Wild Secrets

25 - LET GO

Suddenly, someone opened the door and it's Martha. I immediately went out and hugged her. She hugged me back and she said comforting words. She wasn't crying because I know how he hated my dad but when she grabbed me and made me face her. There are tears on her face. She removed her shades and put it on me. She knew I need one because i'm a mess. She continued to hug me and then I realized that everyone is looking at us. The priest called everyone to gather so we went to our respective places. My friends are sitting behind us while i'm in the middle of Paul and Martha. I rested my head at Martha's shoulder for the whole time.

For the message part, I went in the middle and spoke. I told them the story of my dad and how he became like that so people that secretly hates him will now understand everything. My mom was also touched by what dad did. I know it's really hard for me to talk to this kind of crowd but I know that dad's listening. I also admit how guilty am I for all the things.

"I love dad whatever happens." I spoke my last words and returned to my chair. "You did great." Martha said. I began to cry once again. I just can't live without my dad. He stayed with me for my whole life but without him, I just don't know how to live anymore. Yes, I have my mom, but she's not a mom to me anymore. She's now someone else's mom.

"Let's talk after the funeral please." I heard someone said. I knew it's Kenzo because I know his voice. I don't know if I can face them. I know that they're still angry to me, planning to go to Australia without any good byes.

I threw my last white rose and they started to bury my dad. Martha's pulling me because I'm going near that burial. "Dad!" I kept begging.

The whole event has ended. "Let's go now, you're flight will be in 45 minutes." Paul said. I looked around to examine the people. Martha already left. I really don't know why. I walked towards our car. Suddenly, someone called out my name. "Shantel!"

I turned to face the one who called me and it was Raphael. Raphael is with Kenzo and Anya. I guess the other two already left. I stopped walking for a moment. "Hurry up!" Paul called. I'm facing a life decision right now. Many things will change after my decision. I suddenly saw a teardrop on Raphael's face. He called me once again, but in a weak, slow voice. He whispered "I love you."