Broken Strings – Chapter 15
WRIGHT AGONCILLO
My hands were folded as I walked closer to my car. I was disgusted with myself because I could do nothing. I’m the wrong one. I’m the one to blame. I was the scared one. I couldn’t bear the pain in my fist because of hitting the wall earlier, it was even more painful to see that my family was happy with that doctor. I just can’t get close to them because it might get messy.
I opened my car and quickly got in there. I gripped the steering wheel tightly. What do I need to do for my family to forgive me?
ed there. I haven’t talked to Him in years. So maybe my life is like this because I have forgo
r.
two people here.
roached him. I removed my shades to pay homage. “Fat
ght Agoncillo?”
r.’
ou, son?”
I said politely.
go to the confession.
can only hear his voice. I couldn’t see him because th
cepted her again. I came back to Manila to break up with the woman I used as a rebound.”
feel heavier.
ntinue, son.” Father en
t accept my decision. I closed my eyes and tears trickled down my cheeks. “I said, abort the child because I can’t afford it and I’m not ready to be a father. I’ll give her money for an abortion because it costs less than raising a child.”
d my head against the screen. I swallowed several times to calm myself down. I feel like, at these
your decision, son?” Said Father. “Are you afraid of responsibility?”
child’s future.”
“Why?”
it was unstoppable because the investors started to pull out all their shares, they said they no longer trusted Papa to br
help?”
“I forgot about Him and paid more attention to the future. I need to rebuild our company. We left the country to avoid scandal. We changed our lives there; we met our band in America. I was able to save money to rebuild. of new business.”
efore he finally died.” I added.
ned to your s
e looked into my eyes, it was as if my blood was suddenly boiling. There is some force pushing me to embrace him.
s now six years old.” The back of my palm wiped the tear on my cheek. “My sin is so great, Father. Can He still forgive me?”
he said. “No matter how great our sin, He w
eep breath. I felt relieved when all my suffer
from my pants pocket and wiped the sweat that had appeared on my forehead and neck. I smiled and held out my hand to Father and waved to him. He placed his other hand on my head.
fix your family, then God will guide you.” It says softl
raight and nodded at it. “Thank you very much, Father.”
on’t forget Him again. He will help yo
.” I agreed.
m before leaving the church. I opened
ou think is right.
relationship first. After her, then I will focus on Reid. My child.
it’s not too
Fortunately, the hotel security personnel arrived.
end are engaged?”
you plan to stay here for g
be lucky enough before I answer some of their questions.
there?”
oke up?”
swer.
pressed the Tenth-Floor button. I wasn’t the only one inside, I had two women with me.
air.
iled.
!” She said with heavy breathing. She even fanned himself with his hand.
ights hugged me. She released a cellphone. “Let’s take a selfie.”
Sure.” I smile
r puppy eyes.
o problem.”
he elevator door to the Tenth Floor opened. I immediately walked over to my bachelor’s Pad.
I want to have peace of mind.
rned off all the lights before leaving.
pillow.
ose. “Claire…”