Planned Baby novel Chapter 63

“I was the one who killed your parents. I was the one who causes the accident.”

“What are you saying?”

I was so worried when Ulie suddenly passed out after he was shouting for pain. I immediately call the ambulance.

Flashback

The first person that came out of my mind was Quen. I called him and told him about what happened.

“How is he?” Queen said as soon as he arrived at the hospital.

“The doctor said that he is stable now. But they will run some tests to find out why he was suddenly in pain.” I said.

“What happened? Where were you again when Ulysses was suddenly in pain?” Quen asked.

My hand was still trembling from fear. Thoughts came through my mind. Is Ulie sick? If yes, is he aware of his sickness? Is he going to be okay?

I was back from deep thinking when I felt Quen’s hand on mine.

“Ellie relax. Ulysses will be okay. Can you tell me now what happened?” Quen asked me again.

I heaved a sigh before I answered him. “We were in my parents’ mausoleum. He was fine when he arrived until we reach my parent's tomb. He even uttered my parents’ name and then he touches his temple then he was already in pain.”

I saw Quen flinched and his face paled. He clears his throat. “He went to your parents’ mausoleum?”

My forehead creased. “Yes, why? Is there any problem? Is he not allowed to go there?”

Quen averted his gaze. “That- that’s what I meant. I was just surprised that for many years he just visit them now.” He said a bit uncomfortable.

I was confused by his reaction but I just ignore it.

“Ulie was always busy in the past years. He was either out of town or out of the country. We all know that this month is the peak season for hotels. He intentionally cleared his schedule today for him to pay respect to my parents.” I explained to him.

Quen still looks uneasy. “Oh, I see.”

End of flashback

“I already remembered everything. All my lost memories.” Ulie confessed.

“What exactly do you remember?” I asked trying my best to be calm even though my hands are shaking.

I don't know if I’m ready to hear it, but I know I should hear it. It involves my parents’ death.

“I- I was... I was on my way to your graduation.”

“You were what? How did you know about graduation?” I asked more confused.

“I told you, I was in love with you, I was denying it to myself because I was afraid that if ever we couple and our relationship didn't work out, then I will lose you forever. But when you left, I feel so empty. I felt like you bring my heart with you. I can't fool myself anymore. I love you and I can’t live without you.”

I know I should feel happy hearing this from him but I can’t. I was so eager to know about my parents. Why did he say that he killed them? What really happened on that day?

“I look for you. I even hired an investigator just to find you.”

My eyes widen. Is he that eager to find me?

“Then why didn’t I see you nor talk to you when I transferred school?” I asked.

I know for sure that if he really hired an investigator, he will definitely find me.

“Because your mom requested it from me,” Ulie answered.

My forehead creased again. “Why she will request you that?”

“Your mom told me about the seasons of life. As per your mom, you were devastated when I broke your heart. It took you months of crying every night before you finally decided to forget about me and move on in your life.”

“This is your mom's exact message on me... ‘I want you to realize that season of learning is very crucial. I want you and Penelope to focus on your current season, which is learning. Love can wait. And if you really meant for each other then you will end up together. Trust God and trust His timing.’ It was so clear to me.” Ulie added.

“I give in to her request because I know that it is what’s best for you. And I want you to achieve your dream. I don't want to be a hindrance to you. That’s why I waited.”

“And then? What happened to my parents?” I asked.

I don’t want my feelings for him to take over what I feel right now. I want to know exactly what happened to my parents at that time.

I was in denial of what’s happening at that time. Even though their dead bodies are already in front of me. It took me years to finally accept that they are already gone and I was left alone.

If only Ulie didn’t love me and if only I didn’t love him then my parents’ death can be avoided.

“Mom, dad I’m so sorry. I love the wrong person. If only I didn't let myself fall for him then all these things will not happen. You will still be with me and living happily together.”

All the memories I had with my parents went back. Especially the time when I was so heartbroken.

Flashback

“Mom, dad he broke my heart. I thought that we have a mutual understanding, that he also loved me but I was wrong. All the sweetness and kindness he showed to me were nothing to him. I was nothing to him!” I told my parents while crying in their arms.

“Hush now my dear. You should never assume something that is not yet spoken or else you will expect much and get but when the things you expected didn’t happen. He never told you that he was in love with you, right?” My mom gently says.

“But he kissed me!” I said even though I feel a bit embarrassed.

“Why did you let him kiss you without clearing your label?” My mom scolded me.

I look at my dad and he was looking at me.

I cleared my throat. “I like him. And I thought he also likes me. I mean he was raised in another country and their culture is like that.” I reasoned out.

“Exactly the point. Their culture is different from ours so it's acceptable that the kiss you shared is nothing to him because it's very common in their country.” My mom explained.

I was dumbfounded. My mom got a point.

“Just forget about him. I know it's not easy but you can do it. I know you are strong. You can overcome it. And remember the seasons of life? Just focus on your season and love will find you, if it's already your season.”

I was comforted by my mom’s advice. My parents were the only people I can count on. Without them, I don't know if I can survive in this life.

My heart may be broken many times, but as long as my parents are with me, I know I can overcome.

End of flashback.

“Mom, dad I miss you so much! I feel so disputed right now. I let that murderer be in my life. He was the father of my children! How did I let that happen?”

I touch their tomb and hug it.

“I’m sorry mom, dad, I fell in love with that murderer.”