Blue Hour

Chapter 144

We waited until Rodolfo opened the gate.  On the other hand, I looked around, and my memories were being refreshed. The whole place looked the same, but it already looked a bit old.  

"It's been a long time since I was able to visit your mother's grave, Ray and Rosalia. I know that your mother is very proud of your achievements." Rodolfo said, smiling at us. He took out the bag and fished out the candles. The driver also arrived at the mausoleum, carrying two vases of flowers. 

I walked towards the driver and helped him to carry the flowers, placing it on my mom's grave. Looking at the stone tablet placed on her grave, I suddenly felt warm. I don’t know, but ever since we arrived inside the area, I cannot explain the feeling that I was getting. The warmth enveloped us, and was really comforting, as if someone was embracing us. 

Rosalia walked towards the grave and lit the candles. She began to pray, on which I followed. After a couple of minutes, my sister stood up and looked at me. She smiled and tapped my shoulders, making me confused. 

“Take this.” My sister said, and handed me a piece of paper. I looked at Rodolfo and he just nodded his head. 

“What’s this?” I asked, looking at the two in front of me. 

“It was a letter given to me by our mother when we were a kid, and I hope it will answer all of  the questions that you have in mind, Ray.” Rosalia said. 

The two walked back and sat down at the bench inside the mausoleum, while I opened the letter. 

“Hi, my youngest son, Ray.”

“I know when you read this, I will already be one with the one above, but please do not grieve about me leaving you. I am sorry if I will be leaving you, but I had no choice since this is my fate already. Also, please do not hate your sister and also your elder brother.`` 

I paused reading the letter and looked at my sister and Rodolfo. The two just gave me a smile and I continued reading 

“My wish is that you will be a healthy young man, and also successful in life. I want you to be strong and confident, and always smile even if you face hardships in life. I asked Rosalia to look after you, watching you and protecting you from behind. My wish is also that you will not hate your Father…

I don’t know but my hands suddenly trembled after reading that part. How can I not feel awful about what my Father did to us. Rosalia walked towards me and hugged me tightly. 

“Ray…