Chapter 156 - I Even Met A Beautiful Girl There (1/2)

(Tom's PoV)

Standing behind me were Rama and my ex-girlfriend, Nita. Nita was holding a bouquet of flower in her hand while Rama was supporting her. With one look I could tell that she had just given birth. Her baby must be around six to eight months old now. Her complexion didn't look that good. Even after months of giving birth, she still looked pale and weak.

Was there something wrong?

”It's really you.” Nita gasped as her hand holding the flower trembled. Rama's expression didn't look good, as if he was hiding his guilty.

”Yeah.” I stood up. ”I'm back. Congratulation for your wedding! Hope you have a happily ever after marriage life.” I said casually. I didn't want them to think that I came back to claim what was mine.

Heh, Nita was a good girl. She loved me and I loved her dearly. It's just, I didn't know how much she loved me. And I couldn't, didn't want to blame them, really. After all, they heard that I was dead.

Well, I did think I was dead as well.

So, it was just normal for Nita to move on with her life. Rama, as my best friend, was suitable for her. He might have tried so hard to be there for Nita when the news about me being dead came out. So, yeah, he deserved it.

Anyway, there was nothing for me to be angry about, so I really had no idea why they would put on that expression.

I sincerely hope for the best in your marriage life, hey!

”I-I'm sorry...” Nita said. I almost couldn't hear it since her voice was like a whisper.

”No need to be sorry.” I smiled. ”It's not anyone's fault. We're just not destined to be together. You guys look cool. How is your baby?” I tried to switch topic. Surely, talking about their newborn baby was a joyful thing, right?

But, why did they look even gloomier? What's wrong?

Tears came trickling down Nita's cheeks and suddenly she was sobbing. I was stunned, didn't understand what had happened. Did I say something wrong? My eyes shifted towards Rama, trying to get some information from him but he looked so sad -I hadn't seen him that sad before- even though he held it in.

”Um, what's wrong?” I asked carefully. It was amazing that Nita's tears didn't move me like I used to. Before, I would feel panic whenever she started crying without knowing what the reason was, but now I was just startled and thought that I might say something wrong.

”We lost him, Tom.” Rama said in a whisper, nearly choked in his own voice.

I was speechless. No wonder their reaction was odd, turned out their long awaited baby... died.

”I'm sorry.” I could only say that. ”My condolences.”

Rama nodded as he hugged the weak figure in his arms. I watched as he coaxed her softly. He was really a good husband.

”We come to visit our baby.” Rama said. ”Do you... want to meet him?” He asked carefully.

”Sure.” I nodded.

I followed them to a small grave. Nita knelt in front of the grave as she rubbed it tenderly. Her tears didn't seem to stop anytime soon. Rama left her alone as he stood beside me.

”She is the most shocked one when it happened. She couldn't stop blaming herself for her carelessness. You see, she is supposed to be healthier now, but because of the grieve, she looked weak and pale. We visit our baby's grave almost every day since the day he died. Even when she doesn't feel well, she will still come here.” Rama said slowly.

I frowned. ”What happened? If you don't mind to tell me, of course.”

Rama sighed. He looked several years older than me now when actually we were of the same age. ”I'll tell you, but after I took her home. Do you want to come with me and have a coffee somewhere?” Rama looked at me.

”Sure.” I nodded. This man was once my best friend. Because of the accident happened to me, I didn't know if we were still best friends or not. He might still feel guilty for marrying my ex, and I might feel awkward for all the complicated things between us. So, maybe we could start with a long talk.

”What are you doing here, then?” Rama asked.