Madelin Tough Women
45. Mr. Fred's funeral

Mrs Kim sat pensively by the window. His best friend, Mr. Fred, is gone.

Although news of Mr. Fred's death has not been widespread. But through her confidant Mrs Kim, knowing that her best friend, died unnaturally. Mr. Fred was killed by those closest to him, and that's about the information he could get from his confidants.

The funeral will be held in private. The news of Mr. Fred's death will also try to be covered up, leaving people unaware that Mr. Fred is dead.

Getting this sad news, made Mrs Kim really feel sad. It was only fitting that his feelings had become unsettled lately.

"Fred why is something so unfortunate like this happening to you?" madam Kim muttered disappointed. As he lamented the fate of his best friend. A glance suddenly flashed in his head, the face of his best friend's wife, Lady Lily.

Remembering the woman's face, it actually disturbed the curiosity in Madam Kim's heart. She doesn't know why, but it's clear that Lady Lily seems to have some connection to Mr. Fred's death. There was a suspicious feeling in his mind towards the woman.

Did that woman, have done anything bad behind Fred? madam Kim thought in a fit of wrath.

As soon as Madam Kim was busy with her own thoughts. He did not realize that, Flora suddenly appeared from the back of his chair and deliberately surprised him.

"What is Mom thinking? Why does Mom look so serious?" With sweetness Flora greeted her stepmother.

"Ah you're so naughty Flora. I always like to be surprised. You can't be like that, my heart is not as strong as it was when I was young," Mrs Kim said.

"Hehehe .. I'm sorry Mom. I just want to melt the atmosphere.Oh yes, Mom I brought Mom's favorite sponge cake." Flora kissed Lady Kim's cheek, then showed the sponge cake proudly in front of Mrs Kim. "Mom eat this, this cake is special I've ordered from Mom's favorite cake shop."

Mrs Kim smiled. He took the cake and grabbed a fork and ate the cake a little.

"How does Mom feel?" ask Flora curiously.

"Enak" replied Mrs Kim modestly. Despite the sweet taste, it greets the surface of his tongue. The sweet taste had no effect on him at all. His heart was already sad, making him unable to feel the pleasure of the cake.

"It doesn't seem like a good thing. Mom's not like this, when you eat your own favorite cake." Flora sat next to Lady Kim. "Did something happen that made you feel uncomfortable? If there is please just say it, I will listen to it so that Mom's heart feels relieved," Flora said offering help to Mrs Kim.

Madam Kim sighed. Not that he did not want to tell a story but, he did not really want the current Flora, involved in his personal affairs. It feels like he's still too sensitive, to tell anyone else.

"It's okay. Maybe just because of a little trouble at the office. It could make your heart feel uncomfortable." Lady Kim showed off her smile.

Flora was silent but her eyes were fixed on Madame Kim. "Maybe ..maybe Mom, can't tell me. But still, I will continue to be next to Mom, to give Mom the strength."

"Thank you, you are indeed a good child of Flora" said Mrs Kim as she stroked the soft top of Flora's head.

Flora smiled, she then hugged Madam Kim's body tightly from the side. "of course. Mom is my priority, because that's why all of Mom's hardships are my problems."

***

Nyoya Kim stood staring at the photo of Mr. Fred placed among the wreaths. It doesn't feel like Mr. Fred's funeral is gonna be over soon.

"I still can't believe that you just left this world" muttered Mrs Kim with eyes still looking at the picture of her best friend.

"Excuse me does the Madam want a drink first? You must be tired of having attended this funeral from start to finish. Please, please rest first, your face is pale. I don't want to happen Mistress exhausted. I'll prepare tea" said a young lady who was a waiter at Mr. Fred's residence offering Mrs Kim a break first.

Nyoya Kim smiled. It seems he really needs a break. His body had started to fatigue of course, he should not trouble others at a time like this.

"alright. Please take me, " said Mrs Kim.

"Let's Madam. I'll take you to the greenhouse. Wouldn't mind if I drove you there. I'm thinking, right now you're in need of a sense of calm, so I'm thinking of taking you there so you can calm down, have some tea while watching some pretty flowers blooming there," the waiter said it was polite.

"I really liked your idea. It seems that you understand the character of others very well, "mistress Kim praised sincerely. "What's your name?"

The female servant slightly bowed and showed her respect for Madam Kim. "It's an honor to have such a compliment from you. Introduce my name Jane, I am the butler of this household." The woman introduced herself. "Let's let Madam allow me to drive you to the greenhouse."

Mrs Kim smiled and followed the woman named Jane into the greenhouse.

***

In a greenhouse filled with the beauty of these flowers. Mrs Kim is enjoying some flowers blooming in the rainy season. Especially the sunflowers that bloom beautifully in one corner of the greenhouse.

The sunflower looked very beautiful as well as beautiful. It felt so warm in the middle of the rainy season. And also reminded Mrs Kim of Mr. Fred, who was very fond of the flower.

"It looks like you like sunflowers. You keep looking at it long enough. The flower, which symbolizes joy and warmth, blooms in the rainy season like this, the cold season for the size of a flower that symbolizes warmth." Someone walked over towards Madam Kim.

Mrs Kim turned around to look for the source of the voice. And found a man who looked almost like himself. The man was wearing a blue night suit.

"Who are you?"  ask Mrs Kim.

"It looks like you're not far from me. Before continuing the conversation, do you mind if we talk to each other informally?" The man asked Mrs Kim for prior approval.

Mrs Kim nodded with the intention of confirming the man's request.

The man bowed his body slightly with the intention of greeting Madam Kim. "Include my name Mark" he said, introducing himself.

Madam Kim frowned as if she, feeling like she had seen this man's face somewhere before.