The Demon General's Young Wife

Chapter 93

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Days have turned into weeks, and everything went fine and smooth.

But one day, unexpected visitors have arrived: Claire and Elly.

Ayun kay Claire, she's happened to find out that Carber arrived back in the Philippines. Nagpatulong siya ditong hanapin si Shu, and that's when she found out that Dhark is also alive.

And now they're at their house. There's not much change in Claire's appearance, but Elly is now 11, and she has turned into a beautiful, delicate young girl.

Elly was very excited and happy to have finally met them again. Something that she's been waiting for a very long time.

They're busy catching up together when Claire stated her real purpose, dahilan para magtinginan si Shu at Dhark.

Ipinasama muna nila si Elly sa yaya bago sila masinsinang nag-usap.

"All these years I've spent with Elly were magical and full of joy. I was thankful to be able to experience being her mother, being by her side. Ang bilis ng panahon, she was just a baby back then, but now she's eleven. Nagdadalaga na siya. Marami na din siyang alam sa mundo, but one thing is for sure, even after a long time not seeing you guyz, there's not a day in her life that she didn't ask me when she'll be able to see you, again. Kelan ko daw ba siya daldalhin sa mga magulang niya na nagtatrabaho sa malayong lugar just like what I've told her. I am her Mama Claire, but she has her Mommy Shu and Daddy Dhark that she's been longing to be with." May lungkot sa mga tinig niya ngunit pilit parin siyang ngumiti.

Isang naninimpatyang titig naman ang ipinukol sa kanya ng dalawa. Batid niyang hindi alam ng mga ito ang sasabihin o gagawin to console her.

Gayun pa man ay nagpatuloy na siya sa mga bagay na gusto niyang sabihin upang makapagpaalam na.

"There's this organization whose objective is to extend medical help to those uncivilised communities in different countries through medical missions. This time, it's Kazakhstan. I'd like to pursue it. I think it's really something that's meant for me. Being a mother to Elly is something that I won't exchange for anything, but she has you guys. She belongs to you at hindi sa akin. Anyways, alam ko namang papayagan niyo akong dalawin at makasama siya kung mabibigyan ako ng panahong makadalaw sa kanya, hindi ba?" Pagbibiro niya pang saad kaya ngumiti na din ang ang mga ito at tumango-tango.

"Of course, anytime, Claire." Sambit pa ni Dhark.

"Kung gusto mo, pwede namin siyang dalhin sa'yo kung iyung nanaisin. As long as it's possible," Dagdag naman ni Shu kaya ngumiti siya ngunit umiling-iling din, "That'd be too much of you Ako nalang ang dadalaw-dalaw if given a chance." A'niya naman.

Naging mahaba pa ang naging pag-uusap nila hanggang sa tuluyan na siyang magpaalam.

"Thank you for taking care of me, Mama Claire. Hindi ko po kayo makakalimutan. I hope and pray for your happiness and safety sa lugar po na pupuntahan mo. Sana magkita po tayo ulit and sana po, magkapamilya na kayo at magkaananak para hindi kana nag-iisa. I love you, po!" Masiglang paalam ni Elly sa kanya bago siya nito niyakap ng mahigpit. Matapos iyun ay bumalik na ito at tumayo sa harap ng mga nakatayong mga magulang.

"Claire, thank you for everything. Take care always." Kapagkuwa'y puno ng sinseridad na wika ni Dhark na naaapreciate naman niya ng labis. Nangilid pa ang kanyang mga luha.

"Take care, Claire. Til next time." A'naman ni Shu bago lumapit sa kanya upang yakapin siya ng mahigpit na sinuklian naman niya. Matapos iyun ay si Elly muli ang niyakap niya at noong matapos iyun ay napatitig siya kay Dhark.

Tila nagkaroon ng awkwardness sa pagitan nila ngunit si Dhark na ang nag-initiate ng yakap bago ngumiti sa kanya kaya nakaramdam siya ng saya. Sa palagay niya, nabunutan siya ng tinik sa dibdib ay ngayon ay totoo ng malaya sa lahat ng bagay na nangyari sa nakaraan. The closure has just been concluded, finally.