"Yael." Freya ran to her sleeping son and kissed him on the forehead. Abundant tears flowed from her eyes as she watched her son with a smile. "Son..." She was about to wipe her tears when Jacob suddenly wiped her with the handkerchief he was holding. She looked up at Jacob. "Thank you," she tried to say. "She's still mad." Jacob murmured as he smiled. Freya heard that but ignored it. She caressed Yael's hair and stared at his son’s face again as he slept soundly. "Son, I'm sorry. I'm sorry if I left you in the car that day. If I hadn't left you, all the things you experienced wouldn't have happened to you. Forgive mommy." Freya kissed Yael again on the forehead. "I'm also sorry if they made me believe you were dead. I'm sorry if I didn't even find you. Son, mommy is just starting to look for you but God gave you to me right away. He's so kind, isn't he? Even though I forgot to pray , went to church, asked for forgiveness for my wrongdoings...He still loves me. I don't know how you escaped all the dangers; how you saw and found the LNGC; how you got here to the mansion but only one I know...God guided and saved you." Jacob patted Freya on the back. Diana, Rhea, Don Vandolf and Ramil were moved to tears by what Freya had said. They knew how much she’s hurt, mourned and feared during the times when Yael was not by her side. "Son, thank you for being strong. Thank you for coming back. Thank you for fighting. I love you so much, son." Freya's tears fell on Yael's cheek causing him to wake up. She was about to hug him when suddenly Jacob picked him up. She was surprised by what happened so she left his gaze on Yael's bed. Yael rubbed his eyes and slowly opened them. An unfamiliar face appeared before him. "Who are you?" He looked closely at the face of the man with the ear-to-ear smile while also staring at him in tears. "You have something similar to mine." His eyes widened. "Da…daddy?" Jacob couldn't explain how happy his heart was in those few seconds. 'That's good to hear. It feels good. Even though I was a bad father to him, he still called me daddy! Fuck! I'm crying! I can't stop crying!' He spun Yael around and lifted him into the air before hugging him tightly again. He didn't realize that he was crying. He put Yael down on the floor. He knelt down so that their eyes were level. "Y-Yael." Jacob sniffed. "This is the happiest day of my entire life, s-son. The truth is, this is also the day when my entire system was covered in shame." Jacob bent down and wiped his tears. Freya watches the father and son moment without any emotion. Jacob was surprised when his son suddenly looked up at him. He also wiped away the tears that fell from his eyes. "Daddy, I already forgave you. Tita Diana told me everything. You didn't know that you already have a child with mommy." Yael blinked a few times. Jacob's mouth fell open at what he heard. "Everyone makes mistakes. We all deserve to have a second chance. I hope you don't hurt mommy again. I hope you don't break her trust. I don't want anything but mommy's happiness . I know that she still loves you very much even if she won't admit it in front of all of us. I once dreamed of having a complete family and now, I have one. Please give me a happy family too, daddy." Yael turned to Freya. "Mommy." Everyone in the room cried. An innocent child reminds them how to forgive without holding back any grudge. Yael reminded them all how important it is to have a whole and happy family. Jacob nodded while crying. "I won't make any promises, son. Daddy will just do what you want. I will give you and mommy more than that. I will make up for all my shortcomings. I will be a good father to you and I will be a good husband to your mommy." He hugged Yael again and then kissed him on the forehead. "Daddy loves you very much, son." Little by little, a smile appeared on Yael's lips. He took his Daddy Jacob's hand and motioned him to stand. They walked to where his Mommy Freya was. He also held her hand and then looked up at the two. He looked at his Daddy Jacob's pants pocket. He frowned because there was a lump there. Later he smiled. "Daddy, do you have something to give to mommy? Do you have something to say?" Yael winked at Jacob. Jacob was surprised so he looked behind him. His father and sister Diana were there. Freya's mother and father were also there. He was surprised when they nodded to him. "Go ahead, son. Don't be shy with us." Don Vandolf calls Set to push his wheelchair. When he was quite close to Jacob, he hit him with his cane. "What are you waiting for? Don't say that your tongue has retracted? Why! There’s no coward in our family!" Diana, Rhea and Ramil laughed. It seems that they also know something about Jacob's plan. Freya's eyebrows met. 'What absolutely? Why are they weird? Come on! If only they knew what Jacob did earlier in the car!' She glared at Yael when he and Jacob locked hands. "I'M SO DISGUSTED WITH HIM! HE THROWN OUR WEDDING RING EARLIER!" Freya's eyes widened as she said what was on her mind. "That explains why she looks mad," Diana said while smiling. "Why did you throw it away, kuya?" Jacob suddenly knelt in front of Yael and Freya. He took the two ring boxes that were placed in his pants pocket. "Why two?" Rhea asked Ramil. "Well, why are you asking me? I'm not Jacob!" Ramil's philosophical response. He and Rhea laughed. "Let's find out." Jacob presented the first box to Yael. There's a small ring inside. It was made of pure gold and diamonds. The design is masculine but childish. He removed the ring from the box and put it on Yael's finger. "I will not just marry your mother. This is a promise ring. In front of our loved ones, I promise that I will be a good father to you, son. I also promise that I will be a good example to you in that way , when you grow up, you will also be a good father to your future children." Jacob hugged Yael. "I'm too young to have a child, daddy!" Yael joked. Don Vandolf burst out laughing. "That boy is really my grandson!" Rhea and Ramil laughed. Jacob knelt in front of Freya. "I'm sorry if I threw it away...our wedding ring. Actually, I didn't consider it as a sacred ceremony. Yes, there's a priest, a marriage contract and witnesses but our loved ones weren't around that time. I'm also aware that you were forced to marry me because you want revenge, access and power. I'm sorry if my proposal to you is not that grand. Yes, I have money to buy expensive things, to book the most expensive hotel or island and to pay for those professional and talented organizers but...I grew up without all those things. I only grew up with my mother beside me and...your family and you. I know you are not blinded by money either and you are not amazed by luxurious things so here I am. Kneeling in front of you. I only have this ring and my love for you, right now. I want to ask for your sweet "yes" in front of the people who are important to us ." Jacob smiled when he saw that Freya was crying. She even hit their son, Yael, because of the excitement. "Hulyo, I am proud to say that's my brother! He's so genuine and humble. I am crying for Freya! She's so lucky! She's so blessed to have my brother!" Diana wiped her tears. "That's how I knew your brother, love. He was really struck by love," said Hulyo with a laugh. "Freya Oligario-Gray, will you allow me to be by your side every night? Will you allow me to take care of you and Yael as long as I live? Won't you get irritated or cringe if I tease you every single day? Is it okay with you if my face is the first thing you see every morning?" Jacob is crying. "Freya Oligario-Gray, will you marry me…again?" Yael was speechless as he watched his parents. Freya looked at her mother and father. They held hands as they tearfully nodded to her. Next, she turned to Don Vandolf who now had an okay sign while whispering something. Her eyes also passed Diana, Set and Hulyo without stopping to nod. She looked at Yael for the last time. "Say it, mommy! Say what your heart wants," Yael said. Freya returned her gaze to Jacob and slowly nodded. "Y-Yes, I…I will marry you. I'm ready to be choked by you. Kidding aside, I'm ready to marry you, Mr. Jacob Anderson Gray!" Jacob put the ring on Freya's finger. He kissed her hand as his eyes filled with tears. "You won't regret accepting me back into your life. I love you—" Jacob's eyes widened when he suddenly felt Freya's lips on his. He closed his eyes while kissing her. Before he completely closed his eyes, he covered Yael's eyes with one of his hands. The Gray and Oligario families cheered inside the room. They were all smiling while wiping away their tears. Tonight became the most memorable night for Freya, Jacob and Yael. They became whole and happy again. While everyone was busy, Jacob's cell phone vibrated. An unknown number is calling. He didn't pay attention to that because he had already made up his mind that he would make the most of the first night with his wife and son.
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