
Ian looked at Noura. "I hope it doesn't hurt too bad."
"Father!" Sabine ran to the man.
Ian greeted her happily and carried her. "Papa's son was naughty, wasn't he?" He poked the little girl's nose.
"No!"
"Help Mama, won't you?" Back the man poked his daughter's nose.
The little girl nodded. For Ian, only this little girl could treat his tiredness and sadness after being away from home, but that was not enough to reduce his worry for Daddy who lived alone in America there.
After Ian's mother died in an accident when Ian was little, Daddy chose to live alone and raise his children. What a great sacrifice Daddy made for the two of them, Ian and Lily and it feels like Ian is very sinful not to be by his father's side when he needs it.
Lily then reports that Daddy's health is starting to improve. Ian relieved.
"What is Daddy sick?" noura asked in curiosity.
"Daddy has a heart attack. He needs someone who can take care of his health. Yesterday we persuaded her to marry again but she did not want to. He loved his late mother like her. Daddy's not too old to get married again."
"Yes, maybe he hasn't met a suitable one yet."
"I wanted to help her approach some women but she rejected all the candidates Lily offered. Daddy's not ugly either, he can even look for it himself."
Noura smiled and patted her husband's hand. "You yourself how? Is it easy to find a partner? Daddy might be harder. In addition to liking the woman, maybe she also wants to be in line with you two."
Ian sighed softly.
"I think Daddy knows both of you're good intentions, but can't the heart be forced? Just pray, Daddy can mate again with someone. Mmh?" The woman gave her sweet smile.
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Days change. Noura's stomach is growing. Ian again welcomed her with joy because according to the doctor, it was likely her baby boy.
Problems then arise when suddenly Sabine is so spoiled with her mother and wants to be carried often.
Ian is trying to understand. "Darling, don't you first? Mama's pregnant with a baby, can't hold a baby, later she's sick with Sabine."
"Mrs ...." Sabine cried pointing at Noura for being kept away. Her tears fell on the little girl's cheeks. His face was flushed in his white skin and his voice was raucous. "Mrs ...." He called his mother back by looking at Ian.
"Yes, can I go to Mama but don't carry me? Carry it to Papa. Poor Mama's belly is heavy, keep having to carry Sabine. Mmh?"
Sabine in Ian's arms started to stop crying. Hands still pointed towards Noura. Ian dropped it off. The little boy ran to his mother and hugged her feet. He hugged Noura's leg as if he didn't want to come off.
Ian approached Sabine while bowing. "Don't ask for a sling with Mama first yeah, until Mama gives birth, otherwise Mama can get sick."
With a slight cringe, the little girl nodded. He hid his face behind his mother's feet. Noura could only hold back the laughter.
"Promise?" Ian thrusts his little finger.
The little girl hooked her little finger on her father's little finger while peering over Noura's leg. Ian wiggled the fingers that the sign had promised.
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A few days later the day of Noura's delivery arrived. She was referred for surgery again because her breech child, except for her baby on the day H to be operated on, returned to her original position.
But then, there was bad news from America. Daddy had a heart attack and fainted. Lily's sister couldn't come because she was pregnant in Africa. Ian, who had no choice, had to leave for America soon.
The man is in a difficult choice. One of his wives is about to give birth and the other is his father. Both have not been accompanied during illness and childbirth.
"Noura, what should I do, say? I'm a stupid man, but I'm afraid anything will happen to Daddy, but I've never been with you in childbirth."
Noura approached and wrapped her hands around her husband's waist, although it was a little difficult because of her bulging belly. "Do you love me?"
"I love you so much, Noura. You're everything to me.(I love you so much, Noura. You're everything to me.)" Ian was worried, but he loved both of them.
"Then, go. Follow Daddy."
Ian was surprised, his wife even asked him to choose Daddy. "Oh, Noura." He shed tears and kissed his wife's arm. "Thank you, Noura. Thank ye. I love you so much. I-I don't want to be with you but ...."
"Yes, I know."
The man immediately hugged his wife tightly.
"Mmh," said the man heavily. If only, that choice did not exist ....
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Ian was finally forced to leave. With a heavy heart he pulled his suitcase towards the main door. He stopped and turned back to Sabine and Noura.
Sabine ran over making Ian bend over wanting to grab her but Sabine instead gave her a pinky.
"What's this?" asked Ian in wonder.
"Cabin promised to take care of Mama."
Ian was moved to embrace the tiny body. He almost cried. "Yes, take care of Mama, honey. Papa go see the Grandpa who's sick first huh?"
"Yes." Yeah."
The little body is so attentive. The man hugged her tightly.
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That night Sabine slept with Noura. He was so happy because he usually slept in the next room, alone.
"Cabin take care of Mama?" The little girl hugged the woman's arm which started to fill.
"Yes, honey." Noura rubbed her daughter's slightly long hair.
"Cabin take care of Mama."
Noura smiled. Even as a child, the little girl began to recognize responsibility. Proud to have a smart kid like Sabine.
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On the day of giving birth, Noura was facilitated by a normal birth. The two old ladies who were also accompanying, felt relieved. Back father reported this to Ian, through a video call as well as interceding because Ian turned out to be in the hospital accompanying Daddy who is still being treated.
"Oh, my little grandson.(oh, my grandson)." Daddy was moved to see his newborn grandson. He then chatted for a moment with Noura's father before finally separating.
Sabine was so anxious to see her little brother who could only cry every waking moment. He kissed the baby when he was given the chance to approach.
A month later, Ian returned. He was constantly hugging all his family members because he was longing. Later, Sabine's younger brother was given the name Latif Ali Xander
A year later, Daddy remarried to a business friend. Lily and Ian are very happy with this marriage.
But 2 years later, Daddy surprises his two children by appointing Ian to replace Daddy holding the entire company while the man retires and only works raising his wife's company. Ian was forced to move his entire family to America.
That's the story of Ian's little family. What about the other little family stories? Look forward to the story in another author's new novel.
Oh, there's Ian with Latif to talk.
"Thank you for reading my family story. This Latif is 4 years old. Wave your hand, Latif."
Latif just stared at the reader while talking.
T A M A T
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Thank you for reading the author's novel until it's finished. It's Latif and Papa Ian's visual. InshaAllah's next novel titled 'You are the Reason' remains in Noveltoon. Greetings, ingflora 💋
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