Behind the Rain and Memories

60. Presentiments

Adrian drove the car at medium speed. Meeting Audrey in the hospital hallway is not just a coincidence but an answer to the feelings of Max, his boss who is now confined in Switzerland due to a snowstorm.

Max went on a business trip three days ago, and he planned to stay for one day only but a sudden storm hit the country leaving all transport access paralyzed. Both commercial and private flights were cancelled. Likewise with the communication network that is disconnected. The only thing that can be used is email.

Max asks Alina, her feelings are bad and keeps thinking about the girl. Understandably before leaving he did not report at all because he was still disappointed with Alina.

Adrian who was hit by the busyness of having to handle some of Max's work just find out the situation of Alina through Gladys and Tasya. The two said Alina was fine and the information she kept.

Adrian held out a light blue handkerchief to the woman sitting next to him. Audrey was struggling to wipe away her tears. While the tissue box on the dashboard is empty.

Before she met Alina she took the initiative to drive Audrey home first, pity that she had to find a taxi at night like this.

" I'm sure you'll get well, don't worry!" Adrian tried to cheer.

Audrey confirmed Adrian's expectations just now. He could not imagine the bad possibility that had happened. Only the mother is on their back at the moment.

" If you need anything, do not hesitate to contact me, "Adrian offers help.

" Thank you, "

" Thank you, I haven't done anything, "

Audrey smiled faintly, though it was enough to amaze Adrian, beautiful inwardly.

" Borrow his cell phone, "

" What is it for? " ask Audrey astonished, did not stop her handing over the flat object.

Adrian entered his number into Audrey's contact and dialed the green button to connect to his phone.

Audrey understood what the man was doing.

" If I call no one gets angry? " ask Adrian. Hey what kind of question is dri, he said in his heart to condemn his own stupidity.

" Nobody would be angry if they just called, "wise Audrey replied.

Adrian looks clumsy, it is not right to fight a woman who is being overwhelmed with sadness.

Not feeling they had reached home, Adrian came down and drove Audrey to the front door. After the woman entered, Adrian returned to the car.

The man heaved a sigh of relief, at least Audrey was not offended by the strange question earlier. The woman remained friendly when Adrian said goodbye.

Adrian drove his vehicle back to the hospital he was going to meet Alina, before he sent an email first to Max.

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Max had no idea where he was, as far as the eye could see only the green grass. He was trying to remember what he had just experienced. The feeling he was in the hotel and why he was here. A place of barantah.

From a distance Max sees someone, dressed all in white. Max narrowed his eyes to see who was approaching him. The longer it got closer and he only realized when the figure was in front of him with a shady smile.

" Mrs Ranti! "

"Max, I'm sorry to see you in this situation"

" Mom, where are we, and what are you doing here! "

" Max, I already think of you like my own mother's son, can you ask for one thing with you? " said Miss Ranti ignored Max's question just now.

Max nodded.

" Of course, it's not just one thing but I'll do everything you ask, "

Miss Ranti smiled. Max realized that Ranti's face was more radiant and clean.

" Mom will go Max, I want to leave Alina with you, take care of her well, love her, don't make her sad let alone cry, after mom left just you the pedestal of her hope, "

" What do you say, where are you going?without my mother asking that I would always be with Alina, I would never hurt her feelings, "

" Thank you Max, you're my only hope if possible please help Audrey and Aditya too, make them like your brother Max, please!"said Ranti while holding Max's hand. Max felt Ranti's hand was very cold.

" Sure mom, of course I'll help them, but please tell me where you're going, don't scare me! "

"Bu Ranti smiled "

" I trust you Max! " and then turn around and go away, getting further and further out of sight.

" Mommy, where are you going, Ranti ma'am!"

Max snapped, apparently dreaming. The man sighed softly then glanced towards the nightstand, the clockwork showing at six in the afternoon. He could have fallen asleep at this hour.

Ting

"Max, Ranti's mother has a heart attack, she is currently being treated in the ICU. Alina and her sister were devastated, I was on my way to the hospital. What about the weather there, you have to go home as soon as possible, Alina needs you! "

Deg

Max rushes to press Alina's number but unfortunately can not connect. He kept repeating it a few times. The result remains the same.

Argh

Max immediately replied.

" Dri, I tipped Alina, the weather here began to improve, hopefully tomorrow there is certainty about the flight, help the recovery of Ms. Ranti to the maximum, contact Dr. Edhie and consult Bu Ranti's circumstances with her. Don't let Alina think about the cost issue, solve the whole administrative matter, "

After sending the message, he also typed a message on Alina.

" Dear, you are strong yes, Mother is healed! I'm in Switzerland, I'm locked in a blizzard here, all the transport and phone lines are paralyzed, I can only get word out by email.

Honey, I know you're very sad, but don't let you ignore yourself, you don't like it when you're sick, take care of your health baby, don't think about anything, you have to be calm, you have to be calm, I'm so sorry I'm not next to you right now, I'm sorry baby!

Pray for me to escape this storm, I will be home soon. Believe me everything will be fine, mom will be healed.

Don't cry baby, please I can't see your tears, I love you Alina, very, very very. Hugs Kiss, Max "

The man pressed the send button.

Max breathed heavily. Why did everything go like this, what caused Miss Ranti to fall ill, so far she knows she is very healthy. May the dream she had just experienced be just a sleeping flower. Max threw away the bad thoughts that had crossed.

Meanwhile.

" It's okay sir, I understand sorry to disturb you this evening, greetings to Mrs Haji, assalamu'alaikum" Alina said, ending the conversation on her mobile phone.

Alina pinched her temple, her head felt dizzy, Just now she contacted Pak Haji asking her willingness to buy their house mortgaged to the man. But Mr. Haji is without funds because he is building a business with his son.

Not only was it about the cost of the mother, she also had to think of a way to help Aditya solve his problem. She contacted her sister and told her about her mother's condition. He doesn't want to cover anything, Aditya deserves to know.

For the first time she heard Aditya was fragile, the man was crying, feeling the mother was sick because of him. Alina assures her sister that their mother must be healed, she does not want Aditya constantly blaming himself. Aditya decided to fly to Jakarta tomorrow morning. Alina was relieved, at least they could handle this together.

Alina was shocked when someone handed her a package. The girl raised her head and found Adrian standing near her sitting.

" In any case, don't forget to take care of your health, I'm sure you haven't eaten anything since, "

" I don't taste Dri, but thank you for bringing this, " said Alina received a plastic bag with a famous restaurant brand and just put it next to her sitting down

" A little bit of Al, or Max will cut my pay this month because you're sick! "The man forced.

"Max? "

Adrian also told Max.

" How do you know I'm here? "

" I was visiting my friend who was born, accidentally met Audrey in front, I drove her home first and just came here! "

Alina nodded her head in understanding.

" Eat a little, you must remain strong in order to take care of your mother, "

Alina imbibed the word Adrian.

" There's a cafeteria over there, you can eat there, I'll keep watch here! " adrian said again as if Alina agreed with his suggestion

After thinking for a while Alina moved and brought the package that Adrian gave her.

" Don't forget to check the email, I think Max sent you a message! " Say Adrian told me

Alina glanced at the phone, it had been a very long time that she had not opened the letter application.

In the Canteen of Alina trying to bribe the food in front of her, Max must have told Adrian about his favorite food. Satay madura nuts with an evocative aroma, unfortunately her taste can not be forced only two skewers that she can swallow with mineral water. He gave up and closed the food box.

The girl scrolls through the email box, lots of new messages coming in, Alina goes straight to the top message, from Maxime_arlingga.

Alina shed tears

" Max, get home! " her mind is hopeful.

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