Chapter 383 - Side Story (Satiana and Jack) (3) (unedited) (2/2)
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After our tearful reunion, the three of us talked about a lot of things. I was happy to know that they will be here until my coming of age ceremony. Aunt Leticia will help me in the preparations as a stand in for my mother and my brother will be the one to escort me at the ceremony, helping me prevent rumors of future consorts.
”I am happy that I can help you with your coming of age ceremony.” Aunt Leticia said with delight. ”I was not able to do this with my Alicia, but at least let me fill in the role that my sister has left.”
”Thank you, Aunt Leticia.” I replied with a smile.
”I also want to tell you something Sati.” Gladiolus said with solemn eyes. ”It was one of the last words our mother had said before dying.”
”M-Mother?” I asked hesitantly. ”She left a message for me?” I was afraid on what the message will be.
”Do not worry Sati, if it were something offensive then I would keep it for myself and not speak of it.” Gladiolus reassured me and I nodded in understanding. ”It was short, but meaningful.”
*FLASHBACK*
”G-Gladiolus…” Patricia was in her last breath.
”Mother… please…” Gladiolus held his dying mother.
”P-Please relay my message to your sister…” Patricia said. ”Tell her… Tell her I am sorry. I am so sorry for not showing her the love that a mother should give to her child. My heart was tainted black because of what her father had done to me and that hatred was unfortunately extended to her as well.”
”Mother…” Gladiolus replied. ”Please tell her that yourself.”
”Hmmm… I know I cannot.” Patricia shook her head. ”Tell Satiana that if ever there is a next life, I will make it up to her. In the next life I will… I will treat her well for sure.”
*END OF FLASHBACK*
The tears that have stopped a while ago started to flow once more. I had the closure I had longed for from the message that my brother had just conveyed.
”Thank you… Thank you so much.” I displayed my gratitude.
”I hope that these words had helped you.” Gladiolus said.
”Yes, it did.” I said with a smile. ”It brought me closure that I have longed for. Now I feel complete. Thank you, brother.”
”I am happy then.” Gladiolus replied.
This was such a good day. I am sure that I will become happy with my upcoming coming of age ceremony together with my loved ones.