THE ANGEL I HURT

You will pay dearly

Nguing nguing nguing, a, a,,,,

The sound of ambulance sirens carrying umi and some accident victims. One of the ambulances also carried an unconscious Chaira. Mama called me and asked me to come to the hospital. I was with Febby and Mike soon followed although it took a while to give Mike some understanding to let me go.

Arriving at the police hospital explains the chronology of the accident that hit Umi. The taxi was hit from the side by a truck that lost control and brakes blong. After quite clearly getting an explanation from the police I immediately went to the doctor who handled umi.

" The head wound experienced by the patient is very severe.We have tried but the patient can not be saved sir, we apologize" said the doctor

I hugged my mother who was crying at the news.

"thank you doc" I said

I strengthened my mother and asked her to keep this a secret first if Chaira's condition was not stable. Mama and I headed to the room where Chaira was handled. The nurse said she had regained consciousness from her stings but was still a bit in shock.

A feeling of pity gnawed at my heart seeing Chaira crying in her bed. I kissed her forehead a long time ago. I wanted to give him strength before hearing this bad news. However far I ignored him but once again my love for him never lessened.

"U,,u, where's your baby, how's umi baby??" he asked after I pulled my lips from his forehead

I quietly tried to breathe. I really can't convey it.

"Honey, dear" Chaira shook my hands

"Be patient, son" my mother helped me answer

"What does ma mean??? Where's umi?? Please take Chai to see him ma, Chai please" Chaira tried to get up and stand but collapsed back because it was still too weak. I quickly caught his body.

Chaira continued to rebel and started crying.

"Umi has left us" I said softly but I make sure Chaira heard it

Chaira stopped rebelling. Seen me. Then she covered her face with both hands and came back crying. I can't stand to see it like this. Soon I grabbed her body and I hugged her tightly hoping that my embrace would calm her down.

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Umi was buried in the same tomb as papa. Some family and friends came to defend their condolences and also delivered Umi to his final resting place.

"Let's go home" I asked Chaira as soon as everyone left the tomb one by one.

Chaira nodded and rubbed the Umi navel for a while. He again offered a prayer for Umi to be paved his way and accepted by HIS side. Chaira immediately got up after wiping her tears. He walked behind me.

At home, he went straight into the room without saying a word to me. I can understand his attitude. Maybe he is still very sad with the departure of Umi.

"Dare, mama wants to talk" my mama's voice surprised me

"please ma" I replied

" is it true that Chaira has asked you to remarry?" my mom asked right away

I took a deep breath.

"You sure you want me to get married again, you proved to tell my mom. You really don't appreciate my sincere love for you anymore. I'm really disappointed in you, Chai, "my mind is upset

"Dare, "mama is back because I didn't answer

"Yes ma is right, what else did he say?? " my voice sounded faint

"Nothing, that's all" replied the mother who began to feel my dislike as she discussed this.

Mama undoes her intention to explain what Chaira meant to ask me to remarry. All this time my mother and deceased papa was hard to educate me but they never dared to talk much when I was not feeling good.

"Mama just wants you to put it off first given the state of Chaira who is still grieving" said Mama as she stood up and patted my shoulder and left me

I kept quiet and didn't answer. To be honest I wanted to tell Mama about Mike right away but I had to pare for a while. Mama's right, the situation is not right. I decided to look at Chaira's condition before I returned to the office.

Chaira sleeps on her side against the door so I can't see her face.

"Maybe he's asleep. Just let him rest" I thought I didn't want to bother him. I closed the door and immediately returned to the office. A lot of my work's been neglected since I've been busy with Mike. Dion, who happens to be on leave, certainly can't help me right now.

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Chaira turned to the door when she heard the door had closed again.

"You really don't care about me, Dare, it's not at all your heart to just accompany me and comfort me" he said

"I'm sorry, Chai umi, Chai is putting a burden on us." Chaira was sad again.

After satisfied crying he got up and took ablution then prayed and prayed uminya. He realized that lingering grieving for a long time will only make his umi trip hampered. He wants to leave without carrying any burden. She wants to be a strong woman like Umi's last message.

"I'll face all your trials and trials, God" his mind was determined

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"Aahhh finally" I was excited to see Dion coming to the office today

I immediately greeted him and sat him on the sofa.

"What's your holiday cool bro??" much

Dion scrunched his forehead.

"do you want what?? directly, do not be kind gini dah ah" he replied

I laughed because my best friend knew I just wanted him to do something for me.

"I do a lot of work, bro, I need your help" I said

"Nahhh right,, of course,, people if you're chasing gini dah,, Lu why do it with Febby until you forget your work??" murmur Dion

Febby,,,, uh,,,,

Hearing Dion mention his name arises intention to tell about Mike to Dion. At least I can slightly reduce the burden that is stuck in my chest because I have not been able to tell the truth to Chaira and mama.

"Gue to be honest ma you bro,,,, "I started my story

Dion listened carefully to everything I said. Although he was very surprised by my story but he managed to hold back until I finished my story including the Umi accident.

"So like that, I'm confused bro I have to how,, I can't possibly linger to hide it. Mike and Febby need a legal confession from me. I know it's gonna hurt Chaira but you know we haven't had a child. How could I possibly turn down Mike who is obviously my son bro" I closed

Dion massaged his eyebrows. He seemed to think of something.

"Lu'm sure Mike's your son? tannya

I was struck by a question I never asked myself.

" you mean??"much

"Yaaa you know how Febby is, he's never had a girlfriend to sleep with. Yes, Mike is not your son. You have to find out the truth first, bro. Don't be reckless about getting them to Chaira." Dion said this time it had a point

Yeah, well, Dion's right. I have to find out the truth first. I'm gonna have Febby take care of Mike's DNA test. I immediately asked Febby to meet me at the office.

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"What do you mean??? So you doubt Mike's status?? Tega you Dare!!! " Febby swore at my desire to do a DNA test.

"Well, let's be clear you just follow Darren Feb, "Dion's talking

"Be quiet, you, apparently this bastard who poisoned your mind Dare!!!" Febby looked angry

I got dizzy hearing Febby's nagging.

"Do it!!! if Mike proves to be my flesh and blood, I promise to marry you soon and treat Mike as best I can. I will make amends for all my mistakes with you. But, if Mike's proven not my flesh and blood, I'll make sure you know the consequences!!!!" threaten me

"Ok, if you think I'm scared, you're wrong Dare. I'll make sure you're so sorry you didn't trust me and Mike." Febby left my room slamming the door hard.

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"Set everything!!" Febby ruled over someone through his cell phone call before entering my office elevator

"You'll pay Dare dearly!!!!" it's in the heart

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