I Love You More Than Words, Dad! ^_^ [Part 2]

The bird then asked Azalea to stop by at a couple’s house. A cozy one!! Yes! They were very rich. The couple also has a beautiful and kind-hearted daughter.  Afterward, they got to know each other. The family offered Azalea a job. After reaching his success, Azalea asked their daughter in marriage. A wonderful wedding party was held and they both [Azalea and his wife] lived happily. They really loved each other. However, Azalea never forgot what the bird did to him. He bestowed many thanks to his adored bird.

One day, this rich family invited others on one occasion, dinner party. This party was held in order to celebrate the success achieved by their own company. And you know what! The vice president was Azalea! All attendants were in list.

In the middle of the party, Azalea and his wife came across an old man. He wore a tuxedo coat. Azalea tried to figure out. It seemed that Azalea knew the man. Yes! Absolutely! He would not hesitate to address the guest. But, suddenly his heart stopped his tongue.  “I better ask him to taste a cuisine I just made.”

“Good evening, Sir! Is there anything I can do for you? Hmmm…Would you please taste a special cuisine that I just made for you only?” asked Azalea. Before the old man said anything, Azalea grabbed the old man’s hand. “Ok, let me show you!”

“This food is named Delicious Waltz,” Azalea introduced it to the man. The man was very surprised! He said, “How can you know my family name? I am a member of Waltz Family. Wow! You are a very smart guy, I guess! Do you have sixth sense? Will you teach me how to read someone’s mind?”

Azalea smiled. “Could you please taste some, Sir?”

“Ok. With pleasure!” the old man responsed. He tasted the food then. Not long afterward, he spilled out what he just tasted. “What the hell is it? Didn’t you add salt into this cuisine?” The old man spoke loudly.

“I am sorry, Sir! I didn’t put some salt in it because I heard you do not like salt”, answered Azalea. Then he continued. “I still remember when you drove your son away … just because your son depicted that his love to you is like salt.“

The old man was feeling so confused. “Yeah, I did. I regreted on what I’ve done. But, how can you know that I drove my son away?” asked the old man.

“Let me show you one thing,” said Azalea. He opened the zipper on his collar. A dark “W” spot symbolizing his “original” family appeared. Again, the old man was surprised. “You…? You are my son!” The tears came into drop. The old man then hugged Azalea.

Azalea smiled. His face turned to be red and his eyes were full of tears. “I am sorry, Dad, for not being such a good boy. But my love for you is higher than mountains, wider than oceans in the world, bigger than the sun and more beautiful than the amazing Niagara Falls. I just can describe it into one word, one thing that will unite all differences. It is SALT. Salt will unite all ingredients, make your cuisine delicious. Any cuisines! I love you more than I can say, Dad!”

“Thank you, Azalea! You are the smartest!”

Dedicated to my Dad [My Mom, I’m sorry, I do not mean to “undersize” your role in our family. I greatly appreciate what you have done to me. I’m sorry for not taking care of you well in the rest of your life. I love you more than words], my Husband [you will be a great father for our kids then ^_^], my Brother, my Future Son [Amen ^_^], my nephews, and all members of my great family.