Mystery Santa

XVI. The End

Lavelle's views,

Once inside my parent's room I find my mom sitting on the bed. As I walk forward she looks up at me and I can see her tear strained face. It pains me to see her lime this, she is normally so upbeat.

I sit down on the bed next to her and we let the silence overwhelm us as we both try to think of something to say to each other.

My mom finally breaks the silence, "Hindi ko sinasadya, hindi ko sinasadyang maramdaman mong hindi ka enough. Pasensya na anak kung ayun ang naparamdam ko sayo." She says breaking down.

I immediately wrap my arms around and pull her into me so she is crying into my shoulder. "Pasensya kana talaga, anak." She repeats over and over again.

I though I could be strong. I though I was going to be so defiant right now. I though I was going to have to go in fighting.

I never for a second expected this. I never expected an apology.

Before I know it tears start rolling down my cheeks. I have never felt more understand by her.

Finally my mom starts to calm down and then she pulls away to look at me. Extend her arms to wipe away my tears. "I'm sorry kung pinaiyak pa kita, Lavelle."

"Okay lang ma, alam ko naman na gusto mo lang ako na mapabuti." I reply.

"No, mali yung ginawa ko, naging makasarili ako; gusto ko na umaayon lahat sa gusto ko. I put so so much pressure on you. Dapat pinapakingan kita palagi. Dapat napapansin ko yung katotohanan na ako ang nagpapalungkot sayo."

"Okay lang yun ma, masaya ako at naiintindihan mo na ngayon," I reply hugging her.

"Nako ikaw talaga, mas iintindihin kita ngayon. Susupportan kita sa lahat ng gusto mo. Gusto mong ipagpatuloy ang pagtatrabaho mo, diba? Galingan mo dun. Babae and gusto mo, gawin mo. Promise di na kita iseset up sa mga anak ng kumare ko."

We both start laughing at that last part and I add. "Thank you so much ma, pero ayoko na sa ibang babae, I just want to be with one girl."

My mom smiles and says "Yung jowa mo, si Raquel ay napakatapang, gusto ko siya. Nakikita ko rin kung gaano ka niya kamahal, the fact that she stood up para sayo ng ganon kabilis."

"Yeah, kaya mahal na mahal ko rin siya," I say smiling happily.

"Aw, yung anak ko nagiging love struck puppy," my mom teases.

"Medyooo," I joke back.

"Sobrang saya ko para sayo, Lavelle. Love is a beautiful thing."

"Salamat ma, I love you," I say hugging her again.

"I love you too. Ngayon, umalis kana bago ka malate, have a good afternoon, Lavelle," my mom replies.

"Bye ma," I say before living the room and heading downstairs. Raquel sees me and gets up from the couch and open her arms for me and I brace her.

"Kamusta? Anong nangyare?," She asks.

"Maayos naman, higit pa sa inaasahan ko," I reply.

" Oy diba, sabi ko sayo magiging okay din eh. Kailangan mo lang makinig sa'kin since tama naman ako palagi."

I roll my eyes at her and lean to kiss her. God, this girl makes me so happy.

We break from the kiss and ask, "Ready to go?"

"Yeah, tara na at hanapin mo na rin si Max," Raquel replies and we head over to his room.

"Max tara na, ready kana umalis?" I ask.

Max is on his computer playing games and he turns around to yell, "Nah, Dito na muna ako, have some quality you two, lagi nalang ako third wheel sa inyo eh."

"Okay, di mo kailangang sabihin ng dalawang beses sakin," I reply laughing along with Max who damn well knows what is happening when Raquel and I get back to the apartment.

Raquel and I head back to my car hand in hand, as happy as we can be.

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Raquel's view (2 years later)

I can't believe this going to be my third Christmas with Lavelle and her family. A lot of changes since first dinner I have ever gone to with her family. Her parents are much more supportive and loving and have become my second parents.

I can't begin to explain how happy Lavelle and her family made me feel. I used to feel so alone and broken, but that all changed when I fell for Lavelle. She changed my life. She made every day worth living and I can't imagine my life without her.

This is why I have a ring hidden in my coat pocket for her. I just need to wait about another hour to propose to her, but the anticipation is absolutely killing me.

I keep glancing over at Max, who looks just as excited as I am. I told him what I was planning a few months ago and he loved the idea and has helped my plan everything out. He really an awesome brother and I can't wait until he becomes my family. Lavelle's parents also knows as well, I ask for their blessing and they give it to me. The only one in the loop is Lavelle and she's going to be shocked and happy. I can't wait to see her expression; it is going to be priceless.

I glanced over Lavelle and she smiles at me warmly. God, I will never get over her adorable smile, I just loved it so much. I love everything about this girl and I can't wait to call her my wife.

It's about time I propose, Lavelle and I have already been planning out the rest of our lives together

I am going to love this girl to the end of time.

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A/N: This is the last chapter of the story. I am sorry if it took me so long to finish. I really have to finish first the last semester so that I can write consecutively now.

Hope you guys enjoyed this story, I loved writing for you all.

Thank you for giving Mystery Santa a chance.

Have a wonderful night everyone. ☺️