
"Take a drink, sir. After that, you can get back to rest." Said a female nurse in a light green uniform. A glass and a small jar containing a vitamin capsule were still in his grasp. While the other female nurse was just silently monitoring, occasionally would record things that she needed to record on the paper she was carrying.
The old man, who still looked handsome, said he did what the nurse asked him to do without speaking or repudiation. But instead of looking good, such a response actually convinces everyone that the condition is indeed concerning.
Because who had been sitting not far there just silently watching. His activities when visiting the father were never far from such a thing. He would be silent, paying attention to every movement as well as expression on his father's face. After that, Gara will start talking to him. Although the old man did not give him any response, but Gara was sure that his father heard everything he said.
"We're done, sir, come on." Both nurses were happy after completing their duties.
As is his habit when dealing with strangers, Gara never gives unnecessary words. Gara only slightly nodded as the two women left from before him.
"Papa."
His true smile rose as his eyes could gaze directly at the netra of the father. According to the doctor, his father could have been slowly healed if his brain could stimulate and absorb what others say. For this reason, Gara is advised to always invite his father to talk if he is visiting.
"Papa looks healthy. I'm glad to see it." Gara's eyes did not change when faced with his father. Keep it soft, sincere but a little sad. Implies a longing that is so deep but too difficult to convey because of impossible circumstances.
"I also heard from the doctor that Papa ate and drank vitamins well. That way I'm sure Papa's gonna get well soon." I don't know what I mean by the word 'cured'. Because in fact, the state of his father's soul and mind is not that easy to cure. Especially if you have to be healthy as you are. But at least, Gara wants his father back in shape and has the passion to live.
For taking one of the old man's hands, then grasping it tightly. His heart was so happy when his father did not refuse at all what he was doing, "Papa's hand was always warm and comfortable. I miss this hand rubbing my head and back like it used to." The young man's lips smiled. But it was not long after, Gara again smiled sweetly because he had promised not to display sadness in front of his father.
"Pa, Papa remember Abbysca?" finally, she found something she wanted to discuss with her father. Although he was not sure that his father would remember Abby, he did not intend to stop. "Now, the little girl that Papa used to hold was growing up to be a beautiful woman and.." Because he stopped his words while remembering Abby's behavior lately, "and so be brave."
"After we were officially engaged five years ago, so many things she did for me. But I'm just fucking ignoring his sincerity. Giving her words of rejection, pushing her away and making her continue to feel pain. I don't know how many times she's cried because of me." Because of course not unaware of what he has been doing all this time. But again it was his bad condition that made him think to stay away from Abby.
"And after she gave up from endless fatigue, I pulled her back instead. Act as if nothing had ever happened between us, for I was not willing to see him go away. I'm shameless." Gara raised his gaze and was immediately stunned as the father was looking at him deeply. Things the old man never did before. "Papa.." whispered full of longing.
For quite a long time both of them just silent with eyes that looked at each other, until a hoarse voice that had not long since heard came out without being asked.
"A..Abby.sca.."
Because he blinked a few times, trying to convince himself that his ears did not hear wrong. Did his father just make a sound?
"Papa..Papa talk?" said Gara with eyes that back blurry because touched.
"Abbysca."
The name was again mentioned by the father with a clearer intonation, making Gara sure that his father was able to respond to what he said. But what surprised him more was, why of all the things he said so far, only the name Abbysca was called?
. . .
Abby dropped out of her last class with lethargic steps, her shoulders even feeling helpless. He could not fully concentrate while receiving the materials as his mind continued to drift on Juna and the impromptu news he got from Lina.
I don't know what Abby has to do to get her spirit back. Well, Abby admits that she is not a person who easily carried away feelings. But Juna is her sister here. So, inevitably his brain continues to spin to find a way out so that his feelings improve.
Her net was staring at the message she sent to Juna and had not gotten a reply since morning. If it's like this, Abby would not think badly of her brother?
Abby let out a heavy sigh while rolling her eyes at the incoming message. That's the Eagle, the man asked to meet in the canteen. Right, Abby only met the Eagle in first class this morning. After that, they completely separated.
Without waiting for long, Abby changed the purpose of her foot step. He wanted to go home because he was tired and a little dizzy. But he also could not ignore the request of the Eagle.
"Abby!"
The one called directly turned towards the source of the voice. There, the man stood up from his chair and waved at him with a cheerful smile. Looks like Eagle's mood is good today.
And after Abby got in front of the Eagle, the young man immediately gave her a light hug like a friend who had not seen her for a long time. This morning they were just greeting each other.
"You look happy." Abby said as the Eagle let go of their embrace.
Abby glanced at the still steaming fruiting food and a glass of orange juice on the table. "This is for me?"
The eagle nodded, "yes, eat it!"
"Thank you, even if you look a little weird, but I'm pretty hungry. " Abby reached for a drink and downed it a little. After that, the woman ate quietly. Letting the Eagle look at him with an amused smile that could not be held back.
"Say, you asked me to come not because you missed me, right?" that silly thought suddenly popped into Abby's head.
The young man shook his head, "you are indeed insensitive. Shouldn't a friend invite you to meet?" said the Eagle with a grumbling tone.
Abby, who was enjoying her soup at the time, looked at the Eagle with narrowed eyes. I can't believe what that guy just said. The parable of the word friend according to the definition of Eagle is quite new in Abby's ear.
In his old life, Abby didn't have any real friends. Those who are always on Abby's side every day are none other than and not just limited to colleagues because they have the same job. So, when they meet, only important and serious remarks will be spoken.
And now, the Eagle said such a thing. Abby obviously couldn't help but frown in wonder. He thought, they had all this time only needed each other and took advantage of each other. But it turns out that the Eagle doesn't think of it that way.
"You're healthy, aren't you?" that question came out of Abby's mouth.
The eagle snorted in annoyance, after which the man sighed. Feeling quite playful with Abby. "Well, I just want to thank you for taking good care of my grandfather."
Oh. Apparently because of that.
"Are you going to the foundation often? how's Grandpa Danu doing? I haven't seen him again." Abby kept her spoon in an almost empty bowl, ending her lunch quickly.
The eagle smiled faintly, "Grandfather is good, I am also happy to see him healthy and happy. But I can only visit her once a week. Yeah, you know why." The sweet smile of the man suddenly disappeared, replaced with an unpleasant sliced look to see.
"You don't intend to tell your mother?"
"I want to, but I don't know when the time is right. I'm also afraid that my mom's making things even more complicated." The eagle raised his gaze, looking at Abby with all his indignation. "Actually, your brother has given me advice. He also guaranteed that no one would be able to bother Grandpa, even if it was my parents."
Netra Clear Abby makes, "My brother? Juno?"
"Yes. We've been talking quite a lot lately. He also leaves you to me." Elang.
"Me..leave me?"
The eagle nodded innocently, "hm.today he also sent a message so that you are not late for lunch. For that, I'm asking you to meet."
Oh. Junas.
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TB
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