Mother of My Husband's Son

Married to Selli?

That's how Braga and her two children felt. To live a day without Dara is like the earth without the sun. If it wasn't for his children, maybe Braga wouldn't be as strong as he is today.

Today, Braga came to her parents' house after receiving a message from Maria. Arriving there, Braga immediately walked in to see Mama who lately deteriorated her health.

"Mah, um,..." Call Braga and open the door to Mama's room.

"Braga?... Here son." Mama reached out her palm and was warmly welcomed by Braga.

"Mom why did it get this way? we'll just go to the hospital, okay?" Take Braga while kneeling and holding Mama's fingers.

"No need son. Mom doesn't want to go to the hospital. Mama's just gonna be here." Say Mama. His voice sounded so painful that there was a groan interrupting in each word.

"What pain does my mom doc?" Ask Braga to the doctor who is still in Mama's room after checking Mama's condition.

"Mistress' blood pressure is very high as well as fever and fatigue." The doctor answered while cleaning his medical equipment.

"Why did it get this way? won't there be a doc problem?" Ask Braga to make sure. Hope your mom's going to be okay.

"I hope, Madam is back to stable as soon as possible. It's important to keep your emotions in check. Don't let him have a lot of thoughts. Madam has a history of severe high blood." Said the doctor while writing a prescription.

"meaning? high blood?" Braga confusion. My mother did not have any burden of mind. Especially when Dara left. That's what he wants, right?.

"The Lady's biological mother died of high blood. He had a blood vessel rupture in the brain. I just reminded you, Sir. No scaring." The doctor said while handing over a piece of paper that read the names of drugs that need to be purchased to the pharmacy.

"Good." Braga was silent for a moment. Look at my mother who is now sleeping.

"Why? I've suffered enough to lose my wife. I don't want to lose my mom anymore." Braga stroked Mama's hair that started to gray.

Braga got up from his position. Prepare to leave Mama who began to fall asleep to buy drugs at the pharmacy.

"Sports....." Call Mama with a heavy voice as well. It really sounds like a lot of pain. It made Braga freeze helplessly to hear it.

"Yes Ma?.. What's up?" Tanya Braga again clasped Mama's fingers and sat on the edge of the bed.

"Can Mama ask you to do one thing?" Pinta Mama with her heavy voice.

"Yes of course. Whatever I'm gonna do. As long as Mama's healed." Braga answered earnestly, There is nothing else he can think of but the recovery of the mother.

"really?" Mama ensured. His hand was raised up to hold Braga's cheek. There was a tear that fell from my eyes.

Braga wiped Mama's tears gently.

"Yes Ma. Justsaytheword. But don't cry anymore." Braga. Really can't bear to see her Mama who looks very sick.

"Can you marry Selli?" Mama asked while looking at Braga expectantly. His face that looked very pale now became a powerful weapon for him.

Braga was silent with a look of disbelief.release the grasp of Mama's hand and got up from her position.

"Mah, man,.. I'd do anything. But not for this one." Reply Braga. Firm but still looks unbearable to see his sick mother.

"It only existed in Ma's past. Now I have Dara. I can't betray her." Said Braga who had increased his intonation.

"Bara is dead! Mama doesn't want you drifting in this grief. You should try to be happy with another Braga." Mama said while looking hard at Braga who looks adamant not to grant her wishes.

"Already Ma. Just rest first. We'll talk about it again. I'm going to the pharmacy." Said Braga who suddenly remembered the advice of the doctor.

While in Hana's room.

"Basin this decrepit fox is very clever acting." Said Hana who had listened to Braga and Mama talking through a cellphone connected to a wiretap installed in Mama's room.

"I won't bother you this time. Please do what you want to do. You think, by spying I'll get something? you're not gonna get anything." Hana said with a smile staring at the reflection of her face in the mirror.

Selli's Room.

"What exactly is Hana's plan? I know he must have a plan. Butwhat? the people I told to peck were useless. There is nothing suspicious. Does he realize that someone is spying?" Mumbled Selli while walking to the right and left.

"Other than what Mama wants? I should how? I don't want to betray Dara. We promised, right? but, what if something happens?" Braga asked himself as he drove his car to the nearest pharmacy.

After successfully redeeming the medicine for Mama, Braga stopped his car while crossing a park that he often visited with Dara. A long bench overlooking the lake bears the silent witness to the love of Braga and Dara.

Braga sat in the chair and stared at the lake which looked very calm at night. Braga took a breath and exhaled slowly.

"Darling, though,... You where? it's been five months you've disappeared. How's our baby doing? are you guys all right? me and the kids miss you. Know it? The quiet Jojo is becoming more and more silent. Jean, who is usually jolly and protesting, also becomes quiet. We're all empty without you. When are you back? what are you, you.. Won't come back?" Said Braga who started sobbing. Dark skies and a very quiet atmosphere bear witness to the love that is now being hurt.

"Mommy, um,.... Where are you? I miss you Mommy." Said Jean while staring at the photo of Dara he was holding.

"Mommy, if Mommy comes back, I promise I won't be naughty anymore. I'll call Jojo Brother. I'm going to be a good kid and not like whining anymore" Jean said, giving her index finger in front of Photo Dara.

Jojo closed the door slowly after hearing what Jean said in the room. Walking onto the balcony and staring at the millions of money stars shining in the sky.

"Mommy, I hope, Mommy's not one of those stars up there. I hope Mommy is okay. Mom,. Come back.. Daddy and Jean always cry during sleep and, I. Mommy, um,... If Mommy comes back, I promise I'll smile a lot. So come back Mommy. I, too, can't if there's no Mommy." Jojo began to shed tears as he stared at the millions of stars in the sky.

"Mommy you must be okay." Ameera said with a smile looking at Jojo.

Jojo wiped away her tears quickly when she realized that Ameera had seen her crying.

"Why are you here?" Jojo asked who was surprised to see Ameera beside him.

"I can't sleep. I wanted to get Jean to play. But Jean is crying and you are too." Ameera said with her innocent face.

"You? since when have you been so polite?" Ask Jojo. Surprised to see the usually spoiled Ameera now look a little different.

"Your mom taught me." Ameera answered with a smile looking at Jojo and immediately turned to look at the Star.

"Your mommy says I'm your brother. So I can't be too spoiled.

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