Our story in a letter

This is a letter to the woman my Dad loved. I grew up having a complete family. I never felt incomplete. I get whatever I want. Dad never made me feel less. He always makes sure to have time for me. He lets mom do whatever she wants. But both of them make me feel that even though we have a big house, mom and dad do not love each other. They got married for the sake of family business. They have me, but they made sure to give me a complete family even if it will cost them to cut their happiness. I saw your picture with my Dad. I never saw him smile like that, only once. I even saw videos of the two of you. He never laughed like that. He is happy with our family, but I know it is because he wanted to give me a complete one. I have read your letter to Dad. I never knew you until that. He never said that he loved someone that made him complete. I asked Dad about you, when I was 18. I told him that it is okay for him to tell that. As he told me what happened between the two of you, I cried. I even blame myself. But Dad do not want me to. And that is because you also don't want me to. Still, I love my mom. Dad explained everything. Mom loves Dad at some point, but it is only because they had me. I am writing this letter to you to say thank you. Dad then told me your love story. The two of met at the museum. It is like a destiny. Both of you only went there to unwind. He saw you first in a museum. You are happy to see the paintings. You two know each other as you rescue a cat outside. Dad said you are a studious type of person. You're also a college student who is persistent to look for a job because you want to buy yourself a laptop. You do not want to burden your family with your school needs. Dad liked you because of that. He said you are cute when you are serious. He even shared how he likes it to see you enjoy things you are doing. He courted you for like four times. He even went to your school. But you turned him down and even got angry when Dad bought you a yacht. You said you wanted it. But that is only because you thought Dad will stop liking you if he finds you a materialistic girl. You said you did not want to get into a relationship because you do not want to get married. You want to enjoy your single life. I am sorry Dad ruined it. For the fifth time, Dad introduced himself to your whole family, not just your parents. Dad feels at home with your family, I can see that in the videos and pictures. He courted you for about a year and a half. And then you said Yes. And from that moment Dad told me, I saw in his eyes that he yearns for you. I, too, cried. You have been together for about seven years. There are times you will be separate from each other because of work. But Dad said it does not feel like that. Throughout the whole relationship with you, he feels complete. Both of you grow. But when Dad's 28th birthday, came, his parents intervened. They decided to arrange Dad with my Mom. Dad's parents never favored you, but you endured that. You and Dad were each other's first love. But Dad didn't argue with his parents, his mom, my grandma, was sick and battling cancer at that time. You came to Dad's birthday to surprise him. But you were the one who was surprised. You saw the engagement party. Right in front of your eyes. Dad hurt you. He said he couldn't read your eyes. You just stared at him. You bought him a watch. Dad said it was a customized one. You didn't give it to him since you left that time. You felt betrayed, dad said. I think if that was me, I would be betrayed too. After two days of the engagement, Dad had a chance to talk to you. He finally found you again, but in Iceland. You just had your job there. Dad and you talk. Dad cancelled the engagement and went after you. But you tuned him down. You told him to go back. And that you were breaking up with him. It was painful for Dad. But for you, it is more. My Grandfather talked to you. You understand that my Grandma will surely never recover if she learns that Dad and you got married. You let go. You just looked at Dad with your cold eyes. But after for some reason you smiled. You said, "I should've congratulated you that day. I shouldn't have run". I never understand you. You are hurt, but you still think to do that. You gave back the promise ring. You returned it saying you were sorry when you shouldn't have to. While dad told me this, I got angry too. It is heartbreaking without you knowing why he suddenly got engaged. Why did dad never inform you. Dad said that is the biggest mistake he committed. You pushed dad away. You busied yourself with your job, but I am happy that you loved what you were doing. Dad came back and got married. Grandma was assured. I got angry at Grandma, but I know you will not want me too. You wrote a letter to dad to deliver the title of the yacht when I was born. It is transferred under my name. You wrote in the letter that you wanted me to have it. You told Dad that you are happy because he will now have a family of his own. You said Dad needs to move on, forgive his parents and love us, me and mom unconditionally. You said Dad will have peace of mind if he moves on. You also hope for Dad to stop looking for you. And that both of you should be in the process of moving on. You assured him that he will be the best dad he would want. And you are right. Dad loves me so much. I wanted to find you, but Dad never wanted me too. He thinks that he will not manage his emotions if he ever sees you again. He said he is a coward for letting you go. After I turned 50, Dad passed away. He told me before he died, he wanted me to find you. He said he wanted to know how you lived. I have used all of our connections and finally after four years, I have found you. You retired at the age of 55 and settled in a foreign country. You choose to live in Switzerland with a few of your family visits you every year. I saw you sitting in a chair near the forest and you have crochet in your hands. I have my dad's eyes. And when our eyes meet, you are shocked. I did not mean to startle you that time. But I wanted to talk to you. You stopped what you were doing and looked at me more. I went to you. I introduced myself while you were smiling at me. Those genuine smiles that made my dad fall madly in love. I cannot believe that moment that I just met my Dad's first and last love. We talked for a while. You said it is painful but you learned to move on. I have learned you never have another boyfriend aside from Dad. You said after working, you enjoyed volunteering. I learned that after all, you are still selfless. You said that for a few years, you hated Dad. You busied yourself with your job. But then you realized, you need to move forward. You forgive Dad that easily. And from that time, you started to live happily. You never want to get married but that is until you met my Dad. I brought you the promised ring Dad gave you. I told you that you are the rightful owner of that. You smiled at me while there were tears that you were holding back. After three years, I learned that you passed away. I went to visit you and brought you the flowers I also gave Dad. And from that moment, I prayed that in another life, I hope you will be together, and enjoy life as you grow old without the pain you've had in this life. Love is a painful one to experience, but I hope in another life, both of you will have the love you deserve and even forgiveness for what happened in this life.