Villa Nettiea

Chapter 29

Back to Reality:

Through tears, Gulf explained to Narrine, "I don't expect you to believe me, but it's the truth. And I'm so, so sorry for everything. If it weren't for me, you and your dada wouldn't be in this situation. I'm sorry, my child."

Narrine stood up and hugged him tightly. "I... I'm sorry, Mama..." he said, crying. "I'm sorry—I didn't know how hard everything was for you. I'm so sorry." Gulf hugged him close, gently rubbing his back to calm him.

Gulf held Narrine close, feeling the weight of years of hidden pain lift just a little with his son's embrace. As Narrine's sobs softened, Gulf's heart filled with a mix of relief and sadness, knowing that his son finally understood, yet wishing he'd never had to reveal these painful truths.

After a few moments, Narrine pulled back slightly, wiping his eyes. "Mama... now that I know everything, I want to help. I want to be here for you and Dada, too. We'll get through this together."

Gulf smiled, cupping his son's face. "You don't know how much that means to me, Narrine. Just having you here... it's more than I could ever ask for."

Narrine nodded, his expression a mixture of determination and love. "I'll stand by you, no matter what, Mama."

Gulf's heart swelled with pride, and for the first time in a long while, he felt a glimmer of hope. "We'll find our way back to Dada," he said softly, "and we'll finally be a family again. I promise." Gulf took a deep breath, his resolve growing stronger with each passing second. He looked into Narrine's eyes, a fire of determination igniting within him. "We've been through so much, and we've both lost a lot. But we still have each other. And we still have a chance."

Narrine nodded fiercely, his small hand gripping his father's. "I know, Mama. We're not giving up, right? We'll bring Dada home."

Gulf's eyes shimmered with emotion. "Yes, we're not giving up. We'll fight for him, for our family. No matter what happens, we'll stay strong."

As the room fell quiet, the weight of the world still heavy on their shoulders, Gulf knew the road ahead wouldn't be easy. But with Narrine by his side, and the hope of reuniting with Mew burning brighter than ever, Gulf felt something he hadn't felt in years—a sense of purpose, a reason to keep fighting.

"Let's do this together, son," Gulf whispered, pulling Narrine close once more. "We're stronger than anything that tries to tear us apart."

Narrine smiled, his eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Together, always."

And as they sat there, holding each other tightly, Gulf knew that no matter the trials they'd face, as long as they had each other, they could overcome anything.

Jom stood quietly in the background, his heart swelling with joy as he watched the reunion unfold. The once fractured family—Gulf, Mew, and Narrine—was slowly piecing itself back together, despite the immense struggles they had faced. Jom, though he had his own share of burdens and pain, couldn't help but feel hopeful for them. He had seen firsthand how much they had endured, how far they had fallen, and yet, here they were, fighting to rebuild everything they had lost.

Despite the scars of the past, Jom knew that the love between Mew and Gulf was unbreakable. He had always believed that love had a way of overcoming even the darkest of times, and witnessing this moment of healing between them, he felt the truth of it in his bones.

"They'll make it," Jom murmured to himself, a small smile tugging at his lips. "They've already fought through so much. They can survive this."

As Gulf and Narrine shared a quiet moment, Jom felt a sense of peace settle over him. He had done his part in helping them, supporting Gulf and Narrine when they needed it most, but now, it was their time to heal as a family. His belief in their strength had only grown over the years.