Heartbeat

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《Wed. Aug. 4, 2016》

As the sun was sucked back into the sea, and the stars of the night began to twinkle, I headed to my parent's house wanting to talk to my father.

"Hey Dad."

My father looked at me and greeted me back, I felt the suffocating awkward tension lurking around in the air. It was quite unnerving to say the least. "I got Isabella, back to work."

"Good, you apologized to her?"

"Yes. Dad I'm sorry. I truly am. I just... I don't know what had gotten into me I don't hate you, I never could hate you. You are my father. Even though we argue a lot, I love you. Please forgive me."

My father chuckled, "Alright, you're forgiven." He then pulled me into his tight embrace, so I hugged him back."

"I love you too Marcello, and I'm very proud of you, so is your mother. Now get back to work, oh and I'm still very persistent on the idea of your marriage!" I smiled at him. "Do what you see is suitable Dad." I told him truthfully. When I pondered over the idea, I realized that I may not be destined to fall in love, I may be one of the minority of people who just never fall in love. I mean I'm already 30, and I've never fallen in love once.

I sighed to myself and my misfit.

"Darling Marcello," I heard my mother call which immediately made me smile, "Hey mom, how are you?"

"I'm very good, I missed you a lot. I hope you made amends with your father."

"Well yes, but how did you know? Did he tell you?"

"No, but I know your father well. 16 years to be exact."

I gave her a smile, "How's Leo? Is he at school?"

"He's great! He misses a lot though."

"I miss him too. I'll come by later to see him, but I'm off to work now. Bye."