Reycepaz's Reverie (Completed)

Chapter 11: Maximo

Reycepaz's Pov

"Maximo is my grandfather.." I said.

I can see from her eyes how shocked she was. She quickly called her husband who was now carrying red wine.

"So, you're the grandson of Mr. Maximo?" Carlo's dad asked before sitting down on the couch.

Hindi na mapigilan ng bibig ko at nagawa nitong bitawan ang kanina ko pa gustong itanong.

"Why do you know him?"

Mr. Sutton takes a deep breath, opens the red wine cork and pours it into the wine glass before answering my question.

"Your old man is one of the famous, but very private businessmen, not only here in the Philippines, but also in other countries" he said.

I can't seem to believe what Carlo's father told me.

I know my Grandfather is a simple but not arrogant man, I just did not approach him when I needed help, because Grandma said he was always going somewhere important.

Now i just realize that every time he's out for something it might be he's in a business meeting.

"We're very grateful that we meet your Grandfather, because without his help, we would not have reached this position that we're in right now" Mrs. Sutton insert.

"Anyway, i bet you're not just here just to relax and sit on the couch right?" Carlo's father asked in a hoarse voice.

He seems to be enjoying his wine besides, he makes the red fluid dance around the glass while smelling it, it's like he enjoys every last aroma of the wine he has before taking a sip on it.

Even though i was shivering, i cleared my throat before speaking.

Suddenly the questions I wanted to ask them about my Grandfather disappeared, besides, I still had something to clear here. And that's the reason why I am here.

"This is not a good question for somebody who my Grandfather helped. However, let me jump to the point. Are you really a good parent?" I courageously asked in a soft low baritone voice I have.

Suddenly the atmosphere flipped, and their serious looks before, became even more serious. It's like they're lions in the wild that wanted to hunt a prey in a pack.

They also turned their gaze to Carlo who now did nothing but nodding her head on the couch and remain silent.

"Pardon?" Carlo's mother asked.

I gasp and continue to what I'm going to say.

"I saw a lot of bruises on Carlo's body, I know I have no right to preach both of you, because you're the one who raised her and provided for her needs. However, did you ever think what you were doing was right?" I said and I just dumbfounded for what's their reaction.

"When I see those eyes of yours, i know you're up to something. You are really the Grandson of Mr. Maximo" Mrs. Sutton smirked and followed by her husband.

"I remember the days when we were still dating, then both of our parents did not agree with our romantic relationship. Besides, the family of Carlo's mother and my family are in competition with the company. Dumating 'yung punto na muntik nang magbarilan ang aming mag-ama. Fortunately, Mr. Maximo suddenly came between their fight and i still remember the words he said before. And that's the reason why both of our family become friends. And we're deeply indepth from him" Mr. Sutton explained.

"You can stop everything, but you can't stop Love. Love is the one who gives us strength, so love until you feel nothing else aside from forgiveness."

I smiled, while both of them and I said the same words. I think synchronicity really happened.

I remember that my mom and dad used to fight, but they still wouldn't listen to Grandpa's advice. This is also one of the reasons why Grandpa doesn't like them.

Little by little, the warm and large grains of my tears began to flow, for a few seconds I just felt that there were warm hands tightly hugging me.

When I looked up, I suddenly smiled when I saw both of them hugged me.

"We know the history of your family, how cruel they are when your sister's died. We're so sorry " Carlo's mother said weakly.

They let go of the hug and immediately went to Carlo and gave her a tight hug, I saw their tears welling up, like this is reality and they just not faking it. Her siblings also ran to hug join their moments.

Lumuhod din ang ina nito upang lumebel ang kanyang posisiyon sa kanyang bunsong anak,

"I'm sorry for all the things we've done to all of you. Babawi ako 'nak ha? Babawi kami. Mommy promised that." She cried and cried as she said those words.

A few moments passed and the melancholic atmosphere in the room ended.

We immediately went to the dining area to have dinner. I was about to leave, but they really stopped me, they insisted that if I won't join them they won't let me go home. Even though I can't taste food, I just agreed just to show some respect. The food her mother bought was really delicious, from the look of Carlo's siblings I can assure that the food is really delectable.

It's also fun somehow, even in a short period of moment I experienced what it felt like to belong in a real family. I also thanked them, but they seem to be even more grateful than I am.

"Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Sutton for understanding m—"

"No—we are the ones who should thank you, Mr. Madigan. We really thought that showing our children what our parents made is the right decision, but we are really wrong. Without you, we're not going to realize how precious our children are. How important they are, how deep they love us. We learned something from you, something that we will never forget" abot tainga nilang ngiti sa pasasalamat.

Matapos akong kumain, hinatid na ako ng ama ni Carlo at bago ito umalis ay may inabot itong maliit na box mula sa bintana ng sasakyan.

"Don't hesitate to open it Rey, seeya!" Huling sambit nito bago pinaharurot ang pagmaneho ng kanyang sasakyan.

I just can't imagine that it's happening so fast, but I'm still not sure if they won't hurt Carlo as well as his siblings anymore. I hope so.

I also found out that they were buying food from outside, because they no longer hired a cook, besides, they were scared that an incidents will happen again.

They used to have a helper who cooked and poisoned their food. Fortunately, a fellow helper tasted it and they were shock that she instantly collapse while her mouth is foaming. So they immediately found out that what they were about to eat was already poisonous. They asked the culprit why she did it, but she would not say even a word, so they didn't hesitate and imprison her.

It was almost midnight when Carlo's father drove me home. I just took a shower and immediately got dressed. While looking at the ceiling I was trying to close my eyes, but I suddenly remembered the box that Mr. Sutton had given me earlier.

I picked it up and removed the wrapped paper from it. I saw a black box, with a special red mark on the top of it.

I had no other reaction but to be shocked to see what was in the box.

This is from him, this is definitely from my old man.