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Chapter 15: Truth and Forgiveness
The tension in the kitchen was palpable. Zach, still sniffling, looked up at Kong, his eyes filled with confusion and guilt.
"Kong," Zach began, his voice shaky. "You said you'd fix everything. But how? How can we fix this? I hit my brother. I ran away. I... I don't deserve to be forgiven."
Kong leaned against the counter, his gaze fixed on Zach. "Zach, listen to me," he said, his voice surprisingly gentle. "It wasn't your fault. Marcus was being chased that night. He was running for his life. He didn't see your car. He was just so scared."
Zach looked at his father, seeking confirmation. His father nodded, his eyes filled with understanding. "It was a dark night," he said, his voice rough with emotion. "Marcus was running. He didn't see your car. He was just trying to get away."
Zach felt a wave of relief wash over him. It wasn't his fault. He hadn't meant to hit his brother. He hadn't known he was running for his life.
"But I was drunk," Zach said, his voice filled with shame. "I was reckless. I shouldn't have been driving."
"I know," Kong said, his voice laced with sympathy. "But you didn't know. You didn't know what was going on. You didn't know Marcus was in danger."
Zach looked at his brother, Marcus, who sat silently in the corner, his gaze fixed on the floor. He looked so lost, so vulnerable. Zach felt a pang of guilt, a sharp, piercing pain in his chest. He had hurt him. He had run away.
"I'm so scared," Zach said, his voice barely a whisper. "I'm so scared to face him. I'm so scared to face what I did."
Marcus stood up, his eyes meeting Zach's. "Zach, it's okay," Marcus said, his voice soft and reassuring. "I understand. I'm not angry. I'm just glad you're here. I'm just glad you're my brother."
Zach's eyes filled with tears. He looked at his father, who had been watching the exchange with a mixture of relief and pride.
"Marcus knows," his father said, his voice filled with warmth. "He knows you didn't mean to hurt him. He knows you were scared. He knows you were drunk."
Zach felt a wave of relief wash over him. His brother understood. His father understood. He was forgiven.
"I'm so sorry, Marcus," Zach said, his voice thick with emotion. "I'm so sorry I hurt you. I'm so sorry I ran away."
Marcus smiled, his eyes filled with warmth. "It's okay, Zach," he said, his voice soft and reassuring. "I'm just glad you're here. I'm just glad you're my brother."
Zach felt a surge of love wash over him. He had a brother. A brother he never knew existed. A brother who had forgiven him.
He looked at Kong, who had been watching the exchange with a knowing smile. "Thank you, Kong," Zach said, his voice filled with gratitude. "Thank you for helping me find my brother. Thank you for helping me make things right."
Kong nodded, his gaze fixed on Zach. "It's not over yet, Zach," he said, his voice low and serious. "But we're on the right track. We'll get through this, together."
Zach felt a surge of hope. He had a family. He had a brother. He had a father. He had Kong. He had a reason to fight. He had a reason to make things right.
He knew he had a long road ahead of him, but for now, he could allow himself to feel a glimmer of hope. He could allow himself to believe that everything would be alright.
He could allow himself to believe that everything would be alright.
Zach say thank you and hug Marcus tight then tell every thing he didn't said about Mekaila and why he find Marcus.
"The truth is we're here because we're going to left my daughters for 2 days because I need to find you Marcus." Zach said with a sad tone.
"Why?" Wondering ask of Marcus.
"Tell them the truth now" Ethan said to Zach.
"Mekaila has been kidnapped and I only had 2 days left or else she died."
His parents was so angry because he didn't tell right away, and Kong decided to save Mekaila.
"I couldn't watch my grandchildren grow without mom!" Angry said of kong.
Zach was just crying because he didn't want to sacrifice his brother too.
"I do wanna lost you again Marcus but I can't live without Mekaila our children needs her". Zach cried.
"Who say that she'll be died? Where going to save her" Marcus response.
"They your brother Zach he grow at my hand, he practice for his revenge, now it's the perfect time." Their that said.
"Daddy what's wrong?" Wondering ask of Mezachela watching his sad face.
"Nothing honey, nothing at all be good while I'm not here understand?" He respond calmly.
"Yes daddy we're just gonna play around the house, right mechaela?" Mezachela said with a cute smile of her face.
"Yeah just tell mommy dad I already miss him." Mechaela yelled and do a flying kiss.
Kong was so happy watching his granddaughters and said " right after tomorrow we're going to save her, you guys come and follow me let's get ready right away.
"Just a moment how about us! How about the children don't tell me no one will guard as here" Kong wife said.
"Ahm Ethan can I ask for a favor again?" Said of Zach.
"Yeah sure, what kind?" Ethan responded.
"Can you stay here ? We can't leave them alone by themselves and I know I'm feel comfortable once your near to my daughters." Zach said.
"Well as you wish so then fine I'm going to stay in here with them and just make sure you guys arrive safely." Said of Ethan in a concern way.
"Now follow me son's let's get ready" Kong demanded, watch over the baby dear" he added.Download Novelah App
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