Married Man Arogan

Living Without a Mom

Time continues to pass, it does not feel the departure of Dania has been 2 months. Gerald, Naya and David seem to be still trying to get used to their lives without the usual female figure is always a tranquilizer when there is a problem, that can always make things at home always warm. But that doesn't mean they'll forget Dania, of course not. Dania will live in the hearts of those who love her at all times. Of course it felt something different, it felt so empty. Especially for Kania, Kania again felt the loss of a loved one in his life, after losing both parents.

Gerald approached the wife who was staring sadly at the family photo displayed in their room.

"Honey, Mama's happy there, Mama's calm. So don't keep feeling sad. We're all here to lose Mama, but I'm sure if you don't want to see us sad constantly, you'll be sad. After all, not everyone will leave, just a different time," said Gerald who embraced the body of the wife.

"Dear I know, but it feels so fast. I just got back to feeling a mother's affection, now I have to feel lost again. It does not feel yes already 2 months we live without Mama, it feels very different, lonely. Even when Mama was overseas, I could still get in touch with Mama over the phone and right now I could only get in touch with Mama through prayer. Before going to bed I always pray and hope if I will dream of meeting Mama in my sleep, even though Mama has never been present in my dreams. I miss Mama Darling" said Naya with teary eyes.

"Dear I understand how you feel. Papa and I feel the same way, we really want to meet Mama even if it's just a dream" Gerald said.

"Dear, the most important thing is that you are not sick anymore. Mama did not feel her suffering that all this time Mama always hold. Mama always tries to stay strong, cheerful in front of us. But I know that Mama often endures her pain. I never accidentally saw Mama who was holding back pain," said Naya.

"Oh yeah? When is it, darling?" Ask Gerald.

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At that time, Bibi tells Naya that dinner is ready. Naya immediately went to the in-law's room to tell Dania and take her to dinner. It just so happened that Gerald and David had not come home because there was still a lot of work in the office.

But upon arriving in the room, from the door slightly opened Naya saw Dania who was in pain and as much as possible to hold her. Naya, who was panicking, walked over to her mother-in-law.

"Ma, Mama why?" Naya's question looked worried.

"Naya, Mama's okay. Mama was just feeling a little dizzy, but now she's fine. What's up, honey?" Ask Dania.

"I'm sorry Ma, I just want to go straight into Mama's room. I'm really worried seeing Mama in pain. But really Mama's okay now?" Ask Naya again.

"Don't love, Mama's okay, Mama's fine. But Mama's asking you please don't tell Gerald or Papa about it, Mama just doesn't want them to worry. You know for yourself that Papa and Gerald are having problems and are busy in the office, Mama does not want to add to their burden," Pinta Dania.

"Yes Ma, I promise. I understand too. But you also have to promise if you feel sick again or feel your body is not comfortable, Mama tell me yes," Pinta Kania.

"Dear, what are you looking for Mama?" Ask Dania.

"But Mama's right is okay, right? If you feel sick, don't hide it, Ma. I want to take Mama to dinner, Papa and Gerald haven't come home yet, so we better have dinner together first. After dinner, you have to take medicine. Auntie said the food was ready" Naya said.

Dania nodded her head. "Oh yeah, then we eat now."

At that time Naya could see if her mother-in-law was holding back the pain, even when eating Dania was like forcing to swallow her food. But Dania did not want to tell him because she did not want to see Naya feeling worried.

"Keep why didn't you tell me that time, honey?" Gerald asked as Naya recounted the matter.

"As I said earlier because of Mama's wishes. I understand that Mama doesn't want to worry her family. And a week after that Mama dropped, Mama fainted until we had to lose Mama. I should've told you and Papa right away, so we could take Mama to the hospital to check on her illness. But I'm stupid, I just keep quiet, I just agree when Mama says she's okay. I'm sorry, honey, it's all my fault" said Naya, who now wept bitterly in her husband's arms.

"Dear, don't blame yourself. It's her destiny, it's time for Mama to leave us. This is not your fault, it is precisely during this time you have taken care of Mama, you who have made the condition of Mama much better so that Mama can enjoy the beauty of life in her last days. Mama feels very happy to be able to live with you who have given such a beautiful grandson like Kania. It's all thanks to you, honey," said Gerald to his wife's comfort.

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Although it feels very hard to live without a mother, but Naya and Gerald keep trying to be sincere until they can get through the days by looking after their son Kania and also David the father. David himself has been seen sincerely to accept the departure of his wife, although not infrequently Gerald and Naya often see David pensively alone like he was thinking about something, like now.

"Pa, eat first yuk," invited Kania who approached her father-in-law while in the back garden.

"You go first, Papa's not hungry yet" said David.

"Pa, don't be like that dong. Papa eat yes, it's time for dinner. If Papa doesn't eat, Papa will get sick. If Papa is sick who wants to doain Mama," said Naya.

David smiled, he felt very lucky to have a daughter-in-law like Naya. Then he and Naya immediately headed to the dining room to enjoy dinner together.

"Oh yeah Gerald, Naya, wasn't that time you were planning to travel to New York but it wasn't because Mama was in the hospital" said David.

"Yes Pa, why Pa?" Ask Gerald.

"You better go ahead with that plan. Mama has also been gone for 2 months. We're getting used to living without Mama, so Papa says it's time you went ahead with your vacation plans" David said.

Naya and Gerald looked at each other and smiled looking at David.

"It doesn't seem like we have to Pa, it's better that we stay home and accompany Papa" Naya said.

"Yes Pa, after all Gerald is still a lot of work. So the holiday problem is easy, if there is time we will definitely go" continued Gerald.

"You don't have to think about Papa. Papa here is not alone, there is a maid, there is a driver, Papa will not feel alone. Papa has also gotten used to going out of town business alone, by himself. So you don't have to worry about Papa. Job problems, for a while let Papa handle with Boy. I'm used to it that way. So you just go to New York" said David.

Gerald and Naya shook their heads in disapproval. They are still clamoring at their decision. Maybe someday they will go, but not for now. Because they have just lost 2 months of their loved ones, so the atmosphere is still in a state of mourning. Naya and Gerald wouldn't be able to enjoy the holidays in these circumstances.

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