Vivid

XXIX

I looked at his state. I can't imagine how much his condition became worse like that. The last time I saw him, he was standing with all his mightiness. Now, he looked like someone who can't fight, not even against me.

He took a glance at me before shutting his eyes close again. I saw his weak smiles while taking his body up from the bed. Hailey went beside him to help him sit properly.

"Yves," He weakly stated. I remained standing from my position. I can't recognize what emotion should I show him. I wasn't used to his presence, and I don't know how to suppress any care for him.

"Hailey, you're here." At the back of his weak voice was contentment. I can't utter a word. In the inner me, my heart was wilting by just seeing a view of him.

"What happen to you?" I asked him. I still can't believe what I'm seeing.

"This is my karma," He stated before sadness rush through his eyes. "For not being a good father."

I grew up keeping in mind that I'll do my best to have my revenge on him. But now, I can't remember that feeling. It disappeared in the air, just like that.

"Stop saying that! That is not the issue here!" I tried to calm myself when the anger inside me grew just by hearing him lose hope on his condition.

"I already accepted my fate, Yves. I'll be with your mother, soon." Tears started to flow on Hailey's eyes. "Ybarro..."

"Daddy." Then, she started to weep, heavily. She took my father's hand and put it in her cheeks. "Daddy fight, please. Don't leave us." She professed in between her sobs. I remain composed, avoiding my tears and emotions to fall out of me. I felt a hand snake on to my shoulder. I didn't look at him but I felt his light squeeze on it.

"I'm so proud of you, my little girls. I know your mother would be happy if she can see how far have you become." Ang tunog mula sa monitor sa tabi niya ang bumalot sa buong kwarto, kasama nang mahinang ingay mula sa iyak ni Hailey.

"If only, I could bring back time, but I can't. Now, I can see that my finish line is near, I hope you forgive me. Free your heart with all the hatred, in that way, I'll retire from this world, delightful." He looked directly at my eyes. The signs of being weak were all over his face, but I can see that he is pleased.

"I wish I had a chance to see your daughter, tell her that I love her." He declared. "I love both of you." Then, he looked at the guy beside me. "Take care of my daughter." Clyde slightly nods his head.

"Just by seeing you here is enough. I'm done with this life." And that was his last words before the beating of his heart slowly stopped. I saw his body fell into a deep slumber where he will never wake up again.

I shoved the tears that escaped from my eyes, I need to be strong. Not just for myself, but for Hailey. I know that after all that has happened, she's the one who suffered the most.

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I crossed my arms in front of my chest, while my eyes observed the street lights of the area.

Pagkatapos ko ayusin ang pagpapadala sa aking ama sa funeral homes ay minabuti ko na manatili muna sa dati kong kwarto sa mansion.

His personal doctor showed me the waiver that he signed, stating not to resuscitate him when his heart went flat.

This is worse than the pain I had experienced. I tried to control my breathing because I don't want my tears to cover my face.

I had to keep moving because that's the only way to stay away from locking yourself out of reality.