The pond looked so old and so bare. I was fully aware that Alex was standing 5 feet away from me but I didn’t mind. I liked his moral support. I inhaled and exhaled slowly then spoke from the heart.
“My name is Joseph Meyer and I’m Elizabeth Fern’s father. She was the perfect daughter…but I never told her that. She was the most beautiful young girl…but I never told her she was. I love her and care for her so much…but I never made her feel that. Lizzie, I’m sorry for the times I beat you up and left you alone. I’m sorry I don’t talk to you that much, I’m just really not expressive. I’m sorry for forcing you to become an economist like me, you never wanted to be one. I’m sorry I didn’t make you feel that I trust you, deep down I do. I’m proud to have you as a daughter, Lizzie. And I’m proud that you call me your ‘Papa’. I’m so proud of you, Lizzie. I hate myself for telling you this now. I hate myself that you have to suffer so much just for me to tell you these words. I’m proud to have you as a daughter, Lizzie. And I’m proud that you call me your ‘Papa’. I love you my Elizabeth Fern”.
I felt Alex’s hand on my shoulder. Without saying a word, he gave me the last letter Lizzie wrote.
BINABASA MO ANG
Elizabeth Fern
Teen FictionFeel free to comment on each Chapter. tnx! It was raining that day. People all stared at me, as if they’re waiting for me to break down. Truth is, I really do want to cry my heart out but I can’t. I can’t even speak. It’s as if there’s a huge lump i...
