DREAM OF THE SHADOW

CHAPTER 43

Shua buys the Yuna medicine that Doctor Clara prescribed using an online application. Doctors berparas ayu despite being almost 60 years old said that Yuna was affected by acute strep throat and also typhus symptoms. He also took Yuna's blood to be examined in the lab for more accurate results. Actually Doctor Clara suggested that Yuna be hospitalized because of her weak condition. But Yuna insisted on not wanting to. He was still nauseous considering the smell of the hospital when he had an accident. Yuna promises Doctor Clara that she will try to eat. Only eat porridge because that's all that's allowed.

"Ma, Shua's not coming home tonight. I want to accompany Yuna, she's sick again." Shua called Nissa.

"What pain? I'm sorry you can't go there looking at Yuna. Greetings yes. Mama again accompanied Vanya. He still can't be left behind. Mama's worried about the baby's health as well."

"Yuna symptoms typhus,Ma. Mama take care of Vanya. Shua said hello to mama. Ask Mr. Sam to bring Shua's nightgown with you the same office clothes Ma. That'sthat's all. Later on other needs Shua buy it. Thank you, Ma. I love you."

"Love you too, my son."

Shua is lucky to have a very loving mother like Nissa. After the phone call, he got off to get his laptop in the car and replaced his shoes with sandals that he also put in there. When he entered the house, he met Bik Sum.

"Let me Bik." Shua snatched the bowl of still-warm porridge from the old woman.

"Good Den. This is the cure just now." He gave the green crackle from the pharmacy to the man.

"Tonight I slept here. Later there will be my driver come bring my shirt, please bring it up. Thank you Bik."

"Good Den. What does Den Shua want to eat? Bibik is ready."

"Daughter eat what I come with. Sorry ngerepotin." Shua went upstairs leaving Bik Sum still standing under the stairs.

"It's handsome, nice, polite ckckck...Try I'm still young" he said softly with a shy smile.

Shua fed Yuna a few spoons of porridge. Yuna's eyes closed withstanding the pain every time she swallowed it.

"Here you go, honey." Yuna shook her head as Shua was willing to bribe her again. Shua relented.

"Yes already. I take a shower first. Can I borrow a towel? I take a shower here or downstairs?" shua asked while unpacking the bag that Mr. Sam had brought earlier.

"Here you go. Below is Bik Sum. The towel's in the drawer under the closet. Just take it."

Yuna opens the television due to boredom while waiting for Shua to take a shower. Unfortunately, there are several TV stations that aired the case of Vanya and Joshua. Yuna chose not to watch it and made her choice to the cooking show she played frequently. His body was limp but he was also tired of lying on the bed. Suddenly the door was knocked. Adit's figure appeared from behind the door.

"Hi Yun's. How are you?" sapana.

"Adith? What are you doing here?" Adit was a little disappointed to see Yuna's response.

"Call you. Two days you don't work when I'm not worried? I got some fruit downstairs and some biscuits, too. Have you been to the doctor?" Adit pulled a chair from the end of the room and sat down next to Yuna.

"Tante Clara came here earlier." replied Yuna slowly.

"Oh, great. The plan is I'll take you to the doctor tonight, I know for a fact that you're the hardest to treat." Adit stroked Yuna's hair, and as Yuna was about to dodge, Shua came out with a white T-shirt and black plain shorts with a tick logo in the bottom corner.

They were both silent with their own presence.

'What the fuck is he holding Yuna's head?'

'Why is she bathing here? Wear shorts anyway.'

"Hi Dit, just got home from work?" sapana.

"Yes. Can you take a shower here?" Adit asked a little cynically.

"I'm from this morning, Yuna. I'll stay the night." Shua looked at Adit as if to know his reaction. And true as well, the man in the tie looked surprised by the statement.

"Oohs..For?" ask Adit.

"Persyagaku. I can't ask Bik Sum because he must be tired after all day's work."

"I can ask for a private nurse if you want to." Adit bargained.

"You think I can't afford to rent it?" challenge Yuna.

"I just want Shua to be with me." she continued.

"sorry. Out of topic, what about your news husband Vanya Aprilia? And you're the father of the baby she contains?" Adit was standing in front of Joshua now.

"Lookin Adit. I know you care about Yuna. But the news is not true and will be clarified shortly. Actually I don't care about anyone, as long as Yuna believes me that's enough." Shua replied calmly.

"Adit, I'm also very grateful for your concern. But please don't discuss the matter now, my head is in pain."

"Sorry Yuna, alright. I go first, make sure to eat regular medicine huh. You're the laziest to eat medicine." Adit stood up to leave.

"Ok." replied Yuna quietly.

"Oh yes, what...Joshua will sleep in this room?" Adit curious. He hated to think Joshua would sleep in his room first.

"In the next room." Yuna answered origin while rolling her eyeballs. He could not believe Adit would ask that.

Adit just nodded slowly, whether he believed it or not with Yuna's answer. He raised his hand to Joshua at the sign saying goodbye without saying anything. Shua did the same.

"Thank you for your trust. I promise I'll find the best way out for us."

"Darling, what do you think would happen to Vanya if Jack remained irresponsible?"

"I don't know. I told my mom yesterday. Marrying Vanya to a jerk like Jack is like dropping into a pit of destruction. Even if they get married, I'm sure it won't last long. But, maybe it's a risk that Vanya has to bear because of her behavior."

"Pity Vanya. Maybe it wouldn't be this heavy if he wasn't a public figure. She has to think about her career and her baby." Yuna hugged Shua who had already climbed onto her bed. Hugging Shua in bed became her new hobby. His chest that field and smell the man's body made him start to sleepy again.

"Yes, I was sad to see it too. I've never seen him this broken. Even when his mother died, it doesn't seem as bad as it is now. Oh yes, Mama said hello to you. He said he was sorry he couldn't come to visit because he was looking after Vanya. Mama's afraid Vanya's losing her mind again and trying to have an abortion again."

"It's okay to say to mom. Thank you for lending me your son tonight." Yuna tightly hugged Shua's body as she felt Shua's huge palm patting her back gently.

"I want to buy you a wedding dress immediately. Would you like us to get married in Bali? Looks interesting yes. I happen to have a friend who owns a big hotel there. I'll ask him later." Shua felt Yuna's breathing begin to regularize. It looks like he's asleep. It's great to feel someone we love sleeping in our arms. Without a word spoken, it has become the most beautiful proof that he also reciprocates our love.

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