Red Strings Entanglement

CHAPTER 53

"I'm sorry, Jewel. I should have come here as soon as possible. I-I never wanted you to see all of t-this." Kuya James said as he slowly stroked my hair. Napatigil ako sa paghikbi sa kanyang sinabi. I let go of him and he gazed at me, confused.

"You knew?"

"Yes." He answered. My breath hitched and I laughed sarcastically.

Wow!

"So when you said that we are not allowed to speak with him or about him. Excluded ka non?" I sarcastically asked. Ramdam ko si Jace na nakatayo sa gilid ko na tangkang hawakan ako pero iniwas ko ang aking braso.

He sighed. "It was never my intention to hide this from you."

"Oh f*ck off!" I said. "You knew and you didn't bother to tell us. Why?! Because you're selfish?! Because you hate him so much?!"inis kong tanong. However, he only gazed at me as I ranted. "He's in the ICU and he's already dying!"

"I'm sorry." He said, sincerely, but I didn't want to believe it. H-how could he hide this from me?! He knew I desperately wanted to see Dad and he was always angry! And now, I have revealed that he usually talks to him!

Ano to?! Does he want Dad for himself?

F*ck!

"Why didn't you tell us?!" inis kong tanong habang nilapitan ko siya. "Why kuya?! Why?!" I asked him as I repeatedly punch his chest. Hinayaan niya lamang ako habang ito ay nakatingin sa akin na puno ng pag-aawa.

"Because he ordered me to hide this from all of you."He said and held my hand to stop me from punching him. Lumayo ako sa kanya at tinignan siya na puno ng pagtataka. I wiped my tears harshly and glared at him.

He gazed at me, silently. He looks in pain.

"He-what?"

I was confused. Ano ba talaga? Bakit ayaw niya ako kakausapin?

"Do you think I'm that heartless and decide to keep this from all of you?" He asked me, frustratedly. "I know you wanted to see Dad and I find ways to do that, but he begged me not to tell you."

"Why?"

"Because he's ashamed." He answered.

"Even though he's sick, he still doesn't want to communicate?" It felt unreal. Bakit ganoon? Kahit man lang last moments niya sa buhay ay ayaw pa din niya kami kakausapin?

"He didn't want to." He sighed. "Jace had to persuade him." I gazed at Jace who silently stared at me. I felt like I wanted to faint. This is all hurting my head. Jace got the idea and slowly guided me to the chair so I could sit.

I wipe my tears. Hindi ko mapigilan na mapaisip si mama. She, of all people, needs to know. They are already divorced and I doubt mama still loves papa, but she needs this. She needs closure, so she can heal pain. Hanggang ngayon alam ko tinatanong pa niya sa kanyang sarili kung bakit naging ganito ang relationship nilang dalawa.

"How am I going to tell Mama about Papa?" I asked as I frustratedly messed up my hair. Jace's hands were on my shoulder trying to provide comfort.

"She already knows. They are already on a plane heading here." Kuya James said as he took a seat beside me.

I sighed. "Okay."

"I think you need to eat, Jewel. It's already lunch." Jace said, worriedly. I shake my head because I don't feel like eating.

"That's a good idea. Accompany her, Jace." Said Kuya James.

"I don't want to eat," I told them. Kuya James drew a harsh breath and was ready to protest, but Jace spoke.