MARRIED

Foster Mother

Julia managed to get Ben home tonight. Actually, he likes to have friends who can accompany him, chat or share problems. Be it Ben or Irfan, he considered him a friend at this time.

But if Ben and Irfan had other intentions for her, Julia felt uncomfortable. Especially at this time she is pregnant and her status as a widow, making Julia must be careful to act.

Julia was getting ready to go to bed that night. He lay in his bed. His hand automatically stroked his stomach. She always took her baby to talk, even though she knew the baby was very small.

Honey, Mama can't wait for you to be present in this world. Happy bobok, son. Tomorrow morning we wake up together .....

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Today is Sunday, Julia relaxes at home. He would wake up and just sit around all day. He was lazy to do anything.

But in the afternoon, Julia just remembered if she wanted to meet with Nadine. His heart felt pity for Nadine's current state. Although Nadine may hate him, but Julia still considers Nadine as her friend.

Julia went to Nadine's house. When he reached the yard, he became worried.

A sense of worry ambushed his chest. He was afraid that Nadine would be prejudiced against him and was afraid that Nadine would curse him.

Long Julia sat in her car and just looked at the whitewashed house looming in front of her. But finally, he gathered his determination and he got out of the car.

The house looked quiet, Julia slowly walked to the porch of the house.

Julia closed her eyes and took a deep breath before her hand pressed against the doorbell.

Julia's heart felt faster. To be honest he was afraid to imagine Nadine's reaction later.

Julia again pressed the doorbell many times until a bit longer, the sound of the door lock was turned and the door was opened.

"Julia?!" nadine was a bit surprised.

"Hello, Nadine. Uhm ... I .... "

Julia was confused as to what to say.

"Let's go inside!" Nadine pulls Julia's hand into the house.

Julia breathed a sigh of relief, it turned out that her worry was unreasonable. Nadine looked pleased with his presence.

"I miss you so much, Jul." Nadine hugged Julia.

Without thinking anymore, Julia also returned Nadine's embrace tightly. I felt like Nadine was very skinny.

Nadine looks a lot different. His body was thin, his hair was tangled, his face was sweet, like there was no passion for life.

His face without the slightest makeup polish, unlike the first that always appear to make up thick.

Julia sat down and took a sip of the warm tea that Nadine served. After being satisfied to give up longing, Nadine serves tea and snacks.

"Nadine, how's your health? I heard you were going abroad for treatment. I'm sorry I just got to see you now" Julia said.

"I'm well, Jul. Maybe this is all in return for me," said Nadine hoarsely, holding back her sobs.

"Don't say it like that, Nad. There is no such thing as a reply. Our lives have been defined by God."

"But, Jul, you don't know what I've been doing all this time. Now I am the one who has all the consequences. You know, my womb's been lifted. I can't have any more children. I'm so scared that Ben will leave me, Jul."

Tears were pouring down Nadine's cheeks.

"Patience, Nad. If you love each other, how could Ben leave you? You can still adopt a child" Julia comforted.

"Ben loves you, Jul" said Nadine, crying.

"Don't be so prejudiced, Nad. You're husband and wife, you have to trust Ben."

Nadine was silent for a long time, arranging her heart that felt sore if she remembered Ben's treatment of her all this time.

Obviously Ben said he would leave him and seemed to no longer care about him.

"Jul, I heard your husband died. I'm in mourning, Jul," said Nadine after calming down.

"Thank you, Nad. But I've already let it go. Moreover, Karel left something very valuable for me," said Julia whose eyes look sparkling. He is always happy if he remembers the child who is still in his womb.

"Ehm ... I'm pregnant, Nad. Karel didn't leave me alone. Later, this child will always accompany me as a substitute for Karel," Julia said as she automatically held her stomach, feeling the pulse of life in her womb.

Nadine was very surprised, she did not expect Julia to be pregnant at all. All she knew was that Julia had lost her husband.

"really?! Congratulations to you, Jul. You must be so happy." Nadine smiled and hugged Julia again. She could feel the happiness Julia felt.

"Jul, you must take good care of your womb. Don't be like me" said Nadine, whose eyes are now back.

"Thank you, Nad. I will always look after him. She is my most precious treasure in the world" Julia said with a smile on her lips.

Nadine looked at Julia's eyes that looked sparkling happily. Julia looked even more beautiful and a happy aura emanated from her face. Nadine is very jealous of Julia.

During this time Nadine considered Julia must be very sad to have lost her husband, but she did not expect if Julia was given a big gift.

"Nad, sorry I asked. Didn't Ben come back here?" ask Julia carefully.

"Ben won't come home, Jul. He lives in an apartment."

"Then Mama Ben didn't help you get your household back to what it used to be?" ask Julia again.

"Mama Tyas did absolutely nothing, Jul. Even it seems happy if Ben leaves me," said Nadine sadly.

"really?! I didn't expect Aunt Tyas to be like that."

"You know Mama Tyas only wants grandchildren. And I can't give it to her" said Nadine whose eyes glared far away.

Nadine remembers what Mama Tyas told her after she went abroad for treatment.

"Jul, I'm already broken. I don't have anything anymore" said Nadine sadly. Tears flooded his cheeks.

"Nad, don't talk like that. You must be excited. Remember there's me who will always support you." Julia clasped Nadine's hand, as if to give her strength.

"Nad, I want if my son is born later, you will take care of him with me. This will be both of our children. How's it?"

Julia suddenly said what was on her mind.

Suddenly Nadine's eyes immediately sparkled, "Is that really what you said? You're gonna let me be a foster mom for your son later?"

"Yes, Nad. I'm sure my son will be happy" said Julia smiling.

Julia and Nadine told each other until the night began. Julia went home, she was hungry. Julia wants to stop by her favorite fried rice stall.

"Nad, I'll go home first. If you have time, play to my house, "' Julia said as she walked to her car parked on the front street of the house.

"Yes, Jul. Thank you for coming here and being my friend" said Nadine looking happy.

"When we meet again, Nad."

"Bye, Julia. Be careful on the road."

Nadine smiled happily as she waved her hand.

Slowly Julia's car moved away and invisible to the eye.

Nadine smiled sinisterly at the corner of her lips. He had to play in front of Julia. Hate suddenly rippled up to her chest tight when she saw Julia in front of her eyes. But he can hold himself back well.

Nadine is not willing to see Julia happy. Especially now that Julia was pregnant, she was completely unwilling.

Nadine walked into the house. His brain began to turn around making plans.

If he is not happy, he also wants Julia to be miserable with him.

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