The Charm of the Penoda
An Epilogue (TAMAT)
An Epilogue (TAMAT)
“Lela ... Dad was a good person, he never intended to leave you and your mother, but our circumstances at that time forced him to stay ... grandma and grandpa just keep getting sick until Dad has to take care of it, and everything happens until they're gone,”
Without waiting for an answer from Lela, Leimena started telling stories. He thinks Lela should still know how their father is.
“Indeed Dad never told me that he wanted to go back to you and your mother, but I knew the agitation and unease of that time. He once murmured in a dream that all the women he loved were gone, since then he kept falling sick and before his death, he just told me everything about you and your mother.”
Leimena stopped talking and looking at Lela who did not react to anything, she heard well.
“Then, because of busyness I did not have the opportunity to find you, especially then I got married and my busyness increased .. I'm sorry I never tried to find you.”
Lela was silent for quite a while, and so was Leimena.
“You don't need to apologize, because it's not all your fault,” said Lela, in the end.
“No, it was a mistake to assume not to have a brother, I should have shared all of Dad's inheritance with you.”
“Alright, it's up to you!”
Lela was grateful that there were no bad memories of father. The only unpleasant memory is seeing the man who gave her warmth leave her, for no reason. And, never to return, until now.
Now Lela knows that her father's departure is for the sake of Leimena, her other child. It is fitting that the man was unable to say the reason, for fear of hurting his mother, although in the end still hurt as well.
There was no sadness in Lela's heart, though tears were shed as well because of the memory of her mother, Lesira, who waited daily for her husband's arrival. Lela could not imagine how her mother felt at that moment. How sad it would be if he knew that even the man he was waiting for was gone.
When looking at the date of their death, it is not much different from the time of the departure of one and the other.
Lela stood up slowly from her wheelchair, because indeed the stitches in her stomach had not dried properly.
“Doctor Lei, can I hug us brothers, right?”
Lela spread out her hands and Leimena greeted her warmly.
Lemina smiled. She has been hugging her sister ever since. This is why he did not want to be with Lexsi because if they embraced even as brothers, the man would definitely not allow it.
“Quickly healthy, so we can freely walk with our respective families.” Leimena said as she let go of her embrace, she rubbed Lela's head gently.
Lela nodded as she returned her brother's smile, before they finally left the place.
Epilogues
Lela was sitting together with Lexsi in the living room, in front of a big-screen TV. They both often spend time there, while holding and putting the baby to sleep, the results of their love that is not planned at all.
All the family is getting closer and closer, the little baby is already much more plump than when he was born first. His grandmother and grandfather were very happy and happy. The presence of Leriando adds warmth to the atmosphere of a house that is usually quiet.
Lusy and Lextra also hope that Leksi and his small family remain there, to accompany and provide warmth to the atmosphere of their home.
After learning the next truth about Lela, Lexis' parents love her even more. They will make a massive party to welcome the presence of the son-in-law in the family.
“Hmm ...,” muttered Leksi suddenly, making Lela turn her head.
“What's up? Good yes, the news?” lela asked as she rubbed Leksi's sturdy hand over her thigh. It just so happened that their baby was sleeping.
“No, ordinary only.”
“Really?” Lela said as she moved into Leksi's lap, like that she had been, more aggressive in order to balance the attitude of her husband who was still stiff, despite having built a household for so long.
“Eumm ...,” Leksi replied with a mutter while kissing the tip of his wife's head.
“Did you miss your garden and cattle?” Lela asked Leksi who looked focused on the glass screen in front of her. He wrapped his hands around the neck of the man who was still seeing the news.
At that time Leksi was so enthusiastic about listening to the news on television about agriculture and animal husbandry in their country.
He was only worried that Lela did not like the situation on the plantation and the farm is very simple, there are no luxury facilities such as in menspion family owned.
Suddenly Leksi's phone on the table rang aloud, Loru's name was on the screen. He immediately accepted the call with a complicated expression.
“Halo!” leksi said as soon as the phone stuck to his ear.
While Lela had already descended from Leksi's lap and sat on the sofa back.
Lexsi was silent for a moment listening to someone on the other end of the phone.
“What did you say? Rebecca?”
Silent for a moment, Lela listened suspiciously. He did not know who Loru was, making his suspicions increase. They had only been married for a month, but had to be faced with suspicious circumstances, Lela's heart suddenly became hot.
“What? Monalisa too?” leksi said again, this time he immediately stood up and went to the room and took the keys to his old car.
“Where are you going, Lex?” lela asked, while following her husband.
“I'm going to the plantation for a while, you don't have to come, honey! I'll be right back.” Lexi said as she kissed Lela's cheeks right and left.
“Why can't I come? Are you worried that I'm not used to that? Remember, I am the son of a farmer too!” Lela tries to convince her husband if he's going to be okay, though, take part in her estate.
“I told you, you don't have to come, just keep your son here!” Lexsi said a little loudly, making her tired even more sure that her husband was hiding something. For it is not usual for Leksi to say in such a high tone.
“Why can't I come, don't you want me to know something?”
“Know what, you mean? There's nothing you can do there, honey!”
“I want to come!” Lela seemed to force until Leksi could not do anything. They left Leriando to their baby sisters and grandparents before heading to their farm.
Lexsi ran the old car at high speed, making Lela stunned if the old car was the same as the race car. During the journey they were silent to each other.
Arriving there, Lexsi headed straight for the stables where Loru was already waiting for her.
Loru was not surprised by Lela's presence stalking behind her employer, as she had already heard all the stories about the girl from her Lasonda—.
Lela was surprised to see how her husband reacted. Lexsi was so worried about approaching two mares who were about to give birth.
The man treated the two mares very well, giving a gentle pat while hailing their names, Rebecca and Monalisa.
“Gosh! So, Rebecca and Monalisa it's the horse that almost gave birth?” asked Lela not believing what she saw.
“What do you think?” leksi asked with a frown, he crouched down and continued to rub the stomach and necks of two horses who were neighing in pain from almost giving birth.
Lela scolded while looking away, she felt funny about having to be jealous of two animals that were completely unrelated to her. He wanted to feel angry, but there was no way he was angry at his stupidity that did not first ask who Rebecca and Monalisa were.
Of course for Lela her husband remains wrong, why name a horse as good as that? Not just horses, but goats and cows, too.
Now she realized, she would not be the same as other women, because her rival was not a fellow woman, but with her husband's beloved animal.
EXPIRE
THE STORY OF FRIENDS .... HOPEFULLY INTERESTING FOR ALL OF YOU, AND HOPEFULLY IT CAN BE ENTERTAINMENT.
THE MORAL MESSAGE OF THIS STORY IS THAT WE DO NOT NEED TO BE SUSPICIOUS OF EACH OTHER BEFORE MAKING SURE THINGS ARE YES ...?
Read my other stories, “Love Luka” Treatments if you like. Thank you for all your support 🥰
Warm regards from me, El Geisya Tin.
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