About Taste

Four Months Later

Ella opened her eyes slowly, faintly looking at Andra, and Dimas who was standing next to her. Ella nodded her temple, her head feeling very dizzy.

"Finally you are aware as well El, I am very worried about you" Andra said as she rubbed her face.

"What's going on?" asked Ella in a soft voice.

"You fainted." answered Andra.

"I know you've lost El so much, but you don't like this. You're pregnant, you have to look after her. You can be sad, but don't overdo it, it's not good for your womb." said Dimas while wiping Ella's hair.

"Yes El, Brother Dimas is right. The doctor says you're very weak, if you keep going like this. That's not good." Andra said as he looked at Ella.

"I'm sorry" Ella said briefly. He no longer knows what to say. Actually she was also very worried about her baby, she did not want to fall like this. But, losing Kairi was so painful. Ella was unable to control herself not to cry, nor to grieve. The pain completely stifled his chest, and squeezed his breathing cavity.

"I understand how you feel. I know it's heavy for you, and it's actually heavy for me, too. But this is El's test, we have to get through it. Rest assured, there will be wisdom behind the disaster. Believe me, Kairi will definitely come back" Andra said, holding Ella's hand.

"What Andra said was true El. You have to be strong, you have to get through this. Take good care of yourself, take care of your baby. It is one of the manifestations of your love for him. If you can't keep your baby, what will you say when he comes back. She'll be disappointed if you can't take good care of your baby." Dimas said as he stared fixedly at Ella.

Ella looked at Andra, and Dimas alternately. He took a deep breath, closing his eyes.

"I understand, I will definitely take care of him. For my son's sake, I can definitely get through all of this." Ella said as she gently rubbed her stomach.

"That's great, I will always accompany you, you are not alone El" Andra said with a smile.

"I will also support you, even though I cannot be at all times beside you, but I try to always be there when you need El." said Dimas with a smile.

"Thank you, Brother Dimas, Andra." replied Ella.

"I'm sorry, Mama, I made you uncomfortable. But Mama's fragile too, your dad's somewhere, Mama's so sad every time she remembers. But from now on, even though Mama's heart is still hurting, but Mama won't ignore you. My mom will take care of you very well. Grow healthy, and be born safe. Your presence, it might be able to treat Mama's heartache." Ella's inner self in her heart.

***

Four months later.

The search for Kairi Da Vinci has been stopped. He and two other victims were not found. They were recorded as dead victims. The plane crash was quite terrible, as there were no survivors.

But behind all that, Ella's condition has now improved. The condition of her body, and the baby is very healthy. His mind was also not as confused as that time, he had talked a lot, and also smiled a lot. Although sometimes he looks moody, but he never ignored his health. He always eats, and rests on time. It is currently 8 months old.

Since three months ago Mr. Louis has been out of the hospital, his condition has improved. And now, Miss Mirna and Miss Halimah are in Paris. They visited Ella, and accompanied her for the next few days. Mr. Louis was here yesterday, but only two days, because he had to take care of his business in Indonesia. While Andra, he is also still in Paris, he takes care of business here, although sometimes he goes to London to take care of the business there.

Right now Ella was sitting on her bedroom bed, staring at the scorching rays of the sun that were shining down on the earth. Although Miss Mirna invited him to stay home, Ella refused. He prefers to stay in his apartment. The most beautiful place Ella has ever been. He will not be able to leave this room, a room that holds many memories with Kairi.

Ella got up from her seat, she walked over to the sofa, and then sat there. Ella grabs a wedding photo displayed on the table. Kairi looks handsome in a suit, and her white majesty, coupled with her graceful self in a robe, and white veil. Ella smiled, as her hand rubbed the photo quietly.

"It's been four months Kai, but you haven't come back yet. You're where? Can I still expect you Kai?" ella said as she stared at the photo. Kairi's smile looks so real, Ella really misses him.

Ella lowered her head, looking at her growing belly. He remembered a long time ago, Kairi always rubbed him, and kissed him warmly. Ella smiled blandly, how pitiful her fate was. Just some time he enjoyed happiness, now everything has been taken without rest. Only the baby in her stomach made her firm, and survived to this day.

While Ella was still deep in thought, suddenly the door of the room opened. It was Miss Mirna who came. He smiled as he approached Ella.

"What are you doing El?" mrs Mirna asked as she sat next to Ella. Ms. Mirna smiled bitterly, as she saw Ella grasping a wedding picture.

"I didn't do anything Ma, just took a break" Ella replied as she put her picture back on the table.

"Eating yuk, Bik Darmi has finished preparing his meal" said Ms Mirna as her hand rubbed Ella's hair.

He knows how Ella feels. Feelings not far from themselves. Miss Mirna was also devastated by what happened to Kairi. Children who have always been wasted, and not long ago can forgive each other. It's gone somehow. In her heart, Mirna wished that Kairi was still alive, and that she could one day return. But his logic also denies, if his body alone is not found, how could he still be alive.

"I'm not hungry yet Ma, I'll eat later." replied Ella while turning her head.

"It's already noon El, you can't be late to eat, pity the baby" said Ms. Mirna.

"Mommy you're right El, eat now yuk!" sahut Bu Halimah who suddenly appeared in the doorway.

Ms. Halimah looked at her son, while walking up to him.

"Let's eat, do I need to get it, and bring it here?" ask Ms. Halimah while sitting next to Ella.

"No ma'am, I'm fine to eat now" Ella said with a deep sigh. Rejecting his mother's orders was something very difficult.

"Well dong, Mama is happy if you obey like this." said Ms. Mirna with a big smile.

"Yes, I'm waiting here." replied Ms. Halimah with a smile.

Ella stepped into the bathroom, since she was eight months old, she urinated more often. According to doctors, Ella will give birth next month. Ella just hope that everything goes smoothly, she is looking forward to the presence of her baby.

"Ella has always been the same" Ms Mirna said after Ella went into the bathroom.

"Yes, I hope he always complies. I sometimes worry about her condition Mom, I often see her pensive. All this must have been heavy for him." replied Ms. Halimah with a long sigh.

"Yes, they're still newlyweds. Ella must have lost so much, just like me. I haven't treated Kairi very well for a long time, I'm really a stupid mother" Ms Mirna said as she wiped away her tears that started to drip.

"Don't be Mom, everyone makes mistakes. Even though Kairi is my son-in-law, but I already consider her like a child myself. I'm also very lost, but we're only human, we can't fight destiny. We have no other choice, we can only wish Kairi the best. May Allah give the best path for him" said Ms. Halimah while embracing Ms. Mirna.

"Yes, I'm ready now. Whether Kairi is still there, or gone, I leave everything to God. I dare not wish for more, it has been four months that there has been no news of him. If I keep hoping, I'm afraid my hope will make me fragile" Ms Mirna said slowly.

Shortly after, Ella came out of the bathroom. Miss Mirna wiped her tears dry. He didn't want Ella to see his sadness.

"Have you finished, son?" she asked Halimah while looking at Ella.

"Yes, ma'am." replied Ella.

"Then let's eat!" take Miss Mirna away from her seat.

Ella nodded with a smile, then the three of them stepped out of the room, and headed towards the dining table. Andra was waiting for him there. Yesterday Andra came, she lived in the next apartment, in Mr. Louis' apartment.

Ella was sitting next to her mother, and Mirna was sitting next to Andra.

"Eat a lot of El" said Ms. Mirna.

"Yes Ma." replied Ella while scooping the capcay that was in front of her.

"El!" call Miss Mirna.

"Yes Ma." replied Ella.

"Tomorrow Mama's coming home, is that okay, right? Later after you are born, Mama will come again with Papa. For a while, only Ma'am Halimah was looking after you" Ms. Halimah said as she bribed her food.

"It's okay Ma, thank you Mama has been with me for a long time" Ella replied with a smile.

"I'll be here a lot too. Although tomorrow I return to London, but only a few days, after the work is done I will return here again." Andra said.

"Focus just the same job you Ndra, here also there is Mother. If you keep going back and forth, you will be tired. Now the one in full control of this business is you, if you get sick, it will even bother Ndra" Ella said.

"I'm not tired of El, I can still do it." replied Andra with a smile.

***

The sun has returned to its contest, now changing the moon and stars that decorate the sky. Amidst the cold night breeze, and enough to make the body shiver, Andra sat on the wall fence, by the roadside. Accompanied by the bright lights of the city that shimmered beautifully, also accompanied by the Eiffel Tower that glowed brightly.

Andra sat pensively alone, her heart and mind deeply troubled. There are many burdens that he has alone, who do not know where to share them. Ever since Kairi's accident, he lost the news about Saints. No matter where the woman went, all the efforts and ways she had done, but the results were nil, there was not a single glimmer of bright spot to find the woman.

Andra ruffled her hair violently, this fate was so very difficult for her. It took a very hard effort to erase her feelings for Ella. And when he almost succeeded, the situation even cornered him. Kairi disappeared, Saints also disappeared. Andra is afraid that someday she will not be able to control her feelings. Ella is her sister-in-law, no matter what happens to Kairi, Ella is still her sister-in-law. It's not appropriate for him to wish he could have Ella. But with this situation, can he still think with his common sense.

Seeing Ella who was often pensive in grief, it was very curious to feel Andra coming to him, comforting him, filling his heart, and making him cheerful again. But he still has logic, he still has a rational mind. It was all inappropriate, very inappropriate for him to do. Kairi and Ella are married, they're not just dating.

Right now you can only expect a miracle, may this situation pass quickly, may God restore Holy, or Kairi. Love can sometimes make a person happy. Andra was afraid that she might one day be self-fulfilling, alone, and ever love each other. Andra was afraid that as time went on, she could no longer hold back her feelings.

"Ahh no, no! What I was thinking. She's my sister-in-law, she's Kairi's wife, I can't dream of having her. I will definitely take care of her as long as Kairi is not around, but keep her as a family, not keep her as someone who is loved. O Allah, strengthen my heart, may I be able to hold back my feelings." Andra said while rubbing her face violently.

Andra looked up, looking at the sky that had been covered in clouds. The moon, and the stars are no longer visible. Only black clouds covered the vast sky. Within seconds, Andra felt water droplets begin to wash over his face.

Andra jumped down, she moved her legs quickly. The drizzle descends increasingly profusely, forcing Andra to return to her apartment.

Andra did not go back to her apartment, she first stopped by Ella's apartment. Coincidentally, he bought a red apple and gave it to Ella. Andra opened the apartment door, then she stepped in. There's nobody in the living room, where are they?

Andra kept walking, and she accidentally saw Ella sitting in her room. It just so happened that the door to his room was slightly open. Ella sat down while looking at the photo she was holding. Although the distance was a bit far, Andra knew clearly, that Ella was crying at that time. Clear, dripping circles soaked both of his cheeks. Andra bit her lips, her heart back tight to see Ella being crushed like this.

"If God had given me a choice, I'd rather have replaced Kairi. I'm willing to suffer, or not, as long as it makes you happy El!" andra said softly, her hand gripping the plastic bag she was carrying very tightly.

Seriate......