Long Lost Daughter

Chapter 94

Today is the 3rd day of Sister Anabelle's wake, her burial will happen tomorrow. A lot of people attended her wake for the last two days and even now.

Celestine is nervous as of the moment because she will be delivering her eulogy any minute from now. She's just waiting for Sister Theressa to finish hers.

After Sister Theressa finished her eulogy, Celestine slowly walks in front.

"Good evening everyone.." She started as she smile nervously.

"A-h, honestly, I'm speechless so please bare with me... God knows how much I am grateful that I've known a kind, nice, caring & loving human-being like Sister Anabelle. I have spent almost half of my existence with her beside me, this moment pains me because whenever I think of it, I still can't believe that she's already gone. No words can explain how much I love her and how much I'm thankful for her. She care & loved me like her own, she didn't hesitate to let me use her surname while they were finding out what's my real name.."

"As I go on in my life without you existing here anymore, like what you've said to me the last time we talked, "When I'm gone don't cry, just think that I'm just having my vacation far away. When you missed me just look up and smile, don't think that I left because I didn't I will be always be in your heart." I will cherish and adore everything we did together, thank you for always being there for me, for not giving up on me and for always loving me. Rest in Peace and I love you so much." Celestine stated and look up to smile as she wiped her tears, Sister Theressa approached her for a hug, they cried on each other's shoulders quietly. They went back to their seats, Irene hug her daughter tightly, comforting her.

Everyone was there, Marcoses were all present. They helped to serve foods to everyone even though Sister Theressa refused, they insisted that they want to help so she has no choice but to agree.

Imelda needed to go home, she's not allowed to stay awake so late. Simon, Liza, Michael, Cara, Mia & Vinny go with her. They said that they will just comeback tomorrow.

"Anak, matulog kana muna." Irene told her daughter.

"I'm not yet sleepy mom, ikaw, you should go rest. Kanina ka pa hindi nagpapahinga." Celestine replied as she held her mother's hand and softly squeeze it.

"Wag na kayong magtalo, kayo nang dalawa ang magpahinga, kami na muna dito. Sabihan mo din si Sister Theressa, dear." Imee interjected right away, because she knows that they are both hard-headed.

"Okay, rest ka din mamaya tita ah." Celestine answered as she hug her aunt and kissed her cheeks.

"Thank you.." Celestine added, softly.

"No problem.. Go na." Imee said, caressing her niece's back.

Irene, Celestine and Sister Theressa went to the room to take a rest. The mag-ina occupied the first bed, while Sister Theressa occupied the other one. They were able to drown their selves to sleep since they were all so tired.

Next Day..

Irene slowly opened her eyes and saw her manang Imee beside her, she wonder where her daughter is. She opened her cellphone and it's 5:00 am palang, she carefully get out of the bed so she wouldn't disturb Imee's sleep. She get out of the room and walk towards the chapel. She saw Celestine and Sister Theressa sitting in the first row, talking. Celestine's head is resting in Sister Theressa's shoulder.

"Hi.. Good morning." Irene greeted softly, they looked at her synchronized.

"Hi mommy, good morning.." Celestine greeted her mom as she stood up to give her a kiss.