The Steel-Cared Rose
Blue Days

“I hate him so much.” Claim Callista to Haliza.

Since his return on vacation and met his real mother. Callista chose to stay at Sharifah's house.

Dylan was out of his mind persuading his eldest daughter. Let him stay at the house of Sharifah. To calm her overflowing emotions and feelings.

“She's your birth mother, baby. Who gave birth and raised you. Breastfeeding and caring for you.”

“But he lied. He said he was taking care of a sick grandmother. Marrying someone else. Have a child. Luxury living. Pursue his ambition to become an official by leaving us all.”

“Honey, all must have an explanation. The child must be devoted to the parents no matter what the circumstances.” Sahut Haliza's. Hair of Callista. Letting Callista cry in his arms.

“Papa forbade me from saying anything to my sisters. They were all fooled by mama.”

“Your sisters are small. Your father must have had his reasons. I don't want them to be like you. Don't spread hate.”

“He is very hypocritical. I hate him so much.”

“Darling, a mother cannot possibly hate her child. Whatever happens. If you can't understand your mother's condition. At least, don't hate it. She gave birth to you. Caring for you. You all love him. If you want to ask for an explanation. You have to prepare yourself. So you can understand it. Does not add to resentment by protracted.”

“I can't take your advice. I'm very hurt and disappointed.”

“I know. Forgive, understand and accept your mother's circumstances. Make it easier for you to make peace with yourself.”

“My mother is married again. There's no way we can go back to my father and all of us. Sharifah's father has also remarried. You don't want to be pitted against by Sharifah's father. You and my dad are lucky. Why aren't you married? We can be a family. I love you very much, Sharifah and Sharif. You're all like family to me.”

“Honey, we can't force love. Your father loved your mother very much and did not want to replace her with anyone.”

“I'll beg my father. We all need a mother. We needyou. I've been so sad since my mom left us all. You're my mother's replacement. Especially after I found out about my mother's current state. I hate him so much. I need you more than ever.”

Haliza stroked Sharifah's hair. Hugged it tightly.

“Even though I'm not married to your father. You can still think of me as your mother. Don't hate your mother. So that you can still feel the love of your mother. You're not an adult yet. Not yet able to understand the problems of parents. Don't interfere in the affairs of your parents. So you can keep on good terms with them. Gaining complete love from both. Even if your parents are not husband and wife anymore. But they are still your parents.”

“I get jealous!”

“But, why?”

“Sweety! There is no perfection. You just saw it with your perception. Just what it looks like. Don’t be jealous. In the end, it's all the same. All we need to do is be grateful and happy.”

Callista hugged Haliza even tighter. Tears down both cheeks.

“Why does my life feel so bad? My mom left us all? My father won't marry you? His affection is more sincere than my own mother.”

“Sweety! You're disappointed in your mother. You can't understand your parents' problems yet. Why they separated. Maybe you can learn from Sharifah. He accepted his father's decision to remarry and end his marriage with me. But that doesn't mean our family is over. Sharifah and Sharif remain part of my life and the father of Sharifah. Even though they have a new family and a new partner. You won't lose your mom and dad regardless of whether they're together or separated. But you and your sisters have always been a part of them both until anytime.” Haliza looked at Callista's face gently, “Power your favorite mesh bread huh? I happen to have goat curry in the fridge. You must love it.”

Callista looked at Haliza with a grateful look.

“You look like my mother who notices all of our likes. Before he left us. There are so many sweet memories we feel. Sometimes I feel like you're a twin in another form. Not physically but there are many similarities between the two of you. I want papa to marry you because you can replace him with us all. I felt angry at him for making Keanu sick and dying. I'm heartbroken to remember that.”

“Sweety! No mother intentionally leaves let alone let her child. Ignoring child. Your mother had a reason or circumstance that was difficult for her. If he could choose, I'm sure he would choose otherwise. He tried to do as well as he could. I'm sure it didn't mean that. But there's something that makes it that way.”

“The reality is Keanu was almost dead when he left. He only sent us birthday gifts during his time away. Never visited us. You know, he's changed a lot. I can't recognize him. Very disappointed in him. I can't believe I ever loved and loved him so much.”

“You're very angry with him. That doesn't mean you don't love him. You're mother and son. Just like me and Sharif. You'll stay connected. If you can't forgive. No why. But when the time comes for you to forgive and take it back. Make peace. Just like Sharif with his father. Maybe even better. Moreover, your relationship was very beautiful and warm.”

Haliza's headed for the kitchen. Making Callista's favorite mesh bread dough. Insert wheat, eggs, butter, water. Take the goat curry out of the refrigerator and heat it.

Fill the dough into a cup to make a mesh bread. Fold it and put it on the plate.

“You know food is the most effective thing to improve mood. Makes the feeling more comfortable. I'll make durian coffee for you. How?”

Callista's tears are melting. His heart was so moved and sad. The death of his mother and the presence of Haliza. Two things that made her heart turn blue.

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