Whispering Love

by Castro, Pearlyn May B.

The first man who loved Pearl is already gone. As Pearl stood in front of the grave, while the wind tugged her long black hair, memories of his father came into his mind. She close her eyes , remembering all the happy moments she had when her father is still alive. It seems that the wind is wrapping her face and saying that don't be sad.

"How can I not feel so sad papa?" Pearl whispered as she try

to embrace herself. "I miss you, I really do miss you. And then she touched and traced the name engraved in the tomb, while crying. .

Just then, suddenly the breeze of the air swept through, carrying the familiar scent that Pearl will never forget.Air with the mix of perfume his father always wear. She opened her eyes , and then saw a man standing meters from her. But when she blink her eyes, the man is already gone. It seems that the wind, whispers the words she wanted to hear.

" Pearl" it seemed to speak, "I am just here, watching you and loving you.

Pearl can't stop her tears anymore. Her tears filled her eyes , just like heavy rainfalls in the sky. It seems that his father find a way to reach her. Maybe he travelled billions of kilometers, just to tell those words to her.

" I love you papa" with a rattle voice she whispered back to the wind. Hoping that his father will heard it.

For the first time after her father's death, Pearl found her smile back again. She knew that her father's love will always be in here heart, always and forever.

Genre: Short Fiction Story

Theme/s: Longingness