About Taste

Salsabilla Dela Vinci's

Ella was still staring at Andra without a blink. The man stood with a flat eye, his hands clenched. Ella holds Andra's arm, knowing that her best friend is also in ruins. They are equally fragile, there is no harm if they strengthen each other. But Ella had not had time to say a word, suddenly her stomach hurt. His right hand held Andra's arm, and his left hand held her stomach. Ella tightened her grip on Andra's arm, the pain in her stomach grew, until her sweat began to pour down her face.

"El, why El?" andra quickly asked, he held onto both of Ella's shoulders while looking at her fixedly.

"Sick Ndra, it hurts a lot." replied Ella, dropping herself in Andra's arms, unable to stand up. The pain in his stomach seemed to drain his energy, so he was helpless.

"Are you going to give birth to El?" andra asked in panic. He embraces Ella's body, and holds her back from falling.

"I don't know, it hurts Ndra, it hurts a lot" Ella replied, clutching Andra's arm.

"Hold El a minute, I'll take you to the hospital!" yelled Andra while reaching for her phone. He called the security guard who worked in his apartment. Ask him to help inform Ms. Halimah, and deliver the car there.

Andra lifted Ella's body. He took her and took her to the side of the road. Ella leaned her head against Andra's chest, while her hands still held her arms.

Shortly after, Andra had already reached the side of the road. He waited for the security guard to calm down Ella who was in pain.

"Please, El, soon the car will come, I will immediately take you to the hospital" Andra said as she looked at Ella curled up in her arms.

About ten minutes later, the security guard arrived, and stopped his car in front of Andra. Andra immediately opened the car door, and laid Ella in the back seat, with her head propped up in the lap of Ms. Halimah.

"Ella, hold on a second, son, there's Mom here" said Ms. Halimah as she gently rubbed Ella's head.

Andra hurried to sit at the wheel, and began to drive her car at high speed. The security guard returned on foot, because it happened that the distance to the apartment was not too far away.

Andra continued to increase her speed, she grew even more panicked when she heard Ella moaning in pain. And about half an hour later, Andra stopped her car in the hospital yard. He quickly got out of his car, and lifted Ella's body. He held Ella's body while shouting loudly to call the nurse.

Shortly after, two nurses approached Andra. They helped Ella, and took her to the delivery room. Miss Halimah, and Andra is waiting for her outside the room.

Ella felt pain, and pain all over her body, especially in the back. His sweat was pouring out profusely, the pain was getting longer and more draining his energy. Ella began to shed her tears, is this what it feels like to give birth?

Ella clutched her blanket very tightly, the pain as if splitting her body. Never before has Ella felt such pain. Ella groaned on the sidelines, in her heart she prayed to the Almighty. Hopefully the baby in the womb can be born safely.

It had been almost an hour Ella struggled with the pain that had hit her entire body. And now he can breathe a sigh of relief when the doctor says that it is time he strained. Ella took a deep breath, she expended all her energy to push the baby out of her womb. But it turns out that giving birth is not easy, not enough with one time, or twice straining.

He struggled between life, and death for almost an hour. He was getting more and more helpless, his power was already drained away. And whether it had been straining for the first time, he had just heard the sound of a baby crying that made his heart relieved.

But not long before he heard that cry, he suddenly felt his world start to darken. His sight and hearing cannot grasp what is around him. Then the doctor handed the baby to the nurse to be taken to the room NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). Although the baby was healthy, he was born prematurely, so he had to be treated in the NICU for some time. While the doctor, he helped Ella who suddenly fainted. The nurse held the baby Ella with a smile, a beautiful baby, with clear blue eyes, and her thick brownish-black hair.

***

Andra, and Ms. Halimah paced in front of the delivery room. They wait for the doctor, or the nurse who comes out of the room with anxious expectations. How Ella is, how the baby is. According to estimates Ella gave birth is still less than twenty days, if the baby is premature what?

Various kinds of guesses flashed through their minds, making him even more panicked, and chaotic.

"You should be fine, you and your baby should be safe. You're a great woman, I'm sure you can. Ella's spirit, spirit, I'm waiting for you here." Andra's inner heart.

"You can definitely, son, you have to be strong, you and your baby should be fine. Mother is here, Mother is waiting for you while praying for you." Inner Miss Halimah while biting her lips.

Andra glanced back at the circular clockwork in her hand, it had been almost five hours, why had no one come out yet. Andra rubbed her face violently, her cold sweat pouring down her clothes. What's going on, how's Ella doing now?

Ms. Halimah also did not lose her panic, she linked her hands while pacing back and forth, while her lips continued to chant prayers for Ella. His eyes looked teary, his tears occasionally dripping, wetting his cheeks that were beginning to wrinkle.

"O Allah make it easy for Ella, take care of all her affairs" said Ms. Halimah in her heart.

And soon, the door of the room opened. Andra, and Ms. Halimah rushed over, approaching the doctor who was standing in the doorway.

"How is Ella doctor (how is Ella doctor doing)?" ask Andra quickly.

"Gave birth to her going well, the baby is healthy despite being born prematurely, but. (the copy went well, the baby was healthy despite being born prematurely, but.)" the doctor answered, hanging up his sentence.

"What's up doctor (what's up doctor)?" ask Andra with a fast beating heart, what happened to Ella, why the doctor seemed reluctant to say it.

Ms. Halimah looked at Andra, and the doctor took turns. Although he did not understand what they were saying, looking at his expression seemed like it was not a good thing.

"Mrs.Ella filled. She was too tired, she was exhausted to push (Mrs Ella still fainted. He was too tired, his strength was exhausted to push)" replied the doctor.

"But she's fine, right doctor (but is she okay, right doctor)?" ask Andra.

"She's fine, soon will wake up (she's good, soon to be sober)"

"Can we see her doctor (can we see her doctor)?" ask Andra.

"Of course, come with me (of course, come with me)" replied the doctor.

Then the doctor went back into the room, Andra and Bu Halimah followed him behind. They walked up to Ella, who was lying on the bed, with her eyes closed. An infusion hose appeared to be stuck in his left arm, as well as a ventilator attached to his nose.

Ms. Halimah immediately hugged Ella while kissing her forehead long enough. Clear circles began to drip, wetting the child's forehead and hair. Happiness and sadness are mixed into one. Happy that Ella gave birth to her baby safely, but also sad to see Ella passing out like this. And considering Kairi, ahh the heart of Bu Halimah is increasingly bitter.

As for Andra, he grasped Ella's hand, and rubbed her slowly. Gave encouragement, and support for Ella to wake up immediately. He had already informed his parents, now Miss Mirna, and Mr. Louis was already on his way to Paris. Not only the two of them, but the four of them, as Garrison and Ariel went along with them.

After a long time they accompanied Ella, finally the doctor came to them. Apparently they were allowed to see the baby.

"You want to see the baby (You wanna see the baby)?" ask the doctor while looking at Ms. Halimah.

"Of course (of course)" answered Andra.

"Let's see Budhe's baby!" take Andra while looking at Ms. Halimah.

"Come on." replied Ms. Halimah with a big smile.

"This is Mrs.Ella's baby (this is the baby of Mrs Gabriella Tamara)" the nurse said with a smile.

"Thank you (thank you)" Andra replied as she walked closer, Ms. Halimah also followed Andra's steps.

Ms. Halimah cried when she saw the baby wriggling in the incubator. Her skin was red, her eyes were clear blue, and her thick hair was brownish-black.

"My grandson is born" said Ms. Halimah as she stared at Andra. He smiled while shedding tears.

Ms. Halimah was very happy to see the baby that Ella conceived was born healthy. No flaws, or any blemishes. Given Ella's condition during pregnancy, and she even nearly miscarried. It is a great gift to see her born this beautiful.

"Yes Budhe, she's so beautiful." replied Andra quietly.

His feelings were mixed, on the one hand he was happy to see his nephew born safely. But on the other hand he also felt devastated, the baby reminded him of Saints. If only she were not stupid, she would be able to accompany Saints during childbirth. He can also see his newborn son, accompany him, and keep him until he grows into children.

Andra looked down, her eyes still staring at the tiny baby. His face was very similar to Kairi, let alone his eyes and hair, completely the exact same. Kairi is now out of nowhere, Suci is also out of nowhere. Why fate can be this cruel, there is not a little happiness for him, and his family.

Long enough they were fixated, staring at the tiny figure who just a few hours ago staring at the light of the world. The baby opened his eyes wider, revealing his dazzling clear blue color more clearly. Wiggling softly, pursing his lips.

Andra, and Miss Halimah are like two kids who just got a new toy. They did not take their eyes off the slightest, they kept staring at the baby fixedly. Sometimes he smiles, sometimes he purses his lips.

Shortly after, the nurse approached them. Visiting time is up, they are expected to come out. With a heavy heart Andra, and Miss Halimah followed the direction of the nurse. They stepped out of their legs and came out of the NICU.

***

Next day. The hour hand is already showing at 09:00 am Paris time. Ella had regained consciousness from her stupor, and the baby had also been taken out of the NICU room. Although premature, it is quite healthy, and weighs no less than 2.5 kg. So it does not take long to take care of him there.

Ella was sitting on the bed with her back. His body felt crumpled, painful, painful, and also sick. In each joint it feels very difficult to move, even to the bathroom alone he is barely able to. Andra was carrying him, dropped him on the chair in the bathroom, and waited outside.

"Eat first El" said Andra, carrying a plate of rice, and taking her to sit next to Ella. Ms. Halimah was not in the room, she took the nurse to the NICU room, to take the baby.

"I eat alone Ndra" said Ella, too troublesome Andra it feels uncomfortable too. Even though they are friends, but given the feelings that Andra keeps for her, Ella feels it is not good if their relationship is too close.

"Don't push yourself, I know you're tired!" andra said while scooping the rice, and feeding it to Ella.

"I know what you're thinking. I'm no longer the Andra that El used to be, I can definitely control my feelings. I know you're my brother-in-law, and your feelings are only for my brother. I accompany you, and take care of you as a friend, and family, not another." Andra said as she looked at Ella.

Ella fell silent, hearing Andra's words she even stopped her chewing. Andra quickly turned into a very mature man. Ella looked at Andra fixedly, no lie from the look in her eyes. Andra said that sentence sincerely from inside her heart.

"Don't look at me like that, later you can't control your feelings. Eat up!" andra said while chuckling.

Ella scowled angrily, she again chewed her food, and again received some mouthfuls from Andra.

Just as Ella finished her meal, Miss Halimah and a nurse had entered the room. Ella smiled happily at the baby in her mother's arms.

"That's my son, ma'am?" asked Ella with a big smile.

"Yes, carry him!" ma'am Halimah answered as she approached Ella, and helped her carry the baby.

Ella shed her tears, not tears of sadness, but tears of happiness. One life that once lived in her womb, has now been born transformed into a tiny baby that is very beautiful. She is a perfect woman, she is now a mother.

Ella rubbed her son's head, gently combing his brown hair with her fingers. The baby opened his eyes, his blue eyes staring at Ella without a blink. It was as if he was recording the figure of a woman who would later become an angel in his life.

"Salsabilla Dela Vinci." said Ella quietly. He gave a name to his son.

Salsabilla is the name of a spring in heaven, Ella hopes her son will incarnate like a spring. Cooled his heart and soul, which was barren and almost dead, for losing such an important figure in his life.

"A very pretty name, what's her nickname?" she asked Halimah while looking at Ella.

"Billa, I'll call her Billa" Ella replied.

"Welcome to this world Billa, grow up healthy, and be a great woman like your mother" Andra said, touching her tiny legs.

"He'll be better than me, Ndra" Ella said with a smile.

"Yes, she'll also be prettier than you. See the blue eyes are very beautiful, someday there will be many men who will fall in love with him" Andra said with a chuckle.

"You're ugly Ndra!" tell Ella quickly.

"Can't you?"

"Love many men is not good, it is better to be loved by one man who will never turn to the love of another. And again, love will be more sincere if it comes for no reason, not because of beauty." replied Ella.

"Yes you're right" Andra said, scratching her head, Ella's reply as if to depict her own life story.

Shortly after, the nurse told Ella to nurse him. Although last night the baby was given formula milk, but it is highly recommended to breastfeed his own mother. Ella was a little awkward, she looked at Andra who was sitting next to her. Andra smiled, she understood what Ella was thinking.

"I'm going out" Andra said as she moved from her seat.

"Thank you Ndra." replied Ella.

Seeing Andra disappear behind the door, Ella begins breastfeeding her baby. There was another feeling in his heart. Ella also did not know what the feeling was, very comfortable, and happy. A feeling that is very difficult to express in words. Seeing her baby look into her eyes, while suckling on her chest. It was as if the feeling of sadness and hurt that he had suffered disappeared right then and there.

"Billa you're the light in Mama's life." Ella's inner caressing her son's hair.

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