I don't know where we're going, but getting out of the house and walking around would be really helpful.
Me: Where are we going?
Leonard: "I think a walk on the beach would be great."
Me: That would be great. I've been wanting to go to the beach for a long time. We rarely left the mansion.
Vincent: "Everything is going to change from now on, darling."
We went to the beach, so no one would bother us, they chose a place where we could be alone. They do everything they can to protect me and make sure I'm okay. I feel very calm and safe. It was a good decision not to stay at home, because right now I would be lying in bed thinking about yesterday.
When I got out of the car, I could hear the waves. I immediately ran to the sea. The water was cold, but I'm still happy to be here.
Leonard: "We're going to play in the sand, right? I took everything."
He really had toys for us to play in the sand. I felt like a little kid. Leonard and I never had a chance to play together as kids. I think we'll make up for it together now.
It's really quiet on the beach, it was so nice to hear the sound of the waves. We built sandcastles, played a lot, ran around and had a great time. I completely forgot about everything. We never spent time together as a family. If my mother were here now, we would have had a lot more fun, I miss her so much. Since I left the palace, I've been thinking about my mother, probably because I need her the most right now. I was looking at the sea thoughtfully when my father came to me. He sat down next to me, but he didn't say anything.
It seemed like he wanted to tell me something. But he probably didn't want to ruin the moment.
Me: Dad, what do you want to say?
Vincent: "I've been wanting to talk to you for a long time, but so much has happened that I haven't been able to."
Me: Can we talk now? About my mother?
Vincent: "Yes, about your mother and why I left you in the palace. I think it's time to find out everything."
I was always curious about what happened, because as I already mentioned, I don't remember much from my childhood. When I tried to remember, my mind would blur and I would see unclear things. When I found my mother's diary, I thought I would find the answers to everything there, but after reading it, I had even more questions.
Vincent: "I don't know where to start."
Me: I can imagine how difficult it must be for you to talk about this. I think it's better to start from the beginning.
Vincent: You're right.
It must have been very difficult for him to start, because we hadn't spoken to each other for years and we didn't have a very good relationship, but now everything has changed. Somehow he managed to and started talking.
"Meeting your mother was the happiest moment of my life. I fell in love with her the moment I saw her. We had been dating for about a year and I loved her so much that I asked her to marry me. Her family was against it, I told her I would talk to them, but she refused. No matter what I said, they wouldn't change their minds, and that's why I never met them. She left home because of me and broke off relations with them. We were very happy when you were born and we thought it would last a long time, but unfortunately she died suddenly. It was a great tragedy for me. I was very ill at that time, I couldn't even look at you properly, because you always reminded me of her. When they invited us to the palace, I accepted the offer because I didn't want you to be at home all the time. It was very difficult for me to go out, but I did it for you. Everyone liked you very much, especially Michael. When we returned home, the next day I received an invitation from the royal family. They said they wanted to talk to me. I agreed and went to the palace. I was very surprised when they told me that they wanted you to live with them. I would never have agreed to that, but they told me why they were doing it. They wanted to educate you and do everything that was necessary. They promised that one day you would be a member of the royal family. I didn't agree to it right away, but after thinking about it a lot, I realized that it would be better for you. If your mother were alive, I would never have agreed to it, but I wouldn't be able to take care of you properly. That's why I agreed to their proposal. Then when I got married for the second time, we grew even further apart. I regret it now because you needed a father at that time, but I wasn't ready for that. I also thought that the royal family would take better care of you than I did. I know that you will never forgive me, but I did it all for you. At the time, I thought I was doing the right thing. Now that I know what you had to go through there, I regret it very much."
I didn't know what to say. I was really angry with him, but now everything has changed. I know that he felt it was necessary at the time. He was sick after my mother died and couldn't be a good father. For years I thought he had abandoned me and didn't care how I was doing, but now I realize that wasn't true. He wanted the best for me. I think it all happened for a reason. I believe that everything that happens in the world has an explanation. It seems that he really loved my mother and me. I want to know more about the past.
Me: Dad, I understand you. Maybe when I was a kid I blamed you for doing that and I was angry with you for it, but now everything has changed and I understand you very well. Can you tell me more about my mother. I remember very little about her. I recently discovered her art studio.
Vincent: "Art studio? This is the first I've heard of it. How did you know about it?"
Me: I have to tell you something. When I turned 18, my mother's lawyer called me and told me about her will.
Vincent: "Will? I don't know about that either."
Me: She left me a house, several companies, and some other things.
Dad was surprised, he seemed like he had no idea what I was talking about. He didn't even know about the diary, and that made me even more suspicious. I definitely need to know more about my mother.
Me: I know you don't want me to go, but I want to know more about my mother. I think I'll sort everything out one of these days and go solve these mysteries.
Vincent: "I understand you. I'd come with you, but you want to figure this out on your own. If you change your mind, Leonard and I will come and help you."
I know he's saying this for my own good, but I want to figure this out on my own.
Me: Thanks for the offer, but I'd rather figure this out on my own.
We left the beach. We had a great time, but I'm in a hurry to get home because I want to get this all sorted out and get out of here. We immediately headed home. When we got home, I immediately went up to my room and packed the necessary things and started to sort everything out. I was almost ready to leave, but I had to go to my mother's house because I had necessary things there that I definitely needed to take.
I took a piece of paper and a pen from the table. I didn't know what to write, because this was the first time. I tried so many times to start, but I couldn't. I knew that if I wrote at least one word, it would be easier for me later. I thought that my hand would not obey, but in reality it was my heart. After so many years, I could barely return to my family and I felt wonderful with them, but now I had to go and leave everything behind. I forced myself to write, because I had to do it, whether I wanted to or not. Somehow I managed and wrote it. I went downstairs quietly. I left the letter on the table, because I knew that they would definitely see it here. My heart is very broken that I have to say goodbye to them like this, but right now I need to find out the truth most of all. Maybe after this I will finally find myself and understand what I want to do. I don't want any secrets in my life anymore. I opened the door carefully and headed to the car. I had to go to my mother's house first, and then to the train station.