Black Swan's
Come Back Home (Thirty Two)
Flashbacks
“Good morning Eden, how did you sleep last night? You look very tired with various
the event and also the endless guests that.” funny mistress Angela who is cleaning up the rest of the breakfast on the table. Today he woke up late because he was too tired with his wedding reception yesterday. Though he should have woken up earlier today to give a good impression in front of Zyan's parents. But the results are really bad. He's misfortune!
“Sorry mom, I slept too long. Zyan did not wake me up at all and covered me up to the chin.” Eden was upset. He was relieved that he had a slightly reasonable reason to save his already poor image today. Clever!
“Zyan has left early in the morning to apply for a job at a snack company. The boy told me not to wake you up because you looked lost after your wedding yesterday. Oya, here's your breakfast. Eat, your baby needs a lot of nutrients from his mother.”
Madame Angela gently stroked Eden's distended stomach while laying out a plate of steamed salmon and fruit salad that looked tantalizing. It just so happened that this morning he was very hungry. But it felt very unethical if he directly devoured the food like a greedy person after waking up like this. Even Zyan
already gone to fight for their one-day old married life. How evil it would be if he ate like this right away, without helping Madame Angela clean the table first.
“I'll help mom clean up the dining table.”
“No need Eden, you just eat. Look, your salmon meat will be cold if you don't eat it soon.”
Eden was forced to sit on a chair and began to eat his breakfast voraciously. Her mother-in-law insisted on banning her from doing anything, and there was no choice but to sit quietly eating her delicious breakfast today.
“Mother, forgive me. Tomorrow I'll try to wake up early.”
“It's okay, don't force yourself if you're tired Eden.”
Eden right now feels really guilty for not being able to be a good daughter-in-law like Zyan's mother had hoped. To make matters worse, he ruined Zyan's brilliant career at Aciel's company. He made Zyan have to go back to zero and struggled to find a new job. Their married life did not work out as it should. Zyan clearly could not touch her like a married husband and wife because of her distended stomach. Plus the Zyan family now also has to bear the disgrace of her pregnancy which was not caused by Zyan. It's really troublesome
many people. He shouldn't have involved Zyan too far like this. Unfortunately, he accepted the man's proposal to marry her. So what should he do to remedy this murky situation? Honestly, he really felt guilty with the Zyan family, especially at both of his parents.
“Mother, why did you accept me as a daughter-in-law? Am I not a good woman? I am a broken woman.” Eden said sadly. He always wanted to cry when he remembered the twists and turns of his complicated life. Sometimes he also hesitated about his decision to leave Aciel. But somehow in the end he had great courage to rebel and escape the clutches of Aciel. And it was all thanks to Zyan who had always supported him in various circumstances.
“Because I'm sure on Zyan. Zyan never let mom down. Whatever Zyan chooses always succeeds he is held to account. So when Zyan told us to marry you, my mom agreed and told him to propose to you. But you should also know Eden, mother is not a perfect woman. Sometimes in my heart I feel not welcome with Zyan's choice. I feel that Zyan should have gotten a better and more respectable woman, not one that you know what Eden means. But in the end, I can only pray for the best for you and Zyan so that in the future you can live a better life without being haunted by the shadows of the past.”
“Mother..I'm sorry, I can't be a proper daughter-in-law for mom. I just became a disgrace in this family.” said Eden sobbed. He was not at all angry or hurt by the words spoken by Zyan's mother. She was even more disappointed in herself because she could not be a proper woman in the Zyan family.
“No Eden, you are more than worthy to be our daughter-in-law. Before you got married, Zyan had told us your life story. I feel proud of your persistence all along to get out of the vicious circle that holds you back. And even though you are currently pregnant with another man's child, you will still consider the child as your own mother's grandson.”
“Mother... thank you very much.”
With tears full of Eden sloshing into the arms of mistress Angela and crying as she pleased on the little shoulder of warm mistress Angela. Finally he can feel the embrace of a mother who is warm and also soothing. Marrying Zyan was the right choice, because in addition to the man freeing her from the clutches of Aciel, Zyan also gave her a family that had been
he never had one on the side of Aciel.
-00-
At nine o'clock Eden decided to go up to his room. After cleaning the dining table with Zyan's mother and washing the used dinner utensils, he decided to rest in his room because of the aching feeling that hit his back. It used to be possible that he would whine at Aciel to massage his back with various classic excuses that were annoying to Aciel. But now, he chose to endure it and enjoy the pain in the final seconds before his birth time arrived. Let's just say it's a memento of the baby who will soon be out of his warm womb.
“Ahhh..”.
Eden's reflexes rested on the cream-colored wall next to her as she felt a slightly intense contraction from her stomach. Since morning he had indeed felt the contractions for a while, but this time the contractions he felt became more intense. Her baby seemed to be looking for a way to get out of her comfortable womb.
“Calm down son, you will definitely be born safely soon.”
Eden tried to stay calm while stroking the surface of her stomach softly. At the moment his contract had subsided a little, but he felt it was time he went to the hospital before something bad happened to them.
“Zy...”.
While standing in the doorway of his room, Eden tried to summon Zyan as hard as he could while trying to normalize his breathing roar which somehow became short-lived. Maybe because he was holding back the pain in his stomach, and resisting the turmoil of contractions that he felt a few seconds ago.
“What's Eden? You're sweating.”
Zyan who saw Eden look tired directly approached the woman while checking the body temperature of Eden through the surface of the back of his hand. And when Eden gave a signal through the gesture of his hand, then Zyan realized if soon Eden will give birth.
“Wait a minute, I will prepare your requirements.”
“Zy, I think my membranes have broken.”
Eden felt a stream of water seeping from the sidelines of his thighs. It's not wrong, she's about to give birth.
“Yes God, we are to the hospital now Ed!”
-00-
With a pale face that looked panicked, Zyan ran along the hospital hallway following the nurses who were pushing Eden's cage towards the delivery room. On top of the cage, Zyan could see the various expressions of pain that Eden was showing. And Zyan felt really full as he watched it all. Can not imagine how the father of the baby's birth if he saw for himself how the struggle Eden in giving birth to the baby. The man would definitely also feel the same timelessness as Zyan, and also feel such a great sense of wonder as he would soon become a father.
“Eden take a breath, you must not panic, and you must calm down.”
Zyan gave his spirit as calm as he could while clasping Eden's cold palm tightly. Now the sisters and doctors have come together to help complete her dramatic first delivery.
“Hosh.. Zy... sa sick...” said Eden stammered. Sweat points as big as corn kernels seem to race down the beautiful forehead of charming Eden. Currently there is no cunning look or arrogance like Eden has always shown. At the moment Zyan is like looking back at Eden four years ago, which is sweet, and also full of innocence.
“Zy... You know what?” ask Eden stammering.
“I know. The baby... Doesn't it belong to Aciel? From the start you just wanted to trick him into being disappointed, and you could escape his clutches. Now proof to her that you're a great woman. Without all his material, you can still stand on your own feet, and now you also have me to accompany you when you need me. So fight for your son Eden, for your better life in the future.” whispered Zyan fiery. Unknowingly, Eden's tears just melted when she heard every word of encouragement Zyan whispered in her ears. The man was truly the incarnation of a clean-hearted angel. Although he was hurt a lot in his story, Zyan was still able to give him encouragement and support when he really had no hope in his own life.
“Zy... thanks.”
After that the atmosphere in the delivery room became more crowded with the sound of doctors shouting, and also the sisters who continued to encourage Eden to push strongly. Soon there will be a baby with the blood of the Lutherford clan flowing in every vein. And soon the long wait for Eden will be over. She is now officially a mother.
“Oeekkkk oeeekkkk.
The baby screamed loudly after Eden made a long push that was quite heavy and also tiring. With her body still covered in blood and mucus, the tiny baby was placed directly over Eden's chest to feel the first warmth she got from her mother.
“Happy Eden, you gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.”
“Aa me... I became a mother?” Eden's whisper was full of haru while clutching her child gently. She could not believe that she was now officially a mother. And it felt like this was all a dream so beautiful and amazing.
“You are now a mother of Eden. You are the mother of this amazing baby. What's the name of this little baby? Have you prepared a name for him?”
“Ciara. Her name is Ciara.”
Steadily Eden answered Zyan's question while gently stroking her daughter's back which was still filled with white mucus as well as blood. For this time Eden gave the opportunity to Aciel to participate in welcoming the birth of his son. He will use the given name Aciel, according to what the man wants. Although he did not want to deal with Aciel anymore, but at least the name would be a marker if at any time Ciara would remain part of an Aciel Lutherford.
Flashback end
-00-
“How is the preparation? Fifteen more minutes it's our turn to perform.”
Eden checked one by one the models while tidying up the order of their clothes to make it neater. After learning and getting a lot of experience from the famous design school in France, Eden finally gained the confidence to show off the results of his design in his home country, Las Vegas, Nevada. It was quite difficult for him to get to this point, but with all the passion he had, he was finally able to realize his dream of becoming a designer, and now she has her own fashion house in Paris.
“Everything is ready, miss. After they all come out, you should also come out to introduce yourself in front of all the invited guests who have attended miss.”
Instantly Eden's face turned pale, and he reflexively shook his head in denial.
“You replace me standing with them.”
“But why miss? Shouldn't you stand with them so that your name is increasingly known by the entire community of fashion lovers.”
“No, I... there's something I have to take care of.”.
As fast as lightning Eden turned around, and immediately left the back stage to mingle with the invited guests who were clapping boisterously, applause the last model belongs to Japanese designers who have just completed their series of fashion shows. Today was a bad day for Eden, because she happened to see Jessica on the back stage with her models, and when she was about to approach Summer, he was surprised by Aciel's arrival at the entrance. The man came with a black suit stellan, and a flat face that never escaped his cold image. He really did not expect that Aciel would be present at such an event
these. But he was not surprised by it, because Jessica must have invited Aciel to attend a prestigious event like this.
“Please welcome, Eden Morel’s collection!”
Everyone immediately clapped their hands boisterously as the models who brought Eden's design clothes one by one entered the stage. They confidently meandered over the stage while showing off the clothes of Eden's amazing design.
At the very back end Eden was observing the results of his hard work all this time with a haru look. Not expecting if it turns out he can realize his greatest desire to become a designer while playing his role as a single parent for Ciara. It's not easy to get to this point, but now he can be a little proud of himself because it turns out he has managed to hit various obstacles that he has always encountered in every step of his difficult life.
Drrtt
Eden suddenly felt his phone vibrate, he quickly walked away from the crowd of invited guests to pick up an important call from one of his staff.
“Ya, what's up?”
“Nona, are you sure you don't want to give a welcome like other designers? This is a miss opportunity to introduce yourself miss.”
Eden let out a weak sigh on the other end of the phone while looking at the majestic stage nanar that this time he had to miss just like that. In order to avoid Aciel and Jessica, he was willing to sacrifice one of his great opportunities to be known by the fashion lovers community. It's really unfortunate!
“You replaced me. Still are some things I have to take care of here.”
“Alright miss, I will replace miss.”
Connection interrupted. Eden sighed disappointed while still looking at the nanar towards the stage that looks tantalizing in front of him. If he were not a coward, he would stand there. Standing in front of the two people he avoided the most with a raised face, and a smile that flashed with confidence. Unfortunately, she is not that woman. The courage he had four years ago,
somehow it just disappeared along with the departure of Zyan, and the people who matter in his life.
“Ck, I should forget about it..”.
Grepp
Eden was pecking on the spot, along with a whisper as light as a feather that suddenly grew dreadful in her sensitive sense of hearing.
“Eden.... Welcome back, Eden Morel.
