Chasing Benjamin (4th Gen#10)

Chapter 51

"Why do I like Hendrix? It's because I find out the reason why he left."

Napasinghap siya sa sinabi ng ama. Alam nito? Paano?

"After a year from that accident, curiousity filled me why are you so angry towards a Benjamin. So I investigate, it was really easy since there were past articles about the runaway groom and the abandoned bride. I got mad as well, so I went to California." His father said casually.

Her eyes widen in shock. Napaawang ang labi niya sa sinabi ng ama.

"D-dad, don't tell me you went to California to confront him."

Ngumisi ang ama niya sa kanya.

"I did. I was angry but when he explained his side, I understand him. For him to do that, sacrifice your relationship for our company, for his dreams and as well as yours, he's so selfless."

Kaya pala parang walang galit ang ama niya sa binata. That explains why.

"I was really blinded by anger, Dad." Malungkot na hinaing niya sa ama.

"I can't blame you, tho. Normal lang na ganoon ang reaksyon mo, but your revenge didn't turn out that well. Atleast you learned a lesson, right?"

Ngumiti siya sa ama at tumango. Yumakap siya ng mahigpit sa ama na ginantihan naman nito. She missed her father so much.

"I miss you, Dad."

"I miss you more, my daughter."

Pinigilan niya ang iyak at nag-angat ng tingin sa ama. Ngumiti siya rito.

"Let's go back to the house? They're probably waiting for us."

Tumango siya at sabay silang naglakad ng ama habang akbay siya nito.

"What's your plan about Hendrix,  Chloe?" Biglamg tanong ng ama niya.

Bahagya siyang napalingon dito bago muling binalik ang tingin sa dinaraanan.

"I'm learning to trust him again, Dad. I can't deny that I still have feeling for him."

"But did you forgive him already?"

Natigilan siya sa sinabi ng ama. Matagal siya nakasagot.

She sighed.

"I'm getting there, Dad."

Tumango naman ang ama niya.

"Okay, that's good enough. I know you know what you're doing naman." Saad ng ama.

Nagpatuloy sila sa paglalakad haggang sa narating nila ang living room pero wala na ang binata roon.

"Where are they?" Nagtatakang tanong niya sa ama.

Her father shrugged.

"Maybe on the dining?"

At tinungo nga nila ang dining room. Mukhang tama ang hinala ng Daddt niya dahil naririnig niya ang boses ni Drix Loe sa dining. Kumunit ang boo niya dahil may iba pa siyang boses na naririnig.

"Momma!" Drix Loe wiggled from Hendrix' arms and tried reaching her. Agad naman niyang nilapitan at kinarga ang anak na binigay ni Hendeix sa kanya. Hendrix place a kiss on her forehead before letting Drix Loe go.

"Mom." Lumapit siya sa ina at hinalikan ito sa pisngi at yumakap dito kahit karga niya si Drix Loe.

"I'm glad you're fine with your Dad now." Nakangiting saad ng ina.

"Masaya rin ako, Mommy."

They had lunch peacefully and happily. Wala lang si Drix Loe dahil nakatulog ito.