Substitute Mother
Chaptre 140. Support System
Devon, the man with the feminine gesture looks so satisfied with a simple makeup sweep on Nayara's face. Too grandiose to dream of a luxury wedding as many women dream of. That day was far from fancy. Only a simple white canal without excessive accents, light makeup, hair that is dipkepol origin but still impressed graceful. But for Devon, he never saw a bride as happy as Jeanno and Nayara.
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“I won't get tired of saying this, dear. But you are very very pretty”
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Nayara smiled. “Thanks Dave”
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As a make up artist whose football is already famous everywhere and set a high price, Devon was very honored when his old friend, Jeanno asked him to come to decorate his bride. Dave thought Jeanno Alexander's wedding would be a big event considering his family background. It turned out that the young man had to gap wide when the chosen venue was far from luxurious. No family on the female side. There's only Mark, Mark's family and Devon himself. Devon does not know exactly what happened, but it is certain that this marriage took place without the blessing of Jeanno's parents.
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“Come, darling. I can't wait to see Jeanno's reaction when I see her bride”
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Jemari Nayara welcomed Devon's hand, writhing the young man's arm to walk side by side towards the altar.
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A marriage like this is not the marriage Nayara dreamed of. As a normal woman, it is natural that she will ever aspire to be queen for a day. Accompanied by his family, friends, and the blessing of the family of both parties. In fact, today is far from that word. The father who accompanied him should have stepped on the altar.
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When dreams and hopes are not as beautiful as reality, Nayara and Jeanno realize that they only have each other. That this marriage is the beginning of a new leaf spot that they will face. Long living sheets, much more challenging and hard.
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“…. I am willing”
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The promise of marriage was spoken out loud without any significant hindrance. It was as if the two men had been waiting for this day their entire lives. When the priest invited the bride to kiss, Jeanno could not help but smile, in contrast to Nayara who shed tears.
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On that solemn day, the universe had united two sons of man with different backgrounds on the marriage line.
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“Can we bring Aera here? Just a minute, Mark. I've brought up the topic several times that would have caught Judith's attention. But only Aera was able to awaken her response”
Mark bit his lip, worried. On the one hand they are happy because there are things that can be a support system for Judith, but on the other hand it is too risky to bring Aera together with him.
“Entah, darling. Too risky. If Jeanno knows..”.
“Then don't let Jeanno know. Aera was at my mother's house. Access to meet him much easier”
Mark weighed his wife's sentence just now. “You're right, we can bring Judith to stay temporarily in my house after she recovers. Perhaps the reason to meet Aera could accelerate her recovery also”
Hannah hugged her husband tightly. “Thanks, baby. I'll help Judith to speed up her recovery”
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“Mark says you can meet with Aera”
“Yes. It just so happened that he was being tipped over to Mom's house. So you have plenty of free time to be with her. You don't mind staying there for a while? I can't leave you alone. Mother also does not mind, so does father”
As much as possible Hannah did not slip Jeanno's name between their conversations. Too risky, afraid if it becomes a trigger for Judith's unstable mental condition.
“I want to meet Aera. I want to apologize to him”
Hannah smiled, rubbing Judith's hair gently. “Well then you should eat and take regular medicine. The sooner you recover and be allowed to go home, the sooner you meet with Aera”
For a moment Judith's feelings warmed, imagining being able to hold the sweet boy again into her arms. Hearing her exclaimed chatter, her adorable smile was also all the behavior that made Judith grow fond of him every day.
Just imagining it made him smile to himself.
“Eat yes? I bribe”
No need to ask a second time, Judith nodded. Makes Hannah scream with excitement in her heart.
“You really scared me for the past few days”
Judith, who was chewing, could see the rest of the spoon in Hannah's eyes. “I'm sorry I”
“Your body is here, but I find it hard to reach you, baby. I lost my best friend for the second time. I don't want any more”
His interlocutor wiped Hannah's tears when the puddle finally fell on her cheek. He felt guilty for being selfish. He grieved too much for so long that he dragged others along, especially Hannah, into trouble too.
“A promise won't be like this again? Promise you'll share your wounds with me no matter what?”
Judith smiled, grateful that when the world ridiculed her, fate toyed with her, and the universe threw her away, God still sent her white hearted Hannah as his best friend.
“Janji”
The lunch session, which should have been completed in less than half an hour, had to be completed twice as much as two friends who shared tears.
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Judith had to recover, not only for Aera's sake but also for the sake of paying Jeanno the penalty. Being in the hospital for almost a week ended time shrank. He only has nine days left until the maturity set by Jeanno's side. Otherwise, he would have to spend sleep at a prodeo hotel which was certainly not his dream.
Judith is now allowed to go home. His condition was much better even though his body was still thin and his lips were pale. But at least the hue on his cheek had returned.
“Hannah, brother Mark's face why?”
Judith had actually been eager to ask about the handsome face of Sebastian's man who was colored and scuffed here and there. But only had time to ask now while paying attention to Mark who is taking care of the hospital administration.
“Ah it.. small accident” Hannah grimaces. Feeling guilty has lied to Judith. After all, he also could not tell the truth if the cause of Mark battered was because of fighting with Jeanno. If Judith knew, it would add to her feelings of guilt.
“It's done, let's go home”
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Mark's fingers tapped on the steering wheel while waiting for the traffic light to turn green. During that time he looked back, ascertaining Judith's condition whether it was okay or not.
“You okay?”
Judith hesitated. “Yes, just nervous. I'm afraid Aera is angry with me for not coming to the event, which she had prepared from a long time ago”
“Aera is disappointed in you. But the disappointment was defeated by miss”
Judith twisted the end of her sweater. “If Aera asks me where I am going, what should I say yes?”
“Hmm.Maybe the safest answer is to just say you're sick. First, he doesn't think you're fighting with his dad. And second, technically, are you really sick? so you don't have to lie”
His interlocutor nodded his head at Mark's suggestion. Right too, his mind.
“Oh yes, I also want to tell you something”
The relief that had originally come out, was now shrinking back. Afraid that the words Mark would say were not good news. “Ya?”
“Aera... somehow, but. the little girl knows that you are not Nayara”.
Judith's eyes were round. “What?”
“We, adults sometimes underestimate children too much. Aera turns out to be too sensitive to distinguish Nayara from you even if your faces are exactly the same. Plus on a couple of occasions, he stole our hear you say your name is Judith, not Nayara”
“But you don't have to worry, she still loves you as her mom”
Mark grabbed the phone on the dashboard, then played the voice notes that his mother sent him.
“Mama Judith used to love reading fairy tales frog prince. But Aera always falls asleep early so Aera doesn't know the end. Grandma want to read to Aera?”
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“God, protect Papa, Mama Nayara, Mama Judith. Give health to those who Aera loves”
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“Aera used to love helping mama Judith cook. Mama Judith's cooking is delicious, grandma”
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“Aera longsuu once with mom Judith”
Indeed, only short voice notes, but presumably it was able to break the tears Judith back. This time it was neither tears of sorrow nor sorrow. But tears and happy. It made him impatient to set foot in Mark's house and hold the boy in his arms.
