Papa's Last Request

Last Request

The arrival of Bram early in the morning in his room really surprised Nero. They usually like to discuss many things, especially about work. Sometimes you can spend all day in this room, if there is an important project that must be completed. This time not as usual, the purpose of his arrival was different.

"Please Nero, marry Tania. She's dying again. It's just you, you can trust him." Bram holds Nero's hand. Eyes glazed.

Nero could not guess what Bram meant. What's the matter? It was unexpected after Bram had said everything, and this was very difficult to understand.

"Mas, don't think so." He's got Bram Bram. Over the last few years, the man looked older and tired. Their age is not far away. Only a few years apart. Bram is older than her.

"Grand may not be long Nero. Mas, you can't leave Tania alone. Who will take care of him? Ovi is far away." Bram crying. The man's tears poured down his clothes.

"I mean, what?" Nero jerks. He doesn't understand. Bram never got this weathered. Even when his wife died he was hit but could rise again.

"Please, Nero. Marry Tania." Bram pleading. Whahuh? Marrying his nephew? Impossible!

"What did you realize?" ask Nero.

Bram is nagging for sure. Convince Nero that what he said is real, not playful.

"Mas, I just lost Saskia." Nero refused. It had been two years since Saskia left him. Come home for ever. During that time Nero still mourned the death of his wife, until now. Close the space of his heart to anyone. Choose to live alone, whether until when. His heart was dead, buried with his wife's body in the tomb.

"It's different, Nero." Bram refuted his words.

"Well, did you ever remember when Andrea left? I must understand how I feel now." Nero explained. Face bowed. His eyes were deep, asking for understanding.

"Mas knows Nero. The loss of our wife is the same as the loss of half our lives. Moreover, we love him very much." His eyes glared, remembering the late Andrea, his wife.

"I haven't been able to take Saskia. I still love him even though he does exist. Sorry, I can't." This time it was Nero who shed tears. A man's feelings are indeed subtle when it comes to the woman he loves.

These two years he had to work hard to organize his heart. Try to limp in. Saskia leaves, leukemia takes her life.

Their six-year marriage meant a lot to Nero, even though they had no children. She's happy. Get a companion who can support each other in everything.

His heart, once broken by a woman, has warmed up since Saskia came into his life. Although he had to accept that his wife had an incurable disease.

Nero patiently and faithfully took care of her. The Lord willed another to their marriage, He took Saskia from his side.

It feels like his wife just left. Now Bram comes to him asking him to marry his daughter?Marry Tania? Marry her little girl?

He owes a lot to that guy. When he fell down, Bram was on his side. Strengthened it. Bring him up. Bram helped her, for the second time.

First, when he lost his parents. Bram gave her a job so she could finish her delayed college. Help him bounce back after he's been slumped since his wife's departure.

They are bloodless, but since the departure of his parents, Bram raised him as a younger brother. Give him a decent job. Even now Bram entrusts the company he owns to him to manage, until later Tania is ready to take over.

Bram only took authority as a director. Bram is like a sibling. His best friend shares his joy and sorrow. Now he asked her for help, for something that he refused, but could not be fulfilled.

"The pain, Nero." Bram showed me a map containing the results of the hospital laboratory, which he had been carrying. Leave it to Nero.

He's unlocked. Read slowly the diagnosis of a famous doctor in this city. Cancer, positive. Seeing this, he thought back to his late wife.

Cancers. A disease that took away his beloved wife. Should she be whining her best friend now?

"Mas, since when is this?" Her eyes widened.

"Long time. It has been kept secret all along. Nobody knows. I don't want anyone else to worry. It's a dangerous disease, the chances of survival are also small."

"Why not seek treatment? Why let it go? Mash ikhtiar dong, do not let it stand. "

"It has. Every time you go out of the country, you actually seek treatment, not a meeting." Bram bowed limp. His hands are squeezing hair. There were some hair loss behind her fingers. Nero was silent when he saw that.

"Tania, do you know?" In his eyes was a million questions.

Bram. "You're the one who just told me. Ovi is not yet. Confused to say what the family is. Afraid they're sad to know everything."

"I never asked for anything from you Nero. I beg you this time." The man is caving. Trying to negotiate. Begging with her pride. All for his son.

"He just graduated from school, Mas. It's so small. Can he accept? Kids of that age still love to play, enjoy their youth. He's gonna want to go to college, too."

"I understand Nero. I was young too."

"But, does Tania want to? Did you talk to him?"

"Mas will talk to him later after this. You have to make sure you're the same." Bram looked at Nero expectantly.

"What if Tania refuses?"

"Must want. He can't argue with his papa." Bram said firmly.

"Mas, don't force it. Tania could hate us."

"Later he'll surely understand. I'll explain it slowly. Samaoai nanyi time to go, hopefully he can get everything."

"Mas, I owe you a lot. I am willing to devote myself. But, for this one, I'm ..."

"Nero!" Bram's voice began to rise. There was a hint of anger in his words. There is also a sense of disappointment if the request is rejected.

"I can't marry Tania, Mas. He's like his own nephew. A kid, just graduated school." Nero squeezed his hair. Mind fucked. Marrying Tania was something she couldn't possibly do.

Since childhood he was the one who took care of Bram's little daughter. Seeing the girl grow. Accompany him wherever. Guard it with all your heart.

The girl lost her mother at the age of five. Losing the affection he should have felt. They both took care of her, giving her all the affection they had.

Not perfect, but she grew up well. Being a cheerful girl who is open to everyone. It was just that maybe they were a bit overdone, thus making the girl become a little spoiled.

"You're close to Tania. You can give him an explanation."

"But, Mas. It's diff. This ..."

"Nero! Marry Tania. It's the only way to take care of him. You will be the one who will guide her to be a good wife. Also be the heir to my company."

"I'm not ..."

"Mas trusts you. Always be reliable. Mas please. This is the last request before we leave." Bram prostrated at Nero's feet.

Nero closed his eyes. He took a deep breath, then nodded slowly.

"alright. If that is my wish, I am willing. Maybe this is the best thing for all of us."

"Thank you, Nero." Bram's tears are pouring over.

"Well, I've been giving back for my kindness all this time." Nero whispered softly.

Bram nodded. Give thanks. Now he was only thinking about how to talk to Tania, his favorite daughter.

They had an old discussion. Design all wedding plans. Especially how to convey this news to Tania, so that the girl would accept everything.

It made Nero's head hurt even more. Until the sun goes down they don't know. He lethargicly stepped out of the office. It's been quiet, all the employees have been home since the afternoon. Only he and Bram survive tonight.

Choose to go home after completing all reports. Slowly drive to her apartment. He needed a rest after a long and tiring day. It is only one. Whatever the reason, for good or whatever, the attitude of the girl will definitely change to him. Tania would have hated him.

Nero must accept. Everything that will happen will have to be dealt with. Wasn't anything heavier than this before he had experienced. He knows he can, he can. It will not be easy going forward.

Tania darling. My little girl. Ii'm sorry. Forgive om.