Kabanata 45

Forgiveness

When Papa brought me to Australia after knowing that I am pregnant. He stayed with me for a couple of months. I also met his parents who are already old but unfortunately, Lolo died after.

Papa took care of me. He paid attention and he always gave me everything that I needed.

He's been good to me and I could see how he regretted leaving my mother, the reason why as time passed by, I slowly genuinely accepted him being part of my life.

"Sweetie, I have to go back to the Philippines. But I will be back here," aniya.

Tumango ako kay Papa habang nanonood ng TV.

"Ano po bang business n'yo?" tanong ko.

Tumawa lamang si Papa at ginulo ang buhok ko. He's always like that. Every time I was asking about his business he constantly changed the topic.

"Do you want to meet your sister? She can go here if you want," Papa said.

Naninikip ang dibdib ko. Pilit kong tinatago ang pait na nararamdaman. But this is one of my dreams… having a family aside from my mother.

"If that's okay wi