Being a Night Butterfly

TMFK-35

The atmosphere was silent for a long time. Melinda tried to gather the courage to chimed in Vijaya's speech. 

"Master, forgive me. Let me talk before I get out of here." Melinda asked for permission gently. No matter if Wijaya had put on a hostile face to him. "Sir, I know that I am a filthy, despicable woman. Forgive me for making your relationship with Mr. Theo bad. After this, I will go away from you and I hope you can make up and have a good relationship like father and son. Like before Mr. Theo knew me." 

Melinda paused her speech, while Vijaya just silently listened carefully. Melinda. Merem*s the end of the shirt worn. There was a sense of fear, but he tried to bury that fear. 

"Master, just so you know. No human wants to be a dirty and despicable woman like me willingly. You might be able to live a luxurious and glistening life of treasures, but what if you were in my position." Melinda bit her lips that were shaking as her tears were almost spilled. "You know, I used to be just an orphan girl picked up by Mas Fatih. We got married and lived happily. But it didn't last long because my son had a leukemia that didn't cost a bit. While Mas Fatih loved to gamble and my mother-in-law was the most beautiful woman on earth." 

"What do I care about that? Don't make up stories that make me feel sorry. I won't be touched by your story!" Wijaya chimed in quickly. However, the remark did not make Melinda tremble. 

"I will say all the uneg-uneg that I feel. I think after this we'll never see each other again, sir. One of my reasons for staying alive is Atha. In fact, I was willing to serve the striped man for the sake of Atha's recovery. God has taken it from me. Then why do I stay in this world." Melinda closed her eyes and rubbed her face immediately. You can cry, but not in front of others. Especially in front of people who hate themselves. 

Wijaya. Hearing Melinda's story made her heart slowly melt and feel compassion for the woman. Although he still tried to fend off those feelings and thought Melinda was just a show to attract his sympathy. 

"Sir, may you recover soon and your relationship with Mr. Theo improves. Thank you for being patient all this time. Sorry if I made a scene. Now, I'm saying goodbye. Later I'll tell the waiter to keep you here. Excuse me, sir." Melinda bowed respectfully then walked away from there. Several times he turned his head and saw Vijaya who was staring at him. 

He was sure, Theo would not accept this. However, he had to do that because he did not want to destroy the lives of others. Let his life be ruined is okay. 

However, when she had just held the door handle, Melinda fell silent when Wijaya called her. Ask not to leave the room. Melinda turned around and looked at each other with Wijaya. 

"What else, sir?" asked Melinda because she waited long enough, Wijaya just kept quiet. 

"Em, accompany me until Theo or Zul come back here. Then you can go." 

Melinda was surprised to hear Vijaya's request. She wanted to refuse, but she felt bad. Melinda walked up to the gurney again and sat down beside Vijaya. That awkward atmosphere made Melinda feel uncomfortable. 

***

Theo impatiently wants to go to the hospital soon after Zul says that Wijaya is conscious. Not because he wanted to see the state of the father, but Theo felt anxious if Wijaya would hurt Melinda. He doesn't want it to happen if it happens. 

Upon arrival at the hospital, Theo is shocked to see Melinda falling asleep at the edge of the gurney, while Wijaya has just woken up when she hears the sound of the door opening. Instead of asking the state of the papa, Theo actually carried Melinda to move to the sofa. However, it made Melinda surprised and immediately opened her eyes. 

"Sir." Melinda asked to come down immediately. His head was suddenly dizzy because he had just fallen asleep and immediately woke up by force. 

"Sorry, I just wanted to move you. You still sleepy? How about we go home and you can rest at home. I'm sorry for bothering you." Theo spoke at length, whereas Melinda only let out a long sigh. 

"No, Sir." 

"Theo!" call Wijaya to divert their conversation. Theo and Melinda looked at each other at the same time. "You went in to take care of the woman without asking papa. What kind of a child are you!" 

"sorry. I already know how you are. Even I've got the most professional doctor here to take care of you. You just calm down. All the expenses I'll bear as a form of thanks for you raising me all this time." Theo's tone still sounded cold. Melinda also wanted to scold, but she was worried that things would get worse if she opened her voice.

"Theo, papa didn't think that you'd behave like this to papa. Is it all because women are cheap ...." 

"Stop insulting Melinda. Just so you know, we're both sinful human beings here. There is no right to judge and insult each other. As a woman that night is just the past and that is not a big deal. You know, not all sinners go to hell and vice versa because all humans have a chance to improve." Theo smiled cynically when he saw Wijaya who just silently looked at him. 

"Master, already. I'm gonna get out of here instead of having to make you guys fight." Melinda carefree herself faced their endless quarrels. 

"I don't want you to get away from me!" rebut Theo quickly. 

"Mr Wijaya, Mr. Theo. Tell you what, I'll give you some advice. What if for one or two months Miss Melinda took care of Mr. Wijaya until things really recovered. In addition to Mr. Theo being able to calm down because there is someone guarding his papa, Mr. Wijaya can also see how Miss Melinda really is. I'm sure that Miss Melinda is not a good two-faced woman." Zul who also felt anxious finally gave an idea. 

The atmosphere in the room was suddenly silent as they were at war with each other's minds. We are both worried when we decide what to take. 

"How's it?" zul asked them. "Mr Wijaya, you are more entitled to give a decision because you are the person who has the most power here." 

Wijaya did not answer. He looked at the three men in turn. "I don't agree!"