Behind the Grey Cloud

24 Love and Friends

I was hospitalized two days ago.

I don't feel anymore.

I want to go home soon.

I miss Rani, I miss the kitchen.

I miss all my activities.

Too long in the hospital makes me bored.

I'm not really okay. But the doctor asked me to rest at least 3 days in the hospital.

Since Zen left here. He never came here. He sends me messages every once in a while and I never reply to him.

So did Bella. I don't know where he is. I don't know if he knew I was in an accident. But her mother said, Bella needs time to be alone. And he said Bella's fine.

" Tan went home yuk. I'm saturated here. I want to go home." I asked Aunt Mita as she fed me.

Ever since I was in the hospital, Aunt Mita has been taking care of me. He left Rani to Oom and his aunt.

I did ask Aunt Mita to keep my accident a secret to Ms. Yasmin. I don't want to make her sad.

But Ms. Yasmin's affection for me is so sincere. Maybe he had a feeling I was sick. So he used to call me a lot to make sure of my situation.

Me and Aunt Mita compact to keep this a secret to mom so that even Ms. Yasmin believes.

" Break your rest is still one more day dear. You have patience." replied Aunt Mita patiently

" Okay" I finally gave up.

After breakfast, I took medicine.

After that I asked Aunt Mita to take me for a walk around the hospital in a wheelchair.

We walked through the park here. The atmosphere outside the room was so cool and beautiful. Many flowers and butterflies beautify this garden.

I asked Aunt Mita to stop at a bench near the fountain. We sit and talk and joke.

Not felt, 2 hours we've been here. Aunt Mita took me back to my room so I could rest again

As I passed through the operating room, I asked Aunt Mita to stop. I heard the voice of someone familiar to me.

I listened intently to her conversation with a doctor dressed in white and glasses.

" Doctor, please save my papa doc. Do your best for me doc. Please.." pinta nya with a little sobbing voice

" We will try our best. You please help with prayer so that Mr. Ferdi can get through his critical period." explained the doctor.

The doctor left her alone. He's bowed. And as soon as he raised his face, I recognized him.

" Zen.." I said softly.

The man looked.

His heart seems to be in chaos. His handsome face, which was usually adorned with a smile was so sad. I couldn't bear to see it.

Aunt Mita pushed me closer to Zen.

" Mayangs.. How are you?" sapana.

" I'm good. You?" askaku.

" I'm being hit by May's disaster. My dad was in the hospital with a heart attack and my mom was at her old house looking for news of her son." Zen explained with a clear face.

" Patient Zen." That's the only word I can say.

" Thank you May" she replied.

After that we stayed silent for a long time.

Aunt Mita then took me back to the room to rest.

" Zen looks so frustrated May. Pity her." said Aunt Mita, starting the conversation after we got to the room.

I was confused how to respond to her. On the other hand, I also felt guilty for driving him away.

And I slept too.

****

This morning I was allowed to go home by the doctor. On condition that I don't have to be soaked and have a lot of rest.

I also ordered the doctor. Actually I want to cook soon. I want to go to school soon.

I asked Aunt Mita for permission to see Zen first.

I walked slowly through the hospital corridor. I doubt.

I want to be near Zen. I want to make it a little quieter. But the ego is in revolt. I don't want to go too far into the love trap that keeps me away from Bella.

Anyway, I still chose Bella, my best friend.

I have arrived at the door of the ICU room.

Room where papa Zen is treated. I mustered up the courage to knock on that door. I'm worried.

But when I was about to knock on the door, Zen came out from inside.

" Eh May. What are?" ask Zen..

I was embarrassed to be misbehaved by him.

" Eh anu. That's. I want to see your papa. How's things going?" ask me nervously

" Alhamdulillah papa has passed his critical period. It's just that papa's still unconscious. Here I'm going to the pharmacy to redeem the medicine for papa." he replied.

" Thankfully. Hopefully your papa situation will improve soon yaa." I said sincerely.

" Thank you May, please,. So you're home today?" ask her again.

" yes. Do you know where I'm going home from today?" ask me wonder.

She smiles.

" Yes be careful. Take good care of yourself.

I left first because this medicine was already awaited by the doctor."

He too rushed away.

That smile...

I can't baper.

That smile is a typical Zen smile for everyone.

*****

I haven't been in school for a week. I miss my time at school. I'm very upset and can't wait to meet my friends.

This morning, after negotiating with Aunt Mita, I was finally allowed to attend school.

I'm so happy.

I hurried and started to prepare my school equipment.

As usual, I walked to the front of the alley to wait for the angkot.

While waiting, someone suddenly hugged me from behind.

That guy sniffled behind my back.

" I'm sorry, May. I'm mistaken. I've been selfish to you." said the woman.

I also turned towards him. It turns out she's Bella. He's back.

" Bella, are you back?" now replace me who hugged her very tightly, as if I would never let go.

I don't want to lose him again. I love Bella. I hugged him while crying.

Once our hearts are calm, Bella makes a sound.

" I'm sorry, May. I'm evil as you are. I'm selfish. Actually I know that Zen likes her just as much as you. But your attitude makes me sure that Zen will despair and not chase you again. But I was wrong. Her love for you is sincere." she took a deep breath.

" I'm sorry I'm May too, because of me you were in an accident. Actually when you got in that accident, I was on the edge of a bookstore near school. But seeing you crash, Zen was so worried. He's the one who took you up to his car. He's the one who took you to the hospital. And there I was getting hurt. Then I decided to calm down for a moment in the village." Bella gave me a long explanation.

" Even if I go, I always worry about your situation. Through Zen I know how you are. And he told me that he was the one who made me go and you asked Zen to leave.

Zen also told me that he only considered me a friend. Not more."

" I'm sorry May I love you so much." Bella ended the story.

I could only answer her with a nod and hug her back.

Right now, I don't want to think about love anymore. I just want my best friend Bella by my side.