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.

result of something. As it is often said, there can never be an effect without a cause. Jacob wiped his tears with the back of his hand. He cleared his throat and continued, "I know everything that happened.

the tombstone. In that picture, he was smiling broadly like he always did. This was the first time Jacob felt so sad as he looked

of person who still smiled even in death. And Jacob couldn't help but imagine that this was true.

took it lightly with those who offended him. Assuming he was placed in

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

he did

in the cemetery at that time. However, Jacob didn't feel afraid. On the contrary, he was glad that the whole place was quiet so he

to what Michael had told him while he was still at

"You must be good

had meant at that time. But now, everything was clear

he 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

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

go of a loved one. The ability to accept such a decision

when you first set eyes on me.

asked in a

you were alive, you always cared for me. Even though I took your love for granted, you still adored me regardless. After all,

liquor. As he continued to stare at Michael's picture,

though Michael wasn't his biological father, he had catered for him more than how a real father would. The old man had made sure

But I 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

ground in front of Michael's tombstone. Then, he poured another glass

fate didn't give me a chance. I don't think I can ever forgive

Jacob's cheeks as he spoke. He wiped

minding that the ground was dirty, Jacob sat down. He wanted to be close to his beloved father as he

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

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