The Letter

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My dear son,

I knew that this day would come. I knew it all along. It made the unacceptable more tolerable. It didn't justify my decision, but it helped me keep my sanity.

As I'm writing these words, I remember the last day we spent together. My memories are so vivid. I didn't know back then that it was our last opportunity. That I had to leave you so abruptly.

I remember all of it, Wally. The old house, the mountains, the blue sky and you. You, running towards me. You and your arms wide open.

You trusted me back then. And I'm asking you to trust me again.

I know that I'm asking for a lot. I know that some of your days have been so hard. And, that you probably felt like you hated me when deep down, you missed me.

I missed you, too. Every day. The pain is still unbearable. My only comfort is knowing that you will accept to face your destiny.

If you've come back to where it all ended, it's because you believe that you are ready to follow my tracks. And ready to go beyond them. To go back to the source. Where, I hope, everything will make sense.

The past is vast, Wally. Vast and dangerous. Most of our ancestors risked all they had to protect what you are looking for today. Their wealth, their life, their family.

I know that I did.

I'm sure that you have thousands of questions, but I don't have all the answers.

The past is so vast- so much has to be uncovered.

I can't answer all of your question, but I can tell you why I did what I had to do.

When my grandfather's grandfather came to this country he truly thought that he was finally about to succeed. He had picked the right mind to guide. But... he underestimated our enemies. They trapped him. The bill of exchange that he signed under the tree was fake. What happened then destroyed his honour.

He was silenced, cast aside and his friend had no choice but to look the other way.

What my grandfather's grandfather started was never ended. Worse- It was corrupted.

The shame killed him, but the secret survived and was passed from hand to hand, mouth to mouth and ear to ear.

Then, it was my turn. I could have waited. I could have waited for you, or for you to have your own children. I could have ensured that only my lineage would bear the knowledge.

But I decided to make things right. To follow the call. To end what was started.

I knew that it would be dangerous. I knew that they would try to destroy my reputation and my name.

I didn't know that they would come for everything I loved.

I'm not trying to make any excuses. This is what really happened.

Like the grandfather of my grandfather, I decided to gather a few like-minded brains and guide and provide them with what they needed.

Yes, I used my position to access the power we needed. 59 computers, 6 days...

We succeeded, Wally! WE SUCCEEDED!

But our success was our downfall. I was very careful, but our enemies are so resourceful. They knew that they had to strike hard. Their own survival was in play.

They forced me to leave.

I had to leave not because I was afraid to fight them, but because it was the only way to protect the secret.

And to protect you.

I had to leave you with my most trusted friend. I knew that they would raise you as their own son.

Without you, Wally, the secret dies.

Without you, Wally, they win.

Without you, Wally, the sacrifice of your ancestors is vain.

Without you, I'm nothing.

Go ahead, my son. Retrace my tracks. Be careful and be brave. Trust your instincts, accumulate knowledge and share your trust only when your heart tells you to do so.

The past is vast, but you must go back in time. Learn everything... and act.

And never, NEVER forget the most important thing:

I love you. I always have and I always will.

DAD