Dreams of a Poor Girl

Chapter 38

After receiving rejection from Zulfa, Dirga's attitude turned cold and seemed indifferent. Zulfa himself was also aware of the change in attitude of his superiors, all because of Zulfa who rejected the proposal from Dirga.

Zulfa just didn't want Dirga to regret his decision, if the woman he married wouldn't have lived long. Rather than having to look at Dirga's sadness during happy times, it was better for him to back off before anything happened.

Dirga, who used to take Zulfa's lunch, now chooses to have lunch outside with Dimas. However, Zulfa did not take it too hard, maybe this is the best for them.

When going to the cafeteria, there is an incoming message from Zulfa's phone. Apparently, Iwan was in front of the office bringing lunch to Zulfa.

"Mas Iwan, no need to bother like this," said Zulfa when he had met Iwan.

"That's okay, you used to love me a lot when I went to college. And now replace me who gave you provisions, mumpung I'm still here."

"Thank you, Mum. I went back inside, yeah! Later in the afternoon come to the house, let me make something for Mas Iwan!"

"Ok, I'm ahead. Spirit working!" said Iwan then put forward his motorbike leaving Zulfa.

Zulfa immediately returned to his room with a lunch from Iwan. Zulfa was very happy, even though he was far from his family, there were still others who noticed him. Without Zulfa realizing it, Dirga witnessed for himself as Zulfa smiled as she accepted Iwan's gift.

Dirga had tried not to care, but the more he tried, the more his love flourished. Moreover, when he saw the scene earlier, his heart ached greatly. Dirga thought, is it because that man Zulfa rejected his proposal.

After lunch, Zulfa immediately took the medicine before Dirga and Dimas returned. Zulfa opened the medicine pack and then took the medicine, when he was going to put the medicine in the bag, someone seized the medicine he was holding.

"Pa-pak Dirga!" lirih Zulfa when he found out that Dirga was already in front of his desk.

"What medicine is this?" dirga asked still with her cold expression.

"Bu-not medicine, sir. Just supplements and vitamins," Zulfa argued trying to be as calm as possible.

"You can't lie, Zulfa! From the expression of your face is already visible, if you are hiding something," said Dirga.

"I'm not lying, sir. That is indeed a vitamin," said Zulfa still trying to evade.

"Follow me, now!" dirga said, then pulled Zulfa's hand to follow him.

Dirga took Zulfa into his room and locked the door so no one could get in. Dirga pushed Zulfa's body up to the wall and then restrained it.

"Now answer honestly! What are you hiding?"

"I'm not hiding anything, sir!" elak Zulfa's.

"Alright, if you are still strong with your stance, then I myself will find out about this drug."

"Don't, Sir!"

"Does this have anything to do with your rejection?"

Opposed, Zulfa was confused what to do, like going back to get hit. If he's dishonest, then Dirga will move to find out. And vice versa, if he is honest then there will be many people who know about his illness.

Zulfa could only lower his head in anxiety. Dirga touched Zulfa's chin to look him in the face.

"Why? Is it true what I said?" Dirga began speaking non-formally with Zulfa.

Seeing the look in Dirga's eyes made Zulfa unable to stem his tears, Dirga immediately grabbed Zulfa's body into his arms. Dirga stroked Zulfa's head to calm down, and let Zulfa reduce the burden he was carrying.

"I beg you, Fa! Tell the truth! What are you hiding?" said Dirga by cupping both cheeks Zulfa.

"Actually, I have leukemia."

"Leukemia? Since when?" ask Dirga.

"Two years ago, while still in college."

It's been that long, but Dirga doesn't know at all. Waitaminute! Dirga recalls Marco giving her if Zulfa was hospitalized. Maybe, since then?

"Do your family know?" dirga asked, but Zulfa just shook his head.

"Then who accompanies you when you have to seek treatment?"

"Mas Iwan," said Zulfa.

"The man who came here at that time?"

"Yes, he was the one who took me to the hospital when he first found out that I had been diagnosed with leukemia."

Hearing Zulfa's words, Dirga was very jealous because he was not the first to know Zulfa's condition.

"Why didn't you tell your family?"

"I don't want to make them have to bear the pain I feel."

"They also deserve to know your condition" said Dirga.

"I know, but this time enough they don't have to know what I'm doing. If I leave at any time, they won't bother having to take care of me who's sick."

"What are you talking about? Are you God who can determine the age of a person?

You must be healed! I'll try to find a cure for you until you get well."

"Don't! Free of charge, this disease has increasingly gnawed my body. You don't have to waste money and time on my medication."

"So, is this why you rejected my proposal?"

"Yes, I just don't want you to regret it in the future when you know I'm a little old."

"I told you I love you because there's something? I love you, Fa. Whatever your condition I accept with sincerity."

"I don't deserve to be a companion, Father is too perfect for me who is weak.

I just want to go quietly, without burdening others."

"Enough, Fa! Stop that shit! I'll marry you no matter what your condition is, if need be right now we're married."

"Sir!"

"Stop calling me Father! Because you're gonna be my life partner and that means I'm not your boss anymore."