THE NEXT DAY
(It was as if I just started a new year, everything was just amazing for me)hi dear (Eric said as we got out of the hall after lecture) hey(I said then peck him)my dad and mom wants you to come over today(Eric said)really?(I asked excitedly)yes(Eric replied)sure,I will be there(I said cheerfully).
Okay then,I will pick you up by six(Eric said) okay(I replied)before I forget,inform your mom,I want both of you to come(Eric said)are you serious?(I asked)yes,i have a surprise for both of you(Eric said)really?(I asked)no problem,we will be there(I said).
IN THE EVENING
(I wore a red long gown with heels,same goes with mom,we came down from the car,I saw Eric standing at the entrance door) welcome(Eric said as he came to meet us)am sorry that I was not able to come and pick you up(Eric apologize)it's alright(I said)what is going on here?(I asked because this place was not their house,it was an event center).
Well,today is an award giving day in my dad's company(Eric answered)wow that's nice(mom said)an engineering company(I said)welcome(we heard a man and a woman's voice say,so me and my mom turned to the direction we heard the voice)hi,we are Eric's parents(the man who was Eric's dad(Mr Roland)said) good day ma, good day sir(i greeted).
Wow,you must be valeria(the woman who was Eric's mom(Mrs Roland)said)yes ma(i replied)oh you are looking so pretty(Mrs Roland said)thank you ma(I replied)welcome once again please make yourself comfortable(Mr Roland said)thank you sir (mom said)please excuse me(Mr Roland said)sure(mom replied then he left).
Come with me(Mrs Roland said to mom) sure(mom replied then they went inside)so who is getting the award?(I asked with a smile)I don't think I should tell you (Eric said)I know but am just curious(I said)okay I will give you a hint(Eric said)oh thanks(I said)the man is one of the best worker in my dad's company,he is humble, nice and kind too(Eric said).
Really?(I asked)that means his wife and children are lucky to have him as a husband and a dad(I said)hmm,about that,he dont have a wife or a child(eric said)he is divorce(Eric added)oh that's a pity(I said)i know, he divorced her after five years after marriage(eric said)but why?(i asked)i dont know(Eric answered).
But I heard that he had a daughter from his first wife(Eric said)that's good to know(I said)yes,but he haven't seen her for a long time now,he only have her picture when she was young in his office(Eric said)I think he still loves his daughter (Eric said)well I don't know what to say at this junction(I said).
Because if he loves his daughter then why did he leave her at the first?(I asked)i don't no either (Eric said)oh,they are about to start,let's go inside(Eric said)sure(I replied then we went inside)over there(Eric said pointing to where my mom was sitting,I went to meet her and i sat beside her).
(The ceremony started)good evening ladies and gentlemen, today is a great day,it is our company award giving day,it is a day we honour one of our best worker,lets welcome our CEO to the stage(a man putting on a black suit said,then the crowd gave a round of applause,then Mr Roland climbed the stage).
It is a great honour to be your host(Mr Roland said)and I thank you all for being here today(Mr Roland added then the crowd gave a round of applause again)let's get to business then(he said)for the past 5 years now,the best worker award has been giving to a man,who is diligent and loyal,a man with a good heart(Mr Roland started saying).
But this year,he is not going home with the best worker's award alone,he is still going to be given the diligent and loyal award of this year(Mr Roland said then the crowd gave a applause) this man is no other than Mr Dave(Mr Roland said then the crowd gave a round of applause,the man(Mr Dave)got up and went to the stage).
Val pov NARRATOR
I was surprise to see the person I have hated all my life,the man that almost made me destroy my life,he was the one that is going to receive the award.gosh,so Eric was just telling me about my dad all this while.lets continue.
After the award was given to him he went back to his seat then Eric climbed the stage and made a shocking announcement)hi everyone,I am Eric,the son of the CEO of this company(Eric said then the crowd gave a round of applause)well I want to introduce someone very special,my life,my everything,Valeria Dave (Eric said,I couldn't stand up until my mom touched me)val,go(mom said with a smile).
(Then I stood up and went)here she is(Eric said as I climb the stage, then the crowd gave an applause,I smiled,then I had an eye contact with the man who was given an award,but I was surprise because I could see pain and regrets in his eyes).
(I got down after Eric had address them,I went back to meet my mom, she got up)did you see dad?(I asked)yes,I did (mom answered,we were heading outside now) Victoria,Victoria,please wait(we heard a man's voice called out to my mom,we stopped and turned,it was my dad).
Hey(dad said)hi(mom replied)congrats(mom said)thanks(dad said) val(he called me)good evening(I greeted)how are you?(dad asked)as you can see am good(I replied with a smile) sure,I can see it(dad said)I am happy for you (dad added)thanks(I said)I want to apologize (dad said).
Is alright(mom said) no,it's not,I know I messed up,that was why I couldn't call you but I later tried but it was as if you had changed your number,I even went to our house but I was informed you sold it and left(dad said)I know I have really hurt you and our daughter and am really sorry(dad apologize).
And I know you won't be able to forgive me (dad added and bow his head in shame)i have forgiven you a long time ago,same with val(mom said)really??(dad asked in disbelief)yes but it was recently she forgave you, you know,she had hated you and it almost destroyed her(mom said then dad turned to face me)am so sorry(he apologize again).
Ah,such a small world,it's alright,you made your choice(mom said)so how is your wife?(mom asked smiling)am divorce(dad said)what happened?(mom asked in pity)well after five years of marriage,she couldn't give me a child, and she started coming home late(dad answered)then I knew how you felt(dad added) am sorry (mom said).
Val pov NARRATOR
When I say my mom is the best,the strongest and the bravest,you won't understand,I couldn't even see any atom of pain in her eyes as she was speaking to my dad, she was even brave to ask him about his wife.God help me to be like my mom.lets continue.
Well,am happy I have val(dad said)and thanks for forgiven me(dad said to mom,then Eric came) oh Mr Dave,congrats(Eric said as he gave Mr Dave a handshake)thanks(Mr Dave who was my dad said).
Do you know him?(Eric asked me and my mom, then I smiled)Eric meet my dad(I said Eric was dumbfounded)oh...oh wow,so she is the girl in the frame that is in your office?(Eric asked)yes (dad said then nodded his)Eric,I know I couldn't be a good dad but please be the best partner to her (dad added).
Sure sir(Eric said)and am glad you have seen your daughter(Eric said) we will get going now (mom said)bye Dave (mom said to dad wearing a smile)take care(mom added)you too(dad said)bye dad(I said with a smile,dad smiled back).
Val pov NARRATOR
I could see the joy in my dad's eyes when I addressed him as my dad,yes he may have made a big mistake by leaving us but that does not mean he is not my dad,I know you would be surprise but I have learnt it from my mom.
I wanted to let what he did get to me,I wanted to allow it destroy me and my entire life,but thank God I have a new life now,i could see tears falling down from his eyes, that was tears of regret,now am free and happy.
From now on,I will leave my life to the fullest,not holding anything back,I have been given another chance,I won't mess this one.lets continue.
(We entered into the car and we drove off,I turned and I could still see my dad waving,I smiled)mom you are the best(I said then hugged her)am not,you are(mom said)how?(I asked)for forgiven your dad(mom replied then peck me)it's nothing,in fact it is a small world(I said).
Val pov NARRATOR
As you can see,I have let go of my past,my hatred,my bitterness,my pain everything and now i have been given a chance to start all over,to start from a new page,to start a new life with the people I care for,people I love and people who cares and love me too.
I have learnt that no matter what the problem is or who offends you,the best medicine is to forgive the person,I am talking from experience, all you need to do is to forgive,smile and be nice, you will fine peace.
THE ENDVALERIA(he caused it)
Episode 26
Final episode:I have let go(am free)
THE NEXT DAY
(It was as if I just started a new year, everything was just amazing for me)hi dear (Eric said as we got out of the hall after lecture) hey(I said then peck him)my dad and mom wants you to come over today(Eric said)really?(I asked excitedly)yes(Eric replied)sure,I will be there(I said cheerfully).
Okay then,I will pick you up by six(Eric said) okay(I replied)before I forget,inform your mom,I want both of you to come(Eric said)are you serious?(I asked)yes,i have a surprise for both of you(Eric said)really?(I asked)no problem,we will be there(I said).
IN THE EVENING
(I wore a red long gown with heels,same goes with mom,we came down from the car,I saw Eric standing at the entrance door) welcome(Eric said as he came to meet us)am sorry that I was not able to come and pick you up(Eric apologize)it's alright(I said)what is going on here?(I asked because this place was not their house,it was an event center).
Well,today is an award giving day in my dad's company(Eric answered)wow that's nice(mom said)an engineering company(I said)welcome(we heard a man and a woman's voice say,so me and my mom turned to the direction we heard the voice)hi,we are Eric's parents(the man who was Eric's dad(Mr Roland)said) good day ma, good day sir(i greeted).
Wow,you must be valeria(the woman who was Eric's mom(Mrs Roland)said)yes ma(i replied)oh you are looking so pretty(Mrs Roland said)thank you ma(I replied)welcome once again please make yourself comfortable(Mr Roland said)thank you sir (mom said)please excuse me(Mr Roland said)sure(mom replied then he left).
Come with me(Mrs Roland said to mom) sure(mom replied then they went inside)so who is getting the award?(I asked with a smile)I don't think I should tell you (Eric said)I know but am just curious(I said)okay I will give you a hint(Eric said)oh thanks(I said)the man is one of the best worker in my dad's company,he is humble, nice and kind too(Eric said).
Really?(I asked)that means his wife and children are lucky to have him as a husband and a dad(I said)hmm,about that,he dont have a wife or a child(eric said)he is divorce(Eric added)oh that's a pity(I said)i know, he divorced her after five years after marriage(eric said)but why?(i asked)i dont know(Eric answered).
But I heard that he had a daughter from his first wife(Eric said)that's good to know(I said)yes,but he haven't seen her for a long time now,he only have her picture when she was young in his office(Eric said)I think he still loves his daughter (Eric said)well I don't know what to say at this junction(I said).
Because if he loves his daughter then why did he leave her at the first?(I asked)i don't no either (Eric said)oh,they are about to start,let's go inside(Eric said)sure(I replied then we went inside)over there(Eric said pointing to where my mom was sitting,I went to meet her and i sat beside her).
(The ceremony started)good evening ladies and gentlemen, today is a great day,it is our company award giving day,it is a day we honour one of our best worker,lets welcome our CEO to the stage(a man putting on a black suit said,then the crowd gave a round of applause,then Mr Roland climbed the stage).
It is a great honour to be your host(Mr Roland said)and I thank you all for being here today(Mr Roland added then the crowd gave a round of applause again)let's get to business then(he said)for the past 5 years now,the best worker award has been giving to a man,who is diligent and loyal,a man with a good heart(Mr Roland started saying).
But this year,he is not going home with the best worker's award alone,he is still going to be given the diligent and loyal award of this year(Mr Roland said then the crowd gave a applause) this man is no other than Mr Dave(Mr Roland said then the crowd gave a round of applause,the man(Mr Dave)got up and went to the stage).
Val pov NARRATOR
I was surprise to see the person I have hated all my life,the man that almost made me destroy my life,he was the one that is going to receive the award.gosh,so Eric was just telling me about my dad all this while.lets continue.
After the award was given to him he went back to his seat then Eric climbed the stage and made a shocking announcement)hi everyone,I am Eric,the son of the CEO of this company(Eric said then the crowd gave a round of applause)well I want to introduce someone very special,my life,my everything,Valeria Dave (Eric said,I couldn't stand up until my mom touched me)val,go(mom said with a smile).
(Then I stood up and went)here she is(Eric said as I climb the stage, then the crowd gave an applause,I smiled,then I had an eye contact with the man who was given an award,but I was surprise because I could see pain and regrets in his eyes).
(I got down after Eric had address them,I went back to meet my mom, she got up)did you see dad?(I asked)yes,I did (mom answered,we were heading outside now) Victoria,Victoria,please wait(we heard a man's voice called out to my mom,we stopped and turned,it was my dad).
Hey(dad said)hi(mom replied)congrats(mom said)thanks(dad said) val(he called me)good evening(I greeted)how are you?(dad asked)as you can see am good(I replied with a smile) sure,I can see it(dad said)I am happy for you (dad added)thanks(I said)I want to apologize (dad said).
Is alright(mom said) no,it's not,I know I messed up,that was why I couldn't call you but I later tried but it was as if you had changed your number,I even went to our house but I was informed you sold it and left(dad said)I know I have really hurt you and our daughter and am really sorry(dad apologize).
And I know you won't be able to forgive me (dad added and bow his head in shame)i have forgiven you a long time ago,same with val(mom said)really??(dad asked in disbelief)yes but it was recently she forgave you, you know,she had hated you and it almost destroyed her(mom said then dad turned to face me)am so sorry(he apologize again).
Ah,such a small world,it's alright,you made your choice(mom said)so how is your wife?(mom asked smiling)am divorce(dad said)what happened?(mom asked in pity)well after five years of marriage,she couldn't give me a child, and she started coming home late(dad answered)then I knew how you felt(dad added) am sorry (mom said).
Val pov NARRATOR
When I say my mom is the best,the strongest and the bravest,you won't understand,I couldn't even see any atom of pain in her eyes as she was speaking to my dad, she was even brave to ask him about his wife.God help me to be like my mom.lets continue.
Well,am happy I have val(dad said)and thanks for forgiven me(dad said to mom,then Eric came) oh Mr Dave,congrats(Eric said as he gave Mr Dave a handshake)thanks(Mr Dave who was my dad said).
Do you know him?(Eric asked me and my mom, then I smiled)Eric meet my dad(I said Eric was dumbfounded)oh...oh wow,so she is the girl in the frame that is in your office?(Eric asked)yes (dad said then nodded his)Eric,I know I couldn't be a good dad but please be the best partner to her (dad added).
Sure sir(Eric said)and am glad you have seen your daughter(Eric said) we will get going now (mom said)bye Dave (mom said to dad wearing a smile)take care(mom added)you too(dad said)bye dad(I said with a smile,dad smiled back).
Val pov NARRATOR
I could see the joy in my dad's eyes when I addressed him as my dad,yes he may have made a big mistake by leaving us but that does not mean he is not my dad,I know you would be surprise but I have learnt it from my mom.
I wanted to let what he did get to me,I wanted to allow it destroy me and my entire life,but thank God I have a new life now,i could see tears falling down from his eyes, that was tears of regret,now am free and happy.
From now on,I will leave my life to the fullest,not holding anything back,I have been given another chance,I won't mess this one.lets continue.
(We entered into the car and we drove off,I turned and I could still see my dad waving,I smiled)mom you are the best(I said then hugged her)am not,you are(mom said)how?(I asked)for forgiven your dad(mom replied then peck me)it's nothing,in fact it is a small world(I said).
Val pov NARRATOR
As you can see,I have let go of my past,my hatred,my bitterness,my pain everything and now i have been given a chance to start all over,to start from a new page,to start a new life with the people I care for,people I love and people who cares and love me too.
I have learnt that no matter what the problem is or who offends you,the best medicine is to forgive the person,I am talking from experience, all you need to do is to forgive,smile and be nice, you will fine peace.
THE END