Chapter 047

VIENNA'S POV I didn't stay longer in Sebastian's house, around 5:30 in the afternoon he sent me home to the orphanage. I am currently sitting in bed, I just finished half bathing and eating dinner. It's like I had a long day now, I'm feeling sleepy even though it's only 6:15 at night. I opened my Facebook account and the picture that had been tagged on me with Sebastian popped up in my notification. I'm staring at his face now, I don't know but he got my full attention. Is it that I already like him? "Vienna?" I suddenly turned off my phone when I heard Sister Fely's voice outside of the room. I just stood up and opened the door for her. "How's the practice?" She began to ask as we both sat on the bed. "It's okay, I'm just a little tired. I've been practicing all day but I can still do it," I replied. "When you're tired, rest first and then practice again. Don't strain your body too much." I smiled at what Sister Fely said. "Yes Sister, we're resting. Don't worry about me, I'm fine," I said with a smile. "That's good. By the way, your mom came here earlier. Did she call you?" I'm right, she came here. I looked away from Sister Fely and suddenly sighed. "Vienna, are you okay?" sister asked worriedly. "Yeah sister, we talked earlier," I replied. "Did you two had a fight?" I didn't immediately response Sister Fely's question. I don't know when or if I have any plans to reconcile with her. "Vienna, tell me the truth, is there a problem?" she asked again. I also don't want to hide it from Sister Fely, she also needs to know everything. "Mom and I had an argument, we're okay already but she announced that she and Uncle Lucas will get married. I am against their marriage, 'cause until now I have not been able to move on from Dad's death. It would have been okay if she will get married to another man but sister, that's Dad's brother," I replied. My tears, which I had been holding back, began to flow. "Every time I see Mom talking happily to Uncle Lucas, I can't help but ask myself if Mom is that happy every time he talked to Dad before? I still can't accept that Uncle Lucas was the reason for her laughter and smile," I added. "Vienna, my daughter, I don't blame you for why you are angry with your mother. But dear, no matter how much you are angry with her, the fact that she is your mother will not change. She is the one who gave birth and raised you. It was already a long time since your mom and dad had been separated. Your mom wants your family to reunited again. Vienna, your mom has the right to be happy and the only thing you can do as her daughter is to support her for what she wants. Even if you are against their marriage but you can't change their decision." Maybe there's nothing I can do about it, I can't change Mom's decision. But I still can't fully accept that Mom will marry the person who caused our family to be broken. --- THE NEXT DAY --- At exactly 8:30 am I woke up, I just brushed my teeth and got dressed. I'm leaving the room now because I already feel hungry. I went outside first and found the children playing on the ground. Billy just sat and watched the other kids. He is fine, he no longer has a fever but I have to make sure that he is okay before I go home. I feel sorry for him, he is indeed smiling and laughing but I feel that he is jealous of those kids who can play freely and do not think of serious illness. "Vienna.." I turned around. It's just Sister Louisa and she looks like she's from the kitchen. "Good morning, Sister," I greeted her. "Good morning Vienna, I've already prepared breakfast for you and it's already at the table." "Thank you Sister, but I'll eat later." "Nothing, okay it's up to you. Who are you looking at there? Billy?" She asked and I nodded in response. "I feel sorry for him, at a young age he had such a serious illness. He is not free to play like the other children," I replied while looking in Billy's direction. "There's nothing else we can do. The doctor said he can't be operated on because he's still young and he might not be able to handle the operation. That might be the reason for us to lose him. That's why he's still on medication but we all hope that he will recover," said the sister sadly. Billy was too young, that's why he can't be operated on because he might not be able to handle the operation. So I thought of a good way for him to recover from his illness. I still want to be with him for a long time, I don't want to lose him in my life. I ate the food prepared by Sister Louisa, and I was also full. After I ate, I immediately washed the plate I used earlier before I left the orphanage. Sister Fiona, Sister Elizabeth, and Sister Fely is not here today at the orphanage. I heard last night that they were going to church for a prayer meeting. Then I forgot to attend mass earlier. And I think, they didn't wake me up because I was tired. I went in the direction of the kids, I immediately smiled when I saw them playing happily. I sat down next to Billy and put my arm around him, he smiled at me immediately. "Sister, you don't have a practice today?" he asked. "There is but it's later. We'll practice here, your sister won't leave," I replied. "It's okay sister, it's good then. Um.. Sister Vienna, you're going home tomorrow said, Sister Fiona?" "I'm not sure yet, I'll just go home if you're already fine." "I'm okay Sister Vienna, don't worry about me. Yesterday when your mom came here, it was obvious that she really miss you, Sister." I don't know if I will be happy with what he said and if it will change how I look at my mother as her child. "Sister Vienna, did you fight?" "No, we're fine," I stammered. But he suddenly hugged me which made me smile. "Um... Billy, do you want to live in the house with me?" He was obviously surprised by what I asked but I just smiled at him. I have wanted to ask him this for a long time but only now have I had the courage to say it. "Sister, I want to be with you but you still need to do something before I come with you, right?" he said and I nodded in response. "I'll take care of it, I'll talk to the nuns later." I know that it's a long process of adopting a child but I can handle it for Billy. He is no longer different from me, I consider him my real brother. I wanted to be with him for a long time and this was the only way I could think of for him to recover from his illness. When Billy is in my care, he will be get more attention and he will gradually recover. The number of children here in the orphanage is increasing. Billy needs me and he needs my help.