Among The Three Likes

Father And Son

Vino parked his car in the courtyard of one of the downtown cafes. He stepped foot into the entrance of the cafe. A cafe waiter opened the door for her. From there Vino saw that his Papa was waiting for him at the very end of the table. Vino walked over to him.

"Sorry, Pi. Vino was a little late", Vino took his Papa's hand and kissed the back of his hand.

Emilio's little heart was filled to see the treatment he received from his eldest son.

"Sit", he said.

Vino took the chair in front of his papi.

"What's so important about papi asking me to come here?"

"Is something bothering you, Vino?"

"Nothing, Pi"

"Yesterday Ellene told Papi. You seem to have a serious problem. Did someone bother you?"

"His mood mami a lot of stories with, Papi. No, Pi. Not at all. It's just that Vino is taking time to think deeper"

"As for your relationship with Gustav's youngest daughter?"

"Yes"

"You love that woman?"

"Yes, Pi. We love each other"

"If you love that woman, why don't you propose to her and get married"

"Vino wants to marry Kia. We've known each other long enough. It just seems like it's going to be hard for both of us"

"Reagan's against you?"

"No, not Brother Re or Brother Kevin. But there is something else that makes Vino think mature to keep going"

"You mean?"

Emilio is very surprised to hear the story of his son, he just realized that all this time he was pitted against sheep by his own best friend. To the extent that he had to lose Rose, Vino's biological mother, and also his best friend, Gustav Augustine.

"Yes, God... I feel very guilty for Gustav's children. Especially Reagan who at that time witnessed the death of his father"

"It's natural that Brother Re is very protective of his two younger siblings, especially Zazkia. Vino doesn't blame Re completely. The circumstances that force it so"

"You don't have to worry that papi is very supportive of your relationship with the woman of your heart. Rest assured that one day all this will improve".

"Thank you, Pi"

Emilio sipped the bitter coffee that was in the cup in front of him. Vino looked at his Papi with a happy face. Eventually the papa got better.

"Br ... "

"Hmmm..."

"Vino, apologize to Papi. The last time we met, Vino made papi angry and disappointed. Vino is so sorry Pi"

"It should be Papi who apologizes to you, Vino. Papi who has robbed your Mommy of happiness, the happiness of your childhood and also caused your relationship with your adored woman to fall apart. Papi's not a good father"

"Br ... Papi is the best father in the world. The best papi Vino has. Thank you Papi for supporting and understanding Vino. Thank You, Pi"

Vino got up from his seat and hugged his Papa. It was as if there was an electrical vibration flowing from the tip of the foot to the head that was felt by the two men. The collapse of the selfishness of the two stubborn men. Fusing a beautiful harmony between father and son.

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Vino was behind the wheel. Emilio sat in the chair next to him. Vino takes Papi to the airport. The plane carrying Papi flew to France to take off this afternoon.

"Take good, Pi. Say hello to Vino to mommy. And hug kisses for that sparkly Flo"

Emilio nodded with a smile, saying the words of his son.

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