Tears Of A Wife novel Chapter 29

"Anyway, I have gifts for you. Come here at my house if you want to know."

"Daddy." I whined and twitched my lips. I glanced at the road through the rearview mirror. It's not traffic stop, so my drive was smooth.

"What? Don't tell me you don't have any plans to see me. I'll really be dissapointed," he said, although I could hear a hint of playful tone.

"Okay. I'm sorry again, Dad," I mumbled.

"It's fine, Hija. I know that you have your priorities except me. I just can't help it because you're my only princess," he said.

"Thank you, Daddy," I whispered and stopped the car. I looked around and saw people walking at the side of St. Peter Paul Parish in Makati. I bid my goodbye to Dad before ending the call.

After I parked the car, I walked inside the place. An old architecture that had been built since Spain colonized the Philippines. You can see from its exterior how old it existed, although it was decorated with colorful Christmas decors. It was the same inside. It has an intricate design that makes the place more sanctified and sacred.

I continued my pace and saw a lot of people celebrating New Year with God. I smiled from the sight. New Year means new beginnings. There are still a lot of people who hope for a new start. Not just the people in this church, but also the ones who were in their homes.

I silently sat down with a small smile on my lips. The church was crowded but there were still good hearts that gave their seats to others. I quietly listened to the priest. I was thankful that it made me feel better.

I know that it's not today, but the day will come that I could finally forget all the pain. Someday, I would have the courage to tell everyone what I've been through for the past ten years. Not now, but someday. I know-because I chose to believe.

After the mass, I didn't stay long inside the church. I drove back to the hotel. I turned on the stereo inside my car and Christmas songs instantly greeted my ear. I let it blast sounds while driving.

It was exactly one in the morning and I didn't even feel sleepy or dizzy. I felt light as I hummed along with the stereo. I even opened my window to feel the cold breeze of New Year. Feeling more peaceful and light with hope inside my being.