Three Musketeers Mom
TMM 80'S. Unexpected Events (4)

At the hospital ....

Bad things happen. Grandma Christopher suddenly suffocated. Of course, it makes the Chritopher who was with his Grandmother worried and afraid. Christopher even yelled to call the doctor to check on his grandmother.

" ... do-doctor .. please Grandma, doc!" yells. When the doctor was checking on her grandmother.

Seen a doctor accompanied by two nurses handling Grandma Christopher. Beside Christopher, there was Alexias who was also waiting for Grandma to be examined. But fate says something else. Christopher's grandmother was not saved.

Seeing his unsaved Grandma Christopher went back into hysterics. He kept asking the doctor to check and re-examine.

" ... no! please torture Grandma again, doc. Help u! Grandma couldn't have left me like this. Nah! not likely. This is impossible!" his yell.

"Cris, relax!" alexias said trying to calm down.

Christopher looked at Alexias, "Uncle, save Grandma. Please, Uncle." please be clear.

Alexias looked at Christopher with pity, "Son, look at me!" pinta Alexias on Christopher, "It's out of control. We can do nothing but accept. You know that, right? try to accept, Chris." Alexias said reassuringly.

Christopher's tears fell again. He felt very lost. His grandmother was the only family to him.

"Can't! Grandma can't leave me." - Christopher.

Hix .. hiks .. hiks ....

"Grandmother .." murmured Christopher.

Alexias hugged and rubbed Christopher's back slowly. He was also feeling kasian, it felt like he did not expect if someone who had just spoken to him quickly left.

"Kasian sekai This boy. How now, yes." inner Alexias doesn't know what to do.

A little while later, Lora came and approached Alexias who was hugging Christopher. She called her husband.

"Honey .. " call Lora.

Alexias and Christopher's embrace slipped off. Alexias looked away at his wife.

'Darling, have you come?" ask Alexias.

Lora looked around, "This ...what's up?" he muttered, he saw a busy doctor and nurse. He looked at Alexias, "A-what happened, baby? why are there so many people in this room?" ask Lora.

"That .. mmm ... it .. "not until Alexias answered, he was already called a doctor.

"Master .. are you the guardian who warrants the deceased? can I talk to you for a second?" ask doctor.

"Oh, okay. Honey, for a second, yeah." said Alexias who went with the doctor straight out of the room.

Lora was speechless, "I didn't hear wrong, did I? decede? who did that doctor mean by 'Mendiang'? inner Lora was confused. Suddenly his eyes widened, "What, don't-don't .. "the inner Lora again who immediately looked at Christopher whose eyes were swollen.

His eyes turned, he saw the nurse was busy taking care of something. Now Lora knows what happened even though Alexias has not said what happened. Just by looking at Christopher who is sad and looks down.

"Son, come here .." said Lora clutching Christopher's body.

He hugged Chtistopher and patted his back, "God loves your Grandma more. You have to be steadfast and let go. Ok." said Lora.

Christopher cried again, no answer. Lora could only hear the sobbing sound of someone hugging her. Not long after her embrace was removed, Lora wiped away Christopher's tears then, rubbing his head slowly.

"Son, listen .. You have to be strong. Traveling is one thing that you cannot avoid although sometimes it can be delayed. Don't be a weak child, be a tough child." Lora softly spoke. He tried to encourage Christopher who was sad.

"But .. but .. but, but, I can't live without Grandma. Grandma was the only person who cared and understood my situation. I don't want to be left behind" Christopher said in a soft voice.

"No, Chris. You're not alone. There's me and Alexias. We are also people who care about you" Lora said.

Christopher widens his eyes, "W-what?" said confused.

Lora smiled, "Yes, what you heard is the truth. My husband and I will help you, Chris. You're not alone anymore, if there's anything you can talk to us and tell us. You got it, right?" obviously Lora again.

Christopher nodded his head, "Yes, Bi." Christopher replied still with an unchanging facial expression.

Alexias came after talking to the doctor. He then asked Lora and Christopher out of the room, because the hospital would prepare the late Grandma.

***

After such a long process, finally came the time of the funeral. At the funeral, some neighbors who knew Grandma and Christopher came to pay their last respects. Lora and Alexias continue to accompany Christopher.

All were silent, as they were praying in their hearts. So did Christopher. He looked at his Grandmother's headstone and was determined to start a new life. The word sorry also did not escape uttered by Christopher to the Grandma.

"Good way, Grandma. Thank you for what Grandma gave me all this time. My love, love and all my Grandma's sacrifices will be remembered for the rest of my life. Sorry, I still can't boast about Grandma when Grandma was with me. I still like to trouble Grandma. Sorry, Grandma. I'm sorry." - Christopher's inner tears.

It appears that Lora and Alexias are also fervently praying for the late Grandma. With the end of the prayer, the funeral procession also ends. Some neighbors approached Christopher and said condolences. Alexias and Lora also provide space for neighbors and Christopher to talk. They were a little away so as not to disturb.

Still in the same place, not far from Christopher who was talking to some neighbors. Lora and Alexias were also talking serious things.

"Honey .. " call Lora.

Both call at the same time. Then, the two stared at each other because of the shock they could simultaneously call out.

"Ah, you go first. What's up?" ask Alexias.

"Umh, this is about Christopher" Lora replied.

"Oh, I also want to talk about the same thing" Alexias said in response to Lora.

Lora frowned, "Oh, what do you want to talk about. Come on, talk." ask Lora curiously.

"Look, baby. Actually, before Grandma Christopher died. He and I had a chance to talk. I've been asked to help keep an eye on Christopher. There was something unexpected, which I heard earlier as well. About the origin of Christopher. About this later I will explain the details, it is not nice if we talk about it here. The point is, I want Christopher to stay in the mansion for a while. Whatchu think? you agree not?" Christopher asked Lora for permission. Karen however, Lora is the wife and mistress of her mansion. It's not nice if he just took Christopher to live temporarily in the Mansion without Lora's permission.

Lora cravings for a moment, "Hm .. I honestly intend that as well. So you want to keep an eye on him. Because he still needs someone to direct him. Otherwise, I'm afraid he'll get out of control and act out of bounds. As for your intentions of bringing him to stay in the mansion, I don't mind either. The rooms in the mansion are many. Kasian too if she has to stay alone at home. She'll keep thinking about her grandmother." said Lora. Not rejecting what Alexias wants.

"Well if it's like that. Ah, look. The neighbor is gone, we go to him first and ask him if he wants to stay with us temporarily or not. We can't force it either." Christopher said.

"Yes, you're right, baby." answered Lora.

Since everyone had gone home, the funeral was deserted. Lora and Alexias approached and took Christopher home. Not to refuse, Christopher repeated the request of two people who have been loyal to accompany him so far.

***

At Christopher's house. Alexias was straightforward with his intentions. He wants Christopher to live together in his mansion.

" Chris .. "call Alexias.

"Yes, Uncle. What's up?" christopher answered, who was calm.

"Hm .. I don't know if it's the right time or not. But I also don't want to keep buying time. Look, I want you to come with me to stay in my mansion for a while. I don't mean anything, 'cause I'm gonna run a message from your grandmother, Chris. Where I have to look after and help you until you can truly live independently, and I have promised him that. But back again. All decisions are with you. Come or not, or want something else. Clearly, I've spoken of my purpose and purpose." Alexias in detail explained what his intentions were. Now, he's waiting for Christopher's decision.

Hearing Alexias' words, Christopher was silent for a moment. He still doesn't know what to do. But then he asked Alexias for something.

"A-I .. To be honest this is very hard for me, Uncle. Can I stay here a day or two? I'm gonna go sleep in Grandma's room. And ... Can I ask you something?" christopher looked at Alexias.

Alexias looked back at Christopher, "Yes, what do you want?" ask Alexias.

"Can I change schools where there is a dorm? I'd like to stay in the dorm. Sorry, I don't mean to disrespect Uncle and Aunt's good intentions, but I just feel bad. If Uncle objected, I wouldn't matter either. I'll follow whatever Uncle wants, 'cause that's what Grandma wants." Christopher explained. He expressed his desire.

Alexias and Lora looked at each other. The mood suddenly quiet. Not long after, Lora spoke and broke the silence.

"Chris .. if you want to be like that, of course we won't mind. But, before that, will you stay with us as soon as we take care of your school? tonight you can stay if you want to stay, later I will send one of the servants and guards of the mansion to come. I'm sorry, I can't stay because I have three kids to watch, Chris. You're okay, right?" said Lora.

"It's okay, Bi. It is I who feel bad. I've been mean to Auntie, but Auntie's still good to me. Yeah, I'll follow what Auntie said. Thank you, Auntie. Already let me sleep here tonight. I'm okay alone. Uncle and Auntie don't have to bother" Christopher said.

"That's it. Let me be the friend. Is this okay, baby?" alexias Proposal.

Lora looked at Alexias, "Oh, of course it's okay. It's better if you want to accompany her, baby." replied Lora.

"Then you go home now. Accompany the children in the mansion" Alexias said.

"Is it okay to just leave?" lora Sahut.

"Of course it's okay. Why why?" sahut Alexias's.

Lora looked at the clock in her hand, "Hm, alright. I'm gonna go home and have someone drop you a change of clothes" Lora said.

"Yes" Alexias replied smiling.

Lora looked at Christopher, "I go home first, yeah. Don't hesitate, if you want something to say. Think of us as your own family. Remember what I said earlier, Chris" said Lora smiled then, rubbing Christopher's head.

"Yes, Bi. I'll remember. Aunt be careful on the road. And thank you for caring for me" said Christopher smiling faintly at Lora.

"Yes, equally." answered Lora. He left Alexias and Christopher.

***

In the parking lot, in the car. Lora's done contacting someone. He asks Martha to prepare a change of clothes for Alexias and prepare dinner for two people. Lora asks Martha to give it to Marc. In order for Marc and the driver who drove to the address that Lora had sent to Marc's phone. He also sent a message to Alexias.

"Consolve him, baby. I've called Martha and asked for a change of clothes and dinner for you. Marc and the driver will drive. Take care, I love you."

That's what Lora's message is for Alexias.

"Hahhh .. I was reluctant to leave, but I also could not leave the children alone. It's hard, yeah. Go home first if this." muttered Lora.

He put his seat belt on and started the engine. The car drove slowly driven by Lora left the parking lot which is located not far from Christopher's house.

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