Come And Hug Me

Chapter 37 – Missing Song

"Okay.". After that, Sophia got up from her seat, but her steps stopped after she took a few steps when she heard the sound of the piano playing and the song was so familiar to her ears.

"That voice…?" Sophie thought as she clenched her fists as trembled slightly.

This song is the only song she remembers with Michael, the longer she heard it, her heart began to become uncertain.

The song was originally sung by an Indonesian singer named Chrisye entitled "For me".

"Wherever my steps go, there is always your shadow". 

I'm sure the meaning of your conscience will never be replaced. 

When the ocean you cross, don't hesitate to anchor, I believe in my little heart you won't turn away. Even though the end of the world I will definitely wait. 

Even though the seven oceans surely I will wait. 

Because I believe you are only for me. 

Look at the glowing stars you're never hidden, where you are, that's where my love is.

Maybe his voice isn't as good as the original singer but his voice is quite pleasant to hear. Especially for Sophia who is very familiar with that voice. 

Sophia immediately turned around and looked at someone who was still sitting in front of the piano.

Amidst the rapturous applause of the mesmerized guests, there were tears that couldn't be held back down her cheeks.

"Michael… Why are you here?". Inner Sophia. 

Sophia unknowingly walked into the crowd while staring at Michael without blinking.

Instantly her heart rumbled with longing, it felt like she wanted to run to be able to hug Michael. 

Under the twinkling lights of the party in the open with that romantic atmosphere, their eyes met. 

There is a deep longing in the song that Michael sings, remembering the time when Michael sang it in front of the crowd at their graduation.

That day they were filled with passionate teenage love, and the song brought back fond memories of their past.

Larry looked at his brother's gaze that was so gentle full of love for Sophia.

"Ummm … He said he didn't want to come, but he suddenly appeared to compete with my charm. But why suddenly he can sing? As far as I know he never sings. Let alone sing, voice is very rare". Thought Larry in amazement.

Jenifer, who had been silent since then, immediately turned to Sophia, who had been silent while crying.

Immediately Jenifer felt worried, she immediately approached Sophia. 

"What's the relationship between Sophia and that handsome man? Why is she crying seeing him? Are they related? But Sophia never said anything, apart from her relationship with George". Jennifer thought as she walked over to Sophia.

"Shopia… Why are you crying?". Jennifer asked after she was beside Sophia.

Sophia was surprised and immediately turned to Jennifer.

"Oh… Jenifer. I'm fine! Other than that, just tired. Then, I'm going to the car now". After saying that, Sophia wiped her tears then immediately left the place with an uncertain feeling.

Jennifer tried to understand her best friend's condition without asking much, she let Sophia go just like that.

Just as Sophia was about to get into the car, she suddenly stopped when she heard a familiar voice calling her name from behind.

"Shopia…".

Sophia turned her head slowly, at that moment she saw Michael walking towards her. 

Instantly she was stunned and her mind suddenly went blank, their eyes began to meet when Michael was standing in front of Sophia. 

For some reason, Sophia suddenly became mute, just as Michael was about to continue his speech, suddenly a servant from his house appeared between him and Sophia.

"What is it?". Asked Michael in surprise.

The maid took a deep breath after which she opened her mouth shakily.

"Something happened to Zian, she was screaming in the room, her face was pale and we couldn't calm him down!"

Without saying anything, Michael immediately ran to his house. 

Out of curiosity, Sophia followed Michael to his house.

Zian's room.

Not long after that, Michael arrived at Zian's room. Michael panicked when he saw the two maidservants holding Zian's hand. He immediately hugged Zian who was still screaming hysterically.

Michael was heartbroken to see Zian crying and couldn't calm down, he remembered that Zian hadn't been like this in a long time since he moved to London but why did Zian come back like this? 

In Michael's arms, Zian was still struggling while hitting Michael's shoulder with his hand.

"Zian, calm down, it's uncle, you are safe now!"

"Let go of me! Please don't hit me! I promise I won't talk!". Zian kept repeating the same words while crying in fear.

"Waiter! Please call my sister! Ask her how to calm Zian apart from his personal doctor!". Michael said while holding Zian's punch.

"Yes sir!". The waiter immediately called Diane's number. 

A moment later, the maid returned with a sad expression.

"How?".

"I've called Mrs Diane … But, she's not picking up". The waiter replied.

Michael was furious that his sister didn't pick up the phone at a time like this. The calmness on his face disappeared then turned dark.

Just then, Sophia entered Zian's room hesitantly because she couldn't contain her curiosity anymore.

However, Michael was not aware of his whereabouts because he was busy calming Zian.

"Mother…". Zian said in a weak voice when he saw Sophia standing behind Michael.

Michael frowned upon hearing Zian say the word Mother and immediately calmed down. Michael thought it was Diane.

Immediately he turned his head, Michael was surprised and did not expect that the person he called Mother was Sophia. 

"Why did Zian call Sophia Mother? Did Zian see Sophia as if he saw his biological mother?". Michael thought.

Not long after that, Zian extended his hands towards Sophia who had been silent for a long time.

"Mother …".

For the second time, Zian called Sophia by the same name. 

Without realizing it, Sophia immediately grabbed Zian's hand and carried him into her arms. Immediately Zian leaned his head on Sophia's shoulder. Then he closed his eyes and said nothing.

Everyone was shocked, it was that easy for Sophia to win Zian even though Michael had tried to calm him down but Zian still didn't calm down. 

Usually Zian will only calm down after being given a sedative injection by his doctor or being hugged by his mother.

But this time, Zian could rest easy when he was in the arms of a stranger like Sophia. They had only known each other for a few days so it seemed very strange.

"Honey, it's late, sleep! Auntie will accompany you to sleep!". Sophia said in a soft voice.

Hearing Sophia's order, Zian nodded obediently without opening his eyes. 

Michael's expression immediately softened, his gaze instantly softened. After that he glanced at all his servants.

"You can come back!"

"Yes sir!"

The servants came out obediently.

After everyone came out, Michael sat on Zian's bed while looking at Sophia who was sleeping Zian.

"It's such a beautiful sight, if only our son was alive, we'd probably look like this. Happy little family". Michael thought with a small smile.

A few moments later, Sophia managed to make Zian sleep soundly.

Just as Sophia was about to get out of bed, Zian even pulled her shirt and said, "Mom… Don't go!".

Sophia was silent while glancing at Michael who was sitting on the left.

Michael just gave her a smile without being able to help Sophia.

"Honey… This is Aunt Sophia, not your mother. Besides, Auntie has to go home, dear!". Sophia said quietly.

"Mother… Don't go!". Zian seems deaf so he still calls Sophia as Mother.

Sophia looked back at Michael. "He repeatedly called me Mom. Did he forget his mother's face?".

"This is the third time he's called you Mom, maybe he feels you are similar to his mother. If you don't mind, can you accompany Zian to sleep here? Because usually he will calm down if his mother is beside him?". Michael replied with a small smile.

Sophia's expression became more complicated, instantly Michael understood what Sophia was thinking.

"You sleep here with Zian, later I will sleep at Larry's house!". Michael said.

"No, I will wait for Zian to fall asleep, after that I will go home!" Sophia said while turning her face away from Michael nervously.

Michael couldn't say anything else because he didn't want to force Sophia.

"Shopia… Since when did you become such a stubborn woman? Do you hate me that much?". Michael thought with mixed feelings.

"Okay". After that Michael left Sophia and Zian alone in the room.

"Why should I get involved with Michael again? I should have run away as far as possible".. Sophia thought while shedding tears because she was so angry with herself.