Peace of the Heart (Cacher Series #1)

Kabanata 48

Kabanata 48

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I smiled secretly as I looked up in the sky. 

He deserves to be with his family. He had a great life in the world. I am grateful that I had the chance to know him. He died peacefully. He died at peace. And I know, he doesn't want me to be sad. Just like Kuya Darrel, he wants me to continue living, achieving my dreams. They were rooting for the best of me. They believed in me.

Wanton informed me about his death. That after accompanying me in the airport, Mr. Wilferdson felt pain on his chest that made him lay on the ground. Wanton's friend quickly rushed him to the hospital but it was too late. He was announced dead. 

There is no space for sadness in my heart. My eyes were starting to get moist because of too much happiness. He's finally home. He will meet Miss Rejoice and Taly now. And I am happy for that, I am happy for their family. He has now fulfilled his wishes. He will forever hold a special place in my heart. 

I swiped in my gallery to see my photos. I smiled secretly as I watched my old prank in Mr. Wilferdson. We had so many memories in short amount of time. I swiped more, I then see that one New Year's eve with Frence. The man that I once loved. I can never deny that fact, I know that in that moment, we both felt it also. His hand was rested in my shoulders while he was smiling hard, we both were wearing a party hat. I was wearing a blue dress and he was wearing a plain white t-shirt. I can still remember this moment. He was my safe place.

I sighed heavily as I stared at it too much. 

But I knew in my heart that he is resting peacefully in His paradise. He will always be my angel in disguise. He saved and found me when no one else did. Back then, his presence was enough to provide me. His laugh was my strength. 

After staring at me and Frence's picture, I have decided to swiped more to see my past. And there I saw my moments with Kuya Darrel. He never missed any of my achievements claiming. He was always there to take a picture of me and to support me. My hands loosened up when I saw our memorable picture, the one where he forced me to wear his medal because their team won in basketball. He has a towel around his nape, and his left hand was holding on it. While the other one was busy messing my hair. He was covered in sweat, his eyes weren't that visible because of his smile. While on the other hand, I was irritated in that picture on that court. 

I don't know why and when but... I finally freed myself on those dark and painful memories. I am already looking forward on doing my life. On coloring my life. That this time... the truth. I am finally choosing to be happy. That finally, I have choses this path already. Many people had passed in my life, but they farewell gave me strength in life. They did not abandoned me like what I always thought, it was just their time already. And I don't have a hold on that part so I should not blame myself. To love people, is to let go. 

They are finally free, and I should be free also. 

My thoughts got interrupted when I heard my phone rang. It was Lori. I quickly answered her call. 

"Nand'yan ka na?" Bungad na tanong niya sa akin na halatang nagmamadali. "Saglit lang, ah? Si Wancho kasi nagtataka kung saan ako pupunta! Isa rin 'tong mga anak ko! Hinahabol ako!"

I rolled my eyes as I felt the heavy wind in my chest. 

"Just make sure na hindi malalaman ni Kuya, Lori. I don't want people knowing that I am already here."

"Yes! I'm on my way! Never niya malalaman!"

"Lori, are you cheating on me?" Narinig ko ang boses ni Kuya Wancho na halatang nagtataka.