The Gift I Engraved With ...
Chapter 2
My father said as he prepared to leave
FL's Father
Don't be mad at Derick ( his voice is thick with concern )
FL's Father
A man being busy shows he has the ability to provide. You’re about to marry him, so it’s time to learn about compromise and forgiveness.
He rambled on, giving me advice that felt empty
FL's Father
Take care of yourself, and don’t forget to eat on time. If you’re in struggle or need money, remember that we’re only one call away…
My mother stood by, quietly wiping her tears, her back turned to me as she struggled to say goodbye.
I begged them to stay longer, but they insisted on returning home. It wasn’t until the bus shrank into a tiny dot on the horizon that I let the tears fall.
Just days before, I discovered my father’s diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
I understood now why they had traveled so far, twisting through the winding mountain roads just to meet my fiancé before it was too late. They feared they wouldn’t see me married or even at the engagement ceremony.
But for weeks, Derick had hardly made time for me. When I got home that night, he was engrossed in his video game, laughing with his gaming partner, completely oblivious to my presence.
See You In The Next Chapter
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