Aini's Heart Journey

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Morning greet the nusantara. Accompanied by black clouds that cover the sunlight, the raindrops wet the earth that still feels cold and dim. Give a soft feel, to every despair that may have been created.

At six in the morning. Ardi is still in one of the private hospitals in Pasuruan with Gilang. Ardi didn't even sleep all night thinking about Aini.

Aini still had not reopened her eyelids. Those shady round eyes, were still tightly closed without the slightest movement.

Aini must be treated in the ICU. His condition is very bad. Days without food and drink, make his body thinner and experience ketosis (Condition when the body lacks carbohydrates to be burned into energy. Instead, the body will burn fat to meet its energy needs. And this process produces a compound called ketone.)

"You didn't go home first?" Ask for attention.

"This how? I don't want to leave him alone anymore." Answer Ardi limp.

Ever since Aini was transferred in the ICU room, Ardi had only been staring at Aini non-stop. His mind was so painful to see the condition of his woman sleep helpless.

Gilang has been trying to comfort and strengthen Ardi since last night. But still, the feeling of sadness was so deep in Ardi's heart, that Gilang had not succeeded in expelling him.

"Aren't there any bodyguards?"

"I don't want to leave him, Lang." Reply Ardi firmly.

"What about Kenzo? He's gonna ask you about om and aunt."

Ardi fell silent. He momentarily forgot his son, who was still in the hospital.

In fact, Kenzo is now allowed to go home by Gilang. But, in the absence of Aini and Ardi at home later, Kenzo will definitely soon be looking for their whereabouts.

"I'll me," Gilang's words interrupted by Ardi suddenly.

"Move Aini to Surabaya!" Ardi's proposal is sure.

"Too risky for now. His condition's not stable, Di." Resist Gilang no less sure.

"You're the doctor, right? You should be able to bring Aini to Surabaya! There he can get the best treatment. So, his condition will soon improve."

"I can't, Di. Aini's condition is still critical."

"What do you need? Private jets? Medical necessity? Whahuh? Tell me! I'll prepare it for you."

"I need your patience and fortitude, Di."

"What do you mean?"

"Let Aini's condition stabilize first! Once it stabilizes, we move him to the best hospital in Surabaya."

"Until when?"

"All God knows, Di."

Ardi's heart shrunk again. The heart that was very sad, had a great hope with a plan that was in his head. But when the doctor refused, he could do nothing more.

"Tell the real Kenzo! Perhaps, Kenzo's presence could make Aini's condition quickly stable." Gilang's proposal is sincere.

"But,,"

"I'm sure! Kenzo can handle this." Reply Gilang sure.

Ardi who was focusing on Aini since yesterday, did not really understand what Gilang meant. But he was sure, his best friend was reliable and trusted.

At eight in the morning, Dika and Reno arrived at the hospital. They immediately approached Ardi and Gilang.

Dika and Reno have just returned after taking care of Reni and her men. They took Reni and his men to a place, which Ardi had not visited for a long time.

"Mother can go home first! Ma'am Aini, let me and Reno take care of her." Advice Dika.

"Right what Dika said. Later, bring Kenzo and Umar here. Let them know Aini's true condition." Gilang.

After so much advice and seduction, Ardi finally agreed to return to Surabaya first. And will tell Kenzo and Umar about Aini's condition. He returned to Surabaya with Gilang.

"Do you want to do what's the mastermind of the kidnapping?" Ask Gilang to Ardi, as they drive to Surabaya.

"You'll know tomorrow." Answer Ardi briefly.

Ardi obviously already has his revenge plan. And it must be done immediately and without Aini's knowledge. Because if Aini finds out, Aini could have foiled the plan. Just because of the softness of his heart.

After Ardi brought Gilang home, he went home. He was greeted with Umar who returned with a fever, although the eight-year-old had just returned from the hospital. Last night he was treated by Sri because he was left by Ardi.

Ardi's not in office today. There were too many personal matters that he had to deal with.

After the dzuhur, Kenzo went home with Rama and Niken. And apparently, Gilang went with them to Ardi's house.

Rama and Niken had heard of Aini from Gilang. And become Ardi's PR to tell Kenzo and Umar about Aini.

"Where's mom, Pa?" Ask Kenzo enthusiastically.

"Where is Umar, Pa? Why deserted?" Ask Kenzo again.

Ardi began to confuse Kenzo's question. He had actually arranged the words so that he could tell Umar and Kenzo the news, but all was lost when he met and looked directly at Kenzo.

Ardi took a deep breath. " Umar's in his room, he's got a little fever."

"Why has Umar been sick lately, Pa?" Plain Kenzo.

Kenzo immediately turned to Gilang. He immediately pulled Gilang and brought Gilang to Umar's room. Everyone knows Kenzo's attitude.

"Om, let's go check on Umar!" Pinta Kenzo is fast, while walking.

"Yes. That's why Om came here." Reply Gilang patiently.

Kenzo smiled with relief. All followed Kenzo and Gilang to Umar's room.

In the room, Umar was sleeping. He immediately woke up from his position, when he saw his brother's friend coming to his room.

"You're home, Ken?" Umar said enthusiastically.

Kenzo nodded with a smile. "Om, check on Umar!"

Umar, who was still a little feverish, could only resign when Gilang began to examine him. Everyone waited patiently.

"No papa. Later enough rest, and minus the heat sink, you will soon recover. Okay?" Said Gilang to Umar who was lying down.

Umar nodded obediently. Kenzo sat down next to Umar.

"Where's the mother, Mar?" Ask Kenzo right away.

Umar looked at Ardi. He has been told by Ardi since the beginning, that Kenzo does not know if Aini was kidnapped since a few days ago. Kenzo also did not know if he had been hospitalized, right next to his room yesterday.

Ardi, knowing Umar's gaze, immediately approached the two boys. He sat very quietly in front of Kenzo. Kenzo also watched his father.

"You want to see your mother?" Ask Ardi slowly.

Umar suddenly woke up. "Have you met, Pa?"

Kenzo looked at Umar in confusion. "What do you mean, Mar?"

"Later Papa will explain, Ken." Ardi rubbed Kenzo's arm.

"Have you met, Pa? Where now? Is your mom home?" Tanya Umar was enthusiastic.

"You want to see your mother?" Ask Ardi carefully.

"Have you met, Pa?" Umar asked impatiently.

Ardi nodded at Umar.

"Have you gone home? Mother where? Why haven't you found Umar?"

Umar started to get confused after getting Ardi's answer. He immediately prepared to get out of bed. And that, obviously, caught the attention of Kenzo who knew nothing.

"Why did you say that, Mar?" Ask Kenzo quickly.

Ardi immediately held Umar's hand, to prevent him from getting out of bed. Umar looked at Ardi.

"Listen to Papa speak first!" Pinta Ardi soft.

Umar and Kenzo begin to wonder what Ardi wants to say. Kenzo especially. Because he doesn't know anything about Aini's kidnapping.

"Mother is not home yet. Mother is still somewhere and cannot meet you at this time. If you want to see him, Papa will take you there later." Ardi was slow.

"Where are you going, Pa? I haven't seen Kenzo in a week." Adu Kenzo spoiled.

"Mother kidnapped, Ken." Umar said immediately.

Everyone immediately looked at Umar. Two clear eyes of Umar began to wet with tears.

"What's? Mother kidnapped? Don't you just talk to me, Mar?" Upset Kenzo.

"What Umar said, right, Ken. Mother was kidnapped a few days ago. And yesterday, you were found." Ardi was patient.

"Why didn't Papa tell Kenzo?" Angry Kenzo.

"Papa wants you to recover, Ken."

"But Pa,,"

"See Umar! He had actually just been discharged from the hospital from a high fever after learning about the mother's abduction. And he also has a fever again, for thinking of a mother who had not been found until last night."

Kenzo looked at Umar for a moment.

"Papa does not want your condition to decline after surgery. You need to recover, Ken. Therefore, Papa and the others kept it a secret from you. We just want you to recover first."

Kenzo listened carefully to his father's words. He tried to understand every word his father said.

"Then, where is mom now? Is your mom okay?" Kenzo asked sadly.

"No. Mother is not okay. Mother is being treated now." Honestly Ardi is heavy.

"Where, Pa?" Ask Umar again.

"Let's go there, shall we?" Sahut Ardi attention.

"Now, Pa!" Umar Whine.

"Yes, Pa. Let's go now to Mother's place!" Kenzo Timpal.

Ardi looked at his parents. Rama and Niken agreed. Because actually, they also want to know, how Aini's current condition is.

"Yes already. You're prepared! Papa wait downstairs, huh?" Agree Ardi.

"Yes, Pa."

Umar and Kenzo get ready. Actually, only Umar was prepared. Because Kenzo is also still wearing clothes that he has not changed since he came home. A comfortable outfit for him, of course.

Before long, Ardi with his parents and son, as well as Gilang, immediately left for the city where Aini is now located. Along the way, Umar and Kenzo ask Ardi a lot of things about Aini. Ardi answered patiently.

Nearly ninety minutes they drive. They arrived at a large private hospital.

"Are you treated here, Pa?" Plain Kenzo.

"Yes. Come inside!"

They were intercepted by hospital security. Because Umar and Kenzo have not been allowed to enter the hospital area, according to applicable regulations. Ardi and Rama finally try to negotiate with the hospital.

After negotiations, the hospital finally allowed Umar and Kenzo to enter the hospital on several conditions. Umar and Kenzo were relieved to hear the decision.

Ardi took the hands of his two sons. They went down the hallway after the hospital to be able to meet Aini. And when they reached the ICU waiting room, they were greeted by Dika and Reno for sure.

"That's mom! Mother is still unconscious. Pray for your mother, to get better soon!" Ardi said, pointing to a bed in the ICU room, where Aini was lying.

The plain netra of the two boys was perfectly patterned. They were very surprised to see Aini's condition.

How not? Netra Aini is still perfectly closed. Not to mention, breathing apparatus is also attached to cover the nose and mouth. There was another, some wires that stuck to Aini's body and connected to a device nearby.

Don't forget, two bags of infusion are hanging and connected to his body. And also, some of the reddish marks that are still visible are quite clear on his face and hands.

"Mother!" Rintih Umar and Kenzo.

The hearts of the two boys were truly sad at this moment. They didn't think Aini's condition was that bad. They even shed tears and started crying because they were too sad after seeing Aini's condition.

Ardi, Rama, Niken and Gilang try to calm them down together. Because obviously, it will disturb other visitors if they do not immediately stop crying.

"Cry now! Because after this, you can't cry anymore! You must pray for your mother to wake up and recover. You also have to keep the mother better later, so that the mother does not experience the same thing." Ardi's advice, on the two boys who are in his arms.

The two boys immediately stopped crying. They immediately cleaned the remaining tears on their faces.

"Who did that to you, Pa" asked Kenzo immediately.

"Yes, Pa. Who?" Timpal Umar.

"There was. Some bad guys. You don't need to know who they are. Your job, is to take care of the mother and make the mother happier later. To make you recover soon." Replied Ardi, with thoughts drifting away at the people who had hurt Aini.

"Sure, Pa." Umar and Kenzo answered.

Ardi smiled at the ability of his two sons. He is happy, Kenzo can accept the news without any bad things following him.

"You were here with opa and oma! Papa wants to talk to you and Reno." Pamit Ardi fast.

"Yes, Pa."

Ardi immediately stood up and approached Dika and Reno. They walked out and away from the ICU waiting room. They're looking for a little quiet place.

"Fetch them gently!" Pinta Ardi is firm.

"Good, sir." Understand Dika.

"Is there a result of the interrogation?" Tanya Ardi flat.

"Already, sir." Reply Reno sure.

"They said, that Aini ma'am,,,,"