Susan and Rachel is now at the funeral waiting for the coffin of Eddie. It was the most painful for the both of them, the only man who didn't hurt her, the only man that taking care of her and most of all the man that giving her unconditional love is already gone. How will she start to her mission in giving back her past if one of the part of it leave her. She needs to be strong for her Mama.
Christine calling......
"hello?"
"Ate, how is your Papa?"
"He's gone Tine, he already leave us."
"What?!?!? oh my, condolence Ate Rachel. We we're going there okay."
"Thank you."
"Shhhh. I know whenever your dad is, he's happy seeing you happy."
"I don't know if i'm going to be happy after this."
"Yes you will and you should."
"Thanks Tine. I need it to hang up, the coffin dad is here."
"Okay ate. Bye."
Rachel ended the call, she was now seeing his dad lying on a white box peacefully sleeping. A tears are now forming again in her eyes.
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Christine come to the Garden and he finds Richard and James with Mark and Andrea.
"Guys?"
"Yes? Why?" Andrea says.
"We need to fly at Davao tomorrow for Ate Rachel's dad funeral."
"What?!?!?!" Richard stood up. "How is she?"
"She's keep on crying. Sobrang mahal ni ate Rachel ang family niya kaya i know kung pano siya nahihirapan ngayon. Ate Rachel need us."
"Let's book a flight now!" Says he.
"Okay i will." Tine says and she notice that Andrea is just quiet. "Ate Andrea are you okay?" She asked.
She look up and crying. "Ninong Eddie is dead? But why?"
Mark come nearer to his wife. "Shhhh. We will go there tomorrow."
"What happen Tine?"
"A cancer Ate Andrea. Stage 4 cancer."
Andrea still crying and she was embraced by Mark for comfort. Richard, on the other hand called his secretary to get him a flight for Davao. Juliana was just watching them and she feel bad and sad to Rachel, seeing his Papa in loneliness after hearing the news about what happen to Rachel's father makes her guilty.
"Pa?"
"Oh Juls, i thought you're already sleeping?"
"Nah. I can't sleep."
"What do you want?"
"Nothing Pa. You want me to help you?"
"Help me on what?"
"In packing your things."
"Ha?"
"Pa, i know you're going to Davao for Tita Rachel's father funeral."
"How did you know it?"
"I heard Ate Tine. Pa, i'm sorry. Sorry for being unreasonable about her, about the woman you love before until now."
"Juliana."
"Pa, you've already explain it to me and i understand it's just that my loyalty is for Mama."
"I do love your Mama Juls. She knows that and no matter what she is still part of my life because you are here."
"Yeah i know. Siguro kung nabuhay din ang anak niyo ni Tita Rachel maybe you're happy."
"Yes i'm Juls, but you're here now kaya masayang masaya ako."
She hug her Papa. "Thank you Pa for loving me and Mama! You're such a great guy so you deserve to be happy with her."
"What are you saying?"
"Go get her again Pa. You deserve each other."
"Thank you anak. Pinasaya mo ako ng sobra sobra."
"I know. I can see it on your face. I love you Papa."
'Love you more Princess."
The two hug tightly.
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Dave has already arrived at Davao and come straight to the funeral of Rachel's father.
"Tita, Rach condolence."
The two faces him and nodded. Many people came to gave their condolence to Susan and Rachel, their other relatives from the other places and the people in the business world. The first night has passed and the arrival of Richard is coming.
"Pa, take care of her and have a safe flight. Please tell her my condolences."
"I will anak, ikaw din ha take care of yourself. Just call me if you need something."
"I'm okay Pa. Lala and Dada is here naman eh, ayokong guluhin ka pa sa kung anong gagawin mo. I want you to concentrate on her okay?"
"Yes ma'am." He hug is princess tightly. "I'm gonna miss you my princess."
"Sus Pa babalik ka pa, don't tell me dun ka na titira? Ay, susunduin kita dun."
"Oo nga naman Pare!" Mark says.
"Nandito na pala kayo, so tara na."
"Ikaw na lang kaya hinahantay, nakaready na ang lahat sa sasakyan!"
"Ah ganun ba, we're going na Juls."
"Okay Pa ingat!"
"Bye." And everyone bids goodbye to Juliana.
Let's make it short......
They are now at their hotel putting all their baggage first before going to the funeral. After a long ride they've reach the funeral and Andrea sees a familiar faces, because after what happen 15 years ago she never came home at Davao and since she got married to Mark they decides to stay at America for good with her Parents also. Their business here are still working and trusted it to one of their relatives. Richard is nervous because after 15 years he will going to face again the mother of Rachel and unfortunately he's going to meet Rachel's father in this situation.
"Are we all set?" Tine says as she notice the tense to Andrea and Richard.
He exhaled. "Yes. Let's go."
Mark hold Andrea's hand intertwined. "Hon, i'm here okay." He smiled.
They are now walking at aisle of the funeral everyone in the place was just staring at them until they reached the front seat where Rachel and her mom sitting with Dave.
"Frank." Rachel says. Susan look up and to her surprise she saw Richard standing in front of them.
"Ri-." she was about to say his name but Rich stop her.
"Condolence Mrs. Zulueta." Says he.
Susan just nod and still can't figure out what is happening, she faces Dave and gave him a "what is this" look.
"I'll explain it to you later Tita." He whispered.
"Ate Rachel condolence." She nod as an answer.
"Rachel, condolence. Mrs. Zulueta condolence." Andrea says.
Susan look up on the second time and again she was surprise seeing Andrea. After that, they all came to the coffin of Eddie. Susan and Dave excuse their self to Rachel.
"What the hell is going on Dave?"
"Tita, i'm sorry but i didn't know that the fiance of Christine was James, the younger brother of Richard."
"What?"
"And another Tita, Richard use the name Frank sa pagpapakilala niya kay Rachel."
"Did they tell everything to Rachel?"
"Not yet Tita but i'm sure they'll do that after this."
"You should do something Dave, go back to Paris after the funeral."
"But Tita, ayaw na ni Rachel sumama sa akin."
"What?"
"Don't worry Tita, gagawa ako ng paraan para mapasama siya sa akin. Wala na siyang magagawa!"
"I'll take that word Dave! Guguluhin lang nila ang anak ko!"
"I will Tita."
After the conversation, they return to their sits. Days passes by and today is the funeral of Eddie. Everyone is in grief knowing that one of the brightest businessman in the world has died. After a few hours, visitors are now leaving on the cemetery and bids their last goodbye to Rachel's father.
"Can we talk?" Susan says to Richard.
"Po?" Says he.
"I want to talk to you."
"Okay. Saan po?"
"Come with me."
And they walk together now. "Rachel anak, we're just going to talk for a while."
"For what Ma?" She asked curiously.
"Just on a business Darling. So may i excuse us."
"Sure Ma." Says she.
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*end of 57th chapter*
*sorry for the errors*
>naku! Ano kayang sasabihin ni Susan kay Richard? Mapapayag nga kaya ni Dave si Rachel na bumalik ng Paris? At tuluyan na kayang maibalik ang tamis ng kanilang pagmamahalan? ABANGAN!
>Thank you for your time in reading my story! I love you all 😘 Happy New Year Pengs 🐧🐧🐧 sana may mameet na ako sa inyo this year and hoping to meet our parents dear SOON! Sana sa restoration ng HKSL magkasama sila at makapanood ako. How i wish 🙏🙏🙏 see you on the next chapter 😉