My Last Wedding Chance
Chapter 25 Gift for Ben
Birthday of Ben
Tonight, at my parents' house almost the entire Big Family gathered. Starting from Uncle Andrew, Aunt Keyna, even Grandpa Luke who was 80 years old was also present, Grandpa Luke is the Baptist Father of my father.
Not to forget my best friend Andrea with her husband and daughter Abigail also present enlivened, Andrea has been very close to my family.
All very much enjoy Ben's Birthday Celebration, although only a simple Dinner Event but the family enthusiasm is very large.
Ben is very happy to get together and play with cousins his age. This is the most festive celebration of Ben's Birthday from previous years, father, mother and Takeru worked together to decorate our house with the Pirate Theme just as Ben wished. Starting from Home wall decoration, plates, glasses, to Birthday Cake.
This morning Takeru gave him a surprise, the pirate ship he made himself from used cardboard. Ben was so excited, he even preferred to sleep on the ship rather than in his own room.
The children were all wearing pirate costumes, very lively and full of joy. Mother seemed busy preparing Food and Beverages ranging from Light to heavy. Mother cooked and prepared it by herself, I felt guilty for not being able to intervene to help them.
I'm no more like my own husband, because I'm too busy with my job at the Shop, even if I don't have time to help them.
Mom and I are preparing sweet snacks and drinks in the kitchen. Putting it neatly on top of the Five Silver Trays, the dinner was over 20 minutes ago. I'm so grateful, Takeru just picked me up.
At least I had time to follow the Prayer Together led by Father Arthur and could enjoy a dinner with a delicious menu with family. Except for my husband Anton, who hasn't heard from me.
From the time I was on my day until dinner last night, I tried to smile and greet all the families present.
It could be said that Smile was forced, not because I had a problem with them, but my mind was still crowded with secret documents and strange letters.
Being a person who is good at acting is not suitable to be crowned for me, because as often as I force myself to smile, my facial expression becomes more and more unflappable.
When the family is talking again in the Family Room, and the five trays containing sweet snacks were served at the table.
The kids ran around to pick up their favorite snacks, Mom made Yorkshire Pudding, Strawberry Eton Mess, and Banoffee Pies as sweet treats. Of course, it's all the kids' favorite.
Mom is a Japanese woman, but she is very good at cooking food and making British cakes.
She used to be a Wedding Dress designer in Tokyo before she met her father. After my marriage and detention, he decided to join my father to Bristol, England to focus more on taking care of the family. He left the profession he loved so much, for the most important mother is Family.
For a Japanese Woman serving Husband and Family is the most important Loyalty and Order in Her Life.
I really admire and respect my mother's decision, she is the Great Woman of my life.
Mom's gaze changed when she saw me daydream more than ever, my eyes seemed empty.
"Is Anton going to be here ?" ask mom slowly
The two of us were still in the kitchen, putting the dishes to shelves and drawers after they were cleaned. Hearing mother's question, I immediately stopped the activity of arranging the plates in my grasp.
"Say he'll take the time to come" My eyes can't lie to my mother. He knows there are things I'm hiding.
"You're too busy working, once in a while take your time for your honeymoon back" Mom tried to calm me down, I know you never wanted to interfere too deeply with my household affairs.
"We have been planning it for a long time ma'am, hopefully this year can be done"
Hearing my answer Mom smiled and looked at me, she patted my shoulder softly. Gently brush my hair that is now unraveling. Mother's warmth gave me strength and courage.
"Mother is happy if Rumi is also happy, there will be no greater happiness from a mother than to see her child happy"
Mom hugged me warmly, she rubbed my back, I know what I'm feeling right now without needing to say. I held back my tears, closed my eyes, strengthened myself, I should be able to hold on for them.
Then came the sound of Ben's footsteps running towards me and mom.
"Kakaaaa, outside there are many sangaaaattt gifts, it's a gift for me right, ayoook kak look out, mom too!" Ben jumps for joy, he pulls my hand and mom.
We headed out of the house, I was very curious who had given gifts to Ben at this hour.
All the families I saw gathered standing in front of the terrace, their eyes all set out. My mother and I were confused and curious about what was going on. Ben still pulled our hands, he looked impatient dragging us. Such was Ben, who was always enthusiastic about Gifts and all his Birthday Gifts.
Even a simple gift from me he seemed so happy, a gift I had prepared a week ago. A Toy Car-car An Sport Blue Navy Remote Control complete with Arenya.
But what he lacks is his greeting card, Ben initially wonders about it, for him a little thing like the Birthday Greeting Card is proof that he is having a birthday, and that is, that's what Ben had in mind a 10-year-old boy. Ben even kept all his birthday cards from everyone who gave gifts.
My mind was blown away when I found the Document, so I can no longer remember writing the greeting card. Even now, the shadow of the Brown Map inscribed with the Secret Document was still overcrowded dominating my Brain.
Before stepping out of the house, Takeru came up to me with a confused face and furrowed his brows. His eyes narrowed, he was curious about something.
"Sister, look at you !" said Takeru
I saw it straight from the porch, my eyes wide open and could not believe what I saw before my eyes.
Many Luxury Cars are parked on the side of the road, there are maybe about 15 men look very neat in a suit all-Black, they stand filled the yard. Each man brought 2 to 3 gifts. Everything is so beautiful with each gift.
I'm still shocked by these people, who they are. Then one of the men walked towards me, he looked very alert, big and very tall like them, This man also looked neat. Blondes are very well groomed.
"Good Night Miss Harumi, I'm Taylor" said the gentleman in a hoarse voice.
"Taylor's ? your name seems familiar, I've heard it before, but I forgot." replied to my astonishment.
The man then handed him a medium-sized dark-grey envelope, with no writing on the front.
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