Chapter 232: In Behalf of those who waits...

The Myrhh Cinnamon Library heared a nervous wrecking scream. Mem informed everyone that Sienna's water suddenly broke while walking on the hallway. Nevi and Ophir stood and was about to search Lehi when they got reprimanded that she no longer exist at their current era.

Hexel pleaded Lila to summon the duchess as he asked Cyprus for assistance. When Cyprus held Sienna's hand he can feel how tight her grip was on her plam. Natalina instantly put up a platform for Sienna to give birth.

The duchess instantly arrived and aided her daughter in law. Hessie paced back and forth as he waited for the result. Not long after a toddler's cry echoed all over the place. Evi arrived later with Vid who supported the duchess in performing the necessary actions. Hexel came out holding a baby with pearly eyes with Sienna's feature.

Hexel started to tear up in joy as he passed the baby to Hessie.

Ophir and Nevi felt a new fire engulfing within them. There was pure gladness and lamentation.

Ophir left the place as he stride in his room. He looked around and sat on the bed. His thoughts keep rewinding how Sienna was screaming and labouring in pain as she give birth. Ophir imagined Lehi going through the same thing and process but is alone. The whole Tale Bearers was with Sienna while Lehi had none from their friends. It also did not help that Nevi got trapped with him.

Sienna saw a radiant light surrounding the place. Her face started to tilt and trace where the light was coming from. Her eyes caught her husband's face. Sienna reached out Hexel and said.

"Take care of our daughter. Choose a proper name for her. Don't give her my name either. I will be watching you forever."

Hexel did not fathom what was saying but when his mother's weeping got louder his senses got invited back to reality.

Hexel started to check Sienna's vital points and pulse. He leaned in to percieve her heart beat but he can only listen to the fading throb. Hexel started to pump and transmit some air but nothing happened. Hexel started to get nervous as he shook.

"No.. No.. wake up... Respond!"

"Open your eyes! You can't do this!"

Hexel broken voice kept looping as he kneeled on the side of Sienna's bed.

Nevi knocked on Ophir's door. Ophir came out as he search his friend's face.

"We need to be with Hexel.. " Nevi softly informed.

Ophir studied Nevi's pace as they walk unto Sienna's bed. Hexel was in daze as Natalina and Lila put on a blanket to cover Sienna.

Ophir caught a glimpse of Sienna's pale facade. His ears cannot hear her system functioning. He observed the environment and felt the whole atmosphere sinking into wailing and mourning. Cyrus and Resh arrived later on. Resh started to attend on her but it was too late.

Lila hugged the new born daughter close to her chest as her tears cascaded trailing her jawline. Natalina and Cyprus stood there watching as the duchess express her grieving. Hexel stood up and voiced out.

"El Setyembre 9, 999, 1AM. I pronounce the patient dead."

Hessie and the duchess understood the burden and role of Hexel's action. Till the end he fulfilled his task. After his voice got heared through the gloomy aura. Hexel took his daughter and walk out of the room. Urchin and Ophir trailed Hexel as Ain and Evi lead the maids and knights in preparing the ceremony.

Eyel and Kish got shocked by the unexpected news. Kish had been warn from a dream but was unable to recall it. Lila summoned them from a portal and invited the couple to attend the funeral. Kish sealed it in prayer as they burry the dead.

" Our glorious God who worked in the lives of many. You are our Maker and to you we surrender our physical body. As our soul gets back to where you are that is an everlasting home. Let it be that our story has influenced, inspired, encourage and put an impact to someone's life. May we be remembered as your descendants and not as someone who only impart pain. Our heart and souls are united to send back what is meant to be. Amen."

Hexel just stood there. He was unmoving. His thoughts and heart cannot accept the pain and grief. His mentality was beyond comprehension. He can't even gave a name to his daughter who innocent reach out it's tiny palm to his disfigured soul.

"I.. I am beyond shock to what occurred. Truth to be told our moments were as swift as the shuttle. We just met, got engaged then got married. We often quarrel because of my insensitive side but I was grateful that despite my imperfections she loved me and even left me a blessing. This child will prove her precious existence. I haven't thought of a name yet but surely her name will be outspoken just like her mother. With this I appreciated all your condolences and presence at this moment."

Hexel bowed his head after delivering his farewell speech.

Ophir felt the familiar swell inside his heart. It was awful and it's scent blocked the flow of his oxygen. His black and brown rained from the very words coming from his friend. He rested his right palm on his chest and started to squeeze the pain out from his broken heart. He can't help but wonder if Lehi successfully delivered their child. What could have been his name. Is it a boy or a girl. Is she alive and is nursing their child? Will there come a time that he will be able to hug and kiss his own child?

Hexel remain at the grave as Nevi and Ain took his daughter. His eyes losed all the passion and love. He sniffed the cold air as it fill his lungs. It was like a confection flavoured with mint.

"I am sorry for holding on like this. Guide me in raising our children. You did a great job concieving our child and delivering it in this world. I salute your courage and braveheart. I love you my Sienna."