Unforgiven Sins

Cinyla’s POV

I woke up early after what happened yesterday. I don’t know why my feet took me to Sir BenChua’s house. It was too late but I still chose to go even though I knew he might just get angry or something.

In the end, I didn’t even talk to him properly. I don’t really understand myself, it wasn’t in my plan but nothing happened.

I am currently sipping a chocolate drink here on my balcony. It tastes really good!

Today is Sunday and I decided to go to church. My mom is not here since yesterday, she said she went to visit grandma. I hope his trip was safe. Until I receive a text coming from her.

My mom

Hi Cinyla, I’m here at your grandmother’s house. When you leave, lock the house well, right? Take care of that, love you.

Received. 8:30 A. M

I smiled after reading mommy’s message. She is really sweet even though she is a bit old and doesn’t lose her personality.

I finished my chocolate drink and then looked around. I leaned slightly on the sofa couch was sitting on and looked up. The sky is really awesome. Today is a beautiful day and hopefully great for me.

I checked the time on my phone and it was almost 9 in the morning, so I got up to take a shower.

After 20 minutes, I got ready and did what mommy said to close the house well. I make sure that I have also removed the outlets in the bedroom and kitchen to reduce the electricity bill as well.

After I locked the door, I directly opened the gate to get my car out. It’s still early since my church starts at 10:30 in the morning.

I was currently getting out of my car when I noticed a folded piece of paper on the side of our gate. What is this?

I just took it and put it in my bag and I finally got out of my car. Then I go down and lock the gate.

I was currently driving and remembered the paper. But I didn’t open it because I wanted to get to the church right away.

There are many people in our church because it is one of the most famous and big churches here in Manila.

After 4 hours in church, I chose to go home immediately. I’m glad I wasn’t late and got there before the song started. I’m just sad because I’m alone. I am now driving when I realized the paper inside my bag, I was about to take it when I feel hungry. I just focused on driving and looked for something to eat.

But in the middle of my drive, I was overtaken by heavy traffic. It’s annoying, I’m hungry! I just hit the steering wheel because of annoyance.

Until I remembered the paper I put in my bag. While I was waiting for the traffic to clear, I took it and opened it. I was surprised because it contained a letter.

Dear Cinyla,

How’s everything? I miss you both. I know you are a lady now and independent. I am so happy to see you soon. I have a lot to tell you that I know will surprise you. I just hope you can accept and forgive me. Always be careful, milady. Soon, we will meet soon.

-P. M.

After I read the letter, I suddenly dropped it, because of the next car honking.

“What are you still not doing?!” It screamed so I quickly started my car and even though it was going home, I just let it go. I didn’t even argue with that old man. But instead of thinking about that, I remembered the initials on the letter. It’s so familiar and I’m trying to remember where I saw it.

Until I got outside our house. The surroundings were quiet and the sun was shining because it was past one in the afternoon. I lost my hunger and when my car stopped, I took the paper and looked at the initials P. M. below it.

Who could have left this letter? Who is PM?

After a while. . .

FLASHBACK

“Daddy, what are you doing?”

“Daddy just signs some papers for work. What does my princess want?”

“Can I have this daddy? I saw it in your room area. You bought this to mommy right? But it so many chocolates.”

He smiled and suddenly the folder fell. I quickly took it to hand it to daddy.

I saw his signature with P. M. He took the folder from me and put it on the table next to him. He picked me up and squeezed my cheek.

“Sure baby! Your mom doesn’t like dark chocolate. Do you want those?”

I smiled at what he said. “Yes, daddy! These two are mine now! Thank you!”

“Sure, my princess. Go to your room now, daddy has some things to finish.” He kissed me on the forehead and was putting me down.

“Bye, daddy!”

END OF FLASHBACK

My heart beat faster, I don’t know if it was real or maybe it was just the same. I looked at the paper, but I was disappointed because it was typewritten, not handwriting so I wasn’t sure. But now, I don’t know what I really feel. They are a mess in my mind.

I just folded the paper and tried to calm down. I took a deep breath and let a few minutes pass. Until I thought about getting out of the car, but I pulled back because I saw a paper bag. I slowly approached and took it. The paper bag is pink in color and contains food placed in two tupperware.

I was hungry for its flesh because I like; spaghetti and fried chicken. Who is it from?

Until I saw a small piece of paper inside with something written on it.

This is for you, my lady.

-P. M.

I looked around because maybe someone was watching or the person who left it was still there. But I could see no sign of anyone’s presence.

I don’t know if I will eat this food because I don’t know whose it is from.

I better go inside and cook some food. But before that, I let the car inside to make myself comfortable. This is the only treasure I have. This car is from my dad, this is a gift for me when I learned how to drive last 3 years ago.

Until I received a call from Thea.

Thea is my childhood best friend, she is a really kind and super adorable woman!

I put the pink paper bag down on the table and answered it. “Hello, Thea?”

“Hi, Cinyla! What’s up? I just called to say hello, I passed by your place earlier but no one was there. Where are you now?” this question surprised me.

“I’m fine, Thea. Why did you pass by earlier? Is the paper bag outside the gate yours?” I asked while looking at the pink paper bag.

“Nothing baby! I just got called. It’s like you didn’t miss me, I’m your best friend.” she said from the other line.

“Huh? I didn’t see any paper bags there. But I saw an old man wearing a hat and left something. I didn’t see him because he just passed by and didn’t do anything.” she added that hit my chest.

“W-who is he?” I whispered scared but Thea also heard what I said.

“I don’t know, are you okay? I’ll pass you by, I have something to greet you.” this is a happy answer.

“Ah yes, beb! Go ahead and make sure I’m satisfied with what you brought, right?”Okay bye for now! I’ll just wait for you here.”

“Okay beb! See you!” I hung up and hold my heart.

Who is he? My dad died almost 2 years ago. How can it be possible that he does this?

I ran to the living room and looked for my bag. I looked for the paper in its envelope. But there was no sign of anyone. There was nothing written on the outside of it, just the same paper that I had read earlier in the rush of traffic.

I sat down and looked at the letter again, but I couldn’t think of anything the only thing I could feel was daddy.

I just sighed because of my thoughts. It’s really impossible that daddy did this. Until I receive a text message. My hand was shaking when I opened it because there were three consecutive text messages from an unknown number.

+639887056792

I am here. Open the gate.

Received. 1:30 p. m

+639887056792

Hey sis! I’m here. It’s hot!Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Received. 1:32 PM

+639887056792

Beb, this is Thea. Sorry, I just introduced myself now haha I lost my mind by the way this is my new number. Please save it! But, where are you? Come here now!

Received. 1:34 PM

I smiled slightly and the nervousness in my chest disappeared. I quickly stood up and went straight to the gate. He was there and he was frowning because it was so hot, but he was able to wear a jacket.

“Open it, beb! It is so hot here!” she said loudly.

I hurried and opened it. “That’s because you’re still wearing a jacket! Why?” I asked innocently.

“Huh? W-what are you saying beb?” she nodded. It is just a style now.

“Oh pardon me! Anyway, don’t you have a car with you?” I asked her since she is just with her alone.

“Nothing, I just took a taxi because my Toyota Avalon was still at the car wash.”

“Nice! Long time no see beb, huh? Where is my welcome?” I changed the conversation because I felt my hunger again.

“Welcome, beb! Anyway, this is my stuff for you. Your favorite food! Here!” At the same time, she handed me the food he brought in a brown paper bag.

I pulled his hand so we could talk and eat in the kitchen.

“Wait, what was your question earlier? Have you seen a pink paper bag? Is that it?” this sudden reminder. And grabbed the pink paper bag on the table. I didn’t keep the pink paper bag.

“O-yes! That’s what you’re holding,” I said quickly even though I honestly didn’t know what to answer.

She looked inside it and found a letter inside. “Oh, gorgeous, beb! There is a letter inside. Wait, we have the same thing? You’re an admirer,” he said as he opened the letter.

I was surprised by what he said and the letter he took out because earlier I didn’t notice any paper inside but only the tupperware.

“Hey beb, do you know P. M.? I seem to know the initials, but what?” I immediately cut off what he was saying and quickly took the paper he was holding. I seem to have lost my appetite and my heart is beating fast.

I read it and was even more nervous about what it said.

hi, milady,

Eat your spaghetti and your favorite fried chicken. Don’t worry there is no poison there. Also, I am the one who prepares for it. Eat well and enjoy. I miss you both.

-P. M.

“The scary baby! Who is PM? Is that uncle?” I quickly covered Thea’s mouth. He never really had a brake. How can it be possible that my dad is still alive? It’s very vague because it’s been 2 years.

“My father is already dead. You know that baby! I don’t know who he is. But I know someone trying to play with me. I don’t even know who he really is but I don’t want to eat this. It’s hard, it’s blurry!” He nodded and I felt that he also agreed.

“Fine beb! Whoever did that is kinda a horrible! Gosh! Anyway, eat what I brought it will be cold and not good to eat later.” Her order seems to have disappeared from my mind when she actually brought food.

“Where is it from?” I’m different from the conversation.

“I’ll cook it, sis! Because I’m going to see you and I thought that’s all we’ll eat. I also brought coffee jelly with me for dessert. Taste it, hurry!” He ordered while still helping me pick up the paper bag he was carrying.

“Alright, beb! I’m going to eat, thanks for this, right?”

“No worries! Shall I throw this paper bag with the food coming from your admirer?

What he said almost made me cry. “Come on, sorry baby! It’s water, oh, take it slow.”

I quickly took the water from her and drink it slowly. “Because you are crazy! That’s not my admirer, it’s a bad person who did that! And I can’t miss that.”

“Calm down sweetie girl okay? Calm down your heart. Go ahead, eat it. I will throw it away maybe there is some poison with it. Just move on. Let me do this and eat there.” A reminder of this while taking the contents of the pink paper bag that I really don’t know who left outside at our gate.

While she was throwing away the paper bag together with the food inside of it. I just realized something that I think we really need. Also, I think it will solve my problem.

I need to put CCTV here. Right! I have to install CCTV and ask the help of my detective friend.

I will also know you, I will also know who you really are!