Ex-wife, Please Come Back

Jacob continued to look around. The whole place was silent as it should be. Just then, he sighted a note on the ground. It looked like someone had placed it there on purpose. Immediately, Jacob put the chrysanthemum near the other bunch of flowers. Then, he picked up the note.

Tears welled up in his eyes as he read the words on the paper. Cold shivers also ran down his spine.

The note read, "You spent your whole life trying to forgive me.

So, I will spend the rest of my life atoning for my sins.

And he will always miss you until the end of time.

We are different. But at the same time, we are alike."

Jacob took a good look at the note. The handwriting was very legible and it looked like James had written it. Jacob's heart sank. At that moment, he felt like his courage had been drained. With a dejected look on his face, he sat on the tombstone.

It was hard to imagine the torture that James must have gone through while he worked with Michael back then. Guilt must have filled his heart. Jacob fully understood the feeling of guilt. He knew that the pain could make a person's heart break whenever they remembered their sins.

It was the same way he felt anytime he was with Sara. Jacob always remembered the amount of suffering he put her through. Because of this, his heart ached. And he wished that he could turn back the hands of time.

There were so many things that were beyond human comprehension. But when it happened, the people involved could describe how it felt. Guilt was one of such things. Only those who were consumed with guilt could tell exactly how it felt.

"Dad, I'm sorry that I discovered the secret. I have been wondering if I should have kept quiet. And I shouldn't have blurted it out. Assuming I didn't make any confrontation, maybe we won't have to be apart. But that day, I just couldn't restrain myself. I really wanted to know the truth. The matter was bothering me greatly. I wasn't thinking straight when I blurted it out."

Just like Jacob couldn't wait for his results after he took an exam, he was apprehensive on that day that he confronted James. Truly, he was perplexed and he wanted to know his true identity.

Although he would finally know the results of the exams he took, it didn't discourage him from being anxious.

"I cried the day he left. Dad, I am sorry I couldn't make him stay. Would you have been happy if I stopped him from leaving? I guess you wouldn't care. After all, you are gone from this world forever. You can't be concerned about what happened here,"

Jacob said as more tears welled up in his eyes. All these things seemed like a dream to Jacob. This wasn't just because he was the one involved. But also, because it was a miniature of all his problems.

He cleared his throat and continued, "I know everything that happened. But I

picture of Michael on the tombstone. In that picture, he was smiling broadly like he always did. This was the first time Jacob felt so

father was the kind of person who still smiled even in death.

by anyone. He never took it lightly with those who offended him. Assuming he was placed in Michael's shoes, he wouldn't have managed the situation well. Maybe, he would have done something drastic when he found out about James' sins.

But now, I think it's the best decision I ever made. Otherwise, there would have been endless humiliations and troubles haunting you. But I want you to be proud of the life you lived. I would make sure that no dent is put on

smiled just like how he did whenever he

Jacob didn't feel afraid. On the

there, Jacob's mind flashed back to what Michael had told

voice, the old man had said, "You must be good to James. Take care of him till

at that time. But now,

had persuaded him against leaving, he was still adamant. The guilt that James felt probably intensified as he aged. Old age often caused people to reflect on how they lived their lives.

knew that this was the reason for his departure, there was nothing he could do. Besides, James had the right to

The ability to accept such a decision from a loved one is dependent on how strong a person's heart is. This

always wanted to know how you felt when you first set eyes on me.

in a daze.

adored me regardless. After all, everyone adores their children. But now, I know that nothing in this world should be taken for granted. Because no one knows when it would

bottle of liquor. As he continued

greatly missed the love and care from him. Even though Michael wasn't his biological father, he had catered for him more

didn't say it because I didn't know how to express my feelings. In addition, I thought that I didn't need to say those words because you were

glass and sprinkled it on the ground in front of Michael's tombstone. Then, he poured another glass and gulped it down.

me a chance. I don't think I can ever forgive myself for not telling you how

cheeks as

Jacob sat down. He wanted

want to remarry me. But I don't blame her. All the memories of how I treated her badly couldn't be erased

that was on his mind with his old man because before, he seldom had a