ALL ABOUT REVENGE

Good News From the Doctor

Two hours passed, Bono and Bara were still fretting waiting for the Doctor to come out of the room. Occasionally Bara and Bono take turns to see the state of Arti in another room.

" Boom, my heart really feels pounding. Bi Arti and Tama are both critical. I'm so worried about both of them."

" I'm the same, Bono. We better not think badly first. We pray that they both get better soon."

" Aamiin's.. I also wish I could see Tama and hug her. For some reason when I saw Tama, I felt like I saw myself in the past. Especially with her current state. I wanted to hit myself for letting a child be in danger. How would Mr. Tanu and his family feel if they knew, his only remaining child, even lived a long time."

" yes.. I feel the same way about you. I also thought, what if Mr. Tanu and his family knew about this. They will cry and scream loudly. I really hope, Doctor will soon give us good news. If Tama can be helped, I promise to take care of her. And won't leave it alone anymore."

" No, Bara.. I'll take care of Tama. I'll make him my son. He looks more like me. Besides, I was the one assigned to look after Mr. Tanu's family before."

"Can't do that, Bon. I love him too much. I'm afraid I'm losing her, Bon. I also have the right to adopt it."

" bar.. You already have a son. You better raise your son and add more so you have more children."

" You also have a great Son, Bono. You better raise your child before you take care of Tama. I'm afraid that if your attention is divided, your attention to your child will be divided. And even make your son a bad boy like his Father."

" Braziest! Don't insult me, Bara. I'm not the old one anymore. I've repented and don't want to go back to my old life."

" Hahaha, there's no need to be so angry, Bon. I was just kidding. I didn't mean to offend you."

" aahhhhhhhhh... I don't know.. I'm dizzy. Anyway, Tama's custody is in my hands."

" yes.. Ja.. I just give up. After all, arguing with an ex-thug like you I'll never win. Especially if we fight each other."

Bono just fell silent and ignored Bara's speech. He was a little offended by the words of Bara. Even though his life was no longer as dark as it used to be, but if he remembered about his past, he would feel back the pain that was so very stifling.

" Ceklekk.. Egekkkk.." The doctor came out of the room and removed the mask. He then asked about the Tama family.

" I'm sorry where's Tama's parents?"

" I, sir." said Bono and Bara together.

The doctor is confused to see Bono and Bara, who both confess if they are Tama's parents.

" I'm sorry, I asked you nicely. No kidding. Who are Tama's real parents?"

" Eh, this is sir. We're not actually her parents. Her biological parents died a few days ago. And now Tama has no one left. And we are good friends of Tama's parents. We're the ones who took care of Tama."

" So you're the ones who're replacing their parents now? Then what did you guys do that kid so that his condition was like that?! What the fuck are you guys. Come here claiming to be a surrogate nanny, but you can't take good care of her!" the doctor said while angry at Bono and Bara.

" It's a long story, Doc. Now we need word from the doctor about Tama's current condition. The doctor should not be prejudiced against us. We're guilty, but it's not our intention."

" What a friend of mine said, Doc. We lost that kid two days ago. We have also deployed the police to search for him, but until now there has been no news from the police. We even accidentally found out the kid was here from someone else."

" Well, I can't hear your stories too much. There are other tasks I have to do. The child's condition is improving now. Please, if you guys want to see it, it's best to take turns."

" Thank God, okay, Doc. Thank you for saving Tama. Now I feel a little relieved." said Bono excitedly.

" Yes, the same" said the Doctor then rushed away leaving Bono dsn Bara.

" Baar, I'd better get in and see Tama" said Bono.

But Bara had first entered the room to see Tama. Bono followed him to the front door.

" hey.. The doctor said we should take turns looking at Tama's condition. Have you forgotten what the doctor said?" bara said.

" ah.. You cheated, why precede me."

" You've asked him to be your adopted son. So, what's wrong if now I'm going to satisfy myself to meet him."

" I can't. I got into this room first. After all, won't you be with him more often in the future."

" I don't care, the important thing is I have to go in first. You're younger than me, you have to give up."

" But I also want to see it soon. Anyway I don't want to wait too long either."

" Bara, don't argue with me. If you still argue.."

" Why, you gonna beat me up? Come on.."

" No, that's not what I mean."

" Then what? I won't lose to you."

As Bono and Bara scramble to get into the room where Tama is being treated, they hear Tama's moaning. His voice was very subtle in calling out to his mother and sister.

" Mother.. Ramah.. I can't stand it. I want to come with you guys. Do you not love me anymore? I'm lonely. Please pick me up. Father, Brother, my body is hard to move. I want to be carried like before." said Tama but in the state of his eyes are still closed.

" Y, Bono.. It seems Tama is beginning to wake up. I'll see it."

" Yes, I heard it too. Let's take a look together."

" Bono, don't you remember what the doctor said. We have to go in turns. Don't everybody get in. Do you want to make Tama's condition worse again?"

" ah.. All right, it's up to you, Bar. I'll be waiting. Don't dawdle. I can't wait to talk to him either."

" Calm down, I won't linger." said Bara then rushed in to meet Tama who was still lying in a hospital bed.

" Tama, this is Uncle Bara. How are you doing now?"

" Uncle, are you my father's friend?" tama said, but his eyes were still closed.

" right.. I'm a friend of your father's. I've been looking for you for two days. But I didn't find you. Where you going?"

" I'm not going anywhere, Uncle. I'm just hiding in the bushes waiting for that criminal to leave my house."

" Tama, it should be at that time that you want to come with Uncle. You would never have suffered such a fate if you had followed Uncle."

" Sorry, Uncle. I couldn't go with Uncle because before my parents left, they told me not to trust anyone. I'm afraid Uncle just tricked me."

" Hehe.. Cheating what do you mean, Tama? Uncle never cheated anyone. Including you. Uncle loves you very much. Uncle will never let you go and let you live alone in this world. I will accompany your life until the end of my life."

" Thank you Uncle. I owe you so much. Maybe all the good that Uncle did, I won't be able to repay."

" Once it is, there's no need to think about it. You were a kid. Can't think of anything heavy. You will get sick again. Now, how are you doing?"

" My body is limp, Uncle. I can't move my body."

" all right.. You better rest first. The spirit! Don't surrender. You have to live to make your dreams come true. You also have to fight to continue the struggle of your parents."

" Yes, Uncle." said Tama then accidentally he fell asleep due to his severe drowsiness.

Bara looked at Tama's face deeply. His heart seemed to scream. He couldn't imagine being Tama. A toddler whose life was lost. The boy who should still be playing with his family. Now I have to live alone without the love of my parents.

The clutter could not hold back his tears. He also walked out leaving Tama who had fallen asleep.

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