CAMELLIAS

episode 64

Jupiter is reluctant to leave his wife alone, especially in an old pregnancy. Several times she was about to cancel her departure, but Camelia insisted on persuading her husband to leave. 

"I don't have to go?" 

Ask Jupiter for the umpteenth time, when the wife is putting a tie around her neck.

"I'm doing fine. Don't worry, you're only two days. The day after tomorrow, I can ask Kak Dea to stay here." 

Camelia still did not want her husband to cancel her departure, other than because it was a big project, also because Camelia felt she would not experience strange things that would endanger the pregnancy and also her. 

"You should call me often, tell me whatever you're doing." 

"Ready boss," 

Although Camelia had smiled as sweetly as possible, to keep her husband calm, Jupiter still had a worried face. 

"I'm doing fine. Later I ask Dea's brother to come to accompany me, even if necessary I will ask him to accompany me twenty-four hours." 

"I'm scared," 

"I'm definitely fine. Trust me." 

Despite his doubts, Jupiter finally leaves after Camelia convinces him repeatedly. Before leaving he asked Dea, to accompany his wife and monitor her condition. Dea is not strange with Jupiter's attitude is always excessive, but because Jupiter diving away he also has many events, one of which is the birthday event of the Mother, Mala. Eventually Dea brought Camelia to live with them as long as Jupiter was out of town. 

Dea accidentally involves Camelia in her mother's birthday event, so they can get closer and get to know each other. Although Mala still remain cold and indifferent, but Dea believes her mother does not have the heart to see the condition of Camelia's pregnancy is getting bigger because of the twins she contains. 

Dea and Camelia go shopping together for a birthday party. They prepare a small surprise for Mala, which will be attended by a close friend of Mala. All the decorations have been prepared, even some snacks and cakes are the work of Camelia. Thanks to her skills in making various cakes, Camellia can all show her talent to Mala, and hopefully her mother-in-law likes all her effort and hard work. 

The day is getting noon, while the birthday event will be held in the afternoon, around four o'clock. All the needs to support the success of the event are over, now Dea and Camelia are preparing themselves before the invited guests come. 

"I've helped Dea, ready for Mom's birthday. I also made some cookies, for the guests." Camelia. She was doing makeup with her husband Jupiter on video call. 

"Mom knows you made the cake?" Ask Jupiter. He looked tired, as his face and appearance were very messy. Although still wearing office clothes, but the tie and hair is not neat.

"Mom doesn't know. I'll tell you later, if he says it's good, then I'll tell you it's my cake." 

"Tomorrow I get to Jakarta, around afternoon. Let me pick you up there."

"Don't you go home at night?"

"I deliberately sped up the work, I want to go home soon." 

As soon as Camelia looked into her husband's eyes, she stopped the movement of her combing her long hair, and looked at Jupiter. 

"You finished all the work today?" 

"Yes, intentionally. Let's go home soon." 

Camelia felt sorry for her husband, it was fitting that Jupiter's appearance was in such a mess. It turned out that the man finished the work that should be for two days, instead he did it in one day. 

"Hurry home I miss." Camelia said, making Jupiter smile knot.

"I miss you too." Reply Jupiter. 

Their video call had to end, when Dea had already called Camelia to come down immediately as the event was about to start.

Camelia straightened her hair and went down with Dea who was waiting for her by the door. The two of them went down together, making the invited guests notice the two beautiful women who were going down the stairs. They whispered to each other, especially when they saw the two-bodied Camelia,

Camelia was never introduced by Mala. But Mala always confirmed if now Jupiter is married and will soon have children. 

Dea deliberately introduced Camelia to all the invited guests who were all friends of the Mother, she introduced Camelia very well, so that the mocking gaze they had shown, now turned into a look of admiration. 

Mala only noticed the two of them from afar, but she still silently did not consider Camelia to exist. 

Birthday events went well, even some people praised the cake made by Camelia.

They are not stopping to congratulate Camelia and Mala, because they will have new members who will make the family more crowded. 

While others enjoyed the dishes, Dea and Camelia chose to stay away and pay attention to how her mother interacted with her friends.

"Mother was stubborn, but look at her now. At least he's starting to accept your presence."  

"Where did Dea know?" 

"I know my mother very well, although she's very hard to argue with, but she's actually kind. He always praises your cake, and shows it off to his friends." 

"really?" 

Dea nodded. Although Camelia did not hear it directly, but her heart felt flowery when her mother-in-law praised her homemade cake. Camelia had actually felt Mala's slightly softened attitude towards her, evident when Mala continued to answer questions from her friends about the condition of her pregnancy, and with a radiant face she would answer whenever her friend asked. 

Camelia blushed, convinced in her little heart Mala must be very happy because soon she will get a new grandchild, but she does not know if in fact she will get two at once. 

"Sister, I'm going to the toilet for a second, okay?" 

Camelia felt her stomach a little heartburn, and she wanted to go to the toilet to finish nature's call. 

"Why? Stomach pain?" Dea looked panicked, 

"Cuman mules are common, may be eating wrong." 

"Don't take it long." 

Camelia nodded and immediately left Dea still fixedly watching her. But seeing that Dea caught something strange behind the clothes Camelia was wearing, Dea saw blood spots that were so clearly visible, because Camelia was wearing brightly colored dres. 

Dea immediately chased after Camelia, and, 

"Are you all right?" 

Now Dea's worries become more and more after seeing the face of Camelia who increasingly grimaced with pain.

"The whole thing is getting worse." 

Camelia held her increasingly hardened stomach, even more grimacing to endure the pain that spread across her waist and stomach. 

"Mother, Mother, Mother.please Kara!" Dea shouted at her mother.

Sontak Mala immediately approached even he half ran to Camelia and Dea. 

"Why?" 

"How much is bleeding."

"God! Let's go to the hospital now." Mala holds Camelia's body, while Dea searches for a driver to take Camelia to the hospital.

"The sicker son, hold on a second. We'll be in the hospital soon." 

"Yes, Mom."

"The pain is getting worse?" 

Camelia nodded. The face that had always been flat every time they met, was now changing. Mala looked so panicked, and worried. He no longer cared about the blood on the clothes he wore. 

They don't care how the birthday goes. Mala quickly took Camelia to the maternity hospital. Dea immediately contacted Jupiter if his wife was rushed to the hospital and was due to give birth soon. 

The age of the content of Camelia is not nine months, even just stepping on the seventh month. But the doctor said it was natural, especially because Camelia was pregnant with twins. 

 Seeing the condition of Camelia who is quite weak, finally the Doctor suggested to do cesarean section, in addition to the condition of Camelia who is weak, also because the condition of the baby is very vulnerable, because they are born prematurely. 

They chose to immediately perform the operation, it is impossible to wait for the presence of Jupiter to arrive in about two hours. 

Mala and Dea drove Camelia to the operating room door, but Mala kissed Camelia on the forehead before she was taken to the operating room. 

"Pity, she must be scared in there alone." 

Dea immediately turned to not believe what her mother said.

"Why did Jupiter go? He should have taken care of his wife, let alone being pregnant!" Mala grumbled, blaming Jupiter. While Dea was just smiling happily, she could finally see how she really felt. It's true that he had been expecting this, if Mala had secretly approved the marriage of Jupiter and Camelia. 

Thirty minutes later, the nurse took two baby boxes out of the operating room. Mala is shocked by what she sees, while Dea is busy capturing the moment of her first encounter with her two very beautiful nieces. 

"Twin baby?" Ask Mala.

"Yes mom. Kara's mother gave birth to two twins, a girl." One of the sisters explained.

Mala could not express how she felt at this moment. Happy and happy, mixed into one. He cried staring at two very beautiful little babies from behind a glass box. 

"We're going to take her to a special room because they were born prematurely, her weight wasn't optimal." The nurse pushed back two baby boxes, which will be carried in a special room. 

"Sir Dea!" 

Jupiter finally came, he ran to his mother and Dea who were standing in front of the operating room.

"How are Kara and my daughter?" All three of them are fine. Look, your son is funny." Dea showed the results of the camera shots of his phone on Jupiter. Jupiter's smile expanded, finally seeing two tiny babies, the main culprit who made her heart almost stop beating when she received the news.

"How's Kara doing?"

"He's still inside. Still being treated by the doctor." Jupiter was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief, after confirming for himself the condition of his son and wife.

"Basic brat. No husband, no wife makes me almost die of fear!" 

Shouted Mala, while hitting Jupiter's back very hard. Making Jupiter complain of pain. Suddenly Mala hugged Jupiter and cried,

"Mother was afraid to see Kara in pain." 

Jupiter blinked his eyes many times, not believing what he was hearing. Even he stared in confusion at Dea who instantly shrugged both of his shoulders.

"Sorry Jupiter and Kara, Mom. It's making me worry." 

"The child is very funny. They're pretty." Even though Mala had already acknowledged how her true heart was, still she still held firm to her sense of prestige. Making Jupiter smile, shaking her head. 

Mala and Dea choose to return to see the twins, while Jupiter chooses to see his wife first after the doctor allows him into the operating room.

"Hi,,," 

Greet Jupiter to Camelia who is still lying with various medical devices still attached to her body. 

Jupiter is speechless, it only expresses joy through smiles and tears. 

"This is deketan." 

Pinta Camelia, get her husband closer. 

"You're kissed." 

Pinta Camelia again. Jupiter immediately kissed his wife's forehead, and kept her lips together for a while.

"Don't cry, have you seen our son?" 

Jupiter nodded, wiping her tears. 

"He's beautiful isn't he?"

Jupiter is back. 

"She's beautiful just like you," she finally made her voice.

"I'm upset with myself, because I can't see firsthand how you fought to risk your life to give birth to our two daughters. I'm so sorry." He then kissed Camelia again.

"No need to regret. I'm doing fine. Every child born into the world has its own way and time. Maybe our two daughters did not want to be witnessed by his father when he was born. Maybe he didn't want his birth to be in the cry of his whiny father." Camelia LEDek. 

"Thank you for all the struggles you've sacrificed for our children." 

 Camelia nodded, smiling happily. 

Doctors have allowed Camelia to move into the hospital room, while her two daughters still need special care, but both are in good condition. 

Mala and Dea finally joined Camelia's nursery, they were both still engrossed in seeing the photos they deliberately captured and immediately posted them on their social media accounts.

"Look, the photo that I uploaded already got thousands of likes and hundreds of comments. My beautiful granddaughter whose birthday is the same as her grandmother." Excited Mala, while showing off the phone screen on Dea. 

Jupiter and Camelia could only shake their heads, laughing at Mala's playful behavior. 

"Thank you Mom, because I helped Kara." Night glanced at Kara. Actually, he really wanted to hug and kiss Kara, but he was still prestige, and just kept quiet when he looked directly at Kara.

But this time, he no longer needed to cover his prestige, he immediately stood up to approach Camelia. 

"Thank you for making my son happy, and for giving him a beautiful grandson. Even they both have the same date of birth as me." Mala kissed Camelia's forehead very gently, making Camelia's heart feel so warm. 

Jupiter and Dea can finally smile with relief, seeing the two can now be together. It is said that a child is the connecting rope of two people. And sure enough, the presence of the twins brought a change for both Mala and Camelia. Although his birth had made a scene, but in the end due to the presence of two adorable tiny creatures, it could tear down the Mala defense wall. 

"Why doesn't anyone tell me if I have a new grandchild?!" The sudden protests of Jupiter's father came and immediately protested. 

"You no longer think I exist? You could've let me be the only one who's late." 

"I forgot I still had Dad, because I was too happy to welcome my new granddaughter." Answer Mala, cuek.

They laughed at his father who was upset at not being told. Jupiter and Camelia looked at each other meaningfully, diving into each other's hearts. It feels less if they are just giving thanks, because they want more than just being grateful for all the happiness they get right now. 

The journey of their long and complicated love story, finally bear sweet fruit. Later they will tell how their parents struggle in getting happiness.