"All I want for him is for him to be happy, and I know that will definitely happen because you are with them; knowing that makes me happy to die peacefully because I know my boys are in good hands, and I know you will love them as if they were your own," she said in a low voice, and I can hear how she is suffering just to say those words to me.
I took a deep breath and wiped away my tears before facing her again. I looked her in the eyes, which were clouded with tears. When I saw her cry, I couldn't stop myself from crying again. Just by looking at her, I could see and feel her pain, and I knew she didn't want to die and leave Eugene and their children behind.
Every step I took towards the bed where she was lying felt so heavy. When I finally reached her, I instantly held her hand and gently squeezed it before giving her a slight smile.
"Gail, don't say that. No one can defeat your love for them, no one can match the sacrifices you made just to bring your children into this world; even if you're struggling, you still managed to give them a chance to live. Mother's love is unbeatable, and even if you die, you will always be their Mother... " my lips trembled as I tried to say those words to her.
"I'll hand them to you now," she said weakly. I closed my eyes tightly and shook my head repeatedly.
"Laura..." she said in a much weaker voice when I shook my head and didn't agree right away.
We're not particularly close, and I'm not related to her, but it hurts so much to know she's really dying. Is this why she kept this from Eugene? It's so painful.
I couldn't help but nod as I sobbed. I looked her in the eyes once more. I could hear the noise of the surroundings as the nurses and doctors entered the room.
"Gail? Gail?" I started shouting, repeatedly calling her name, as I noticed her eyes were about to close.
"All right, all right... I'll look after them. I'll love them and remind them every day how much their Mama Gail loves them. I'll tell them—oh, God help her..... ”
I murmured as I noticed her barely breathing and the loud sound of the life line on the monitor at the side of the bed. I sobbed when the line on the monitor finally became even, indicating that Gail's life had been taken.
I smiled as I held her head and cried before continuing what I was saying earlier.
"I'll tell them about your bravery, Gail. Eugene loves you so much that he can't come here and watch you leaving" as I turned to face the door, I sobbed again.
When the Doctor announced the time of her death, the room fell silent. When they cover her in white cloth, I take a step back.
"Goodbye, Gail... don't worry, just rest there, I'll look after them for you." I murmured as I looked at her white-clothed body. I turn away from her and walk through the door.
When I got to the doorway, I saw Eugene, who was sitting on the side with his face on his knees.
I returned my eyes to Gail, who was now shrouded in a white blanket.
I regret what I said to her and the judgments I conveyed on her after what she ’ve done to Eugene.
Looking at her now, all I can feel is pain and admiration for Gail... She's a wonderful woman. When I returned my attention to Eugene, who was still crouching, I noticed a slight movement in his shoulder. I closed my eyes tightly before settling in next to him.
Despite the fact that the answer was obvious, I asked, "Did you hear everything she said?"
He nods his head, and I bite my lower lip to keep myself from crying again. I just reached for his head so he could rest his head on my shoulder.
"He always takes away the people in my life. Is he mad at me? Does God hate me? That's why he's taking away all of the important people in my life? " he asks, sobbing like a child.
Hearing his every sob was excruciating. It breaks my heart to see him cry like this.
"Gail will be upset if she finds out you're crying, she really did her best so you won't be hurt. Be strong, okay? What matters now is that the children are safe and healthy. We lost someone, but two new lives have come. Do not become engrossed in your sorrow Eugene... You must be strong for the children that Gail has entrusted to us."
I told him as if I wasn't feeling weak right now. I really want to cry right now, but I won't because I need to be strong and stay by his side. In this kind of situation, I can't be weak, especially now that Eugene is in distress; he needs my strength and a shoulder to cry on.
When he started crying again, I pulled him into a hug. While calming him down, I notice his entire body is chilly and quivering.
"I'm sorry I didn't have the courage to face her earlier; I didn't know if I could handle it if I saw her face to face; I'm sorry for passing my responsibility to you; I know you're also in pain right now, but you manage to be strong so you can send her away in peace, which I can't do." his voice cracked as he bowed his head in front of me.
I sigh and lift his head to look him in the eyes. But when I saw how red his eyes were, mine started to hurt as well.
"It's okay, Eugene; you don't have to thank me; Gail wants to keep everything hidden from you so she will not see you cry and get h-hurt..." my lips trembled, and a warm liquid fell into my eyes; he responded with a nod, and tears began to flow down his cheeks.
"She will only blame herself if she sees you in pain because of her, okay? So please stop crying already?" I tried to smile while wiping his tears away using my bare hand.
"But you still need to go inside to say goodbye to her. It will be difficult, but you must say goodbye to the mother of your children, Eugene. " I said looking at the front door.
I got shock when he suddenly stood up and went inside. I immediately stood up and walk behind him but I stopped taking a step when he froze just In Front of the bed. We were both fighting our tears right now.
He took a deep breath before taking a step. I just stood there and watched him. I turned away when I saw him kneel on the ground as soon as he got to the hospital bed.
"My Gail, My Love... Thank you so much for fighting so hard just to give birth to our twins. You have truly been an angel to me from the start until now. Even in your last breath you think about what I'm going to feel... I'm sorry if I didn't ask what's the real problem, I'm sorry I didn't notice you had an illness, I'm sorry for hating you so much for leaving me... I'm so sorry Gail."
I swallowed a lump in my throat after hearing those words, and I had to cover my mouth to hide my sobs.
"Goodbye, My Love; you will no longer be in pain now."
We tried to locate Gail's relatives after Eugene said his goodbyes to her. But, according to what we found, Gail had not communicated with any of her relatives in a long time. We also had no idea where to look for them, so Eugene decided to hold a small and private funeral for Gail.I walked over to Gail's coffin and placed the white flower I was holding. I smiled when I saw her resting peacefully; she seems to be happy and satisfied right now... When a light breeze blows against my skin, I close my eyes and feel it... It's a very soothing wind, like a goodbye hug from her."Goodbye Gail, even though we've only been together for a short time, I won't forget you; don't worry okay? I'll look after them." I said for the last time. ----Things happened so quickly, and now we're in the Baby ward, where Eugene's two baby boys are. I rubbed his back as he began to cry, holding the glass and looking at the twins steadily. I looked up, wiped away my tears, and asked the nurse if we could see
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