Doctor Steven's Charm

66 - Too late

After almost 2 weeks of his grandfather's departure, Steven still looks grieving. The man was more often alone in his home work room and spoke little. The deep suffering he is experiencing, may even have caused psychic pressure to change his health condition both biologically and pathologically.

In cases where death was unexpected, such as due to an acute illness Hermawan's grandfather had left Steven currently in a phase of denial and anger from loss for a period of time.

Rimba also felt wrong and did not dare to bother him again after Steven yelled yesterday when he entered the workspace of her husband without permission. Just to bring her some snacks and green tea.

"i'll go first."

Pamit Steven suddenly, disperse the reverie Rimba who was sitting on the sofa living room with the tv on but no one watched it.

"Yes?" The jungle was aghast and immediately stood chasing after her Husband who had walked quickly towards the exit. "isn't you still on leave?" tanyakanya.

"my cut is only a week," Steven said without looking at his wife. "okay, see ya!" he added this time glancing at Rimba, then the man entered his car parked in front of the house. before long his figure disappeared with his car splitting the road in the heat of the sun at 1 pm.

Rimba was still standing on the doorstep, her eyes were still fixed towards the street of the house where the rest of her husband's shadow left just now.

Sebersit his heart a little hurt to see the attitude of Steven who was a lot of silence and did not say much to him.Even earlier, Steven who usually kissed Rimba's forehead when he was about to go to work was no longer done.

Rimba trying not to over think, he must understand the condition of Steven who is currently still grieving the departure of the grandfather who is very dear to him. Who is not sad and does not grieve? although Rimba only knew the figure of Hermawan's grandfather a few months ago, but Rimba was also very much lost the grandfather who had indirectly united himself and Steven.

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Arriving at the hospital Steven received many condolences from colleagues who at that time could not come to the funeral home, because the body of the grandfather who was immediately flown to Pangandaran to be buried in his homeland.

"I understand and can feel your witness. may the path to God's side be filled with peace,"

(I understand and can feel your sadness, Steve. May your grandfather's path to the Lord's side be peaceful). Said doctor Marissa who is his closest friend in the neighborhood where he works.

"Yeah, thanks" Steven smiled. The grandfather is a good person and devoutly worshiped, Steven believes his grandfather has now been in the most beautiful place glorified by God. But why did he still not accept this fate? Yes, because Steven is often left behind by people he loves suddenly. Starting from his grandmother in Poland, his father who died in America, even his mother who he had not met in his lifetime can only be seen through the tombstone Steven alone.

"Okay, welcome back Steve. The spirit!!!" obgyn said that gave him spirit.

"Okay" said Steven again developed his sweet smile until Marissa disappeared from behind the door of the room.

Steven decided to get out of his sadness for a moment, he had to remain professional with the work let alone this concerns about the safety and health of patients who are trying to treat him.

The clock shows at 20:15. Steven decided to go home after his practice hours were over an hour ago.

As he passed through the admissions room, he saw his wife's face there. But as soon as he approached her, Steven realized that the woman was Rimiko.

"Steve," said Rimiko as soon as she knew Steven was coming near her.

"what are you doing?" steven looked suspiciously.

"Mother"

"Why mother?" cut Steven fast.

"So you fell on the toilet and then you were unconscious."

"What?" Steven was shocked and shocked. Has not healed his sadness should there be bad news like this?

Rimiko finally explained the chronology about Vania who was forced to stay in this hospital.

"important now that your condition is improving" said Steven and only returned a nod from Rimiko.

Steven immediately met his mother-in-law after Rimiko finished taking care of all inpatient administration.

Seemed in the room VIP 01 Vania was lying weak. On the right side of his bed was Galang who was peeling oranges for his mother.

"Steve," said Vania as soon as Steven and Rimiko entered together. Vania wants to change her sleeping position to wake up but is held back by Galang.

"the sleep of Bun, it's still dizzy," he said.

without much protest Vania said. "you're here with Rimba?" tanyanya while circulating her gaze.

Steven shook his head, "What's your condition? any complaints?" tanyanya's worried.

"Mother is okay, mother is just soy sauce," replied Vania.

"Capean, late eating, lack of sleep, well that's what finally makes the mother fall right, the tension immediately rose 180/100" said Galang. Vania could only glance at her son without commenting. He admitted that everything Galang said was true. Upon returning from Pangandaran to escort Hermawan's grandfather to his final resting place did indeed exhaust Vania. Plus his appetite that suddenly disappeared made the condition of his body weaker.

"What's the last blood test?" ask Steven.

"The nurse said it was starting to go down to 140" Galang replied.

Steven nodded his head, then turned his gaze back towards Vania. "Mother should get enough rest and eat regularly" he said.

"Yes Steve, you too" replied Vania. "Yes, you don't tell me Rimba's mother is here huh, kasian she's still cape. plus tomorrow she starts the semester exam right?" said again.

Steven simply replied with a nod. In his mind he realized that lately he was not paying attention to the jungle. Even today he does not know about his wife. What time of school, what time you go home, have eaten or not. Steven completely ignored it.

"Yes now mending you home Steve! poor all day Rimba wait at home," Vania's pinta.

"Everyday? maybe Rimba also just returned from campus. Every Wednesday is the usual schedule until Bun afternoon," explained Steven.

"So you don't know if your wife's off today? she didn't go to campus," this time Rimiko spoke.

"Huh?" Steven frowned.

"Yes Steve, Ellena said today is off because tomorrow is starting to enter the semester exam," explained Galang. "since morning Ellena came to the house to pick up the items that are still left behind."

Oh my God, Steven has completely forgotten a lot about his wife. He felt very sorry for being too late in his own grief by ignoring the woman who is in fact the most important in his life today.

Shortly afterwards Steven was immediately said to go home.not forgetting he advised Galang to contact him immediately if anything happens or need something.

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Nothing comes after darkness but light, nothing comes after sorrow but joy.