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CHAPTER

RENEE

Vanda took me with him to the hospital.

"You're going with me, Miss Adams. You need to see first hand, the sin of your uncle." He had said curtly to me.

I didn't understand what he was saying.

When we arrived at the private hospital, I trailed behind Vanda as he walked in powerful strides. He walks with purpose. Like a man on a mission.

It was quite a long walk until we finally arrived at a VIP ward. It was a private ward and very secluded.

"This way, Sir." A man in black suit gestured towards the closed door.

He nodded to the man and turned to me. He pinned me with a cold stare, "Stay here." He ordered.

I swallowed tightly and nodded. I really hate being ordered around but I didn't tell him that of course. No need adding gas to fire.

He turned away from me and pushed the door open. He entered and closed it.

VANDA

As I opened the door, my mother turned her head slowly and her eyes found me. She gave me a strained smile.

I returned her smile, before I turned to the doctor who gestured for me to come outside for a second.

I followed him outside and immediately I closed the door, he spoke.

"She won't last long." He said in a sad tone.

Pain. Hot and cutting slashed through me. I tried to keep my expression as cool as I can manage. I try to pretend that I'm not about to loose a second family in such a short time. I just lost my brother six months ago.

"Like how long, doctor?" I asked, my voice hoarse.

He shook his head. "Not too long, I'm afraid. Days....weeks, perhaps."

I nodded my head. My eyes found Miss Adams who was seated a few feets away. She seemed to have heard my conversation with the doctor because she looked like she was about to tear up.

She must be a very good actress.

I didn't spare her another glance. Instead, I thanked the doctor, turned and walked back into the room. I walked beside my mother's bed and sat with her.

"My son...How is my boy?" She whispered, her voice very tiny and sick.

I took her hand and squeezed slightly. "Fine. I'm very fine, mother. You still look so beautiful....more now, because your eyes are open. Please keep your eyes open." My voice cracked in the end.

It hurts. A lot. I just can't bear to loose her too.

She gave me that beautiful but weak smile again. "I will be fine, Vandy. I just wished I got to see my grandchild before..." Her voice cracked too.

"You can't get upset mama." I tried to soothe her. Getting upset means she'll go back to sleep again....God knows how long she'll sleep this time.

"I miss my boy. I miss Ordin so much." She cried out. Her reference to my younger brother...her youngest son...almost broke me.

"Mother, it's okay. You were the one that told me that Ordin is now in a better place." I kept my voice firm. Raising a hand, I wiped the tears from her eyes.

"I did, didn't I." She drew deep breaths. "It just hurts because I had high hopes in Ordin. You never wanted to marry or have kids. I had hope because I know Ordin will give me a very good daughter-in-law and a cute grandson." She closed her eyes in pain.

"Now, I won't get to see any of them before I die...." She finished in anguish.

For the first time in ages, I wished I never hated women.

I wished I had dated a nice woman and married her.

I wished I had a child.

Just for my mother. This woman who is about to live this world so unfairly. It's just too unfair.

I was about to apologise to her and calm her; "I'm so sorry—"

Suddenly my mother's eyes shined bright. That eyes that looked weak and dull suddenly took on a light as she gazed out of the window.

"Who is she?" She sighed out.

Who is....? I followed her gaze and found Renée Adams standing by the window with a sad smile on her face.

My mother's lips stretched in a bright smile as she stared. "Is she my daughter-in-law?" She whispered, taking me by surprise. "Oh, Vandy. Did you get married to this beautiful woman?"

My mother looked more alive than I've ever seen her.

"Yes." I found myself saying, before I could give my words any thought. "Yes mother, she's your daughter-in-law."

Tears sprang in my mother's eyes. Tears of joy.

"Oh my God....why didn't you tell me.... What is she doing outside? Please, get her in. I want to see my daughter-in-law."

Hell. What the fuck did I just do?

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