Chapter 47

Here I am again in the old house. With each step, the creaking wooden floor echoes, and as I reached a room, I saw the photo once more attached to the mirror of an old cabinet.

Before approaching the photo, I pressed my fingers against my palm, and it went through. I also covered my nose and was able to breathe.

I’m just dreaming.

“Papa?” I stepped out of the room I entered and searched for Papa.

“Pa… where are you?” I don’t know why… but suddenly, tears started streaming down my face.

I know this is just a dream… maybe I’m crying because I’m scared. I’m alone here, and I don’t know how to wake myself up.

“Pa…” I called, trembling.

I wiped my face with both hands, and when I finished, Papa was standing right in front of me… with Mama beside him.

“‘Nak…” I immediately approached both of them and hugged them tightly.

“Ma… Pa…” I sobbed while embracing them. I missed them both so much. It’s so difficult to live without both parents…