Three Musketeers Mom
TMM 54'S. Latest Version of Lora

Lora*

Alexias and I are on our way to the hospital. Along the way we were silent. I thought about what I would say to my Mom and Dad first. Should I say, if I miss them. Or, should I act as if there is nothing.

I felt something holding my face. When I saw it, it was Alexias' hand. He rubbed my hand as if to calm me.

"What are you thinking?" tanyakanya.

"Nothing" I replied.

"You don't think I know. What the hell are you thinking? Listen, hon. Say what your heart wants to say. Do that, don't hesitate. Ok." he said casually.

I'm shocked. This guy knows exactly what I'm thinking. Not only that, after I think his words were true as well. I have to be calm and act as my heart desires.

"thank you. You always know everything I think and need." I said looking at Alexias.

My hair was rubbed gently by Alexias, "Yes," she replied.

Alexias refocused on driving. I also thought of something else. Suddenly my phone in the bag rang. I pulled out my phone and saw Agatha calling me.

"Oh, this must be about the kids" I thought.

I received the call and it turned out that the one who spoke was Oriana. He's looking for Alexias.

"Yes, hello .. "I replied.

"Mommy, this is Oriana. Where is papi? I didn't answer her phone" Oriana said.

I looked at Alexias, "Oh, are you looking for Papi? what's up?" my many. Alexias looked at me with confused eyes.

"Pair loudspeakers only," Alexias said.

"Yes, Mi. I'd like to talk. This is quite important" Oriana said.

I also activated the loudspeaker. Alexis spoke out loud.

"Speak, Mami's already activated the loudspeaker. Papi will hear, son." he said.

"Pi, I've sent you the photos and videos that Papi asked for. So, buy me a snack as his reward" Oriana said, short and clear.

Honestly I was confused, what Oriana meant. But I don't want to interrupt their conversation.

"Oh, thank you. You're the best. Papi will see. About snacks, don't worry. Papi will buy the shop later. You will be the owner of the store" Alexias said with a smile.

"Well, really? Papi can't pull Papi's speech back, yeah. I'll hold Papi's words. Mami said, if lying will make a long nose" Oriana said sounding excited.

"But you won't break your promise, son. Let alone one store, want a hundred or a thousand stores, Papi will give." said Alexias added.

"No, just one. Too much is also bothering me to take care of it." replied Oriana.

I was shocked, they spoke so smoothly and without any constraints. I don't understand what they're talking about, which is clear to them. It is as if they are trading. There is something to be done, and there is a wage for the work. Yeah, that's how it's about.

"Papi, Papi, Papi .. "call Olesia.

Alexias smiled, "Yes, Lesi. What's up?" sahut Alexias's.

"But, guess where I am?" ask Olesia.

"Where, huh?" murmured Alexias.

"I'm in Aunt's office. I was playing with Miss Secretary" Olesia said.

"Oh, huh? Well, is my daughter willing to learn how to be Secretary from Miss Secretary?" ask Alexias tease.

"Not really. I just liked Miss Secretary because she took me for walks around and was friendly with me. If I'm an adult, I want to stand in front of the door of Papi's room to look after Papi" Olesia said innocently.

Alexia smiled again. It seems like Olesia's words sound funny.

"Yes, okay. Whatever it is, just do it. Papi will support your decision." Alexias replied.

"Yes, already. I'm going to go to the kitchen. Miss Secretary wants to make me some milk tea. Dahh Papi, dahh Mommy. I love you both." said Olesia.

A moment of silence. Till and Alexias heard Agatha's voice.

"Hallo .." Agatha's voice.

"Yes, Hello. Are the kids done with their Papi?" my many.

"Oh, it seems like it has. Oriana goes with Ezra to buy a cake. Olesia to the kitchen and Odellia to sleep." replied Agatha.

"Ah, so. Alright. I'll take the kids first, yeah. There's something I need to take care of, Agatha. I'm sorry, I have to trouble you." I said I felt bad for Agatha.

"Yes, it's okay. As long as they don't bother you to work." I said.

"Not bothering at all. They're independent, Lora. I'm proud of you, to be able to make them like that. Oh, I have a call. I seem to have to continue working. You guys be careful," said Agatha who just ended the call.

I'll put my phone back in the bag. Not long after that we arrived. Soon the car was parked then, we both got out of the car. My hand was held by Alexias into the hospital building. I followed Alexias' footsteps. Until we met a nurse who took us to the doctor's office.

In the room, a middle-aged male doctor was staring at a computer screen like he was looking at a video of the operation. Alexais greeted me and introduced me to the doctor. After we got acquainted. I just understood the purpose of bringing me here. Nothing but to know Papa's condition.

The doctor explained the details of Papa's condition thoroughly. I quietly heard, with Alexias sitting next to me. My heart ached when I found out that Papa had a heart attack. My father who was always healthy and took good care of himself despite busy work, sick because he had to think about the company. Mama must also be very sad, Mama's face is shocked, I can already see even just by imagining.

I want to feel like I'm crying. But, I'm trying to hold back. I can't cry here, can't. I keep strengthening myself. The doctor explained long enough. After we finished hearing the doctor's explanation, we left the room. I asked Alexias to wait for me, because I wanted to go to the bathroom.

In the bathroom, I went into the room and cried. I shut my mouth so as not to make a sound. My chest feels tight and painful. Really, this is not what I was expecting for my family. Even though I was thrown away and I was disappointed. I'm not happy if something bad happens to Papa or my Mama. Because I can't just ignore, if they're the parents who gave birth to me, raised me, financed me from baby to adult.

They are angry because of nothing else. Naturally if they are disappointed, the child they raised full of love and heartfelt love is disappointing. Bringing family disgrace.

***

I'm out of the bathroom. Alexias suddenly gave me a handkerchief. I was shocked when I saw the white handkerchief in front of me.

"Wash your face first. My eyes are swollen," he said.

Deg ...

I was shocked, I had my face hidden and was not looking at him. But, this guy again knows what I've done without me talking.

I received the handkerchief, "Wait for me, I'll be right back." I said.

"Give me your bag, I'll bring it for you. I'll be waiting for you here too. Do it slowly, don't rush" he said.

I gave her my bag. Without answering I went back into the bathroom to wash my face.

About five minutes later, I came back and saw Alexias leaning against the wall while playing with my phone waiting for me. On his left shoulder, there is my bag. I smiled when I saw him. He actually lowered my demiku's self-esteem. Not many men want to be like him in this world. Whatever it is, he is the best man of the best.

"You're not ashamed to stand here carrying my bag?" many approached.

Alexias looked at me, "Ah, are you done?" she asked me, and then she saw the bag she was wearing and gave it to me, "Why be ashamed. This is not my wife's bag stolen" he said.

"Haha .. "laugh, "Yes, thank you. You are always reliable." I replied.

Alexias rubbed my hair, then rubbed my face. He kissed my two soft eyelids then, kissed my forehead.

"Don't be sad anymore. I can also cry later," she said slowly.

"Yes, I'm not a man. It was just a mood. Come on, I'd like to see Papa and Mama and then give us our wedding invitations." take me. Don't want to linger anymore.

Alexias reached out, I grabbed him. Hold it tightly to my hand. We walked side by side to my Papa's room being treated.

***

Arriving at the door. I knock and I open the door in front of me. Then I went in and saw Papa, Mama and Reine. They looked at me with surprised expressions. Their eyes are perfectly rounded.

I feel awkward. It's not comfortable. I turned my face to look at Alexias. He just smiled and nodded his head at me. He came in with me too. Mama called me, Papa too. The voice I missed, I could finally hear.

I can't deny it. I was so anxious that my feet ran to hug my Mom and Dad right away. But I hold it. I try to be normal and calm. I approached my parents. You were the first to embrace me. My mom cried and apologized. Mom said that Mom was sorry.

My body did not refuse, it responded to Mama's treatment. Unknowingly I clenched my arms, until I rubbed and patted Mama's back. The Pope hugged, Mama rubbed my face and praised me more and more beautiful. I always hear that compliment first. My mom always adored me pretty at every opportunity. Because for my mom, I was the most beautiful.

I looked at Papa, I hugged him after Papa kept asking if I was his daughter Lora or not. Whether what my father saw was real or just a dream. I confirmed that I was real. At the moment of hugging me, I could feel Papa's body trembling. Papa's heart was pounding irregularly. I remember what the doctor said before. And it made me angry when I remembered, Reine was here too.

We take off the hug. I asked Papa. What Papa feels. But, Reine answered deftly and seemed to cover up the fact of Papa's poor health. He said my dad was fine and sick of the malleability. How could he say that. He really doesn't know, what's pretending not to know? without much waiting, I immediately replied coldly.

We argued afterwards. Reine didn't take what I said. I did deliberately impale Evan in front of Reine. And he was mistaken, thinking I was jealous of Evan. He thinks I'm still hoping for Evan. Hmh! I wanted to feel angry but I still held myself back from getting out of control.

Increasingly, Reine's speech was not pleasant to hear. He looked at Alexias and insinuated that it was six years ago. With her arrogance she said I was a cheap, used woman wearing an unknown foreign man. Of course, it made Alexias who was the 'Unknown stranger' upset. I saw his facial expression change. And I immediately held her hand behind my back.

I don't want Lexias getting carried away by Reine's story. Alexias is self-inflicted. Not with Mama and Papa who suddenly raised their voices. Mareka looks upset. I also tried to calm the mood. I let Reine say what she wanted to say then, immediately drove her away.

His eyes were slightly open. I know he's shocked. If my guess was correct, he thought I would be angry and offended by his remarks that offended me six years ago. I should be angry, because all the bad things that happened six years ago were him and Evan. However, I want to laugh at Reine as well at the same time. Want me to put Alexias in front of him and say that 'The stranger who doesn't know it' is Alexias.

Can't say anything. He then left with his regret. His eyes are using me. Without him saying, I know what he's thinking. Not just one, two years I've lived with Reine. I used to be very innocent and stupid, always following her wishes and thinking Reine was really my brother. In fact, she was nothing more than a female fox.

The longer you understand. Yes, although it's too late for me to realize. Reine is someone with a typical liking to belong to someone else. Long ago, I was bought a hadih, he was too. But, she always asked for my gift for her with a lot of excuses. When I had friends at school, he took one by one my friends. Until I have no friends, and even become gossip material also jokes.

What I wear, he has to wear better and better quality. What I'm thinking, he should also use. Until I got engaged to Evan. Reine is after Evan. I finally know everything. Know the ugliness of Reine's heart and evil mind. Unfortunately, all of that was in vain. Because he and I are different. I was superior and competent in my school and my work. I did not immediately keep silent when all mine was destroyed. I can only keep improving my performance. And, sure enough. I became Papa's pride in the company. Maybe that's why, her envy just became more and more so for me. Until he could sell me, making me fall to the bottom of a steep ravine.

Whatever it is, it's all just the past. I am different now. I am a strong and tough Lora. The beautiful Lora, accompanied by my children and great men like Alexias. I don't want to be treated the same way. Also, don't expect to bring me down again.

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