Chapter 4 Xavier's Father

The next day was totally okay not until Xavier's father came to my apartment wanting to talk to me.

I owe him so much since he helped me graduate. He helped me the moment he gave me work and trusted me with it. That is why, now that he got a problem it saddens me. It hurt me seeing him sad and problematic.

They are very kind, with the years that I spent with them I knew that. They never made me feel like I am just their employee and they are my boss. They considered me as part of their small family.

"Good afternoon Tito, what made you visit? Come in, have a seat. I'll get you something to eat," I said as I welcome them. It was a sudden visit, I didn't prepare anything for him.

"I apologize for the sudden visit," he said as he sat on the couch, "I was in a hurry going here I forgot to ask my secretary to tell you," he looked and sound worried.

I go to the dinning are where the kitchen is, it was just near the receiving area of the apartment so I could still hear him talk as I prepare food for him.

After preparing the food I offered it to Tito Felipe, Xavier's father.

"Is there a problem Tito? Why are you in a rush? You should just tell me to come over so you wouldn't be tired going here," I told him, worried about his condition.

He the smiled and shrugged, "I'm perfectly fine Veronica, you guys are just too worried about me. Anyway, I came here to ask how are you two?" he said as he sipped on the tea I prepared for him. He tried to hide his worries but he still sounded like it. I know what he meant by this, maybe he knew that she's back.

I didn't say anything and refused to look at him too. Suddenly, I felt so little because of the truth.

I am in the position that is not supposed to be mine.

"Dear, you are my son's girlfriend. You have the right to question his wrong. It doesn't mean that she came back, she has the right to meddle with your relationship with my son. You two were happy when she's not around," his voice sounded irritated.

"It's not necessary Tito. I don't want to ask him," I almost whispered.

"What do you mean it is not necessary? Maybe my son is confused, don't let that woman take advantage of that. My son loves you, you just have to help him realize that," he was convincing me to believe that.

I faked a smile. I don't want to go against him since his condition is not yet safe. It might cause him bad if he is stressed.

"Alright Tito. I will do that," I said even though I know even if I tried to do it, nothing will change.

Xavier didn't love me. He never did, he never learned to.

Because even though, he was with me for years and he didn't meant to make me feel that I know he still longs for her.

The one he's looking for when he falls asleep, the one he wants to be with through everything. The one he could wait no matter how long it will take.

That is why I know it is impossible for him to realize that he loves me because he never really saw me. He never laid his attention on me, no matter how hard he tries and convince himself. He couldn't take Samantha away from him.

It is always Samantha and never Veronica.

"When I met Cora, Xavier's mother. I was with someone else. My first love, Cora's existence doesn't matter at all until we get a chance to know each other. My first love left for her dreams and we promised to hold on to our relationship but Xavier's mother is not hard to love. And even when I love my girlfriend, I still fell in love with his mother. At first I was confused, especially when my girlfriend cam back. I thought she's still the best for me, she's the one for me but Cora made me realized that I am more than in love with her. She's my greatest love," he talks with so much amusement. Until now he speaks about his wife as if he's still falling for her until now.

I admire them for feeling the same way and it made me sad knowing it could never happen to us.

"Think of that with the same situation as yours and my son, Veronica. I really like you for my son. And I know he's in love with you. He just couldn't let go of the things he have with Samantha," Tito Felipe said and then bid his goodbye to me.

We stayed talking for almost an hour and even though I haven't done anything I feel so tired. I feel like I am fully consumed.

"Take care Tito. Thank you for the visit. I am so sorry for making you worry, Tito. I will try to fix things so you don't have to worry," I said as I accompanied him to the door.

"Don't think of that. You take care too, okay? Don't worry, I'll talk to my son. He's being hard headed again so he needs to be knocked out for a bit," he joked before he waved for his leaving.

I go back to the couch and put myself there.

He learned to love Tita Cora because Tita is not hard to love. But me, I am hard to love. There's no reason to love me. I am not like other people, I am never going to be like Samantha.

I sighed and decided to prepare for my dinner. After doing the chores and after eating my dinner I get ready for bed. I needed to get enough rest, I still have work tomorrow.

10:00 o'clock and he hasn't give me any message yet.

Maybe he was so busy recording. That opportunity is a big start for their band and prioritizing me is not worth it. I know, it is too much to ask for his little time to text me.

That's fine Veronica. It's his dream, don't be selfish.

I sighed and let myself drown with darkness not minding the pain that is running through my system.