When She Left Me Part 3

    Larry was driving his kids to school when his son, Yuichi, reminded him about their school play which was to be held that coming Friday. Larry promised them that he will come as soon as he leaves work. Karla then asked if their mom is coming to watch the play, their dad suddenly became silent. The twins seems oblivious to the situation faced by their parents.

    At work, Larry tried his best to hide his personal dilemma from doing his job. But his co-workers began to notice a change in his actions, from making decisions to worker-to-worker conversations. Not soon after, rumors began to circulate about Larry's failed marriage. Larry's employees began to create their own theories but hi didn't seem to care. Eventually, the news reached the ears of Larry's parents. they began to worry about their son's personal crisis.

    His mom called him on his cellphone and asked him what happened. Straight to her ear, what she feared the most came true: his daughter-in-law filing an annulment to nullify their marriage. Larry's parents are not the kind of people who would want to make their children the perfect sons and daughters they ever had, doing what their parents wants them to do. They encouraged their son to make wise decisions and think of the possibilities that every decision may bring about. They never forced Larry and Marla to marry because they want to make sure they want them to make their decision on how they can live up to what they did.

    That night, Larry came home very tired from work. He went to the twins' room and caught them asleep. He kissed their foreheads and while they were sleeping, he said to them this words, "What makes me still standing on my two feet is because I still have you, my children, my only family".

    After that, he went to his room and began to cry in sorrow, unsure of he will do next the following day. He laid himself onto his bed. Next to his share of the bed lies an empty space on the other half which used to be occupied by his wife. Tears continue to flow from his eyes and as he turned off the nearby lamp, he said to himself "Good night".

    To be continued...