I Am Not A Poor Daddy

10

The worry and pain came back to him, because he knew how complicated their relationship was in the past. “Dad, I’m not sure I’m ready to deal with her right now. There’s a lot of pain that’s still bothering me,” he said. 

 “I understand. But sometimes, in order to move forward, we need to face the past and resolve things that are unfinished. This could be an opportunity to find the peace you need. It will give you strength on your journey forward,” his father said, adding that sometimes facing memories can be an important step in healing. 

 Sebastian was silent, torn between his past and the path ahead. He knew that facing Sara, and everything that had happened, would be a challenge. But at the same time, it could be a new beginning, a chance to close an old chapter and open a new one entirely. 

 He considered all of this as he stared out the window, watching the scenery pass by, feeling the weight of the burden on his shoulders but also the hope that, maybe, things could be fixed. 

 Three years ago, Sara was Sebastian’s fiancée. The two had a relationship full of hope and plans for the future. But as his life went on, Sebastian felt caught between love and responsibility. The guilt that haunted him made him decide to run away, leaving Sara behind in order to pursue the freedom he craved. He hoped to find himself, but instead got lost in the complexities of a new life. 

 Now, after hearing Sara's name from his father, the old memories came flooding back. Memories of the laughter, love, and hope they once shared were now mixed with regret. He knew that running away had ruined not only his life, but Sara's as well. 

 Hearing that he had to face her again made his heart tremble. His father looked at him seriously. "Sebastian, I need you to go after Sara. Bring her home," he said, firmly but lovingly. "It is important for the two of us to mend the relationship between our families. We have so much to face together, and perhaps it is time for the two of you to reconcile." 

 Sebastian fell silent. "Go back? After everything that happened?" his voice trembled, letting out the uncertainty that weighed on his mind. He didn't know if there was a way to fix everything. In his mind, he imagined Sara's pained gaze, the possibility that their relationship would never be the same. 

  “Yes, after all, this might be a chance for both of our families,” his father replied, full of conviction. “Sara still loves you, and you should give yourself a chance to explain everything. This could be the first step to healing old wounds.”

 Sebastian felt a great inner battle. On one hand, there was the fear of facing Sara again and the possibility of rejection. On the other hand, there was the desire to right the wrongs that had been made and perhaps find a way back to the love that once was.

 “Who knows? Maybe you two can find a way to start over, in a better way,” his father said, as if reading his mind. “Sometimes, true love doesn’t die. It just waits for a chance to grow.”

 With a doubtful look, Sebastian put all his thoughts and feelings; was he brave enough to do this? He knew that this journey was not about rehashing the past, but about trying to put everything back together that was broken.

 “I’ll try. If there’s hope to fix everything, I’ll go see her,” Sebastian said, feeling the tension and at the same time the desire to grasp the opportunity tightly.

 With new hope and mixed feelings, Sebastian was determined to pursue the love he had left behind. Perhaps, by searching for Sara, he would also rediscover a part of himself that had been lost, and work towards a new path for both families towards peace.

 A few days after that conversation, at his father’s urging, Sebastian finally decided to return to City B. Hoping to make amends and find Sara, he set off with mixed feelings—both hope and anxiety. He knew that this was a chance to make amends and perhaps restore the love that once existed.

 However, what he did not expect was that as soon as Sebastian left, his father, who had seemed extremely weak and sick, suddenly showed surprising signs of recovery. With renewed energy, he immediately asked the butler to arrange for several beautiful women to accompany him during this period of recovery.

 “Get me some women who can entertain me. I want them to come in the next few hours,” he requested with a sneer, a sly light flashing across his eyes. It turns out that everything that happened before was just an act to deceive Sebastian—a plan to bring him back to the family after years of separation.

 Sebastian, on the other hand, is on his way to City B, preparing everything that needs to be done to get closer to Sara. He feels the tension as every mile he passes brings him closer to his decision to face the woman he once loved. In his mind, he hopes to find Sara and explain everything that happened. However, he does not know that his role in this life twist has been planned by his own father.

 Unexpectedly, his father who initially seemed weak is now confidently planning a way to distract himself from the sadness of his life. He does not long for Sebastian to struggle; instead, he wants to arrange his rich life with new figures—attractive and entertaining women.

 On Sebastian's journey, there is a tension between hope and doubt. He cannot imagine that, back home, his father has planned everything carefully. As Sebastian approaches City B, his feelings grow, realizing how much he has to face. He prays that this decision will lead him to a better direction, not just a trap.