Me Vs Flocking Mommy

Chapter 21. About Ghina (2)

“I think I know, where is Bibi's talk going?” ella said a little sulking. “Did no one side with me?” he murmured in the heart.

“It ate first,” Sri said when their order came.

“I don't lust, Bi,” Ella said.

He looked at his nephew with pity. His body looks skinny. Sunken cheeks. She was not much different from her sister-in-law. “Do the two of them eat regularly?” thought in the heart.

“Son, Aunty does not side with anyone. Aunty just explained the situation of your mother, which she probably never told you,” Sri said to her nephew. “In addition to thinking about the cost to pay the debt, your mother is also often disturbed by the debt collectors,” he added.

“Digangled?” reset Ella. “Indeed if borrowing in the bank is also lined up like that, yes?” continue that beautiful teenager.

“Mama you don't just borrow money in the bank. He pawned the land letter you now occupy, to treat your papa. It may sound rash, but it was the best decision for your papa's recovery. Well, even though fate remains different,” said Sri while stirring chicken noodles in her bowl.

“I mean our current home aunt? That's the only papa's relic for us?” ella protest.

“Iya, Son. That's what your mom is currently defending. Albert also helped your mother a lot to face the debt collectors.”

Ella was pensive to hear her aunt's words. Unexpectedly, it turned out that the burden of mama was much greater than he had thought all along. But then again, why should Albert be his stepfather-to-be? Are there any other men who are more deserving of age?

“Your mama is also often rumored by people, because it often works until night. You know what Auntie means? Maybe marriage is the best choice for your mama,” advice Sri.

“Bi, I do not forbid mama to marry. But just don't be the same Albert,” said Ella.

“Why? Because she's younger than your mama?” ask Sri. “What matters is his attitude and sense of responsibility towards family, right?”

“If their age gap is only three or four years, maybe I can still accept. Tap does Aunt know? Me and Albert are only eight years apart. Aunty must understand, right, how awkward I will be if mama gets married?” clearly Ella expressed her grievance all along.

“There are still many people who are more worthy to be the husband of mama, Bi. Why should she be the one chosen by mama?” say Ella again. His face looked very crumpled and uninspired.

“Do you feel for Albert?” ask his nephew.

Ella averted her eyes from Sri and replied, “I didn't have time to think of such a thing, Bi. My school activities have piled up,” he said lirih.

Sri felt there was a small lie in Ella's sentence. But he doesn't want to talk about it any deeper. Ella could get hurt.

“Son, your mom just graduated Junior High, then worked out of town for your aunt, Galena. At a very young age, he carries a very heavy burden.” Sri paused her sentence to chew meatballs and chicken. “When she gave birth to you, she was only seventeen years old. Then her husband died so quickly. Hence ...”

“Mama deserves happiness, right?” Ella cut off her aunt's sentence. “Everyone said that to me, Bi. I have heard it. But has anyone thought about the feelings of this fragile teenage girl?” ella said with her sobs.

Sri rubbed Ella's long, fine hair. “We all love you, son,” whispered Sri.

“Because we are poor, then it is not a problem mama married with rich people who became her employer?” glared at Ella again.

“Not so, Nak.”

“Bi, happiness does not only come from one person, right? I'll graduate soon, then I'll work to help mama,” Ella's determination in front of her aunt.

“Aibi pray that your dream is achieved, yes. But try to discuss this again with your mother. Bibi is sure you are old enough to deal with all this,” Sri said while wiping Ella's tears flowing profusely.

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