Tarnished Before Accident
Chapter 25. Mama's anger

The atmosphere was suddenly silent as our eyes clashed against each other. For the time being I chose to duck, hiding the rumbling pain within the chest.

I dare not look at Rey. How she felt after knowing that I was just the bastard son of a woman who was declared insane. She must be very embarrassed, right?

Especially now that I have her child.

Rey is from among the wealthy, businessmen. Of course, it is an insult if someone finds out that he has a relationship with a woman who is not clear of origin like me. His image as a child of a successful businessman will be damaged at that time and get social sanctions related to infidelity. Worse, the affair happened with his own sister-in-law.

He stepped towards me, making my body tremble with fear. I looked down when I felt my shoulder being squeezed by someone.

"Rinan!" That's Mama's voice calling Rey's sister. The man was standing behind me by wrapping one hand on my shoulder.

"Enough, Ma! Alea is innocent. If you want to be angry, just tell me." Rey's sister defended me.

"Rey, did you betray Mama's son for this damn woman? What good is he, huh?"

Mama's words embarrassed me even more, feeling I was at a woman's lowest point. Mama said, there is nothing good and I can be proud of. Perhaps, I am the greatest disgrace, a disgrace worth disposing of and annihilating. Even my parents would not acknowledge me as a child.

Especially for now, I am pregnant. Worse the man who haunts me is my brother's own husband. Surely the bad impression can not escape me as if rooted firmly in my name.

However, holding it on my shoulder as if it was giving me support. I saw the burly hand squeezing my shoulder, and then a moment later Rey said, "I never betrayed Rena. But, Alea is my responsibility. I won't let anyone insult him. She ... the mother of my son."

Rey's words clearly made me distrustful. The man firmly and unashamedly acknowledged me as the mother of his son. However, there is a side of my heart that feels pain, which is when you see the gaze of Mama who hit me hard.

"What did you say? You should have a child with Rena. This stupid woman will only ruin your happiness." Mama's really inflamed. Her voice pushed my shoulders hard. "You, where's your reply to my family? Is this how you return the favor towards me who's been holding you since baby? Is this your reply to Rena who has always loved you like a real sister?"

My mother constantly reminded me of my return. I don't know what to say. I don't want to live like this either. Who wants to be born in a world like me? Is all this my fault?

"I ...." I wanted to say something, but Mama was constantly interrupting, making it difficult for me to string words together. My tongue was suddenly twisted, unable to issue a sentence of defense. My ears are satisfied to hear maki's insults or insults.

"Where do you feel, Alea? Where's where?" Mama shook her head, her dripping tears made the corner of my heart ache.

He's correct. I'm a kid who doesn't know it's lucky. I am the poison that kills the happiness of the Hinata family. I shouldn't have been born if my existence had only created trouble and sadness for the people I care about. My heart is really broken right now. Feeling the violent slap of fate that has torn my life apart.

"Enough! I told you, Alea is innocent. I've decided to account for what I did to him." Rey stood up for me in front of Mama. I'm sure by now Mama's hatred will have multiplied to me.

Rey fell silent. He may also be confused as to what to say. He's in a difficult position. I understand that.

"Alea, listen to you!" My mom screamed back to me. I just looked down in response. Not a single bit of my face dared to stare at his anger, let alone challenge his gaze. "If you still have a heart, throw the kid away! Away from Rena and Rey's life!"

I also looked at Mama. Since the first time this fetus grew in my womb, never once in my mind has it sprouted to abort it. He's not guilty. She, like all other fetuses, has the right to live.

"No! Alea will not leave. I promised to take care of him. And this child .. is in my protection."

"Rey!" Mama snapped. The woman was very upset. At that moment he looked at me with a furious rage, as if he wanted to eliminate me that very second. He violently pulled my clothes, shook me, then slapped a punch in my face.

I closed my eyes when the sound of a loud slap sounded heartbreaking. However, strangely I did not feel pain as usual. I opened my eyes slowly, and it was then that I knew that the slap had not landed on my cheek, but on Rey's cheek.

The man consciously sacrificed his face to take my place, blocking Mama's blow from hitting me.

Mama was stunned to see her palms turn red on Kak Rey's cheeks. It seems like the implicit attitude that Rey's sister had put her in shock. His mouth was in disbelief. "Rey!" he said at the time.

"Mama take it easy." Rey said as she stared intently at Mama. "I never forget my promise to Rena. Two years we were in a relationship until we got to marriage. I promise to make her happy. But, I also remain in charge of Alea. This child will be born and receive my love and protection as a father protects his child. I'll explain myself to Rena."

Mama cried after hearing the answer from Rey. Maybe he did not expect if Sis Rena would get a bad reality like this. And until now, what happened to the life of Kak Rey and Kak Rena according to Mama is because of my mistakes.

The woman then left without saying a word. I can't do much either. The series of events I just experienced made my heart wince.

When Mama's back disappeared from view, I broke out in that moment. I can't hold this all by myself. It is not only my body that is hurting, but my heart and soul.

I felt the heavy hand embrace me, taking me in his arms. I cried even more by drowning my face in his chest. I was stuck there, sobbing in my tears.

Rey caressed my back, tried to calm me down. Maybe he was pitying me or even pitying me.

"Calm down! Everything will be fine" he whispered right in my ear.

I know that my life is going to get harder in the future, but at least now Rey is on my side. Although one day we will part ways, but I cannot deny that his current support means so much to me.