Chapter 56 Chapter 56 - I Met My Dad

Their Point-of-Views
"Love, Love..." Nikolai called as he entered the room.
"Love!" he again called.
He thought that maybe Eve was with Nicka in her parents' room.
He went there right away.
"Eve is not here!" Said Vina.
"Mommy said, she is having a vacation." Nicka's anecdote.
"Wait, baby, did you talk to mommy? What did she say to you?" Nicks approached his daughter.
"Yes, Daddy! She just told me to behave while she is gone. She will be back after a few days." Nicka answered back.
Nikolai returned to the room to get his cellphone.
"Sir Nikolai, Eve went home already. I even accompanied her." Ella retorted.
"She is not here! She bid goodbye to Nicka. She said she is going on a vacation. Where is she going?" He begged.
"Vacation? We have not talked about a vacation." Ella declined.
"Did something happen before you went home?" Nicks exclaimed.
"Perhaps, Eve just went back to her house. I will call her and I will tell her to talk to you." Ella let out.
Nikolai instantly went to Eve's house. He searched the whole house but found nothing there.
"What is wrong? Where have you been at this time of the night?" He talked to himself when he got back in his car.
She is not even picking up her phone.
At the hotel...
I have only been in bed since I was able to check in. I have no intention of getting up!
I was crying but there seemed to be no more tears in my eyes. I fumbled with my cellphone.
Ella 14 missed calls.
Love 23 missed calls.
I dialed Ella's number.
"Eve, where are you? Why did you leave the mansion?" Ella asked promptly.
"Ella, I am sorry. I just need to be alone. I just want to tell you not to worry about me. I am fine." After I said that, I ended the call.
Then I turned off my phone.
I have been here for a few days. But why do I still feel so heavy?
Is Nikolai looking for me? Or is he happy with my decision?
I am Everlee Legazpi, right? I could end up well at any battles I faced! However, it is distinct when your heart is destroyed.
You are still breathing but you feel like dying.
After all, they can locate me easily. If Nikolai only desires to find me, he has connections.
He is the CEO of TvN8 Station where I am a very famous talent.
I disguised myself so that they would not merely recognize me.
If he wants to find me, there are many ways.
Probably, he has no plans to look for me.
I opened my laptop. Not to catch up on social media. I will just check where I can go that almost no one will know me.
I wish to have a quiet life for a moment. An alone time for myself to think things over.
Unexpectedly, a notification popped up.
Darcie Suarez
"Who is Darcie Suarez?" I felt an instant suspicion.
I clicked the said e-mail.
"Everlee, I hope this message reaches you. And I hope this is your e-mail address. I am Darcie Suarez. Your Dad's wife. If you are interested, here is my number. I hope you call me." as I read her e-mail.
Is this true or a prank? I need to know. I picked up my cellphone and turned it back on.
"Make it fast! Come on!" I ordered my cellphone.
When it opened, I immediately contacted the number in Darcie Suarez's e-mail.
"May I speak with Darcie Suarez?" I asked when someone answered.
"Yes, speaking. Who is this?" she begged on the other line.
"This is Everlee Legazpi!" I said nervously.
"Everlee? Everlee, how long have I been sending you an e-mail? It was a month ago." After she said that, I returned to the e-mail.
Yes, she sent it one month ago.
"I just want to know about my Dad," I told her.
She told me a story but she said she would have preferred us to talk in person.
I was able to decide quickly. Particularly, in my situation now. I am going to my Dad. I want to meet him.
Vigan City, Ilocos here I come.
No one is looking for me! A few days passed but Nikolai did not bother to search for me.
Perhaps, Nicka is also used to not having me by her side since she is now with her real family.
"Everlee..." a woman called.
I turned around.
"Aunt Darcie?" I pleaded.
She nodded. I am wearing a hoody jacket and cap and shades so I do not get noticed and there would be no turmoil.
"Let me apologize for dressing up like this," I let out.
"Yes, I know why! Eve Lopez is also very famous here primarily with young people." she declared openly.
She guided me to her car.
After a few minutes of travel, we arrived at her house.
"Wow! This house is so incredible! The house is huge." I said with astonishment.
"Mom, is she Everlee?" The man who greeted us asked.
"Eve, this is Phil, your younger brother."
Aunt Darcie introduced us to each other.
"Hello, Phil!" I felt glad because I have a brother.
"Wow! Eve Lopez! I cannot believe you are in front of me right now!" And suddenly Phil hugged me.
He is twenty-one years old. He is a young man and I can say that he is my brother because we have a lot in common.
We went inside. Then Aunt Darcie prepared something for us to eat. I averted my eyes.
"Where is dad?" I pleaded.
How would Dad react when we met? I am feeling worried.
"Eve, your Dad has been looking for you for a long time. He cannot find you. But he did his very best.
Last two months ago, we had a lead. Perhaps, a blood leap. When he watched you on television. And he confirmed that you are his daughter to Loleen.
Case in point, your Dad's illness got worse so he could not go to Manila. He had thyroid cancer. So I emailed you.
I am sorry if I have been busy taking care of your Dad. He passed away!" Aunt Darcie's litany.
"He passed away?" It was as if heaven and earth had fallen on me.
I first let myself mourn another heartbreak. Gradually, I comprehended the truth.
Nothing is certain in this world except for change and death.
My Papa tried his best to find me. And he loves me, that is what matters.
Ther are people who met each other not to be together forever. Just like my mama and papa.
He did not abandon us. Mama hid me from him. Like I almost did with Nicka. See, my decision of leaving her to her family is the best.
She will not blame me in the end because now they are together.
I looked at papa's photos. He is Alvaro Suarez, he is Spanish.
I looked like my papa. That is why I love very lovely. I smiled in my mind.
He also looks like Phil. It is a pity we have not been together for a while. But I wish him to rest in peace and I have forgiven him for leaving me.
My papa married Aunt Darcie when they were in Spain. But when he found out that he had a child with mama, he insisted on coming home to find me.
He is in heaven together with Mama. They probably forgave each other as well.
The next day, Aunt Darcie and Phil took me to a lot not far from their house.
"Wow! It is nice here. The air is fresh and there are lots of trees. There are also many crops." As I rolled my eyes.
"This is yours!" Aunt Darcie exclaimed.
"What?" I turned to her.
"Your Dad left it for you! I will give you the papers. And I am giving you the full rights on this property." she clarified.
I can not believe it! My dad never forgot me. He did not forsake me.
It is a pity and we do not get a chance to talk.
This property is massive! This place is peaceful too.
I can have a quiet life here. It looks like a good sign.
Maybe I can stay here for good. I have a brother here. I have a family member.
"Eve, you can build a house here. It is also easy to visit each other.
One more thing, you better get away from that man!
Dad told me before he died to look for you. He also reminded me to look after you once we find you.
And I am not letting you go away from me. I will be here to take care of you." When Phil moved toward me.
I told them about surrogacy. And they already know the whole incident. It makes my heart feel warm that I have a brother who is concerned about me.