Chapter 4 The Revelation

I won't disagree that Ally was pretty, but nothing changes that I don't like her that much, knowing she has something up to with my Dad.

It was already ten pm, and I went to my parent's house full of questions playing in my mind. What the hell is going on? Is there something I don't know?

Who is that girl, and why does she know my father? There's this kind of mixed emotions inside of me. I hope what I'm thinking is wrong. Mom won't take it anymore.

I'm driving to Batangas to confront my father about what the heck is happening. Is that girl her mistress 'daughter, or maybe his slut mistress itself, something like that mumbling in my head? I don't want to think negatively, but I'm nervous. What if I'm right? What will happen to my family?

He once or twice cheats on my mom, but still, they manage to fix it. After all, we're still family.

That's why I'm so amazed at my mom, she loves my father so much, and He's the best Dad in the world. Even though He's not a good husband, I still love him with all my heart.

He never fails to surprise and support me all the time. I even thought He knew about my preference, just not talking about it.

"Dad!" I shouted as I opened the main door and kissed him. He was shocked as he greeted and hugged me.

"Yes, my princess? What makes you come this late? And I rather say it seems very important that it can't wait for tomorrow. It's been a month since you came here, and I know you won't if it's not so certain." He sadly said with mixed remorse.

"Where's mom?" I ask him curiously.

"She's already sleeping, Hannah. Have a seat. What are you waiting for, my dear? I'm glad to see you. Are you just going to stand up there?"

In this vast and big house, the silence is so deafening that its size doesn't seem to make sense if you can't even feel the happiness when He starts to cheat on Mom.

"Dad, I won't stay long. There's this weird thing. What I mean is a weird girl who came into my office today, and it seems like she has something serious to tell, but she didn't tell me."

"She said, haven't you told me yet? Tell what, Dad? What is this girl saying? Tell me, Dad, is she your mistress? Are you cheating on Mom again? Dad, please tell me. "I asked him, full of astonishment.

It took so long for him to answer, and he even took a deep breath as if looking for the right time to start and explain everything. His face seems not right.

"Hannah, you listen carefully and don't get mad. We're just fulfilling our promise to one intimate friend of ours. There's this one agreement that happened 15 years ago. This guy saved your mom from death. We agreed our children get married when the right time comes, but we did not expect it to happen."

"What's happened, Dad? What do you mean?"

He took a deep breath first before He said it. I don't know what I will feel or how I will react to what I hear.

"His first son whom you were supposed to marry would die."

It took me a while before I realized what my Dad meant, and then I just perceived I should be angry.

"What's the connection with this girl now?" Surprised, I started to cry like I knew what he would say next.

"Ally is his other child!" He exclaimed, looking straight into my eyes as my tears streamed.

"What? Dad, what's this? Did you get me in to fix marriage? To someone I don't know? Guess what with the girl? Are you serious? You must be kidding?"Tears continued to fall as I spoke.

"By the way, I'm fucking lesbian, Dad, to inform you that I finally have the guts to confess all these years." My voice stuttered and was heart-pounding with mixed emotions that likely wanted to burst out at any moment.

"Yes, we know, "he answered without surprise.

"What? You know about it. Then why did you guys not tell me at all? But still not because I'm lesbian. I can marry any girl you want. Please don't do this to Me.! I'm begging you."

"Think about it first, dear. Ally Moore is a good person, and her father raised her. Well, I know she won't hurt you. And it's good for our company to merge with them after all were family. That's our final decision, whether you like it or not, so try to get to know each other."

With his words, my tears just flowed from the pain and defeat that I felt brokenhearted again.

"But Dad, is she like me? Is this what she wants too, because if not, our life will be goddamn miserable together?"

I was distraught. What's going on with my life? Why do these need to happen? I'm so fucked up?

"I won't marry her, Dad! No! You better kill me first than marry a girl I don't love. I'm in love with somebody else; you can't do this to me."

"You have no choice. Your mother and I will disown you if you disobey us!"

"What the fuck, Dad! Is that more important to you than the happiness of your child?"

"He saved your mother!" he said aloud, clenching his jaw as his palm cupped, shivering.

I was about to leave when he suddenly had a heart attack and fell.

"Mom! Mom's Dad!" I shouted loud as my mom went down and called the ambulance.

I was crying and panicking. I don't know what to do. Why is the ambulance not coming yet? I won't forgive myself if something wrong happens to my Dad.

"Hannah, calm down! Nothing bad will happen to your Dad. He won't leave us now. It's too soon for that, Hannah. Let's be strong for him."

The ambulance arrived and quickly lifted Dad to the rescue bed and bring to the car as fast as possible. I was still crying while in the ambulance. I'm holding my father's hand and praying to God.

"Dad! Don't do this. Please don't leave us! I promise! I will do everything to keep you alive. Please, God, give him another chance to live a second life. I swear I will do everything. Whatever it takes, just let him live."

When we arrived at the hospital, the Doctors immediately took Dad to the emergency room to examine him. They didn't allow us inside, so we waited outside. My mom was also crying and even shaking. I hugged her tight.

"Mom, did you know about Ally? Do I need to marry her?" I asked her that while I was crying so hard.

"It is not just about marrying her, Hannah. Our company is named to them by your Dad. So if you don't marry Ally, we will lose everything we had, Dear. That's the biggest mistake we have made. Out of guilt because his wife died from saving me on that mine. Your father thinks that would be the best decision He could make to at least reciprocate his kindness on what He did."

Mom's saying was cut as the doctor called. "He's out of danger now, Mrs. Spaughton."

"Thanks, Doctor! Can we see him now?" I abruptly asked, standing in my seat, ready to move.

"Yes, ma'am, but make sure not to give him stress."

We immediately went to Dad and checked on him.

"Dad!" I ran into him and hugged him tightly.

"Dear, I'm so sorry for everything." Dad's eyes were watery, glaring at me with remorse. He held my arm to caress gently.

"Sssshhh, stop it, Dad. It's not your fault. Take rest, and you need to gain your strength and get well soon, Dad, so that we can go home for my wedding." I said it while crying, accepting my destiny to marry someone I don't love.

I can't marry her because I'm in love with somebody else, but I can't see my family suffer because of selfishness. I don't have any choice. I have to do this for everyone's sake. I wondered if Ally wanted this or only forced it by his parents.