Aldebaran Looking for Love
Chapter 15
“There are still five million rupiah arrears, Ma'am, for chemotherapy yesterday. Patients can only leave the hospital if the arrears have paid off.”
The words of the hospital cashier made Ai's tongue bitter. Either because he has not eaten since last afternoon, or because of the telling from the cashier.
This situation is like a simalakama fruit. If he did not pay the hospital fees immediately, his mother could not go home. Hospital costs will continue to run. Meanwhile, if he paid straight away, he no longer had the money to play at the Flower House.
Ai was half-dead confused. However, he did not want to show his grief in front of the hospital cashier. He nodded, then said, “Okay, Ma'am. I'll pay off tomorrow yes.”
The cashier just smiled while nodding. Just as a form of pleasantries, when in fact he is not sure of the speech of the girl in front of him.
Same with Ai herself.
He walked straight into the hospital hallway, which was in the direction of Mira's room. He looked at the hospital bills and the contents of the savings account on his cell phone screen in turn. Where should he choose?
Because he was so busy his mind dodged, without realizing Ai had arrived in front of the mother's room. He looked at the door with a troubled feeling.
“God, what should I do?” moans Ai, slowly.
He decided to sit for a while on a bench, right in front of the room. He wanted to calm down before meeting Mira.
He always wanted to create a happy atmosphere for his mother. Like this disease is not enough to torture, until it must be added to the burden of the mind again.
No. gabe.
Ai would never do that to her mother!
Sometimes we just know how strong we are when the only choice we have is to be strong. And that was the only option Ai had.
He must be strong for his mother.
Ai also rounded up the throat. He believed that everything on this earth had its own destiny line. Everything was decided from the beginning.
Including her mother's illness. This is the destiny of life to live.
Cancer treatment is exhausting. Like there is no end. However, Ai must believe in the Owner of Life. The Most Giver and Most Merciful. His mother's healing was only as far as her prayers and hard work efforts went.
So, it can't mope any longer. No one can break his spirit!
Ai who had just stirred up the spirit in her, had grimaced when she saw the numbers on the bill. However, he quickly shook his head. It cannot falter. He's not a soft man!
He folded the letter and kept it in his bag. Don't let her mother know!
Then, Ai walked towards the door and opened it.
“Ai, have you gone home, son?” Mira greeted with a smile. Sister Rika is visiting apparently.
Ai smiled back at the mother, nodding. Then, Mira again busy talking with Sister Rika.
Ai looked at the face of the mother. Looks tired, but there is a twinkle of life there, there is a tireless spirit, there is a desire to heal that flares.
And Ai just needs that.
His mother was the only love he had. How could he have moping and make himself discouraged?
It's all about the health of the mother. There can be no bargaining! He should try only the best of himself.
Ai immediately walked to the corner of the room while pouring tea for herself. He tried to seem busy to not be invited to talk. He cannot open his mouth. Absolutely can't. For if he dares to do so, his tears will soon spill, soaked in cheeks.
He should try to hide all feelings only in his own heart. All storms and obstacles, all hardships and hardships he can bear, as long as his mother is always by his side.
“Ai, you shower first. Girls really butek,” exclaimed Sister Rika, with a ignorant look.
Ai observed Sister Rika.
Ah…
Sister Rika was indeed endowed with a natural talent for understanding the feelings of others. And apparently, sister Rika knows that Ai is not okay. It takes more time to calm down.
He nodded, then walked to the bathroom. After taking off all her clothes, Ai immediately flushed her body with cold water.
He took as much water and as quickly as possible, making a noise from inside the bathroom. So that no one realizes that there is a lot of trouble in there. That there was a girl who had to brace herself by breaking apart all alone in the bathroom.
Life does not give us the opportunity to feel weak and give up.
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“Aiiii, wake up, Nak.” Mira shook Ai's body the next day.
“Ya, Ma?” Ai opened her eyes with a heavy heart.
Ai was immediately literate as soon as she realized the truth of her mother's words. He immediately looked for his smart phone to see the clock.
Eight o'clock in the morning.
‘NO! NO! NO!’ Ai cursed in heart. There are some orders that need to be delivered in an hour. Die her. Die up!
He immediately rushed into the bathroom. Wash his face and instantly piggyback his hair carelessly.
Luckily last night he took a shower like crazy. At least his body odor will remain under control until later in the afternoon after college.
“Maaaa, Ai go first yaaa!” Ai was in a hurry.
He kissed Mira's hands and cheeks quickly.
“Be careful yes, Nak!”
“Iya, Mother. Adios. Call me if there's anything.”
Mira nodded. Ai also ran towards the online motorcycle! He should arrive at the Flower House as soon as possible!
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Throughout the morning, Ai was continuously preoccupied with the flood of orders at the Flower House. I don't know why suddenly customers come and go.
God never sleeps. The universe always conspires to avenge every good karma it harbors. All the effort, effort and tears it feels worth it if he can get the hospital arrears today.
Just during the lunch break, Ai went straight to the cashier table and counted the cash stored in it.
“Still less than a few more,” complained Ai.
“Why?” ask Tantri.
“Make treatment nyokap me.”
“How much less?”
“Five hundred thousand.”
“Gue no, Ai.”
“No, Tan! You also need!”
“But I can minjem first same guy I.”
“Nevent gone, Tan. We were both two ships that almost sank. Don't help each other, later we both end up drowning in the ocean floor.”
Tantri laughing. He and Ai share the same fate. Live only from day to day, trying to get a mouthful of rice for another mouthful of rice. No grip, no deposit.
“Ayoooooo, hugsaaaaaan! Ayapuuuuun! Comelaaaaaaaah! Say akuuuuu five hundred thousanduuuuuu!” Ai chanting prayer.
His eyes were closed and his hands were raised high.
“Pelanggaaaaaaaaan! Ayoooo mantiiiiiiiirrrrrrr!” Ai whipped, again.
That was when the door of the Flower House opened.
Tuh kan's! God always hears prayer!
Ai excitedly opened her eyes.
Then stand on the threshold of Puntu.
Aldebaran Maheswara with all his good looks and charm.
While Ai, stood with both hands raised in the air high up. With my face and not shower. With limp hair and tied carelessly.
“Hai, Ai!” greet Al with a smile.
Makes Ai want to jump right behind the cashier's desk.
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