The Cold Wife
IYD 81'S

"What's up, Al?" Sabrina asked when she saw her husband looking restless in his sleep. Looks like the guy didn't really sleep. Arez opened his eyes, looking at the wife. The woman clasped herself to Arez, then hugged him tightly.

Arez returned his wife's embrace. Gently peeked at Sabrina's forehead.

"Tell me what's holding your mind? You can tell me."

Arez looked at Sabrina. "Lexa's disease is back, Winter contacted me this afternoon."

"Disease? Lexa's sick, Al?"

"When I was a kid, Lexa was sick with leukemia."

"Oh my God." Shocked Sabrina.

"Now the disease is coming back. Winter will be taking Lexa to intensive treatment. I gotta get over there. Arel also called me, he will also go with me."

"Go, Lexa needs you. Don't worry about me and the kids here. We're fine."

Arez gave a small nod and again kissed his wife's forehead. "I'm most likely going to be a donor to Lexa."

"Do whatever it takes to make Lexa recover, Al. I believe you can get through it all."

"Yes, I'll do whatever it takes to heal Lexa. It's enough we lost Daddy. And not for the second time. Though I know it is God who determines the age of a person. There's no harm in trying." Arez.

"Hm. Go and do your best for your sister, for only the closest family is her greatest strength. I'll pray for your safety here."

Arez nodded, hugging Sabrina so tightly.

"When are you going?"

"Maybe tomorrow."

"Then I have to prepare your clothes."

"No need, I can buy a new one there."

"Ck, that's a waste."

"I have a lot of money."

"Curtain, you're so arrogant. What if you suddenly go bankrupt?"

"While I don't work, I still have enough money to support our grandchildren."

Sabrina snorted miserably. "It's so arrogant."

Arez smiled faintly. "Tidrulah, it's late at night."

Sabrina nodded and tightened up. "I'm always comfortable in your arms. Don't let go of your arms until I fall asleep."

"Hm. Sleep on."

****

In the morning Arez and Arel left for California. Both look worried. Alexa is part of their life.

"I should have been feeling bad lately. This is the problem." Arel rubbed his face rough. Then look up at the ceiling of the plane. "Oh my God, don't take his life. Let him live longer."

Arez has been silent since.

"Mommy would be devastated if anything happened to her, Rez. I hope that between us can save his life. I believe God hears our prayers. Although I accept sin, but I'm sure God hears all my prayers."

"Lexa will be fine." Arez Sahut.

"Yes, she's a weird woman and she's always made it through the problems in her life." Arel tried to convince himself. He was still afraid of losing his sister.

At the mansion, Sweet kept crying in Sabrina's arms. He was devastated to hear the news about the condition of Alexa. Sabrina and Sky stared at each other.

"Mom, trust me Lexa can get through it all." Said Sky as he rubbed his mother-in-law's back.

"This is what Mommy had been afraid of for a long time. Now that fear is really happening. Why would Lexa feel that pain again. Why isn't Mommy the old one? His children are very small." Sweet's complaint cries as hard as in Sabrina's arms. Sky who saw it hugged his mother-in-law.

"Mom, God is with us. Lexa's gonna be fine. Trust in Him, Mom." Imbuh Sky convinced Sweet.

Soon after, Alexella arrives with Jarvis. The pregnant woman approached Mommy. Sky woke up from his position, and Alexella replaced him. Jarvis chose to sit somewhere else.

"Mom." Alexella carries Sweet in her arms. "Don't cry, Lexa will be fine. I'm sure, Mom. She's a strong woman, proof that she's involved in our rescue. He'll get through it all. We have to give him support. Don't be sad, Mom. Lexa will be sad."

Sweet's crying began to subside. "Mommy wants to call her, Xella. Mommy wants to talk to him."

"I've tried it, Lexa still doesn't want to be contacted. Winter told me to wait. Let Lexa calm herself down first, Mom." Alexella. Sweet who heard that came back crying.

"He must be in pain, Xella. Not to mention that he would think about his children. Treatment takes a long time. He must be separated from his children in an indefinite time. As a mother, you must understand her feelings."

"Yes, Mom." Sky and Sabrina at the same time.

"Whatever it is, we must be a force for it. Do not add to the burden of his mind. Smile and provide support when Lexa can be contacted later. I hope no one cries when they see her condition." Jarvis.

"Yes, Mom. We have to give him full support."

"Mommy's going to fly there, Mommy has to be by her side, Xella."

"I don't agree, your condition doesn't allow you to travel far anymore, Mom. We'll leave if your condition is much better. Trust me, Lexa will understand your condition." Alexella held Mommy tight.

Alexella also nodded. "Jarvis, please call Winter." Her request. Jarvis nodded and called Winter.

"Mom." Jarvis gave Sweet his phone. The middle-aged woman quickly accepted it. Jarvis' phone screen that raises Alexa's face.

"Mom." Say hello Alexa.

"Based on stupid kid. You're trying to avoid me, huh? You forgot I'm your mother?" Omel Sweet wiped the trail of her tears and was followed by a wide smile.

"I'm sorry, Mom." Alexa looks to shed tears.

"Don't cry. You're a strong Mommy girl. You used to smile and laugh in the hospital for months. Even you scolded me when I cried."

Alexa laughed crisply hearing that. "I want to hug you, Mom."

"Mommy will see you later. Promise to remain a strong Alexa. Now you have a big responsibility, which is children. Think of them, especially Winter. They need you. You need to heal, listen to that."

"Yes, Mom. I miss you."

"Patience. I'll be there after my condition improves. Arez and Arel are on their way. They'll accompany you there."

"Yes, Mom. They've already told Winter. Where's Alexella?"

"Here we go." Sweet gave the phone to Alexella.

"Hey, you look really ugly." Ledek Alexella tried to invite the smile of her brother. And it worked, Alexa smiled amusedly.

"Yes, yes, you are the most beautiful. How's my nephew doing?"

"They're fine." Alexella.

"Xella, I miss you. Pray for me to see you again. I want to regroup like I used to."

Everyone was silent hearing that. But with difficulty Alexella pulled the tip of her lips, then nodded slowly.

"Ah, I haven't seen your smile in a long time, Xella. You are so beautiful when you smile. I want you to bribe again, come here if possible."

"Sure, we'll come there. And you have to promise to heal. I'll bribe you until you're satisfied."

Alexa laughed again. "Where are Sky and Sabrina? Are they busy with their kids."

"We're here, Lexa." Sabrina and Sky at the same time. Alexella pointed the camera at her two sisters-in-law.

"How are you guys?" Ask Alexa.

"As you can see, my scales are growing." Sabrina who managed to invite Alexa laughter.

"Look, your cheeks are round like mangroves. And you're Sky, why am I paying attention you're a little thin huh?"

"Yes, I was like this when I was breastfeeding. I used to get my scales down while breastfeeding Gabriel."

"You're very lucky because you don't need a diet. Look at Sabrina, I think she should be on a strict diet." Alexa LEDEK.

"I don't think it's necessary. My husband likes me like this, he says it's better to be hugged."

"Wow, so the ice block can be romantic too huh? I wonder what your first night was like."

Everyone laughed when they heard that. Sabrian was suddenly embarrassed.

"Don't embarrass me, Lexa. Nothing special on our first night. Your sister is not romantic at all." Upset Sabrina.

"Oh yeah? Then how can she present her baby padlocks huh?"

Sabrina swallowed her breath. "I don't know, I seem to have forgotten how the children can be present now."

"You could have. But I'm glad that ice block found a perfect match, he's so quiet and you're as chatty as me. I think you're the hottest couple among us." Alexa looks so enthusiastic. For a moment he forgot his pain.

"No, you're the one who's fit to get that title. You and Winter always look romantic and in love with each other. Even my husband had to be forced to just say love. It sucks, but I love her."

Alexa laughed again. While the others just smiled and shook their heads at Sabrina's rant.

"You really are a great woman, Sab. You managed to melt that ice block. He always instilled the principle of not getting married. And look now, Melvin and Marvel's proof of his misfortune."

Sabrina laughed crisply. "You fucked your own sister, Lexa."

"Yes, I used to wear it. It's just that he never listens to me. His face was always flat and untouched. I get bored with him."

"Stop talking about my son. He was cold and indifferent, but his attention was beyond anyone." Sela Sweet who did not accept her son was spoken of.

"Look, Sab. The big madam is defending her beloved son." Alexa LEDEK.

"You are all my favorite children." Sweet again.

"We love you too, Mom. It was a while ago, huh? Lucas was crying, that one grandson of yours was always throwing a tantrum, Mom." Alexa Adu. There was the sound of a baby crying across the street.

"Yes, take care of your son first." Sahut Sweet's.

"Yes, Mom. I'll take my leave first. Love you, all."

"Love you to." All are compact. Except Jarvis of course. The man was just a loyal spectator.