Broken Promises

Chapter 23

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"You're joking right? This is some kind of error, this is not necessary!" Michael burst out, Matthew immediately caress his back while preventing himself to cry.

"C-can we see her?" Matthew calmly request, the rescuer nodded and guide's them to where Imee's body is.

"If you want to see her you can open the bag, it may seemed like it's not her because of the wounds she got from the accident, but that's Ms. Marcos. I'm so sorry for your loss, Condolences." the rescuer informed them, he gets out right away so he could give them a moment.

The Marcoses were all devastated, knowing that this is not a dream anymore. They opened the bag as they saw their beloved manang, her face was covered with her shawl. Bongbong wasn't able to hold back his tears, he broke down as he hug the lifeless body in front of them.

Kate was just staring at them, she stayed silent because she don't know what to do. She can't believe that this is happening, really!

Borgy, Michael and Matthew hug their mother's body while they cried hardly, Irene's tears are uncontrollably falling. She was taken a back when she saw Kate slowly walking towards the bed where Imee's body is located.

"Why?" Kate exclaim, she hugs her tightly as her tears flow like a river. She sobs heavily, Sandro is also crying while assisting Kate rubbing her back.

"No, this isn't true! Hindi, mama Imee! Please, don't leave me." Kate shouted in pain while hugging Imee's body.

"I need you! Please no! No! Tito-dad, kuya, hindi pwede to, this can't be. I need her!" Kate said loudly, Irene can't help herself but to cry also while watching how shattered her daughter is. Bongbong went to Kate's direction as he hug her, he rubs her back trying to calm her down.

Meanwhile, Greggy also arrived in the hospital, he directly went to the front desk to ask for some information about Imee. He was also guided by the rescuer in going to where Imee's body is located. He opened the door as he hears them cry, all the attention goes to him except for Kate who was still crying, not minding anyone.

Greggy looked at Irene, he just give her a weak smile. Alfonso and Luis hugs him tightly, it's been awhile since they last saw each other. Bongbong motioned Greggy to go to Kate and try to make her calm.

"Anak, Daddy's here, calm down love." Greggy softly uttered while gently holding Kate's shoulders. Irene on the other hand was just watching her mag-ama.

Kate glance at him, "Daddy, can we please do something about this? This can't be!" she ask her father, Greggy weakly smile as he hugs her.

"Calm down anak.." Greggy whispered, he motions his son for a water, Luis immediately handed him the bottled water.

"Drink this first, baka ma-dehydrate ka.." Greggy told his daughter, Kate is refusing but Greggy reprimands her again by calling her using her full name, Kate doesn't have a choice but to drink.

Irene is still crying in Alfonso's chest, she can't help but to feel a light comfort while witnessing how close her mag-ama is, hindi mo talaga pinabayaan ang anak natin Greggy, she thought.

"I don't to stay in this situation, please wake me up if ever I'm dreaming, this is so painful. Not her please." Kate cooed weakly, Greggy continusly caress his daughter's arms while she was leaning unto his chest. He can also feel Irene's stare to their daughter, he just then remember that they're not okay. He sigh, hoping that everyone could move on and heal from this tragedy.