A Cup of Black Coffee

Chapter 42

Saeba has been moved to the treatment room. I was forced to book a second-class room with three patients.

Mom grumbled because I didn't give Saeba the best service in the hospital.

"Mom, I'm sorry, I really don't have a lot of savings, it's quite convenient here, too" I explained trying to give my mother some understanding.

"There's no couch here, Gil, how do you take care of Saeba!" nagelnya.

I glanced at the average patient guards carrying carpets for their sitting pads on the floor, some even sleeping under the patient's bed.

I can't bear to let you be like that, but what can I do. The money I have now will be used to pay their debts to my in-laws.

It feels like nobody wants to understand me right now.

"I'm sorry Ragil Bu, we just pray that Saeba will not be treated here too long" I said.

Shortly after Saeba awakens, the mother immediately gives her bottled mineral water.

"Drink first Sa" said the gentle mother.

"Where is Faisal Ma'am?" ask when I just opened my eyes.

"Faisal's working, he's busy, he'll be here too" she lied.

Saeba again sobbed, then she looked at me, her eyes turning sharp.

"Mother lied, didn't you Bang? Faisal told me he wanted to divorce Saeba!" his screeches.

My mother and I tried to calm her down, because they didn't want Saeba to bother the other patients.

"Relax Sa, you're sick, there's a child you're carrying" I replied so that at least she would stop screaming.

"A-kids? I mean I'm pregnant, Mom, Bang?" tanyanya stutters.

"Yes dear you are pregnant, congratulations yes," said the happy mother.

He came back crying, I thought it was a happy cry, until he finally rebelled.

"I don't want to get pregnant! I don't want to be ugly! I don't want to be fat, I don't want to be Mom! Please get her out, I don't want to, huuu .." - crying hysterically.

Shamed of the other patients, I finally called the nurse to calm Saeba down.

"Please hold onto ya Mas" the nurse's request as Saeba rebelled grew louder.

After giving a sedative injection, Saeba's body soon weakened and fell asleep again.

I looked at the mother in confusion, why did Saeba reject her own child? Don't tell me she's pregnant with someone else's child.

"Mom why did Saeba say that?" manya curious.

Mother's face looked tired, she then enveloped Saeba and sat back down.

There was only one seat there so I had to sit on the edge of Saeba's bed.

"From the beginning of their marriage, indeed Saeba said she did not want to have children, as she said, she was afraid her body was not maintained, after all she did not like children. He said he didn't want to bother taking care of the baby" replied the mother.

God, she deserves to be frustrated at the news of her pregnancy.

"Mother understood what she said at that time because she was very young. I think gradually he will change his mind and will definitely want to have children" continued the mother.

"It turns out the same, she still doesn't want to get pregnant, apparently."

"Did Faisal know of Saeba's plan to not have a child?"

"Tau, he doesn't mind either. Then, your meeting with her just now ended how Bang? Be honest with mom" I asked.

I took a deep breath and looked pityfully at Saeba. Why is our life so complicated.

I don't know what we did wrong until now all the problems seemed to come in a row like this.

Saeba, the little sister I kept from childhood had to accept this kind of bad luck.

The mystery of what God is actually giving us.

"Why can Saeba say that Mom? Is he following me?" sambarku asked Saeba's attitude earlier.

"Mom doesn't know if he followed you, because he didn't care when he left, suddenly came home in a state of chaos and rampage in his room. He slammed whatever was in the room, the panicked mother tried to stop him. Before long he cut his pulse, everything happened so quickly Gil, mother to shock did not know how to," explained mother.

It seems like Saeba is following no strings attached to mom.

"Is it true that Faisal wanted to divorce Saeba Gil?" repeat him.

"Ragil himself did not know what was really going on with their household. Ragil thinks their lives are fine" I said.

I saw my mother move uneasily, squeezing the tip of her hijab, I'm sure she was nervous.

"Mom?" my question demands an answer.

He looked surprised, "Eh, he must have been just on the same tap as your family-in-law. That's why you're giving up this time Gil, save your sister's house!" pinta mom doesn't make sense.

"Faisal was happy to be separated from Saeba Bu, he survived because of Abi's threat to stay by Saeba's side. You think he wants to come back? In fact, even hearing Saeba get pregnant, she doesn't care" I replied sharply.

"Yes, you said it again with your in-laws to force Faisal back, easy right?" pinta mom kekeh.

"I don't understand with the mother's mind why she always defended Saeba, the mother-in-law was distressed by Saeba's attitude. I know, she's tired of mommy's rongs and Saeba's requests she's always wanted to fulfill!" finally said.

I want him to realize that this is all their fault. So that they do not re-force me to succumb to the threat of Hulya and her family.

Mother looked at me in disbelief, she might be surprised I know the vices of those who missed extravagant.

Not wanting to add to the commotion, I opted out to calm down.

"Where are you going Bang?" asked mom to prevent my departure.

"Find your coffee, Mom, I'm so tired" I replied honestly.

"Don't forget to buy mom food to get rid of boredom," pinta mom and I just say a nod.

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While walking at the intersection, I met Farah from the left.

We were both surprised because of this unexpected encounter.

"Mas Ragil?" said it.

"Mom Farah?" my reply.

"Is there anything sick?" tanyakanya.

"Yes my sister Ma'am. Own mother?" askaku.

He let out a rough breath, "Sarah is sick," he replied flatly.

"Where are you going?" continued.

"To the cafeteria, ma'am" I answered honestly. I actually wanted to see Sarah because no matter how we knew each other.

"We're talking in the canteen! There are important things that we must discuss," asked Farah firmly.

I finally decided to visit Sarah. Maybe talk to Farah first to find out Sarah's situation.

We sat in a chair facing the garden.

"My answer is honestly Mas, how is your household relationship?" tanyanya sharp.

"What's wrong with Miss Farah?" my elak refused to tell my household to strangers.

"I told you once that I was suspicious of your wife returning to cause trouble in my cousin's household?" continued.

"Look, what I'm afraid of is happening. Your fucking wife is a woman who doesn't know herself!" taunted.

Farah gave me her phone. There are photos of Azam and Hulya together. There are even videos of them.

I closed my eyes withstanding the bitterness of heart. Indeed our problem cannot be far from the two people.

I just don't think, if Azam used to be seen rejecting Hulya, then why in these pictures and videos they actually look friendly.

Don't they have the heart to hurt us? Their halal partner?

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Tbc