Not the Substitute Mother

Down syndrome

Danu who heard that looked confused. “What do you mean huh?”

Ishana is getting a hug. “I'm going to go to big city Dad, there's a pretty good job there. His salary is also quite large.” The father raised his eyebrows.

“Why go to the city, here is also a lot of good work. There's nothing you know, Ana. Do not force yourself, Daddy will work if it is healthy.”

Ishana smiled as she pulled away from her father's arms. “Don't worry, Dad. My own father told me I was an adult. I'll keep myself there. It's time to get out of my comfort zone. Maybe there I can find a figure like Dad said earlier.” The girl smiled to convince the heart of the father.

“You're.” Danu ruffled her daughter's hair. “Daddy is not used to being away from you, it's hard to let go of yourself, Ana." Danu's face also changed.

Seeing that, Ishana's smile slowly faded. If he can be honest he also does not want to leave the father, especially his condition is still not completely healthy. However, it was impossible for him to continue near the Father, slowly his stomach would bulge. She doesn't want Danu to know about her current pregnancy, the man's health will be a bet.

“Daddy, if I keep by your side. When can I be independent?” Ishana tries to pull the corners of her lips even though it is difficult.

Danu took a deep breath while confirming her sitting position. “Daddy won't calm down if you're far away, Ana.”

“Dad, let me go huh? Please.” He whined like a child, trying to persuade his father.

“What does Venya also come with you?”

“No, Uncle. I'll stay here to take care of you.” Sahut Venya who suddenly appeared and immediately joined. The girl with shoulder-length hair was sitting next to Ishana without feeling awkward because the house was like her own home. Then slightly nudge Ishana's arm.

“Let him go, Uncle. There's still me here to take care of you, and I'm your daughter. Let me take care of you. And allow your daughter this one to make a lot of money. So that we can become rich. Mana knows he's coming home with a handsome and rich son-in-law. It's a rich man's warehouse.”

“Ve.” Ishana protests are embarrassed. While Venya actually laughed amusedly because it managed to tempt the shy Ishana.

Danu who saw the reaction of the two smiled.  “Ah, I almost forgot my daughter. But still I want you two to stay together, accompany my old days here.”

Ishana hugged her father again. “Dad, actually I don't want to go either. But. if I continue to be in our cage, our lives will not go forward. I've heard the saying, if we want to succeed, then get out of your comfort zone.” He was still trying to persuade his father.

Danu let out a rough breath hearing the sentence her daughter blurted out.

“We know for ourselves here it is very difficult to find a high income with a low education like me, if anything we must have an insider. Dad, let me have a new experience. Can ya?” Imbuh Ishana raised her face to look at the father.

Venya who saw it also chimed back. “True Uncle, Kyle was there anyway. I'll ask him to take good care of Ishana."

It's true, as long as Ishana's there. Kyle will also be there to confirm Ishana's condition. Whatever it is his responsibility.

Danu exhaled a sigh. “You are very compact if you have seduced. But, why are you so sure there everything will be okay? Dad so curious what job do you mean?”

Ishana immediately threw a glance at Venya, as if asking for help to answer.

“Ishana will be secretary, Uncle. Yeah, he's gonna be the boss secretary at a big company. It just so happened that Kyle had an acquaintance there. Even there provided a house and luxurious facilities. The salary is good too. I'm sure Ana will be there. What else in the city is very crowded.” The girl answered while rolling her eyes at Ishana.

Ishana increasingly tightened her embrace because she did not have to constantly lie to her father.

“If you are so sure you want to go, then go. I can only pray for you from here. Sorry if Dad can't be a good Dad.” A warm kiss Ishana gets.

“Thank you, Dad. I promise I'll always tell you.”

“Hm. When to leave?”

Venya who was curious also looked at Ishana, waiting for her best friend's answer.

“Maybe tomorrow, the company contacted me. They'll pick me up in the morning.” Ishana answered as she is.

Danu was silent for a moment, her heart was heavy enough to let go of the princess. Since childhood Ishana has never been far from her. However, he could not continue to hold back his daughter who wanted to develop herself. As a father, he felt like a failure because he could not give happiness to Ishana. Maybe letting Ishana free out there is one way to make her daughter happy. He did not know that the princess was hiding such a big thing. I don't know when that time bomb will explode. And then destroy his trust.

“Ya already, prepare what you need to prepare. Father bless you.” Once again he gave a warm kiss on Ishana's forehead.

“Thank you, Dad. I love you.” Ishana put on a sad face.

“Dad also loves you, dear.” Reply Danu.

Venya who saw that instantly rose from her position. “Come we prepare everything.” Bring it with spirit. Ishana withdraws from her father's arms.

“Yes, there go. Let Daddy enjoy the fresh air here.”

Ishana smiled amusedly. “Don't take too long, later catch wind.”

Danu nodded. Ishana and Venya rush in. Leaving Danu alone.

“Crazy.” Maki Venya when seeing a line of test packs with the same results, which are positive.

Ishana who was currently lying on the bed nodded while rubbing her stomach. “I don't believe it myself, Ve. There is new life in here. It feels very eneh.”

Venya laughed a little. “In fact, you're pregnant when you don't know what it's like to make love. Too bad, why did you not ask to sleep with that handsome guy yesterday anyway?” joking.

“Ve!” Ishana Kesal. “Sucks.”

The sound of Venya's laughter also blared. “Be careful you're immersed in the charm of Mr. Adam.”

“Yes, you should come back here. Don't worry, I'll take good care of Uncle.” Ishana nodded slowly. And both of them were silent as if immersed in their respective minds. There was a sense of unwillingness in their hearts to part, but everything was already done. They can do nothing but follow the rules of the game that they do themselves.

The next day, Adam's men actually pick up Ishana. The girl immediately said goodbye to her father and best friend. Then leave the residence with a heavy heart.

****

Although Ishana feels awkward at the beginning because it is the first time to live with strangers and in foreign places as well. Slowly but surely, he began to adapt. Luckily Adam and Bianca always pay attention to him, starting from accompanying him when they have free time. Accompany him to do yoga and so on that managed to make Ishana feel comfortable. Even not infrequently Adam took the time to meet Ishana and invite his future son to talk. As time goes by, Ishana gets used to it and enjoys everything she goes through.

Ishana is now twenty-four weeks old. The beautiful girl stood in front of the mirror, staring at her reflection there. His stomach was bulging, even his body was slightly filled. Ishana's hand moved to stroke her stomach. The corner of his lips lifted when there was movement in there. Then take the baby to talk. “You're happy I touched you huh?”

But the next moment the smile faded. Replaced with a sad expression as he recalled the agreement again. “I'm sorry, I can't be with you forever. Can you not hate me later?”

Again the baby in his stomach makes small movements. It made Ishana smile again. “I know, you won't blame me later. Looks like your heart will be as soft as your father huh? She's so nice, you must be happy to get a Dad like her.”

Not long after the door opened, Adam and Bianca stood there with their usual friendly smiles. Ishana turned around, staring at the two in turn.

Bianca steps in as evidenced by Adam, and the two stand directly before Ishana. Then Bianca's hand is stretched out to touch Ishana's stomach.

“Is she okay?”

Ishana nodded. “She's getting active.”Ishana's answer made the couple smile happily. Adam embraced his wife with affection.

“You heard, baby. Our son is getting more active, I can't wait to welcome his birth. Will he look like you?” Bianca said as she continued to rub Ishana's stomach.

“Of course.” Adam kissed Bianca's forehead gently.

There was a sense of unwillingness in Ishana's heart when Bianca said it was their son. It was clearly his son, his flesh and blood. He was eager to protest, but he was self-conscious and positional. Until the sound of Adam's cell phone rings stole his attention.

“Sebentar.” Adam kind of moved away from his wife to receive the call.

“Sit.” Take Bianca to lead Ishana to sit on the edge of the bed. “Ana, if you want something, just say it. Adam and I must have given it to you, ever since you lived here. You never asked for anything, did you not crave? Maybe you want to eat something?"

Ishana smiles. “They are calm, if I want something I will say. But for now I don't want anything. All the food tastes bitter in my mouth,.” Honest Ishana.

Since she was pregnant she did not want much other than feeling nauseous and dizzy. He is more sleepy than hungry.

Bianca let out a short sigh, grabbing Ishana's hand gently. “You rest easy, after the child is born. He won't trouble you anymore. You are free to choose your own life. We will be good parents and take care of him lovingly.”

Hearing that Ishana's mouth suddenly shriveled, her lips as if locked tightly. That's what he feels in his heart.

God, why is my heart so sick? It can't be like this, you signed the deal, Ana. Accept all the decisions you've made, this kid is not yours. Ishana's mind tried to calm her heart.

Adam approached the two after receiving a call from someone. Spontaneously the two women of different ages were staring at him simultaneously.

“Doctors want to meet with us, he said there is something to convey.” Adam said with an elusive face. Bianca got up from her position. “What's up, baby?”

Instead of answering his wife's question, Adam looked at Ishana. “We'd better wait for the doctor to arrive. We'll listen together to what will be delivered.” He said that managed to make Ishana and Bianca more curious.

A few minutes later, a special doctor who handled Ishana's pregnancy arrived. They also gathered in the living room.

“What's up, Doc?” Asked Bianca who was impatiently waiting for news of what the doctor was carrying. Not only her, Ishana is the same. He was very curious and a little anxious.

The female doctor looked at the three in turn, then let out a heavy sigh. Then he pulled out an envelope with a hospital logo and handed it to Bianca. Quickly he opened it. However, he did not understand the contents. “What is this?”

“Sorry, with a heavy heart I have to deliver this bad news to you.” The doctor looked tense. Ishana and Bianca.

Adam has been silent ever since. It seems that the man already knows what the doctor will say.

Bianca looked at her husband, and Adam clasped her hand. “Listen to it.”

Bianca put on a confused face, as did Ishana.

“Since the beginning we had doubts about the results of the last examination, therefore we did a re-examination. And with a heavy heart we say if there's a problem with your son."

The deg!

Both Ishana and Bianca are surprised to hear that. Both of them looked tense and pale.

“What do you mean, doc?” Panic Bianca impatient.

“Most likely your child has a mental disorder, or often we know Down syndrome.”

“What?"

 

Seriate….