Finally Home, But not welcome

Chapter 31

Catherine:

Vincent fulfilled his promise and our divorce paper was delivered right on my doorstep at dawn!

Along with a plane ticket.

I can finally go home!

After I signed the divorce paper, I packed my things and was ready to leave.

Thankful that Vincent's grandpa didn't come back.

Or I might say something a little regretful? Just maybe...

Whatever!

I must stop thinking of Vincent!

I'm going home and it's over between the two of us.

Just like that!

I knocked on his door but no one open for me.

I leave the signed divorce paper at the front of his door.

I'm excited to go home and forget the nightmares that I experienced here at Lust Island.

As I was on the airplane. It feels empty!

I will go home alone and broken...

While George is happy and in Love!

Life is cruel and unfair. But I need to accept it all so that I can move on.

I texted my best friend, Monet but got no response from her.

I want her to pick me up here at the airport but I guess I will go home alone.

When I finally arrived at our house. It's very quiet!

"Mom? Dad? I'm home!" I shouted.

I don't know where's Mom and Dad. I try to open the door but it's locked!

I texted. But no reply from them.

I saw my neighbor passing by and I asked her.

"Aunt Lorna! Did you know where's my Mom and Dad?" I ask.

She looks at me with disdain and hateful eyes!

"Aunt Lorna?" I ask again.

"You're a disgrace. Disgusting!" She said and walked away.

Just, what happened?

I don't know!

I waited for hours but my Mom and Dad didn't go home.

I decided to go to Monet's house.

"Catherine?" Monet ask surprised.

"Yeah, I've been texting you for ages! Why you didn't reply?" I ask.

"Oh, I bought a new phone and changed my number. Someone stole my phone! Can you believe that?" She asks.

I furrow my brows in confusion.

"I don't understand! Do you know who stole your phone?"

"No! I just couldn't believe that someone would be interested in my old phone. Come on! Did you see how old it is?"

Now, I know what she means!

"Just forget it. I know you love your old phone but let karma punish those thieves." I told her.

"I Love my old phone and you know that. But enough with this topic. Why are you here? I thought that you would be living with your handsome husband?" She asked happily.

"Oh, you watched?" I ask surprised.

"Of course, I'm your number one fan!" She answers with excitement.

"Oh, Thank you but it didn't turn out well on my side," I said. "Did you know where my Mom and Dad were?"

Monet's smile faded away and she looked hesitant for a moment.

"Why?" I ask.

But before she can answer. My mom arrived looking at me angrily.

"You shameful evil. Still got a thick face to show up?" She asks with fiery eyes.

I have never seen my Mom so angry!

"What do you mean Mom?" I ask.

And I'm shocked when she gives me a hard slap on my face.

I feel like the world is turning. It hurts!

"You filthy woman! You are not my real daughter! I will never let you come inside our house!" My Mom said and it shocked me.

I'm not her real daughter?

"I'm sorry Mom, I know that I made a mistake but it happened and-" I didn't finish what I was saying when she slapped me again!

"Enough with your sorry. I will never accept it! You and your gay boyfriend are shameful! Leave this place!" She said with rage in her eyes.

It hurts!

Why? Am I not their real daughter?

My Dad arrived, with my luggage.

"D-Daddy?" I ask with hope in my eyes.

But he is also angry!

"You better leave. You will ruin our reputation." He said and threw away my luggage towards me.

"Dad, Why? It's just a game." I reason.

"A filthy game! We can never accept you as our daughter. Your Mom is my sister. Go and find her!" He said.

Seriously?

Are they telling the truth?

I can see in their eyes that they are!

I'm not their real daughter!

I don't know what to say. Turns out that my speculation came true.

I know that I was tempted by Vincent and I cannot blame them for their actions.

But the fact that they disown me as their daughter hurts me the most!

But who are my real parents?

I better ask before it's too late.

"Where is my mother Dad?" I ask before they leave.

"I told you that she is my sister. Go and find her!" He answers angrily.

"I know but, Just like that? How about a contact number or address?" I ask confused.

It's as if he doesn't want me to go or It's just my thoughts.

"Give her the number of your sister. I told you that I cannot accept her as our daughter anymore. Everyone in this neighborhood knows her as a filthy contestant of that filthy game!" My Mom said.

Now, I know why. My Mom ever since has had a bad feeling about me. I didn't even feel a motherly love from her.

It's her chance now to make me leave their house.

Well, It's sad but I will not force myself If I'm not welcome.

"It's okay Dad. Just give me an address or a contact number. By the way, what is the name of my Mom?" I asked.

My Dad got her wallet and pulled a card from it.

"Here, Her name is Verna." My Dad gives the card to me.

"Okay, You take care, Dad. And you too Mom." I said sadly.

"I don't want to see you anymore. Bernardo, Let's go!" She shouted.

She's showing her true self now. She never like me indeed.

But my dad turned out to be my Uncle!

"Thank you, Dad," I said.

He just nods his head and leaves with my Mom.

No, She's now a stranger to me. We are not even related!

Even if she loathed me, I still respect her.

I wish them happiness and good health with my Dad.

"Don't worry, Catherine. You can live with me." Monet said.

I forgot that she is still here!

Witnessing all the drama of my life.

"Thank you, Monet. But I will look for a cheap apartment later. I don't want to invade your privacy."

"No! You're my friend and you know that I'm always here for you. I'm so sad about what happened. I feel like your life became a TV series?" She jokes.

"Thank you for making me happy Monet and be a part of my telenovela life," I answer.

It's better to treat it all like a joke than cry.

"Come on, Let's go inside."

I just smile and drag my luggage. Monet gets the other one.

I'm still holding the card that my Dad gave me.

My Mom's name is Verna Villaflor Adams.

I guess she married an American?

I'm not ready to face her. I guess it will take time.

But I'm hoping to meet her soon...