You Melt My Heart

Episode 23

*next day at the James' Residence*

*maid comes in*

"Miss James, Madame James seeks for you."

I still wonder why these maids speaks so formal. It creeps me out sometime.

*Arissa walked to her mom's room*

*knocks*

"Mom? You wanted to see me."

*mom smiles*

"Ari. Can you do me a favor? Go into my closet and get a black dress on the top shelf? It's for you and I want you to see it."

Why does she need me to do it? Whatever, I need to get this over with so I can leave.

*Arissa reached for the black dress*

*mom is getting jewelry prepared*

I reached for the dress but the hanger was caught on another hanger. I yanked for the dress and a box fell when the hanger touched the box. 

*Arissa catches the box from hitting the ground*

I have such good coordination.

I got the dress but the lid of the box was about to come off. I took off the lid and saw a letter for  me from...my dad? Why does my mom have it? How come I've never saw it?

I took out the letter and put it inside my shirt. I gave the dress to my mom. 

"Arissa, where are you going? I wanted you to try on the dress."

"I got to go mom."

I took the letter back into my room and closed the door. I'm not sure if this is important but it's from dad and mom surely doesn't plan to give it to me. 

*the letter writes...*

*My Dearest Arissa,

Arissa, I'm not sure when you will be able to read this letter but I hope this will stop your hatred for your mom. Don't blame your mom for never being there for me or you. This has nothing to do with your mom. It was all of my fault. If I hadn't proposed for a forced marriage with your mom, maybe your mom would be happier. Your mom was so happy when she gave birth to you. She never even let me touch you for a bit. When you had grown up, you had always seen your mom and I apart. I did love your mom indeed but I have also made mistakes. If it wasn't for your mother, you wouldn't be living in the house you are living right now. Before I knew the truth about your mom, I thought she hated me and didn't want to see me. I was so upset that I had went to the bar and got drunk. I was drunk and got another woman pregnant. It wasn't long after your mom told me that she was never home because she had a whole company to save. Your grandpa was sick and the company was failing. Your mom had taken over for him and had saved the company but it took a lot of time. She never told me because she didn't want me to worry. Your mom had to bear the pain alone. The woman that I got pregnant had given birth to a baby boy. I never told your mom about her or the baby. I was too ashamed of what I did that I couldn't admit to it. Thankfully, the woman I got pregnant was kind. I was there the day she gave birth and named him Liam. I hope that one day you will reunite with your brother Liam. He has a birthmark on his left hand. If you do ever find him, tell him that I am sorry for having to leave him clueless about his father. I have made many mistakes and I must pay the consequences for them. Arissa, I don't want you to hate your mother or hate Liam. Cherish them both before it's too late. Tell your mother, I love her. I just wish that I hadn't had such a selfish heart and listened to your mom when I had the chance to. Arissa, I love you. Liam, I love you. -Dad

My heart dropped. So this is the truth after so many years? My mom wasn't doing anything bad like I thought? 

*Arissa crys*