A Wife's Escape

Want to Linger With Him

"J-don't go .." said Nisa in a soft and slightly hoarse voice. He was still trying to hold onto Ricky's hand with his trembling hand weakly.

"Are you awake?"

"Hmm ..." Nisa nodded slowly, she took off her hand and tried to get up.

"Wait around! Don't move much!" Ricky immediately held Nisa to remain lying down. Then he immediately took out a pillow that was on the sofa to add a backrest for Nisa. "It's convenient?"

Again Nisa nodded. Ricky then smiled and sat back down to make sure Nisa's position was really comfortable.

"How are you feeling?"

"R-taste of pain, my throat is also a little sore ..."

"What's wrong, it's normal. Usually it is like that if the effects of drugs have disappeared. I'll give you ibuprofen or acetaminophen to ease the pain. But, if it doesn't go away too then tell me quickly, okay?"

Nisa replied with a nod, she suddenly pointed towards the glass filled with water on the table beside her. Ricky understood and immediately took the glass, even he also helped Nisa to drink it. But suddenly he stopped for a moment before the glass stuck in Nisa's mouth.

"...??" Nisa is confused, but Ricky puts the glass back on the table.

"I forgot one thing, have you been able to fart?"

"K-farts? What's the connection?" ask Nisa in wonder.

"Of course it has something to do with it. Because after surgery, you can only eat and drink after a successful fart. Well, let's fart first!"

"...." - ".Nisa fell silent and immediately lowered her head in embarrassment.

What the fuck?! This is the most ridiculous order I've ever heard in my entire life! When I was told to fart? In front of him again? Then how do I do it? Time must be forced?

The silence lasted long enough, until Nisa suddenly looked up, but she turned her face away from Ricky.

"That's ..."

"really? I haven't heard or smelled anything. You must be lying!"

"Surely, I've really done it." Nisa turned to Ricky with her face red. "Should it sound like a nuclear explosion just yet you'd believe it?"

"Haha .. Yes, I believe. Now let's drink!"

Ricky returns to pick up a glass on the table and helps Nisa drink. And Nisa immediately gulped down the white water until it was almost finished. After she finished drinking, Nisa felt that the pain in her throat had reduced, and her voice was now not as raspy as before.

Actually Ricky wants to get out and tell Keyran that Nisa has woken up. But he also felt hesitant to leave Nisa, because he saw Nisa's face that was so clear it seemed to harbor many words for him.

"Did you feel nauseous after drinking and want to vomit?"

Nisa shook her head.

"That's great, if water is tolerable, then other beverages such as tea, juice, and milk can be consumed. Then if the drink is also tolerable, you can eat soft foods such as porridge or pudding. Eating gradually can minimize nausea. So for now don't ask for weird food!"

"Yes, I understand." for a moment Nisa fell silent. "Are you the doctor who's been taking care of me?"

"True, you ask like this is it because it's uncomfortable if it's me?"

"No, that's not what I mean, I don't care about anybody. I just wanted to ask because you're the one who routinely changes my bandages. So, did my wound have any bleeding, infection or anything like that?"

"Your wounds are quite severe, but I take good care of your wounds, so infection is impossible. But for bleeding .. if you origin excessive movement, then your wound can open. So if you need anything, you should ask someone else for help!"

"It turns out that bad, then about when will I make a full recovery?"

"If there are no infections or other complications, it will take at least 2 months."

"That long?!"

"Just calm down, your wounds will heal faster if treated in the right way. The one who takes care of you is me, so you will definitely heal faster!"

"Yes, thank you ..."

"Sina!" Ricky brought his face closer.

"Hm?"

"Please answer me honestly, you were just in time to hold me back, when did you actually wake up?"

"That's it," Nisa then lowered her head. "Actually since last night ..."

"Why then pretend?"

"I'm not pretending, it's just ..." Nisa then looked at Ricky back. "I'll tell you everything as long as you're willing to grant my request."

"Tell me what you're asking!"

"My request is easy, I only ask you to lie one thing. But I'll tell you later."

"Alright, so from last night you've been up, now explain why you're pretending?"

"Actually I didn't mean to pretend, last night when I woke up .. There was only a sleeping Keyran next to me. She looks so exhausted, maybe .. it's because she's always on guard next to me."

"So you pretended not to wake her?"

"Not because of that. But .. 'cause I don't know what to do and say in front of him. Actually, before this happened, we had a big fight. That was why I was at a loss as to what to do if I opened my eyes in front of him. You know what I mean, right?"

"Yes, I get it. Actually, I know the whole story myself, but I still can't believe that you want to get divorced from her, and strangely after that you're willing to risk your life for her."

"Who told you?!"

"Dimas, he told me. Actually I never wanted to know or ask about this matter, but he himself wanted to tell me. Your sister said that if I should know about this, she even said that after realizing you must have asked me to do something. And it turns out he was right. So, what was that request you were referring to?"

"I'm asking you to lie to everyone, tell them that I just came to my senses, please keep it a secret that I was conscious from last night."

"Is your husband included?"

"Yes, he's the main one. I'm not doing this for no reason either, somehow I feel like I always want to avoid him. It might be strange, but it would be very awkward if I faced him. Even looking into his eyes was very reluctant, I-I couldn't do it. Can you help me?"

"Can, I can help you. But before that can I have an opinion?"

"May, go ahead."

"I know the reason you feel like you can't face him, you're actually just feeling guilty. So my advice, just try to make up with him."

"You ..." Nisa was stunned, but a while later she looked down again. "Are you going to be happy if I stay with him?"

"It depends" Ricky replied with a smile.

"You mean?"

"I'll be happy if I see you happy, and if being with you makes you happy, then I'm happy for you. Whether you are happy or not depends on you. And my question now, have you been happy with her all this time?"

"Well, that's why I suggested making up. After making up, it's possible that you'll finally be able to understand and ascertain how you feel."

"Ignore that is impossible! I have hurt him repeatedly on purpose. And I never regretted that. You alone who have known me all this time must know that I am evil, and I can do everything I can to avenge myself. Even beyond all that, I have also hurt you too much ... But you're weird, you're too nice and airy. Even now that you are also very good to me, you are actually kind or stupid?"

"...."

You are actually stupid! I used to be like this for just one reason, it's because I love you. But unfortunately, the one who loves you is not just me.

"Leave me! I want to be alone!" nisa shouted loudly.

"Huft .. okay," Ricky then took the note he had previously placed on the table, then he stood up and rushed out leaving Nisa alone.

"...."

Damnit damnit! Damnit damnit! Damnit damnit! Why am I still alive?! I should have just died! Everything would have been better if I had never existed. Death for someone is not a bad thing either.

I made a mistake with many people, but I was still given a chance to live. I wickedly play with the feelings of those around me, this is not just about Keyran or Ricky, actually Jonathan is also included. I made a big mistake with those three people.

I was guilty of pretending to love her, and I made her happy and then I broke her. I'm guilty of continuing to lie to people who trust me so much. And I'm also guilty of coming into his life just because my heart is empty. In the end, it was all my fault. And now, when this situation hits me, I get it, the universe is punishing me.

***

Ricky who has come out was already awaited by Keyran. Keyran himself had learned that Nisa had come to her senses, because she had also heard Nisa's cry.

"Why did Nisa yell?"

"She just wanted to be alone, and she happened to realize when I had just finished the examination. Is there anything else you want to ask?"

"No one, you can go."

Ricky then stepped away, but he suddenly stopped when only 2 steps. "Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you one thing. Next time not to repeat, you take care of Nisa as well as possible! If not, then I will use reckless means to reclaim it. Catch that!"

"So you're blatant now, what reckless way do you mean?" asked Keyran with a cynical look.

"Trust me, you'll regret it as soon as you hear it. See you later," Ricky smiled and immediately rushed to leave Keyran.

"Ck," Keyran grinned in annoyance as he continued to look at Ricky's back.

Lest the reckless way in question is hypnotherapy, then it means that he wants Nisa to forget me. You should be the one who's forgotten you son of a bitch! Not me! If only this hospital could be bought, then it would have been since yesterday I had bought it. But the problem now ...

Keyran then walked closer to the door, he slowly opened the door but not so wide. He secretly peeked at Nisa's state, but Nisa was completely unaware that anyone was peeking at her. Keyran observes everything, including the objects around Nisa.

"Miss ..." Keyran frowned, but then he closed the door. His expression seemed chaotic when he found out that Nisa had come to her senses, he was both excited and confused as to how to behave.

Even after waking up, the person you first saw was not me, the one who helped you drink was also not me, and the person you first spoke to was also not me. I'm actually jealous, I really want to hug you, too, but do I have any right? Since I made you this way, I haven't had enough courage to face you head-on.

"Here you go, I still have to tell you that Nisa's awake." Keyran then picks up his cell phone, he calls to inform Nisa's family and her family that Nisa has woken up.

***

It took quite a long time until finally the Nisa family came, and Keyran who had been pacing back and forth welcomed their arrival. Everyone came, but there was someone else present with them, that person was none other than Tia.

They were all looking forward to meeting Nisa, and the one who seemed most excited was Reihan. Everyone rushed in, except for Keyran. Keyran only smiled bitterly and decided to keep waiting outside.

As soon as he entered, Reihan without hesitation shouted, "Sister!"

"Well?!" Nisa was surprised, she could only gape at the family that immediately swarmed her. She did not expect that she would meet her family so soon, even more so Tia. For Nisa, this was a surprise.

"Huh! You bad boy! Since childhood you've always worried me!"

"Wah .. it turns out that the first thing you do is scold me, lucky to be a father's child .." said Nisa with a less sincere smile.

"You can still say something like this?! Do you want your mother to be tormented to see you like this?! Good thing you survived, what would happen if you were gone?!"

"Mother don't worry, if I die just buried, problem solved. Funeral costs are also cheap."

"Sir Nisa this is outrageous! We're all worried about you knowing! But brother turned out to be like this! If you die, who will torture Brother Rei?!"

"Hey hey, why take me?! Who likes to be tortured?!"

"Haha .. already, already. Poor Nisa who looks depressed." Tia chuckles.

"Huuaaa .. It is only Kak Tia who is the most understanding! Though I was sick, but instead was reviled like being attacked by haters."

"Oh yes!" sahut Reihan who suddenly flicked the blanket that covered Nisa's body. "Sister, btw .. how does it feel to be stabbed?"

"It feels like cake wants to move, yes it hurts! Why pull a blanket?!"

"I just want to see how bad it is, can't it be?"

"Don't be weird! My bandage has just been replaced, my wound will open again!"

"Ck, at least Ricky's brother changed. If anything, just call him. Surely he will come as fast as lightning." said Dimas lightly.

"Hey, even if he could handle it, it would still hurt! Just don't be weird!"

"Yes yes, understand. Brother quickly healed dong! Less cool if brother is sick like this .." complained Reihan with a pouting face.

"I want it to be, too. Now quickly fix my blanket back!"

"Daulat the noble queen ..."

They all continued their conversation and jokes. But there was one person who was less able to follow the joke, and that person was Tia.

Tia finally asked permission to go out first, and after outside it turned out she met with Keyran. Tia felt awkward, because she still clearly remembered the events that had happened in the restaurant at that time. But Keyran on the contrary, he did not react at all.

"...."

Uuhh .. so awkward, I regret that I came out first. How now? Do I have to say hello to him? But given her status, I should have called her sister-in-law. But it feels weird, he's older than me. Then ... Why did I deg-degan from now on?!

Oh my goodness, wake up Tia! Get rid of your feelings! Now he's your brother's husband! Anyway as much as possible I should learn to forget this feeling, although it is difficult but I should.

"Why out? Isn't sister-in-law very close to Nisa?"

"Ah?! I-it ..."

Shocked me, she even called me sister-in-law! But what did he ask about? Because of the shock I became less attentive.

"Forget it, I'll go get wind." Keyran then walked away leaving Tia alone.

"...." - ".Tia was silent a thousand languages, she clasped tightly her fist in front of her chest.

It's weird, why does it feel like I want to linger with him? I feel like talking more.