Royal Princess Meets Nobody

Chapter 6

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"Mom, please! Can you j-just tell me? I am too tired thinking and predicting things! I am too tired—" I am not able to finish my sentence, mom hugged me. Really, really tight.

"Your dad died baby" Mom said directly. My eyes widened. My heartbeat stops. I don't know what to say. I felt my tears falling from my eyes into my cheeks. I wan to to shout to ease the pain. But, I am too weak for that.

I can't speak. My hands and knees are trembling. I don't know what should I feel.

"Mom? Why?" I said, crying. I can't clearly see mom because of my tears.

"Noelle, your dad didn't survive. He was stocked between two rocks. Rescuer didn't saw him. I am really sorry Noelle for bringing only myself. For going home without your dad" Mom explained, she stopped herself from crying. But, I saw how sad she is in her eyes. Eyes can't lie.

"How about this mom?" I asked then point out where I read the letter. Where, I knew that dad is not my biological father. Mom looked at that. She covered her mouth with her two hands.

She gasp. She grab the letter then she stared at it. Mom looked at me. "I guess you already knew. There's no way to keep this reality from you Noelle" Mom started.

I felt something strange. So, If I haven't known about this thing she won't still tell me?! I immediately removed that thinking in my brain. This is not the right time to blame each other.

"What happen?" I asked, pertaining to my biological father. What happened between mom and that man named Porter.

Mom cleared her throat before speaking, "When I was 28 years of age, I met you dad. Your real dad Noelle, Porter" Mom started. Mom sound normal.

I didn't speak. I am just staring at my own hands while listening.

"We met at the lake Noelle. I am sitting there because of family problems. It's financial Noelle. I am not from a rich family, I am just living downtown" Mom explained.

I stared at my mom right now. I didn't know that her life is like that. Now, I understand why mom kept working really hard.

"Your grandfather left me Noelle. My dad left me and my mom. I don't know where your grandfather go but, It's okay. Mom promised me that she will do her best to give me a comfortable life. Somehow, I experienced not until your grandmother diagnosed by cancer" Mom said, her voice broke. Maybe she remembered her mom, my grandmother.

My heart squeezed because of that fact. "You didn't tell me mom. All of those stuff, I don't know anything" I said with a blaming voice. I don't want to blame mom but, I think I have rights to know about my family. It's my family, of course I care!

" I want to tell you everything but, you're too young to understand Noelle. It's for your own good, I don't want you to be sad Noelle" Mom said gently. Out of nowhere, I felt heavy in my heart. It makes my eyes cry again.

"Do you think I am happy mom? Seriously?" I sound sarcastic. I can't help it. I want to explode. That's what I want.

"I thought that if you have this kind of life you will be happy Noelle. But, I was wrong. Expensive things can't make you really happy" Mom sounds sorry.

"How did you met dad? Dad Caleb" I clarified.

Because of my love to your grandma, I left Porter. Porter and I love each other, we used to talk near the lake thinking of our future. But, I love your grandma Noelle. She's only the one I have aside from Porter. Your granma sacrificed a lot for me and I can't just watch her dying with pain. And Caleb likes me, he asked me to get married to him, and he will support my mom for her check-ups and all" Mom explained. She's trying not to cry.

"I left Porter for my mom's life. I remembered how Porter try to please me not to left him" Mom laughed awkwardly. "But, I was so dumb to let him go. But before that, Porter and I have you Noelle. I am just sad that, it's too late when I knew that I am pregnant. When I go back downtown and look for Porter people said that Porter already left Philippines. He went in United States, and he will live there for good" Mom smirked then wiped her tears in her cheeks. Mom's nose and cheeks are red because of crying.

"Did you love that?" I asked. I am curious if until now, she didn't love dad even in just one day.

Mom smiled. "I learned to love your dad. Caleb is caring Noelle. He is an ideal man of other girls, it's just I known Porter first before Caleb" Mom explained. She even held my hand and stared at me, in my own two eyes.

"Sorry Noelle for being too much in you. Sorry if I overused myself in work and I just left you with Eleanor. Sorry if mom and dad doesn't have any time to spend with you. I am so sorry for being like this, sorry. But, I promise you that I will be right here to you. I will balance my time in work and of course to you Noelle" Mom said crying. She really sound sorry. I want to stop her from crying but, how can I do that if me, myself can't stop from crying also?

"How is daddy Caleb? He won't have a proper wake?" I asked. I want to give my time to dad. I want to be with him even he is not breathing... anymore.

"Government in Norway said that they will just cremate the dead bodies. We will just wait for your dad's ash Noelle" Mom said with apologetic voice. It's not her fault. All we need to do is to accept things even it's so hard to forget.

"Is this life mom? Does my life needs to be this complicated?" I asked with a teary eyes.

Mom shooke her head three times. She even touch my face to calm me, "This is God's will baby. Something good will happen. All we nees to do is trusth him. Trust God" Mom explained.

My brain doesn't want to agree with mom, but, my heart wants.

"How about my dad?" I asked. Pertaining to my biological dad. Mom frowned.

"I already explained that your dad ash—" I cut her off.

"I am pertaining to my biological dad mom! I really want to explode! I can't forgive you for keeping that as a secret. I deserve to know mom! When that disaster didn't happen in Norway I wouldn't know! When are you planning to tell me everything huh? When?!" I shouted. I said it without any gap. I want all of my questions to be answered.

"Look, I am sorry. I will make it up to you. Promise" She said.

Out of nowhere, I stood up. I stared her at her two eyes. I saw how sad and problematic mom is. But, nothing can changed. She lied to me.

I walk out, I run until downstairs. I saw Eleanor sitting in the couch beside Gabrielle. I run until I get out of our house. I want to be alone. I want to think. I need to accept and understand all information that I got. I can't stop thinking of that sh*t.

Now, I am here at the hallway. I don't know where is this. No one is here, I am sitting in the ground right now. Hugging my legs and cried.

I don't know what to do. Life is really a roller coaster. It will give you a fun ride and excitement at first...but, in then end you will experience ache. Different kind of aches.

I want my heart to stop for a moment. I want to be lost for a moment. I am too young for this kind of life.

"This life is what you really deserve Noelle" I said to myself while crying bent over. My tears fell continuously.

"You need to accept that world is unfair to you Noelle! You need to accept everything! This is your life! Nothing good will happen anymore! And my presence can't make other people happy!" I added. It can ease my pain. I want to remind myself to accept everything.

"You're a good thing that I received Noelle" I heard.

"You're a good thing That I received Noelle" I heard.

I slowly look around. I saw Gabrielle standing beside me. He looks at me seriously but, I can saw how worried he is in his eyes.

"G-Gabrielle" I uttered. My voice broke because of crying.

He sat beside so that we are in the same level. I was shocked when Gabrielle hugged me. It's not a simple hug, he hugged me very tight. I can feel his presence, I can feel that he is worried about me.

I remembered something, "Gab did you know that mom will be here today?" I asked out of curiosity. I noticed that his eyes widened. I think I know the answer.

He slowly nod his head. I let out a deep breath. He didn't talk.

"Is that the reason why you act weird earlier?" I asked again. Ideas came together in my mind.

He nod his head again. I sighed.

"Noelle, I don't want you to be hurt. I am afraid what will be your reaction, mom and I needs to be quiet about the fact of your dad. It's your family problem, not ours. I am just here beside you, I can listen to your rants everytime. You can lean me on Noelle" His voice sounds softly on the last part. Gabrielle looks really serious and so I am.

"I understand Gabrielle. I understand your part" I said then give him a small smile. I can't smile happily. Someday, I will.

"So, what's your plan now?" Gabrielle asked me. He's looking straight. I don't know what's in his mind.

I shrugged my shoulder. Even though, he won't see it. "I don't know. I really don't know Gab. Maybe I need to accept things" I said softly. Then, I realized that I am wrong. "No, I am sorry. I need to accept everything. I don't have any choice. I need to do it even though it's hard" I clarified.

Gabrielle tap my shoulder twice. I look at his hands on my shoulder. Gabrielle is really a good person, indeed. I admire him for that.

"I will be here for you. I can listen to your rants. You can cry on my broad shoulder" He said, joking. He even tap his shoulder saying it's broad but, it's not. I laughed.

"It's not even broad Gab. Don't be too much" I said with a smile on my face.

"Seriously, you can lean me on. I am just here for you" He said softly.

I stopped from smiling. Now, I can see how serious Gab is. On how serious he is to be my companion in this kind of situation. I am so luck to have a friend like Gabrielle. I don't know if i should call him a best friend or just a friend.

"I know, thank you for that. But, can i ask something? To you?" I asked.

He raised his brow. "What is it?" He asked.

"Should i call you a friend or a best friend?" I asked. He laughed. Now? I am regretting that i ask him about that question. The fudge!

"Are you serious?" He asked while laughing.

Gabrielle is getting into my nerves. "Of course I am. Do I look like a joke to you?" I said, eagerly.

"You are already my best friend Noelle. I refer you as a best friend not a friend, dude" He said. Gabrielle looks a little serious.

I was shocked about his answered. Gabrielle is already my best friend. I think Gabrielle fulfill on of my bucket list. To have a friend!

I smiled. "Thank you. I promised that I will be here to you as well. Thank you" I said softly.

Gabrielle stood up. He even cleaned his pants because of some dust. He lend his hand to me. I grab it.

"Now? We need to go back in your house. It's almost dinner. You need to minimize the time that you have with your mom. That's what you said, right?" Gabrielle preaching me.

I agreed. I really told those things to him. That, if mom and dad went back home, I will spend my time to them. Unfortunately, dad wasn't able to come back. Even though dad is not here, my life still needs to rotate.

"Let's go home" I said then hold his hand. He didn't let go of my hands while we're heading back home. I look around the subdivision and I saw how beautiful my life is. I just need to appreciate it. But, I need to spend time with mom

"Hug your mom as what you've said. Don't throw your words Noelle" Gabrielle reminded me when we are here already in front of my house.

I nod my head as I agree to him. "Yes, of course. Thank you" I said, thank him.

He opened the door for me, i smiled. As Gabrielle opened the door, I smell something. It smells delicious.

We ran towards the kitchen. Before I enter the kitchen, I spoke. "I think your mom is cooking my favorite food!" I said excitedly, pertaining to Gabrielle's mom. To Eleanor.

As I enter the kitchen, I was surprised when Eleanor is not there instead mom is the one who's cooking. She's wearing pink apron while cooking. I look at her from head to toe, I want to confirm that it's my mom.

"Mom" I called her. Mom turned around to see me. I saw Eleanor sitting on the bar island and doing nothing.

"Noelle" Mom said. She put down the spoon then came to me. "I was about to follow you but, Eleanor's son stopped me. He said he can handle you, is that true?" Mom asked me. She even looked at Gabrielle for a second then look at me again.

I laughed a little. Gabrielle is really a jerk! "No mom. Gabrielle can't handle me" I clarified then take a look to Gab who's smirking right now. "Maybe Gabrielle know where will I go but, he can't handle me mom" I explained.

I think I sound defensive because mom and Eleanor is laughing. Now, Gabrielle is getting into my nerves again. As always!

"It's okay Noelle. Now, help me to set the table. Let's eat together" Mom ordered me. I agreed.

"Ma'am Cristina, we'll go ahead" Eleanor said.

"No! Let's eat together. I mean all of us. Including you and your son" Mom explained. Eleanor scratch her head. Maybe she wants to go home or she's just shy about mom's presence? I don't know.

After we set the table, we begin to eat. They we're even talking about something I can't understand. Apparently, they are asking about Gabrielle's school.

"How's your activity thing in school?" Eleanor asked. Gabrielle stopped from eating and answered her mom.

"It's fun mom. We have lots of activities in school. But, next week we are back to normal.

"I see. Study harder Gabrielle for you to have a beautiful future" Eleanor said. Gabrielle nods his head.

"How about you Noelle? How's school?" Mom asked me while cutting her pork. I even looked how she cut those pork and look at her again.

"Nothing's new mom. I am just home school—you know?" I said with bitterness. It's just, I want to experience a teen age life. I want to have activities like Gabrielle. I want that.

"Noelle, do you want to go in Gabrielle's school?" Mom asked out of nowhere.

I was surprised at the same time my heart beat was so fast that it can go out from it's position. Am I dreaming? I wish I am. After a second, my happiness changed into sadness. I remembered dad.

"What's wrong?" Mom asked me.

"I remembered dad, mom. I want to hug him tight ang bring him to a family day. Its kinda sad that, dad left me. We don't have any more time to spend with him. We are too late, mom" I said softly. I felt my eyes starting to heat because of crying. It's so hard!

"Even Caleb is not your real dad Noelle, he loves you so much. That's why he kept on working for your future. He's preparing for your future Noelle. He wants to send you in a university. The beautiful one. Even though you and your dad didn't have any quality time, he knows that you love him. Okay? Don't cry Noelle" Mom explained. She's trying to stop me from crying.

"Yes mom. I won't cry anymore" I said softly.

"It's not bad to cry Noelle. Especially if crying is your way to ease the pain" Gabrielle said softly. Gabrielle's word of wisdom is one of the best.