Chapter 464 - Four Hundred And Sixty-four: Secrets
The third point of view:
Cecil had many things to be grateful for these days; the life, Pedro, the love of her life, and of course, her coming baby. She was grateful for the fact that she was able to escape the snare in her life called Fernandez. However, as much as hated the bastard, she definitely didn't wish him this kind of ending.
The woman stood in front of the large flat television as the broadcaster delivered the news of Fernandez's death.
When Emily called to tell her to check the news, she had not trusted the articles on her cellphone since several external sites tend to post fake news. It must be a prank or something. Cecil didn't believe it until she saw it right now from the government owned television network.
Cecil didn't know how to feel right now, it still was a bit surreal. But honestly, she was relieved. Although it was unfair to be happy at someone's death, Cecil could breathe now.
Ever since Fernandez found out about Pedro's existence, she was afraid he might try to steal him just as he tried previously. But don't be mistaken, as a human, she felt bad.
"Business Mogul Fernandez was murdered while having sex openly with his escort in the club. Although the murderer named Maggie who is in her early thirties has been apprehended by the police, authorities are making further efforts to arrest the manager of the club who fled the scene for investigation.... "
Cecil decreased the volume of the news when her phone rang, she didn't need to glance down on her screen to know it was her father since he had been calling for the past hour.
"Hello father," She decided to pick this time knowing he wouldn't give up until he had his way. Yes, that was how headstrong he was.
"I have been calling," was his taunt comment.
"I know,"
"That's it? You know?...!" the man?wanted to lose his temper yet reined it in, "I'm sure you must have seen the news,"
"Yes,"
"And?" he asked expectantly
"If you think I'm bawling my eyes father, then you're in for a huge loss. Fernandez and I were nothing but a bad history that I wish I could erase from my life forever. May his soul rest in perfect peace, that's all you could get from me," She said to him.
Vincent couldn't reprimand her this time knowing she was right, all Fernandez had done all this while was to hurt his daughter - at least he had the sense to see it now.
"Fine, get over here. We'd be going to their residence to give our condolences to his mother," Vincent ordered.
"You can go ahead without me, my son and I are not stepping foot in that residence. What did his mother do for me when I needed help the most? And now they expect me to do what? Give my condolences?" She sneered.
"Cecil, there is no fighting in death. Moreover, Pedro is Fernandez's son and no matter how much you put it off, he's supposed to pay his last respect to him and you know that,"
Cecil knew her father was right but she didn't want to give him the satisfaction of knowing. The anger accumulated over the years from his betrayal still burned hotly in her veins.
"Fine, we'll be there. However, if they dare to try to take Pedro from me, I'll show them how pissed a mad dog could get," Cecil assured him, ending the call.
She didn't need to inform her son Pedro about their impromptu visit since he was in the living room already and had heard everything - Cecil hadn't exactly been discreet in the call.
"You don't need to come along. If you feel uncomfortable, I'll go all alone. My father can deal with it,"
"No, it's alright. I can't keep on running from my responsibilities," Pedro told her.
"No, it's not your responsibility, Pedro,"
"It is mom," he replied sternly.
Cecil was stunned by that answer and it dawned on her that her son was processing his loss differently.
"Tell me, Pedro, how do you feel?"
"Crushed," Was his response
"Listen, I get that he's your father but you're not supposed to feel that way, Pedro. Fernandez's death is not your fault -"
"You just don't understand mother!" Pedro raised his voice on his mother for the first time.
Cecil blinked, taken aback from his outburst. Was she missing something here?
And it was at that moment that Emerald arrived announcing, "Breakfast?" only to be welcomed to the tense atmosphere.
"Urm… Anyone wants a sandwich?"
Pedro strode away.
"Pedro!" Cecil called, intending to go after him but Emerald held her back.
"You need to give him space,"
"Emerald, he's in pain. I didn't realize he's that affected by Fernandez's death. I just thought… just thought he'd be cool with it afterall Fernandez was horrible…. "
"He might have been horrible but he was still his father," Emerald drew her into a hug, threading his hand through his hair while the other rubbed her back.
Guilt gnawed at his heart, he was responsible for the man's death. No, he denied it. He just pushed forward in emotion Fernandez's death that would have happened anyway - he had so many enemies. Just take a look at Maggie, the woman already wanted to kill Fernandez, Sakuzi only lent help - because of him. Moreover, what would he have done anyway? Let the asshole destroy his family?
Emerald had killed many unrighteous souls but he never thought that one day he would feel so conflicted for taking another one - a soul that deserves it.
Really? Wasn't he as bad as Fernandez? Emerald battled with his mind. He's a criminal, Fernandez abused his power, what's the difference? Well, unlike Fernandez, he didn't kill unborn children just because they didn't turn out to sex he wanted; he didn't manipulate and rape women.
Emerald was a criminal but he had morals, Fernandez had none. Hence he had no reason to be guilty. Also, this was a secret he would take to his grave. No one would know.
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