Simon's Bride
34. Family

Simon arrives in front of a double door. He pushed and stepped in. When he arrived at the row of large drawers, he heard the mortuary attendant explain to the people present. In front of the men, a drawer was pulled and Martin's body appeared on it.

"The result of his autopsy will be handed over immediately to you, Mr. Andreas."

Simon looked at an old man with gray hair nearby. Next to the man stood a woman dressed elegantly in a black hat and a net covering her face. Both dressed in black. The third stranger was a man who was slightly similar to Martin's face. Simon guesses the man is Martin's brother.

"You ... I think you're the one who brought Martin's body to this hospital?" ask the only woman who was there.

"really. Mrs Andreas," replied Alric.

"You also shot and ended his life ...."

"We're all there. Seeing what Martin has done, our people cannot stand still" Alric said.

Madam Andreas stared intently at Alric.

"You don't have to kill him!"

Alric stared with no less sharp eyes.

"If that's the case, then the one who will lose his life is the teacher's mother who is your daughter-in-law, also Leonard who was also kidnapped by Martin."

Mr. Andreas raised his hand when he saw his wife to argue again Alric said. As a fellow successful businessman he knew Alrico Lucca, also the name Claude Bernard who first contacted him and told him about Martin.

"If I may know, who is this Leonard, Mr Lucca?" ask Mr. Andreas.

"He's my son, a Bernard, also a Lucca. Martin caught him with Anna ...."

Lord Andreas and his son who had been silent since looked surprised. I think Martin is stupid. The name Bernard is famous for the power of protection of their family members, Claude Bernard will do whatever it takes to make sure all members of his family are safe. The exact same thing will be done by Lucca.

A man in neat and slippery clothes, who had been listening since, with an intimidating look looked at the Andreas family.

"Saranku, Mr and Mrs Andreas .. bring Martin's body home ... Make a proper funeral."

Madam Andreas snorted at the man's words. "Of course we will! And Emillia has to come home with us so she can attend!"

Hearing Mrs Andreas' rant, Simon began to speak.

"I don't think it can be done, madam. Emilia or Anna is still sick."

"He is Martin's wife! He is obliged to return to the family of Andreas! She is Martin's widow. I'm going to move her to another treatment place where our family can take care of her" Mrs Andreas said excitedly.

Simon snuck, narrowing his eyes at Madam Andreas.

"You sure you can take care of it? You can't take care of Martin properly, leaving her alone when Anna's life is shackled by your son. Let Anna sacrifice her life to take care of your son. So you can hands off, just monitor and dictate what you want Martin to look like a normal, married son."

Andreas' family fell silent.

Deciding to end the meeting, Alric reached out to Martin's father.

"Sorry Mr. Andreas. We can only accompany you and your family until here. If you still have something to do, you can contact my lawyer. About Anna, we'll make sure she gets treatment until she recovers. If she wants to meet Andreas' family, then Anna will definitely meet you later."

Half-heartedly, Mr. Andreas welcomed the hand. They shake hands, nod each other and lastly, Alric says goodbye, then leaves the Martin family with Simon and the man who is his partner who takes care of Martin's case.

"I miss my mother ..," said Alric suddenly.

"Mrs Annete? Why suddenly?" cetus Simon's.

"Seeing Martin and Mrs Andreas, I feel lucky to have my mother ... My mother never ignored us .. she took care of everything as much as she could and as much as she could .. Even though it was only chaos and trouble that we faced her, she never gave up ... even the problems that my sister Alexandro used to create. Martin was unlucky ... his family ...." Alric shook his head.

Simon was silent, he himself remembered his two brothers. Since his father and mother are gone, Simon has been making trouble for Joanna and Claude . Growing wild, free and only making trouble for her two brothers. But they still loved him, they took care of Simon. Even Leonard. Simon's Son.

Joanna and Claude never leave her, nor tell others to take care of the problems she has created. He grew up well, matured and finally understood responsibility. I don't know what happens if he doesn't have Yoan and Claude. Simon believes he has been damaged by liquor, drugs or even become depressed because of the deep sadness caused by his mother who died, followed later by his father.

"I think I'm also lucky .. have a family that always supports me, loves me for who I am, acknowledges my existence and remains affectionate, even though I make many mistakes and are filled with shortcomings ... they keep accepting me and letting me be myself."

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Simon opens the door to Leonard's treatment room. She saw Joanna and Vincent there. Soon he approached, then suddenly hugged Joanna.

The surprised Yoana fell silent stiffly. I thought something was wrong.

"What's wrong? Why suddenly?" ask Yoana.

"Where's Alric?" ask Vincent.

"Simon! Unhand me! I can't breathe!" exclaim Yoana. His small body sank into the arms of his sister who had grown up to match Claude and Vincent.

"Just a moment! I just miss you!"

"I can't believe it! Want to show that your body is much bigger than mine? I know, boy!"

"Come, Yoan. I'm not a kid anymore."

Yoana squinting. "What's the matter exactly?"

"You're a real fuss. Leon could wake up."

"He sleeps like a fainted man. Answer me, what's wrong?"

"Nothing."

Vincent stared probing at Simon.

"The deal with Andreas is over?" ask Vincent. He had no idea the family had arrived today, he had just come and heard from Claude.

"It has. It's done."

"So?What's the matter exactly?" Joanna pushed Simon's chest. Worrying at his sister.

"Really, there's nothing. I just want to hug you."

Joanna put her lips together. "You must want something" he said with a frown.

"Ck! There's nothing I want, Yoan. Don't frown your forehead. You look older" Simon said with a laugh. But his laughter only lasted a few seconds, because in the next second he jumped up and down while pitting, his leg bones were already a victim of Yoana's kick.

Vincent grinned. "You can never dodge that, Simon."

"I'm just kidding, Yoan!" exclaim Simon.

Joanna breezed away towards Leonard's bed. The boy was still sleeping well.

"Who is looking after Teacher? " ask Yoana.

"Claude is there" replied Simon.

"Go over there. Replace Claude. Tell him to come home. We'll keep Leon here" said Joanna.

"Accept ...." Simon came closer to the bed. Kissing Leon's forehead, she looked at Joanna.

"Thank you for being my brother" Simon said suddenly. Joanna raised both eyebrows, but Simon just chuckled, then turned around and left the room.

Joanna looked at Vincent.

"What?' ask Vincent.

"You hear what he said?"

"Yes. Not a strange thing. He must have wanted to say it a long time ago."

"Where do you know that?"

Vincent just shrugged, smiling at his wife who was astonished at Simon's attitude.

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