Despite his age and the wrinkles on Frank’s face, Tina could still see the trace of the once handsome young man that he was. His strong jaw that showed his strong character and his eyes that promised loyalty and reliability.

“What are you doing here? I thought you’re going to Mexico?” the blonde asked smiling

“Not yet but I’ll fly tomorrow morning. I had to come here first to see you”

The blonde was touched at what she heard “Thank you, you don’t have to but thank you”

“You’re welcome”

“I’m sorry about your brother”

“Thank you, he had a full life and I’m sure he’s peaceful wherever he is right now”

“Please take all the time that you need with your family, you don’t have to hurry coming back to the States”

“Thanks again… so how are you?”

“I’m okay, this place is really great and the people are nice”

“I’m glad to hear that, I think this place will do you good”

“Yes I think so too”

“I’ve talked to Angelica this morning”

“That’s great how is she?”

“Oh she’s growing really fast and you know how talkative she can be whenever she’s excited about some new things that are happening in life”

Frank chuckled “She’s a lot like you, you know”

“Really?” the blonde asked smiling

“Yes, she’s sweet and smart just like you when you were at her age”

“I missed her and even though I talk to her on the phone everyday it’s still not the same. I can’t wait for that day to be with her again”

Frank could hear the longing in the blonde’s voice

“I know Tina and I believe a day will come when you and Angelica will live in one roof again”

“You have no idea how I long for the day to come Frank”

Silence fell between them as both Tina and Frank admired the beautiful scenery before them

“Frank I know you know the real reason why I’m here… you know what Veronica did to me when I was a little girl, don’t you?”

“Yes”

“But why all these years you never told me anything?”

Frank took a deep sigh, “I don’t know maybe because you were so distant, geographically and emotionally. Don’t get me wrong I don’t blame you. You were young then and I didn’t think that it’s right for me to just go to you and tell you what I know. Although I didn’t think that you’ll do it, I was hoping and waiting that one day you’ll come to me to ask questions so I can offer you some fatherly advice, but you never did and that was okay”