Cidro (Between Love And Wounds)

Chapter 51

Wiwit can't wince now. He could neither deny nor evade anymore. All the evidence the police have got. Wiwit was immediately taken to the police station to continue the investigation.

Bu Aminah was shocked to see Wiwit being carried by two policewomen. The woman could do nothing but give up and cry.

"Why did it all turn out like this, sir? Why is everything falling apart like this?" Aminah was crying in the arms of her husband.

Mr. Hamzah is no less sad with Bu Aminah. The man felt guilty for following Wiwit's wishes at the time. The man was willing to expel his own nephew for Wiwit.

Amidst the sadness of the two of them, suddenly the shadows of Citra and Tegar's faces danced in the minds of the two of them. Mr. Hamzah felt more and more guilty towards the two children. The man felt he had failed to become a parent to his adopted children.

"We are guilty of Citra Pak. We are guilty of him" said Ms. Aminah. The woman can no longer stifle her emotions.

Mr. Hamzah just fell silent. His heart felt crumpled when he heard the words of the wife. The man felt equally guilty towards Citra and Tegar.

Meanwhile in the hospital, Citra seemed to be walking in the hallway. Things are much better now. Even though his face still looks pale.

"Assalamu'alaikum," Tian said as he stood in front of Citra.

The image stared at Tian at a glance. Then he turned his face away.

"Wa'alacuumalam Nak Tian," replied Ms. Mirna.

Tian smiled hearing Bu Mirna answer his greetings. His eyes glanced towards the silent Image and looked the other way. It was like there was something he was trying to hide from Tian.

"Where is Citra Aunty?" tanya Tian basa stale.

"Alhamdulillah is better. Maybe tomorrow we can go home" replied Miss Mirna. A happy smile was drawn on her beautiful face.

"Alhamdulillah. I'm glad to hear it, Aunt." Tian smiled as he said so.

"Em... May I speak with Citra Aunty?" tian's permission on Bu Mirna.

Miss Mirna looked at the girl. Then the woman nodded her head while smiling.

"Ma," call Citra.

"Citra tired. Citra just want to rest in the room," said Citra.

"Picture, I want to explain something to you." Said Tian while staring at Citra.

The image took a long breath. He didn't want to talk to Tian for now. He didn't want to hear something that would only add to his heartache. He didn't want to add to the wound in his heart after Tegar left a few days ago.

"Sorry Sir. I still need a lot of rest. Because my condition has not fully recovered," Citra said without looking at Tian.

Tian looked disappointed hearing Citra's words. He wanted to explain his relationship with Luna and what they were talking about a few days ago. He didn't want Citra to misunderstand him.

"Other times if you want to talk to me. Excuse me!" The image turned around and walked towards his room.

Ms. Mirna was still stunned to see Citra's departure. The woman could do nothing to prevent the move.

Tian stared at Citra's departure with a feeling of disappointment. His heart throbbed pain at the attitude of the image that was so cold to him.

"You are patient. Later Aunt try to talk to Citra." Ms. Mirna tried to calm Tian down even though she didn't know what was really going on.

"Favor Aunt." Tian replied still trying to smile.

"If you'll excuse me, Aunt" Tian said.

"Why in a hurry? Don't want to go to Citra's room first?" said Ms. Mirna.

Tian smiled. "Thank You Aunt. Tian went home. Let Citra rest," Tian replied politely.

Ms. Mirna smiled at Tian's reply. The woman was impressed by the polite demeanor that Tian showed.

"Yes, that's it. Be careful when you go home. Greetings to the family at home" said Ms Mirna.

"Yes Aunt. Then I go home first. Assalamu'alaikum" Tian said at last.

"Wa'alacuumalam," answered Miss Mirna.

After which, Tian walked back towards the exit of the hospital. The young man came home with a sense of disappointment in his heart. Her steps seemed excited. His feet were still heavy leaving the hospital area. But how else.

"Can you talk to me for a second, sir?" said someone who is none other than Azwan.

Tian frowned. Azwan had always been cold to her. It was as if the young man did not like it if he approached Citra.

"What are you talking about?" ask Tian. He tried as kindly as possible on Azwan.

Azwan took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. It was as if there was a heavy burden in his heart as he was about to answer a question from Tian.

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The sun is moving west. The orange glow looks so pretty this afternoon. The image appears to be standing next to a window in his room. His eyes stared at the orange light with mixed feelings.

"I like Mr. Tian."

Suddenly, Luna's voice came back to her ears. Seraut a blushing face again loomed in his eyes.

The image closed his eyes. He tried to cast away the shadow with all his heart. But the shadows are increasingly shadowy.

"I love Mr. Tian. Let me be a part of Mr. Tian's life. Let me be a future figure for Mr. Tian."

Again and again. Luna's voice came back to her ears. The image heaved a heavy breath. His chest felt tight when he remembered the incident. It was the incident that made him choose to retreat slowly.

"Lho Citra is standing there? How not to fall, dear?" Ms. Mirna asked as she placed a tray of food on the table beside Citra's bed.

The image jumped in shock at the sound of Bu Mirna. He looked over and forced his smile.

"Bored Ma. In the hospital work Citra just eat sleep. Time at home is the same, too" Citra replied.

Miss Mirna smiled. The woman walked closer to her son.

"And you have to rest a lot, dear. Let it be healthy quickly" said Ms. Mirna.

Citra sighed hearing her mother's words. He then said, "again the peeper favors dusk Ma. I think it's very peaceful if you look at the sky twilight like this."

Miss Mirna smiled. "Eat first, son. Mama cooked your favorite. After eating continue to take the medicine, son," said Ms. Mirna.

The image smiled as it nodded its head. The girl then walked to her bed.

"Want Mama a bribe, darling?" tawal Bu Mirna's.

"Can't you Ma?" ask Citra.

"Bby dong. Mama is happy if you want a bribe, Mama replied Mirna.

Smiling image. He then nodded his head slowly.

"May you ask me something, dear?" Ask Bu Mirna while feeding Citra.

"What do you want to ask?"

Ms. Mirna looked to review the smile before answering the child's question.

"Where is your relationship with Tian?" ask Miss Mirna.

The image fell silent for a moment. He seemed to be thinking of an answer to his mother's question.

"Where is Ma?" The image back asked the mother. Both of his eyebrows were perfectly adrift when throwing that question.

Miss Mirna smiled. "What is your relationship? Mama see Tian is always your equal concern. And Mama likes the same kind of polite Tian personality," said Ms. Mirna.

The image fell silent again. The girl did not answer the mother's question. His head bowed as if he was hiding something from his mother.

"You guys got a problem?" Ask Ms. Mirna when she sees Citra not making a sound.

The image is still silent. She did not open her mouth to begin answering her questions. Till...

"Cariin too. It's in the room."