodded in agreement. "And with pain comes anger, but with anger comes forgiveness." At that point, I couldn't help but stare at Mr. Perelman. "God created us in this world with the inherent wisdom and knowledge of how to love, as well as the knowledge of how to forgive." I don't know, but his words sounded different to me. It seemed to dig into the feelings I was trying to hide. That he seemed to liberate the sadness I'd been holding for so long. But not in all cases, sin can be answered by forgiveness. The person who has sinned must repent for him to be forgiven of sin. " Mr. sighed. Perelman before continuing again. "What I mean is that when you love someone, you will forgive him. But if that person loves you, he must convey to you that he is repentant so that he may be worthy to receive your forgiveness. " Slowly, I bowed my head after I understood what Mr. Perelman said. Forgive the person who regrets what he has done. I know that's what he wants to convey, but with Saint going missing in action again by now, I know it's impossible for him to regret it. Even if that happened again in the past, he would never regret it.

How can I now forgive a man who does not regret what he did? How can I accept everything for myself and forgive the Saint, thinking he was the cause of my mother's death?

"Whatever fight happens between you and Albus, I'm sure you'll get along well with my daughter." That's when I looked up at Mr. Perelman, who was now looking at me sadly.

"I hope so, Dad. I hope we can still get along. " After that, I smiled sadly.

"Wait, I'm not going to interfere. But, does your boyfriend have another woman? " Mr. Perelman's crossed eyebrows made me laugh this time because they reminded me of my father, Arman.

"No, just a misunderstanding, Dad."

"Well then, I will kill that boyfriend of yours if he trades you for someone else. My beautiful daughter will be traded. Daddy won't allow that! " This time, Mr. Perelman seemed like a strict parent while frowning, which is why I laughed even more. Laughter with sadness attached because I can't help but compare him to Dad Arman. I can't help but think that what if the person I'm talking to right now is Dad Arman? Maybe I'm more comfortable and I can better express my grievance. That night, even though I didn't feel as happy as before, I was relieved.

In the days that followed, I seemed to forget for a moment because the Perelman couple seemed focused on entertaining me as their youngest child. Mr. Perelman even took a leave of absence from work and just stayed home with me. Sometimes we watch a soccer game together, which I really liked watching with Dad Arman back then. Then Mr. Perelman taught me school assignments. While Mrs. Perelman took me for a walk, we bought clothes and equipment at the mall. Eat, sing, go for walks, go to the spa, do makeup and whatnot. Within a week, I felt like I was a normal person again. I feel like I am human again and no longer a lost soul who has joined the body of the former woman who bullies her, or perhaps a soul with an obligation to the souls around her, or to the grim reapers, so-called death minister.

It seemed to happen just in time to make me feel a moment of peace for a week. It bothered me that there was no Gavin, Saints, souls, or Grim Reapers.Surprisingly, but I haven't paid attention yet.

At that point, I wished for a moment that it would last longer. I hope I never go back to the suffocating reality of my life.

One day, heavy rain came. The river overflowed, something the ant family had not prepared for. The father hurried to help his wife and daughter Ester get out of their home. But Aster was left behind because she returned the stored foods. Aster planned to take it out of regret, but it was too much and she couldn't carry it. So Ester decided to leave the others behind and carry what she could.

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