My One And Only

Chapter XII: UNEXPECTED VISITOR

Chapter XII
UNEXPECTED VISITOR

George's POV

Here's my fare, mister. I said while giving my fare to the driver.

For the past few days since I lived alone, I'm always booking a car either to go to school or going home. I realized that it's consuming my budget. I guess I'll study on how to commute, so I could save money.

I go out from the car in front of our apartment building and see a familiar car. It's like my dad's car. I go inside the building and walk up to apartment. I see that the light inside is on, which means there's somebody inside. It could be my...

Dad? I said when after I enter the room and seeing my dad sitting in the sofa while watching news.

In that very moment, I remember the time when we're not that rich.

(Flashback)

Every morning I could see my father sitting in a chair while watching some news. He'll greet me with hugs and kisses.

Good morning, papa! My younger self said.

Good morning, my sweetheart. How's your sleep? Have you finished your homework? He said.

I'm sorry if papa had arrived late yesterday. Papa wasn't able to ate dinner with you. He added.

That's okay, papa. Papa! Look! My teacher gave me a big star for being a very good in our class. I cheerfully said.

Wow, that's really a big star! You're very good, sweetheart. Because of that, papa will buy your favorite food. He said.

Yehey! I said while I raised my two hands above because of so much joy and excitement.

Then, my father would start tickling me all on my body.

Ahahaha, dad stop it. Hahahaha! Dad. I said while laughing.

(End of the flashback)

My mother came out in my kitchen.

Mom? I said.

(Flashback)

Oh, good morning baby! My mom said when she went out the kitchen while dad was still tickling me.

Ahahaha, mom, help. Dad won't stop tickling me. I said.

Gregory, you better stop it or else your daughter would pee in her pajamas. My mom said, then my father stop on tickling me.

Come on, the breakfast is ready. My mom said.

My father stood up and went to my mother to hugged her from behind.

Hmm, what do we have for breakfast, honey? My father sweetly said to my mother while kissing her on her cheek.

Hey, stop it. Your daughter is watching you. My mom said in embarrassment.

(End of the flashback)

Dad? Mom? What are you doing here? I tearfully said.

These are the words that came out in my mouth. I really wanted to say that I really missed them, but I can't as long as my father would still insist my fixed marriage. When my mother saw me, she run towards me and hugs me. She hugs me tight which indicates that my mom missed me so much. She holds me on my face and told how she misses me. She begged for me to come home with them.

I hold my mom's hands on my face and said: I really miss you too, mom. Both of you. But I'm sorry I won't go home until dad withdraw his plan.

I told you before, mom. I'd rather die than to marry someone I don't love. I told her with conviction.