The Steel-Cared Rose
Callistas

Since the sudden departure of his mother as lost in the earth. Making Callista turn into a moody and quiet child.

Saw his youngest brother hospitalized. His father seemed devastated, sad and tried to endure everything himself. 

As the eldest daughter, did not want to burden her father and other siblings. If his father is busy paying attention and taking care of Keanu.

Callista accompanied Sapphire who was also devastated by the departure of their mother. Helped his father clean and take care of their flat. Doing their own schoolwork. Sapphire Help. Replacing their mothers and fathers who often help them do their homework.

Crying alone just before going to bed. New rituals after the departure of their mother.

He refused to show his sorrow to his father and brothers but also could not resist the pain of his heart for the departure of his beloved mother. His is the most valuable in the world.

Keanu was hit hardest. Because she was the youngest of her age and the closest to their mother.

Almost every night the delirious call their mother. Not want to eat. His body had a high fever which made their father panic. 

Callista and Sapphire were forced to fend for themselves when Keanu was hospitalized with a high fever and refused to eat at all.

Dylan hired household assistants during Keanu's illness to accompany his two daughters in their flat. He could not concentrate on accompanying his youngest son as he worried that his two daughters were not there to look after them.

Callista's new habit of having a diary to pour all his yearning to his mother.

Ma, I'm coming home from school and you're gone….

I was so sad and confused. I was waiting for you but you didn't come….

Papa says you have to leave suddenly. Grandma needs you and can't be with us anymore because grandma is old and only you can take care of grandma….

Callista's tears are spilling. 

I have never met my grandmother. 

But if you really have to look after grandma. I can't not understand. But I couldn't bear to see Sapphire, Keanu, papa and myself miss you so much….

Why don't you take Grandma to live with us?

My sisters and I would be so happy if Grandma could be with us.

Papa says there's no way Grandma's with us because she's in the hospital and you have to wait for her.

Ma, wherever you are. I always miss you….

I hope you get together quickly with all of us….

Although his father never complained about his mother's absence, Callista could feel how much his father missed his mother.

Callista had never seen his father shed tears but he also believed there was a time where his father seemed to be.

When his mother left and Keanu was hospitalized. Callista saw his father's eyes red. His father's face was very inviting. Talk to him and Sapphire loudly. Asking the two of them to take care of themselves in the company of the household assistant their father hired while accompanying Keanu in the hospital.

Sapphire himself always whines to ask the whereabouts of his mother. Ask for help with her homework. 

"Callistas! Where's mama? I want to meet my mom!" Whimper Sapphire.

"Mama is looking after grandma. There's me and papa. My mom can't be in two places. Grandma needs mama while we still have papa." Callista embraced Sapphire who continued to weep over the absence of their mother.

"Didn't you want to meet my mom?" Whimper Sapphire.

"of course. I want to meet my mom but I can't. Mama has to take care of grandma." 

Sapphire stopped her crying. Seeing Callista so strong and strong.

"Can we meet my mom again?"

"Sure!"

"When?"

"I don't know but we can't force something we can't change."

"Will Keanu be okay?"

"Sure! Have you done your homework?"

"Yet. Would you like to help me?"

Callista nodded his head, "Sure! Where's pe ermu?"

They work on Sapphire pe er together. Their mother used to help Sapphire work on her er. Or their father. But their mother is currently helping their grandmother while their father is taking care of Keanu.

"Cal! I miss my mom."

"Can't you, you said the same papa. To get us to meet mama?"

"can't. Papa says we can't meet and disturb Mama."

Sapphire tears are melting. Callista wiped his sister's tears.

"Mama always read me stories while hugging me before bed."

"I'll do it for you. How's it?"

Sapphire nodded her head. Callista reads the story until Sapphire falls asleep.  He hugged his sister too. Making sure Sapphire is asleep very soundly just let go of his embrace.

After Sapphire sleeps. Callista chose to write his diary. Pouring all his yearning on his mother. Tells how she was able to replace her mother's duties that day. 

After the attack. Callista stopped his activities. Turn off the lights and fall asleep next to Sapphire. Hugged his sister.

In his sleep. He dreams of meeting his mother. The face of my mother who was so missed.

"Ma!"

"Darling!"

They hugged each other.

"Ma! Don't leave! We missed you so much!" Callista hugged her mother very tightly.

His mother returned his embrace. A warm feeling flowed into her and her heart.

"Ma!" Cry broke.

"Darling! No crying! You take care of Sapphire and Keanu for me!"

"Ma!"

His mother let go of his embrace and walked away from him.

"Ma! Don't leave me! Please!"

"Darling! I have to go! Take care of your father and brothers! I love you!"

"Ma!" Callista wakes. He was crying in his dream. His heart is so sad. It's all just a dream. It all feels real but just a dream.

Callista rubbed his rushing tears from both sides of his cheeks.

"Ma! We missed you so much! When can we meet again? I hope Grandma gets well soon and you can be with us again!"

Her morning. Before preparing himself. Callista helps Sapphire prepare itself.

Make breakfast easy for both of them. Bread dyed with chocolate jam. Pour a glass of milk from the refrigerator.

Erna, the assistant of the household her father hired. Was washing and scrubbing all their clothes.

As soon as they both go to school. Erna was shopping and cooking food for the two of them. And clean their flats.

"Cal! When are Keanu and papa coming home?"

"I don't know. As long as Keanu has not recovered from his illness and must be treated. Papa will accompany her in the hospital."

"I miss them both."

"Me too but at the moment Keanu is sick and has to be treated. Can't go home until declared cured by a doctor."

Sapphire was very happy to receive a call from her father. Pouring all his complaints. Ask when his father and brother are coming home.

"I miss you too, baby!" His father's voice persuaded Sapphire.

"When did you and Keanu come home? I want to meet my mom."

"Keanu has not healed. The doctor has not allowed her to go home. We can't bother your mother who's taking care of your grandmother."

"I miss my mom!"

"We all miss mama but grandma is in need of mom. There's me, Callista and Keanu."

"Yeah! But I want to see mom." Whimper Sapphire.

"Darling! You have to go to school, right? You and Callista are gonna be late. We'll just call you back after you get back to school, okay? Don't cry, baby. Papa's son, a sweet, great and kind child. Can I talk to Callista?"