Wakas - Part 4

Kaleb Oliver Villaruz

As time passed by, nothing changed. There’s nothing to improve about the investigation because they stick to what they know.

I am not losing my hope even day by day it could break me down. Did I fail to protect her? Is this the payback for my sacrifices?

I buried my face in my office desk as another fresh tear rolled down my cheek. “Please baby, come back…”

I immediately fixed myself when I heard someone knocking. I don’t want them to see how desperate I am now. I wiped my tears as I spoke.

“Come in,” I said calmly.

No one knows how hopeless I am. How miserable my life was day by day without my girlfriend. I pretended to check all the resort sales when I notice Mommy appeared.

“Mom, what brought you here?” I asked without looking at her because my eyes don’t lie.

I hear Mommy close the door as she walked toward me.

“Your father is in a meeting and the resort is slowly going back to normal. We are very proud of you…” she expressed.

I nodded. “Thanks, Mom. Whe