Chapter 28
Isabe quietly took a seat beside her grandfather after their dinner. They are all in the living room and
Miguel turns on the television and the channel is coincidently on the news.
“The death of the business tycoon Tyron Cruz is unexpected and some are wondering what will now
happened to hispanies. Some are saying that his older brother Miguel will now manage the
public that the Morgan and the Cruz are in conflict for decades and now that this incident happened,
spections and things in the past are being brought out again.” The reporter live from the scene of the
crime said. “As of now, we can’t get hold of the deceased family and even Don Samuel is nowhere to
be found.”
“Did you get hold of Be? It is known to the public that she is dating Tyron.” The announcer from the
studio asks.
“Unfortunately, we can only contact her manager and ording to him, Be is grieving from the death
of her lover.” The reporter answers.
“Well, I guess, she might be in great shock.” The announcer said. “Do you think that the thing from the
past is repeating itself?” he added, it seems that he is pertaining to the cruel death of the heirs of the
two families.
“I—” Before the reporter speaks, he saw Gabriel leaving the building. “Mister Gabriel Zamora is here, I
will try to get a interview from him.” He immediately said as he quickly approaches Gabriel. “Mister
Zamora, can I get a quick interview regarding the death of Mister Cruz?”
Gabriel frowns and sighs. “Make it quick.”
“What can you say about the explosion happened in front of you? It is seen in the CCTV that you even
tried to save Tyron but failed to do so.” The reporter said.
“It is unfortunate that I can’t save him but I will do my best to catch the person behind it. The explosion
happened right in front of me so I will not hold back and use all my resources to capture the person
behind it.” Gabriel said, determined.
“We all know that your family is involved in politics and military and they even in high positions, are you
going to use their help, Mister Zamora?” The reporter asks.
“If having their help means capturing the culprit then why not.” Gabriel answers.
“Last question, Mister Zamora, do you think that Don Samuel Morgan is behind it?” The reporter asks
making Gabriel frown. “And do you think that the tragedy between the two family is repeating itself
again?”
“We are still looking into that.” Gabriel said.
“I can’t hear this anymore.” Miguel said and turns off the television.
“Don Samuel…” Ivy called out and heave out a sigh.
It seems that Maja sensed what Ivy is going to say that is why she called out the kids to y upstairs.
“What is it, Ivy?” The Don asks.
“I would just like to apologize to you.” Ivy said. “I already heard from Isabe the reason why she
suddenly married my son. I was a fool not to realized something.”
“You have nothing to apologized for, Ivy.” The Don smiles. “I am just doing what was agreed upon a
long time ago.” The Don added and nces at Isabe.
“But still… if only I told my sons about it, it might change the future.” Ivy said. “It is wrong of me to kept
quiet all this time, I thought that they long forget what happened, it never urs to me that Tyron still
holds a grudge against you.”
“I can’t me him; at a young age he lost his father.” The Don sighs. “We are all the same, that same
night, we all lost someone dear to us, you lost your husband and your sons lost their father; and I lost
my son and at the same time, I also lost my daughter-inw and my grandchild.”
“You mean…”
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“Yes, just like Tyron, my granddaughter grew up holding a grudge against me.” The Don said.
“But that is in the past grandpa, you just did what you can to keep me and mom safe.” Isabe said.
“And if I am in your shoes, I may have done the same. I can’t risk a love one’s life for my own interest.”
“I am happy for you, Isabe, I really am.” Ivy smiles at her. “It is my fault that Tyron died without
knowing the truth.”
“I think he already knows.” Isabe said.
“What do you mean?” Miguel asks. “Does he really know the truth behind our dad’s death?”
“Yes, because the reason why he went to Gabriel’s office is to hear the result of the investigation…”
Isabe said making them frown in confusion. “He actually had me investigated…” she nces at her
grandfather. “That is why he knew that we are not in touch for years… and because of that simple
request, Gabriel found out a shocking truth, well at least that’s what Gabriel told me earlier.” She
exins. “But Miguel, do you already know that my grandfather is innocent?”
“The truth is I also grew up holding a grudge against Don Samuel, but I identally found my father’s
diary in the study…”
“So, it was you who took it.” Ivy gasps.
“Yes, mom, I’m sorry. I am actually nning on telling Tyron about it but then he suddenly announced
his engagement with Isabe, so I thought that he forgot what happened in the past and I don’t want to
bring him that sad and traumatic memory of the past. All I want is for him to be happy, but I guess, I
jumped into conclusion just like in the past.” Miguel said. “And now, it is toote to correct everything.”
He added—his voice is full of remorse and regret. “I am sorry, Isabe, Don Samuel.”
“You didn’t do anything wrong, Miguel.” Isabe said. “You just did what you think is right. You just want
to protect Tyron, and I am grateful with that. I am d that there are people who cherish him.” She
added.
“of course, he is my brother—my one and only brother.” Miguel said emotionally. “He sacrificed a lot for
me; he gave up his dream to be a full-time pilot just to continue running thepany—apany that
is not ours in the first ce.”
“Our family have many things to apologize to you, Don Samuel.” Ivy said. “Not only that we stole your
“We used you without legal basis, even the police can’t find any lead directing to you and yet we still
used you. We are so sorry, Don Samuel.”
“We really are sorry for our actions, Don Samuel.” Miguel seconded.
“I already told you that there’s nothing to be sorry about. I am also at fault here; I betrayed my friend
and now I am paying it for it.” The Don said.
“If you’re talking about that woman, it is not your fault grandpa!” Isabe said. “That woman yed a
fool out of you and your friend.” She added.
“There is something you need to read, Don Samuel.” Miguel said and nces at his mother. “Maybe if
he reads it, we will leave the past behind and move on. I will just get it.” He said and went upstairs.
“When I read my husband’s diary, I fully understand everything why he would secretly meet up with you
and your son and sometimes he will bring our sons with him.” Ivy said. “He already knew the truth and
he even tried to pursued his father to return thepany to you but because of my father-inw’s pride
thepany remained in our family.”
Just then Miguel came rushing down with a notebook and an envelope in his hand.
“This is my father’s diary and my grandfather’s letter to you.” Miguel said as he handed the diary and
the envelope.
The Don silently reads the letter first and after a while he is tearing up. Isabe who is seating next to
Don Samuel took a quick nce on the letter and she also can’t help not to tear up.
‘To an old friend of mine, Samuel.
You are my only and real friend, Samuel and I regret what I did to you. I am blinded by rage and
jealousy when I caught you and Margarette and didn’t bother listening to your exnation and I even
stole thepany that we both desperately put up.
My guilt has been consuming me but because of my pride, I can’t even apologize to you. When I
learned that our sons are getting close together, I am happy and at the same time afraid that the past
might repeat itself again. That is the reason why I am against their friendship, but they proved me that
their friendship is strong and no matter what happens, they will stick to each other and support each
other.
I also heard from my son that you are nning on merging thepanies… I will respect the decision
of my son. Afterall, Cruz Enterprises is originally yours, you devoted your blood and sweat while we are
establishing it and I stole it from you. I am so sorry for that. I really do.
But be aware of my first son, Frederick, he has always dreamt of having thepany in his hands. I
am afraid that he might damage thepany, he may be my son but I don’t tolerate what he is doing.
Before I forget, I heard from my son that my grandson, Tyron promised to marry your granddaughter,
Isabe… Well, I really hope and wish that it wille true. Do you remember, when we were young?
We always talked about it when we were young, marrying our child to each other, but we both had
sons… I really hope that this time, our promise to each other will be fulfilled.
P.S. I don’t even know why I am writing this when I know that it will never reach you. But if you are
reading this now, that means I am dead and haven’t personally ask your forgiveness; and maybe this is
the start to end the feud between our families, but I will make sure to it that before I die, I will try to end
the feud once and for all. And maybe we can have a drink together, just like the old times.
I am sorry, my dear old friend. Until then.
Your friend who is full of pride,
Henry Cruz
The Don quietly wipes his tears as he finished reading the letter.
“How did he die?” The Don asks. “From what I heard, he died because of heart attack.”
“Yes, grandpa died because of a sudden heart attack.” Miguel answers. “If I remember correctly, the
night grandpa dies, Uncle Fred is shouting for help.”
“Yes, that’s true but now that we think about it, that night, Fred is somewhat agitated and they had a
little disagreement over dinner. Do you think that Fred has something to do with his death?” Ivy asks.
“If it’s Fred that we are talking about he might really did something.” Don Samuel said.
“What should we do now?” Ivy asks.
“I guess, all we could for is to wait for Gabriel’s good news.” Isabe said.
“I guess that is what’s best for now, we can’t risk anything, especially you, Isabe, you are carrying
Tyron’s child.” Ivy said.
“Yes, ma. I’m carrying the child Tyron left us with.” Isabe said as she rubs her belly. She will definitely
protect her unborn child at all cost.